Admissions Details
- Acceptance Rate
- 19.1%
- Average SAT
- 1,525
- SAT Range (25th–75th)
- 1,490–1,560
- ACT Composite (avg)
- 35
- Total Enrollment
- 373
Admissions Overview
Franklin W Olin College of Engineering is highly selective with a 19% acceptance rate. This means roughly one in five applicants gets admitted, making it more competitive than most engineering programs nationwide. Admitted students typically score between 1490-1560 on the SAT or around 35 on the ACT. The tiny enrollment of just 373 students means the admissions committee can be extremely choosy about fit and potential. Olin seeks students who thrive in collaborative, hands-on environments rather than traditional lecture-based learning. They want future engineers who can work in teams, think creatively about real-world problems, and embrace the school's philosophy of learning through doing actual engineering projects from day one.