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Franklin W Olin College of Engineering admitted student profile
- Acceptance rate: 25%
- SAT (middle 50%): 1493-1558
Franklin W Olin College of Engineering is selective. If your GPA and scores land inside its admitted range, admission is realistic and the rest of your application makes the difference.
What you need to get into Franklin W Olin College of Engineering
Aim to land inside or above the middle 50% range. A SAT around 1558 or an ACT around puts you in the top quarter of admitted students and makes Franklin W Olin College of Engineering a stronger bet. Below 1493, you are below the typical admit and the rest of your application, essays, rigor, and activities, has to carry more of the decision.
Is Franklin W Olin College of Engineering a reach, target, or safety for you?
Run your numbers through the calculator above and it will tell you. As a rule: if your stats sit above Franklin W Olin College of Engineering's range and it is not highly selective, it is a safety. If you are in range, it is a target. If you are below range, or the school admits fewer than one in four applicants, it is a reach for almost everyone. A smart college list balances all three, so pair Franklin W Olin College of Engineering with schools in each tier.
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Frequently asked questions
What are the chances of getting into Franklin W Olin College of Engineering?
Franklin W Olin College of Engineering has a 25% acceptance rate, but that is an average across all applicants, not your personal odds. Your real chances depend on how your GPA and test scores compare to admitted students, plus your essays, rigor, and activities. Use the calculator above to estimate your odds from your own profile.
What SAT score do you need to get into Franklin W Olin College of Engineering?
The middle 50% of admitted students at Franklin W Olin College of Engineering scored 1493-1558 on the SAT. Scoring above 1558 puts you in the top quarter of admits; scoring below 1493 means you are below the typical admitted student and will need the rest of your application to carry more weight.
Is Franklin W Olin College of Engineering a reach, target, or safety school?
It depends on your profile. If your stats are above Franklin W Olin College of Engineering's admitted range and its acceptance rate is high, it is a safety. If you are in range, it is a target. If you are below range, or the school is highly selective, it is a reach. The calculator above tells you which, based on your numbers.