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.

Olin College of Engineering campus
25.2%admitted

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?

See where your GPA and scores land in the class that got in.

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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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