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 2023, 96% returned in Fall 2024.
  • Olin's six-year graduation rate is 95% for first-time, first-year students who began their studies in 2018, 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 2023-24, 50% were employed or in graduate school within six months of graduation. Of those employed, their average salary was $90,922.

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 Program, cross-registration at Babson, Brandeis and Wellesley (articulation agreements), the full-time student definition, transfer 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 policies, misrepresentation prevention procedures (also see the Honor Code), voter registration information, Constitution & Citizenship Day, emergency notification/evacuation policies (including the Olin Emergency Alert System), fire safety, rape victim services, drug and alcohol education and prevention policies, and information about required vaccinations.

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

Olin is committed to making an Olin education affordable through a combination of merit scholarships and need-based financial aid.

The total annual cost to attend Olin for a first-year student is $97,088 for 2026-27 (see the breakdown here)

The Value of an Olin Education

An Olin education is an investment in your future. In addition to financial support, Olin provides students with a strong network of academic, career, and personal resources throughout their college experience.

Recent student outcomes include:

  • 82% of graduates are employed or enrolled in graduate school within six months of graduation.
  • The average starting salary for the Class of 2025 was $98,095.
  • 98% of the Class of 2025 completed at least one technical internship or research experience while at Olin.
  • Olin maintains a federal student loan default rate of less than 1%.

Interested in estimating your costs? Use Olin's Net Price Calculator to receive a personalized estimate based on your family's financial information.

Students may also find the following resources on polices helpful:

For additional information about costs or financial aid, please 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.