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On this page, you'll learn how difficult it is to get into Olin College of Engineering, we'll dig into high school grades and test scores, and you'll find out the factors the school considers when reviewing applications.

31
%
Acceptance rate
January 4
Regular admission deadline
Test Optional
Testing

Admission Rates

Is it difficult to get into Olin College of Engineering?

31%

Using the most up-to-date data on record, Olin Engineering accepted 31% of applicants. We classify this as selective.

In the most recent year, 928 people applied and 221 were accepted.

Applied/Accepted
Women
133 / 271 (49%)
Men
88 / 657 (13%)

Acceptance rates at colleges can change over time, with some becoming more competitive and others accepting more students. Here’s a look at the acceptance rate trend for the past 2 years at Olin College of Engineering:

100%
84.0
68.0
52.0
36.0
20.0
2023
2024

Acceptance rates at schools can vary depending on if the student is in-state, out-of-state, or international.

44%
Enrollment of those accepted
High
Yield rate

Of those accepted, 44% ended up enrolling at Olin College of Engineering, making their yield rate High. The yield rate is the percentage of accepted students who enroll at the school. You can use the yield rate to find out how coveted a school is for the students who apply to it.

Application Factors

You can increase your chances of getting into Olin College of Engineering by looking at what the school considers during the application process.

Here are the things Olin Engineering considers:

Very Important

  • Academic GPA
  • Application Essay
  • Character/Personal Qualities
  • Extracurricular Activities
  • Interview
  • Level of Applicant's Interest
  • Recommendation(s)
  • Rigor of Secondary School Record
  • Talent/Ability

Important

  • Class Rank
  • Volunteer Work
  • Work Experience

Considered

  • Alumni/AE Relation
  • First Generation
  • Geographical Residence
  • Standardized Test Scores
  • State Residency

Not Considered

  • Religious Affiliation/Commitment

Grades & Testing

Do you have the grades and test scores to get into Olin College of Engineering?

Test Optional
Testing

Grades

Olin Engineering is Test Optional. This means scores are considered if they are submitted, but applicants do not need to submit scores.

Applicants submitting SAT Scores

46%

Applicants submitting ACT Scores

22%
SAT Math Scores
25th Percentile
760
75th Percentile
790
SAT Verb Scores
25th Percentile
720
75th Percentile
770
SAT Composite Scores
25th Percentile
1500
75th Percentile
1560

Application Deadlines

These are the deadlines for applying to Olin College of Engineering. Application deadlines are subject to change, so please verify all deadlines with the school.

Regular Admissions

January 4
Regular admission deadline
April 1
Application notification

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