More selective than 80% of Massachusetts colleges we cover. U.S. median 77%.
College Scorecard, Fall 2024 entering class
46% of enrolled first-years sent SAT scores, 22% sent ACT scores.
IPEDS Admissions, Fall 2023 entering class
Called “yield.” A high yield means many admitted students choose Franklin W Olin College of Engineering over other offers.
IPEDS Admissions, Fall 2023 entering class
Applicants, admits and enrollment
IPEDS Admissions, Fall 2023 entering class (first-time, degree-seeking undergraduates). Newer counts arrive with the next IPEDS release.
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Franklin W Olin College of Engineering SAT and ACT scores
Scores of enrolled first-year students who submitted them, Fall 2024. A quarter scored below the 25th percentile and a quarter above the 75th. If your score is above the 75th, Franklin W Olin College of Engineering is likely within reach on scores alone; below the 25th, it is a reach.
| Test | 25th percentile | 75th percentile |
|---|---|---|
| SAT reading & writing | 723 | 768 |
| SAT math | 770 | 790 |
| SAT total (approx.) | 1493 | 1558 |
College Scorecard, Fall 2024 entering class (reported to IPEDS). SAT total adds the two section scores, an approximation.
Franklin W Olin College of Engineering admissions year over year
| Entering class | Acceptance | SAT reading | SAT math | ACT | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fall 2024 | 25% | 723–768 | 770–790 | — | College Scorecard |
| Fall 2023 | 22% | 720–770 | 760–790 | 34–35 | IPEDS |
Score ranges are the 25th–75th percentiles. Each year is kept as published; we add a year with every federal release.
How selective is Franklin W Olin College of Engineering compared with other Massachusetts colleges?
Franklin W Olin College of Engineering has the 13th-lowest acceptance rate of 62 Massachusetts colleges we cover. Schools around it:
| Rank | College | Acceptance | Graduation | Avg. net price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9 | Boston College | 16% | 91% | $41,704 |
| 10 | Babson College | 17% | 93% | $40,514 |
| 11 | College of the Holy Cross | 18% | 87% | $38,782 |
| 12 | Smith College | 21% | 89% | $27,579 |
| 13 | Franklin W Olin College of Engineering | 25% | 96% | $25,171 |
| 14 | Mount Holyoke College | 36% | 84% | $26,441 |
| 15 | Clark University | 40% | 77% | $28,714 |
| 16 | Brandeis University | 41% | 86% | $35,736 |
| 17 | The New England Conservatory of Music | 41% | 73% | $46,754 |
College Scorecard, Fall 2024 entering class. All Massachusetts colleges →
Who enrolls at Franklin W Olin College of Engineering
College Scorecard; IPEDS
Franklin W Olin College of Engineering admissions questions
What is the Franklin W Olin College of Engineering acceptance rate?
Franklin W Olin College of Engineering accepts 25% of applicants, about 1 in 4. For the Fall 2023 entering class, 201 of 928 applicants were admitted.
Does Franklin W Olin College of Engineering require the SAT or ACT?
Franklin W Olin College of Engineering considers SAT or ACT scores but does not require them (test-optional), according to its federal admissions report for Fall 2023. 46% of enrolled first-year students submitted SAT scores and 22% submitted ACT scores.
What SAT score do you need for Franklin W Olin College of Engineering?
The middle 50% of Franklin W Olin College of Engineering enrolled first-year students scored 1493–1558 on the SAT. A score above the upper number puts you in the top quarter of enrolled students; below the lower number puts you in the bottom quarter.
How many admitted students enroll at Franklin W Olin College of Engineering?
49% of admitted students enrolled in Fall 2023 (98 of 201).
Is Franklin W Olin College of Engineering getting harder to get into?
Franklin W Olin College of Engineering accepted 25% of applicants for Fall 2024, compared with 22% for Fall 2023.
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Sources: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard and IPEDS Admissions; years shown with each figure. “Colleges we cover” means colleges awarding bachelor's degrees to at least 100 undergraduates. Back to Franklin W Olin College of Engineering overview