Franklin W Olin College of Engineering
A good fit for competitive applicants and students who want small classes and close faculty access. no major red flags in the data. exceptional 96% graduation rate; generous financial aid cuts net price well below sticker.
About This School
Franklin W Olin College of Engineering is a private nonprofit institution located in Needham, Massachusetts with approximately 377 undergraduate students enrolled. The school is moderately selective, accepting approximately 25% of applicants. The average net price after financial aid is $25,171 per year. The graduation rate is 96%.
This is a strong option for serious engineering students who want an intimate, project-based education — a 99% freshman retention rate and 92% graduation rate signal that students who get in tend to thrive and finish. The financial picture is genuinely impressive: an average net price of just $20,575/year and median debt of only $14,287 at graduation are well below typical private college figures, making this less of a financial gamble than its peers. The catch is the tiny scale — 373 total undergrads means limited course variety, a narrow social scene, and an intense, collaborative culture that suits some students perfectly and burns others out.
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Franklin W Olin College of Engineering
1000 Olin Way
Needham, MA 02492-1200
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