Needham, MA · Private · 377 students
What are Olin College of Engineering’s admission requirements?
Olin College of Engineering admits 25.2% of applicants. Here’s what to send, who got in, and where you stand.


What to send.
- Common App
- SAT or ACTOptional
When to apply.
- Regular DecisionJanuary 5, 2027
Admitted class · 2024
Here’s the class that got in.
- Acceptance rate
- 25.2%
- SAT middle 50%
- 1493–1558median 1535
- Testing
- Optional48% sent an SAT
Your chances
What are your chances at Olin College of Engineering?
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What does Olin College of Engineering weigh most?
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Very important
- Grades
- Course rigor
- Essay
- Recommendations
Considered
- Class rank
- Test scores
- Work experience
Not considered
- Legacy
From the federal IPEDS admissions survey, 2024. It records whether Olin College of Engineering considers each part, not how heavily.
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