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The Franklin W. Olin College of Engineering, also known as Olin College, is a private, undergraduate engineering college located in Needham, Massachusetts. Established in 1997 by the F. W. Olin Foundation, the college offers degrees in electrical and computer engineering, mechanical engineering, bioengineering, and systems design as well as others. In 2006, Olin was selected for Newsweek's 2007 guide, as one of "America's 25 New Ivies”.
Students at Franklin W. Olin College of Engineering can participate in various events organized on campus, such as Make Your Own Documentary, Latin Dance, Choral Music, Chinese Conversation, and Current Events Table. The campus also hosts several student clubs and organizations such as the Butterfingers Club (Juggling), the Babson-Olin Catholic Association (BOCA), the Cooking Club, and the Comic Book Club.
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Campus LocationOlin Way
Needham, MA 02492-1200
USA
Main Tel: (781) 292-2300
Web Site The campus is in a large suburb. |
Franklin W. Olin College Of Engineering HighlightsWhere Franklin W. Olin College Of Engineering stands out most compared to other schools (details below): - Many students concentrating in engineering.
- High SAT scores (combined Verbal and Math).
- Selective admissions.
- Number of dorm rooms for students.
- High faculty salary.
- Good faculty-to-student ratio.
- High male/female ratio.
Other important characteristics: - Library on-campus
- Campus housing available
- Student meal (board) plan
- Study abroad option
Degrees Awarded (in 2007)| Degree | Total
Earned | Different
Programs |
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| Bachelor | 71 | 3 |
Olin StudentsThe student enrollment at Olin was 299 in 2007 (299 full-time equivalent). About 57% of the freshmen class in 2007 was male and women were 43% of the class. Undergrads are 100% of enrolled students. About 5% of freshmen are from countries other than the US. Students living in the US make up 95% of incoming freshmen.
Tuition and Other Costs| Item | Cost |
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| State Tuition and fees | $ 33,775 | | Room | $ 7,800 | | Board | $ 4,000 | | Books and supplies | $ 750 | | Other | $ 1,500 |
Financial Aid: Olin participates in US Title IV financial assistance programs. Please refer to BrainTrack's financial aid articles section for background information.
FacultyTenure (2007): | Full-Time Faculty | | Total |
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| Without tenure; tenure not available | | 37 |
Housing and MealsOlin provides on-campus housing for 355 of its 299 (full-time) students (as of 2007). The school requires freshmen to live on campus. Students may purchase a meal plan which includes 19 meals weekly.
Olin Admissions (2007)| Applicants | Admitted |
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| Men | 7% | | Women | 18% | | All | 10% |
SAT Test Scores:| SAT | Middle 50% |
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| Verbal | 690-780 | | Math | 740-800 | | Writing | 670-760 |
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Programs of Study(Number of degrees awarded in 2007 in parentheses) ENGINEERING (71 awarded) - Electrical, Electronics and Communications Engineering
- Engineering
- Mechanical Engineering
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