Consumer Information

Intended for the use of prospective and current Olin College of Engineering students and interested others, this page contains information, links and references to helpful information on a variety of subjects, including Olin’s academic programs, cost of attendance, financial aid, and post-graduate activities of alumni.

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This page includes disclosures required by the Higher Education Act, as amended, and its implementing regulations, along with other information that may be of interest.

Olin has majors in Engineering, Electrical and Computer Engineering and Mechanical Engineering. Learn more about Olin's major requirements, general course and distribution requirements and academic policies by visiting our course catalog.

  • Of the first year students who began their studies in Fall 2022, 99% returned in Fall 2023.
  • Olin's six-year graduation rate is 92% for first-time, first-year students who began their studies in 2017, with a four year average of 95%.
  • Most students are more concerned about graduating in four years; at Olin, 75-80% graduate in four years. Many of the students who do not graduate in four years take a semester or even a year off to pursue a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity. Here's more information about graduation rates:
Group Six Year Graduation Rate
Men 87%
Women 98%
Domestic Students of Color 90%
Receiving Pell Grant 82%
Receiving Federal Student Loans 94%
Receiving No Federal Aid 93%

 

*Please note that these groups are very small and single students cause large changes in the graduation rate.

Olin graduates find immediate success, whether they continue their education or go to work. For the Class of 2022-23, 79% were employed or in graduate school within six months of graduation. Of those employed, their average salary was $107,880.

Olin is accredited by the New England Commission of Higher Education and all three degree programs by ABET. Learn the details of Olin's accreditation here.

Students may also be interested in specific policies, such as the Study Away Programcross-registration at Babson, Brandeis and Wellesley (articulation agreements), the full-time student definitiontransfer credit, satisfactory academic progress (academic and financial), or withdrawal from Olin or a specific course. Textbook information is available on the Course Schedules.

The Olin Community is made up of a diverse group that includes students, faculty, and staff. Here's some information about them:

  • In Fall 2023, there were 402 students in the Olin community, including 373 degree students, and 29 cross-registered students. 45% were from gender identities which have been historically underrepresented in engineering*, 46% were domestic students of color, and 8% were international students.
  • At the most recent count, Olin had 37 full-time faculty, with an additional 24 adjunct or part-time faculty. 51% of the full-time faculty were women and 95% held a doctorate or terminal degree. Learn more about Olin's faculty here.
  • At the most recent count, Olin had 79 full-time and part-time staff.

Olin is committed to providing a safe community. In accordance with the federal requirements of the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act, Olin College annually reports information about campus crimes and campus security. An online copy of the report is available at Olin College Public Safety a paper copy may be obtained by contacting Public Safety at 781-239-5555

Students may also be interested in specific policies that affect the community, such as the Policy on Equal Opportunity, the Special Accommodations Policy (disability), privacy policy (FERPA), copyright policiesmisrepresentation prevention procedures (also see the Honor Code), voter registration informationConstitution & Citizenship Dayemergency notification/evacuation policies (including the Olin Emergency Alert System), fire safetyrape victim servicesdrug and alcohol education and prevention policies, and information about required vaccinations.

*(women, transgender, genderqueer, agender, and/or nonbinary, etc.)

You probably already know about the Olin Tuition Scholarship, which covers $29,986 for each student in 2023-24, but that alone doesn't give a clear picture of Olin's value.

Here's more information on how Olin strives to be affordable:

The total annual cost to attend Olin for a first-year student is $86,474 for 2023-24 (see the breakdown here).

In 2023-24:

  • 51% of first year students qualified for need-based aid.
  • Grants and scholarships range from$29,986 to $86,375.
  • First year students receiving need-based grants got an average total grant and scholarship package of $55,978.
  • 13% of Olin students qualified for Federal Pell Grants.
  • About 29% of Olin's 2023 graduates took out federal student loans to help pay for their education, borrowing an average of $17,284 while at Olin.
  • Olin has the very unusual federal student loan default rate of 0%.

Do you want to find out how much it might cost for you to attend Olin? Try our Net Price Calculator. Be sure to enter all information completely and accurately for the best estimate.

Students may be interested in policies, such as general financial aid information and the Institutional refund policy. Other specific required disclosures include general student loan information about Entrance and Exit Counseling and the National Student Loan Data System (NSLDS), our Statement of Ethical Principles and Code of Conduct, information about requirements related to college withdrawal and Title IV aid, as well as important information about federal student financial aid penalties for drug violations.

Still need more information on costs and financial aid?

Contact the Financial Aid Office, at 781-292-2215 or finaid@olin.edu.

There are a few other policies that Olin is required to disclose, which are the following:

Still need to know more about Olin? Visit the College Navigator website hosted by the US Department of Education.