Historical Acceptance Rates

Franklin W. Olin College of Engineering's overall acceptance rate decreased from 21.7% for the application year 2023 down to 15.7% for the application year 2024, reflecting a trend toward increased selectivity. The number of applicants rose slightly from 928 in 2023 to 905 in 2024, while the number of accepted students dropped from 201 to 142. This trend indicates a more competitive applicant pool, likely pushing the college to maintain high standards as interest in its programs continues to grow.