Class of 2029 Profile

Basics

98 students

  • Gender:
    • 36% women
    • 55% men
    • 5% another gender (i.e. genderqueer, nonbinary, agender)
    • 4% not provided
  • Legal Sex:
    • 41% women
    • 58% men
    • 1% x
  • 46% are students of color (U.S. citizens and permanent residents only)
  • 11% are underrepresented students of color (U.S. citizens and permanent residents only)
  • 12% are first-generation college students
  • 22% are Pell eligible
  • 13% are international students

By home address:

  • 26 U.S. States are represented
  • Top 5 states represented (descending order): Massachusetts, California, New York, Washington, Texas
  • Countries represented (alphabetical): Belgium, China, Singapore, South Korea, Thailand, United States

Academics

Middle 50%:
• Unweighted GPA: 3.80-4.03
• SAT*: 1490-1550
• ACT*: 34-36

*Among those submitting test scores.

• 72% of admitted students submitted test scores

three smiling students sitting on brick wall

Activities 

Students in the Class of 2029 participated in the following activities before coming to Olin:

79% Community Service        42% Competitive Robotics Teams
12% Environmental 32% Computer/Technology
5% LGBT 46% Athletics
46% Part-Time Work 32% Instrumental Music
19% Research 14% Visual Arts
9% Student Government 11% Publications Staff
14% Speech & Debate 12% Drama
5% Dance 10% Family Responsibilities

 

Wondering if Olin is the right fit for you?

Every college has its own culture. At Olin College of Engineering, students come from many different backgrounds and pursue many different interests, but the students who thrive here often share several qualities. If you enjoy asking questions, collaborating with others, creating new ideas, and making a meaningful impact in the world, you may find yourself at home at Olin.