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Olin College of Engineering

ยท Public University

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Olin College of Engineering: the applicant's brief

6 findings
  1. The short answer

    Olin College of Engineering is a US engineering college in Needham, Massachusetts. It suits applicants who want a college focused on engineering and are checking how tuition support has changed over time.

  2. What you can study

    Olin College of Engineering focuses on engineering. No subject list or programme catalogue is provided here, so the programme catalogue should be confirmed on the collegeโ€™s official website.

  3. Getting in

    International applicants should apply through the collegeโ€™s official admissions process and check the current requirements on the website. The main practical points to confirm are entry requirements, deadlines, document rules, and whether any international-specific steps apply.

  4. What it costs

    The college does not publish a full tuition fee for international students in the information available here. It says the Olin Scholarship covered 100% of each admitted studentโ€™s tuition for earlier cohorts, then 50% for students entering in September 2010, and $10,000 per school year beginning with the cohort entering in September 2026; confirm the current cost and scholarship rules with the admissions office. Living costs in Needham and the wider Boston area should also be budgeted separately.

  5. Coming from abroad

    The language of instruction is not stated here. Before applying, confirm tuition support, visa documents, housing, insurance, and whether any English-language evidence is required.

  6. How it compares

    Among 2,515 universities in the United States, Olin College of Engineering is a focused engineering college rather than a broad multi-subject university. That makes it a more specialised choice if you want an engineering-only environment and are willing to verify programme options and tuition support directly.

Written from this university's catalogue entry and its cited encyclopedia summary. Figures are only shown where the institution or a cited source publishes them โ€” always confirm fees and entry requirements with the university itself before applying.

Questions about Olin College of Engineering

What type of institution is Olin College of Engineering?

It is a public college focused on engineering, located in Needham, Massachusetts, United States.

What is the official website?

http://www.students.olin.edu/

What country is it in?

United States.

How many universities are listed in the United States?

2,515.

Overview

Olin College of Engineering, officially Franklin W. Olin College of Engineering, is a private college focused on engineering and located in Needham, Massachusetts, United States. Its endowment had been funded primarily by the defunct F. W. Olin Foundation. The college originally covered 100% of each admitted student's tuition through the Olin Scholarship, but this reduced to 50% starting with the cohort of students entering in September 2010, and again reduced to $10,000 per school year, beginning with the cohort entering in September 2026.

Tuition fees & costs

Indicative annual tuition

On request

Indicative living cost

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Fees vary by programme and are indicative. Confirm exact fees with the university before applying.

Admission requirements

How to apply

  1. 1Check the entry requirements and intake dates for your chosen programme on the official university website.
  2. 2Confirm you meet the academic requirements (high-school certificate, bachelorโ€™s degree or equivalent) for the programme.
  3. 3Apply directly through the university admission portal, or via its official application platform.
  4. 4Submit your transcripts and English-proficiency scores (IELTS / TOEFL / Duolingo English Test) and pay the application fee.
  5. 5On receiving your offer letter, accept it and begin your student-visa process for United States.

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Last updated 29 Aug 2026. Information is provided for guidance โ€” verify with official sources before applying.

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