Franklin W. Olin College of Engineering
School info
4.8
Overall Quality
Reputation
5
Food
4.4
Clubs
4.6
Facilities
4.9
Internet
4.9
Location
3.9
Opportunities
5
Safety
5
Social
4.5
Happiness
5
Basic Information
Location
- Needham, MA
Institution Overview
- Public/Private: Private college
- Established: 1997
- Founder: Franklin W. Olin, F. W. Olin Foundation
Academic information
Degree Courses
- 3 main degree programs with several concentrations within them
Key Area
- Robotic Systems
- Satellite and Spectrum Technology
- Water Desalination
- Biomimetic Manipulation
- Engineering Sustainability
Student and Staff Numbers
- Students: 382-402
- Undergraduates: 386
- Postgraduates: 0
- Academic Staff: 54
- Administrative Staff: 75
Notable Alumni
- Etosha Cave
- Frances Haugen
- Gui Cavalcanti
- Kevin Tostado
- Maximilian Schommer
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Good reviews
Overall 5
Best engineering college in the US!
Overall 4.9
Great School, amazing classes; it can feel a bit small but I think it’s a plus to be honest!
Overall 4.8
Surprisingly, the small size of the school has not driven me to lose my mind yet! Love it here, the people are weird, smart, fun, and kind.
Overall 4.4
Awesome school. Very Challenging but definitely rewarding.
Overall 4.3
I love Olin. Best decision EVER.
Overall 4.3
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Overall 4.1
Olin has no trees.
Overall 4.1
None.
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