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Olin College SAT Scores

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SAT scores needed to get into Olin College of Engineering

Average Score and SAT Requirements

Average SAT Score 1520

The average composite SAT score for admitted Olin College of Engineering freshman is 1520 out of 1600. Olin College students have the 23rd highest average SAT score in the United States. For perspective, a 1520 is in the 99th percentile of all SAT test takers.

SAT Score Range 1480 to 1560

The middle fifty percent of incoming students have SAT composite scores ranging from 1480 to 1560. The 75th percentile score is 1560 while the 25th percentile score is 1480.

Minimum SAT score requirement

The lowest SAT score accepted is not reported by Olin College but we estimate it to be around a 1440 total composite SAT score.

Average SAT Math Score 775

The average score for Olin College students on the math portion of the SAT is 775 out of 800. The 25th percentile of students score a 760 and the 75th percentile score 790.

Average SAT Reading Score 745

The 25th and 75th percentile range for SAT reading scores range from 720 to 770 and the average score for Olin College of Engineering students is 745.

Number of Students Submitting SAT Scores

46 percent of students submit SAT scores with their application to Olin College of Engineering

Admission Chances by SAT Score

Below are estimated chances of being accepted at Olin College of Engineering based on SAT score ranges and the overall admission rate of 21.7%. These chances assume you have an average GPA for the school, around 3.9.

Can I get into Olin College with a 1560 SAT?

  • Score competitiveness Very Good

An SAT score of 1560 or higher is very competitive at Olin College and is a better score than three quarters of students who are accepted. While having an above average chance of acceptance, admission is very competitive. The estimated chance of getting in is around 35% or higher.

Can I get into Olin College with a 1520 SAT?

  • Score competitiveness Above Average

Scores between 1520 to 1550 are above average giving you an advantage over most applicants. While scores in this range are higher than many who apply, admission is very competitive. The estimated chance of getting in is around 22% to 31%.

Can I get into Olin College with a 1480 SAT?

  • Score competitiveness Below Average

SAT scores between 1480 to 1510 are still in the middle range of accepted students a but a little lower than the average. You can get in and have about a 13% to 19% percent chance of being admitted.

Can I get into Olin College with a 1440 SAT?

  • Score competitiveness Reach

SAT scores from 1440 to 1470 are on the very low end of the range where students are accepted. Scores in this range are not competitive with most other applicants but you still have a chance. We estimate scores in this range have less than a 11% chance of admission to Olin College. SAT scores below 1440 likely fall out of the range where students are regularly accepted.

Data Sources, IPEDS for Fall 2023 starting class
Admission chances to Olin College of Engineering by SAT score
SAT Score Admission Chances
1600 50%
1590 46%
1580 42%
1570 39%
1560 35%
1550 31%
1540 28%
1530 25%
1520 22%
1510 19%
1500 17%
1490 15%
1480 13%
1470 11%
1460 10%
1450 8%
1440 7%
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Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=441982 IPEDS survey data for Olin College of Engineering.