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Overview

Founded in 1997, the Franklin W. Olin College of Engineering is a non-profit private specialized higher education institution located in the suburban setting of the large town of Needham (population range of 10,000-49,999 inhabitants), Massachusetts. Officially accredited by the New England Commission of Higher Education, Franklin W. Olin College of Engineering is a very small-sized (uniRank enrollment range: 250-499 students) coeducational US higher education institution. Franklin W. Olin College of Engineering offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as bachelor's degrees in several areas of study. See the uniRank degree levels and areas of study table below for further details. This 27-year-old US higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations and students' past academic records and grades. The acceptance rate range is 10-19% making this US higher education organization an extremely selective institution. International students are welcome to apply for enrollment. Franklin W. Olin College of Engineering also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, housing, sports facilities, financial aids and/or scholarships, study abroad and exchange programs, as well as administrative services.

University Snapshot

Control

Franklin W. Olin College of Engineering's Control Typeprivate

Entity

Franklin W. Olin College of Engineering's Entity Typenon-profit

Size

Franklin W. Olin College of Engineering' Size by Total Enrollmentvery small-sized

Selectivity

Franklin W. Olin College of Engineering's Selectivity by Acceptance Rateextremely selective

University Profile

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Founded 1997
Mascot Frank the Phoenix
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Campus Location

Address 1000 Olin Way
Needham
02492-1200 Massachusetts
United States
Franklin W. Olin College of Engineering Phone Number +1 (781) 292 2300
Franklin W. Olin College of Engineering Fax Number +1 (781) 292 2210

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Fields of Study / Degree Levels

Introduction

What is the difference between comprehensive/generalist and specialized universities in terms of the range of fields of study they offer, degree levels available and academic and carreer paths pros and cons? Read our guide article about generalist and specialized universities to learn more.


Fields of Study and Degree Levels Matrix

The following Franklin W. Olin College of Engineering's Fields of Study/Degree Levels Matrix is divided into 6 main fields of study and 4 levels of degrees, from the lowest undergraduate degree to the highest postgraduate degree. This matrix aims to help quickly identify Franklin W. Olin College of Engineering's academic range and degree level offering.




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Programs and Courses

Courses and Programs

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Tuition Fees

Introduction

Yearly tuition fees refers to the amount of money that a student is charged by a University for one academic year of full-time study. Read our guide article about tuition fees and financial aid options to learn more.


Yearly Tuition Fees Range Matrix

This Franklin W. Olin College of Engineering's Tuition Fees Range Matrix is divided into 2 types of students, local and international students, and 2 degree levels, undergraduate and postgraduate degrees, and aims to help students to have an approximate idea of the yearly tuition range they might expect to pay at Franklin W. Olin College of Engineering.

: Tuition Fees Range Matrix

Undergraduate Postgraduate
Local
students
over 50,000 US$
(over 45,570 Euro)
Not reported
International
students
over 50,000 US$
(over 45,570 Euro)
Not reported

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Admissions

Introduction

Applying for admission is the first step towards achieving students' academic and career goals and accessing the many opportunities and resources that a university has to offer. Read our "Introduction to University Admissions" article to learn more.


Admission Information

uniRank publishes below some basic Franklin W. Olin College of Engineering's admission information.

Franklin W. Olin College of Engineering's Gender Admission Policy Gender Admission

This institution admits Men and Women (coed).


Franklin W. Olin College of Engineering's Admission Selection Admission Selection

Has Franklin W. Olin College of Engineering a selective admission policy? Yes, based on entrance examinations and students' past academic records and grades.


Acceptance Rate Admission Rate

Franklin W. Olin College of Engineering's acceptance rate range is 10-19% making this institution an extremely selective higher education institution.


Admission Requirements Admission Requirements

  • Secondary school GPA is required
  • Secondary school rank is recommended
  • Secondary school record is required
  • Completion of college-preparatory program is required
  • Recommendations are required
  • Formal demonstration of competencies is neither required nor recommended
  • Admission test scores are required
  • TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) is recommended
  • Other Test (Wonderlic, WISC-III, etc.) is neither required nor recommended

Source: IPDES


Franklin W. Olin College of Engineering's International Students Admission International Students Admission

International students are welcome to apply for admission at this institution.


Franklin W. Olin College of Engineering's Admission Office Admission Office

1000 Olin Way
Needham 02492
7812922376


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Size and Profile

Introduction

University size and profile can be important factors to consider when choosing a university or assessing its value. Here are some potential reasons why University size and profile can affect students when choosing a university.


Size and Profile

uniRank publishes below some major size and profile indicators for Franklin W. Olin College of Engineering.

Franklin W. Olin College of Engineering's Total Student Enrollment Student Enrollment

Franklin W. Olin College of Engineering has an enrollment range of 250-499 students making it a very small-sized institution.


Franklin W. Olin College of Engineering's Total Faculty/Academic staff Academic Staff

This institution has a range of 50-99 academic employees (Faculty).


Franklin W. Olin College of Engineering's Control Type Control Type

Franklin W. Olin College of Engineering is a private higher education institution.


Franklin W. Olin College of Engineering's Entity Type Entity Type

Franklin W. Olin College of Engineering is a non-profit higher education institution.


Franklin W. Olin College of Engineering's Campus Setting Campus Setting

This institution's main campus is located in a Suburban setting.


Franklin W. Olin College of Engineering's Academic Calendar Academic Calendar

This institution adopts a Semesters type of academic calendar.


Religious Affiliation

Franklin W. Olin College of Engineering does not have any religious affiliation.


Carnegie Classification

Introduction

The Carnegie Classification of Institutions of Higher Education is a framework for categorizing colleges and universities in the United States...


The classification was first created by the Carnegie Foundation for the Advancement of Teaching in 1970, and it has been updated periodically since then. The Carnegie Classification is based on a set of criteria, such as the level and types of degrees offered, research activity and enrollment size. Institutions are classified into one of several categories based on these criteria, ranging from "doctoral universities" with very high research activity to "special focus institutions" that primarily award degrees in a specific field, such as the arts or health professions. The classification allows for quick comparisons between institutions within and across categories.

Carnegie Classification

uniRank provides below the official Franklin W. Olin College of Engineering's Carnegie classification.

Basic Classification Special Focus Four-Year: Engineering and Other Technology-Related Schools
Size & Setting Four-year, very small, highly residential institution
Enrollment Profile Exclusively undergraduate four-year
Undergraduate Profile Four-year, full-time, more selective, lower transfer-in institution
Undergraduate Instructional Program Professions focus, no graduate coexistence
Graduate Instructional Program Not classified (Exclusively Undergraduate)

Facilities and Services

Introduction

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University Facilities

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Franklin W. Olin College of Engineering's Library University Library

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Franklin W Olin College of Engineering's library does not have any external branch. The library collection is comprised of both physical (i.e. books, medium, etc.) and digital/electronic items. In 2021 the library reported 9,210 physical volumes, 128 physical media and 21 licensed digital/electronic databases. The library is managed by a total number of 2 full-time employees, including 2 librarians. Franklin W Olin College of Engineering's library has a total library expenditure greater than $100,000 per year. Source: IPDES.

Franklin W. Olin College of Engineering's Housing University Housing

This institution provides housing services such as on-campus residences or dormitories.

In particular, the Franklin W. Olin College of Engineering provides on-campus housing and the total dormitory capacity, whether on or off campus, was about 363 students in the 2021 academic year. Source: IPDES.

Franklin W. Olin College of Engineering's Sport Facilities/Activities Sport Facilities/Activities

This institution features sporting facilities and organizes sports activities for its students.



University Services

uniRank provides below an overview of Franklin W. Olin College of Engineering's main services:


Franklin W. Olin College of Engineering's Financial Aid Financial Aid

This institution offers one or more of the following financial aid for eligible students: scholarships, grants, loans, tuition waivers, emergency financial aid etc.

Franklin W. Olin College of Engineering's Study Abroad Study Abroad

This institution offers study abroad and exchange program opportunities for its students.

Franklin W. Olin College of Engineering's Distance Learning Distance Learning

Not reported

This institution has not reported offering distance education opportunities. Source: IPDES.

Franklin W. Olin College of Engineering's Academic Counseling Academic Counseling

This institution offers students academic guidance and support to assist them in their academic pursuits.

Franklin W. Olin College of Engineering's Career Services Career Services

This institution offers career counseling, career assessments, job and internship postings, career events, alumni networking or other career-related services to assist students transition successfully from academic life to professional life.


Recognition and Accreditation

Introduction

There are different types of legal recognition and quality assessment of higher education institutions around the world, depending on the country and its legal and higher education system... read our article about university accreditation and recognition to learn more.


Franklin W. Olin College of Engineering's Recognition or Accreditation Institutional Recognition or Accreditation

Franklin W. Olin College of Engineering is legally recognized and/or accredited by: New England Commission of Higher Education

Year of first Recognition or Accreditation

2006


Specialized or Programmatic Accreditations

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  • Engineering Accreditation Commission (EAC) of ABET


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Memberships and Affiliations

Introduction

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Affiliations and Memberships

uniRank publishes the following list of the most important Franklin W. Olin College of Engineering's affiliations and memberships; feel free to submit any relevant missing higher education-related organizations this university is affiliated with.

  • Association of Independent Technological Universities (AITU)

Academic Structure

Introduction

Academic divisions can provide valuable insights into the range of disciplines and fields of study a University focuses on and the institution's level of specialization. Comprehensive or Generalist Universities typically offer a wide range of academic programs and have many academic divisions and subdivisions across different disciplines, while Specialized Universities tend to focus on a narrower range of programs within a specific field or industry and have fewer academic divisions and a simplified organizational structure. Read our guide article "Understanding Academic Divisions in Universities - Colleges, Faculties, Schools" to learn more about academic divisions and typical university organizational structures.


Academic Structure

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Social Media

Introduction

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Social Media

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Free Online Courses

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