Needham, MA
Highly competitive: fewer than 23 of every 100 applicants are accepted.
Source: IPEDS Admissions survey
The acceptance rate has risen 6 percentage points since 2019, from 16% to 22% — it has become less selective.
| Fall | Applicants | Admitted | Enrolled | Acceptance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | 905 | 142 | 85 | 16% |
| 2020 | 900 | 148 | 84 | 16% |
| 2021 | 907 | 163 | 91 | 18% |
| 2022 | 862 | 165 | 75 | 19% |
| 2023 | 928 | 201 | 98 | 22% |
Fall 2023 applicants
113 of 271 women and 88 of 657 men were admitted.
Policy: Considered but not required
Reported by the institution to IPEDS
| Secondary school GPA | Required |
| Secondary school rank | Considered |
| Secondary school record | Required |
| Completion of college-preparatory program | Required |
| Recommendations | Required |
| Formal demonstration of competencies | Not considered |
| Admission test scores | Considered |
| English proficiency test | Considered |
| Other test (Wonderlic, WISC-III, etc.) | Not considered |
| Work experience | Considered |
| Personal statement or essay | Required |
| Legacy status | Not considered |
Undergraduate student body, not admitted applicants
Franklin W Olin College of Engineering has an acceptance rate of 22% for the fall 2023 entering class, admitting 201 of 928 applicants.
Selective. Highly competitive: fewer than 23 of every 100 applicants are accepted.
928 students applied for the fall 2023 entering class, and 98 enrolled.
No. Franklin W Olin College of Engineering is test-optional — scores are not required, but are considered if you submit them.
The acceptance rate has risen 6 percentage points since 2019, from 16% to 22% — it has become less selective.