Tuition (in-state)$62,000
Student : faculty8:1
Acceptance20%
Enrollment400
Walk score40
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Education
| Programs | Engineering (mechanical, electrical and computer, general) |
|---|---|
| Graduation | 92% six-year graduation rate |
| Teaching style | Project- and lab-based engineering curriculum with small upper-level classes. |
Tuition and cost
| In-state tuition | $62,000 |
|---|---|
| Out-of-state tuition | $62,000 |
| Room and board | $20,000 |
Sticker price before aid. Most students here pay less; see Scholarships and our guide to reading a financial aid letter.
Faculty
| Student : faculty ratio | 8:1 |
|---|---|
| Tenure | Roughly 65-80% tenured or tenure-track |
| Who teaches first-years | Faculty teach all first-year courses. |
- Student-to-faculty ratio of 8:1
- Six-year graduation rate of 92%
Location and walk score
40/ 100
| Setting | Residential campus; a car or campus shuttle is useful for errands |
|---|---|
| Climate | Four seasons with cold, snowy winters |
| Getting around | Car recommended for trips off campus |
Things to do nearby
- Downtown Needham
- Campus events and club athletics
- Regional parks and trails within an hour
Graduate degrees
| Graduate enrollment | 60 |
|---|
- MS and PhD programs in engineering and computing
- Professional master's programs in technology management
Jobs and outcomes
Median starting salary$95,000
Employed or in grad school within 6 months95%
Career servicesCareer center with employer fairs, resume review and alumni networking
Top employers of recent graduates
- Major employers in the Needham, MA region
- National firms recruiting on campus; see the institution's first-destination report
Salary and placement figures are the institution's most recent first-destination survey, typically six months after graduation. Compare on the compare page.
Internships and co-ops
95%of students complete an internship or co-op
- Mandatory cooperative education (co-op) program alternating study and paid work
Alumni
| Living alumni | 2,000 |
|---|---|
| Where graduates go | Engineering, technology and manufacturing employers nationally |
Notable graduates
- See institution's alumni association for notable graduates
Teams
| Division | Club sports |
|---|---|
| Conference | None |
| Marquee sports | Club and intramural athletics; no varsity program |
| Club and intramural | Club and intramural programs in 20+ sports |
Scholarships
Olin Tuition ScholarshipHalf tuition for every student · Deadline: Automatic
Need-based grant aidVaries with FAFSA results · Deadline: File FAFSA by the priority date
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