Olin College of Engineering - Average SAT Scores and Admission Chances by SAT

SAT scores needed to get into Olin College of Engineering

Average Score and SAT Requirements

Olin College of Engineering is a test optional school meaning you are not required to submit SAT scores with your application. The position on SAT scores from the school is "considered but not required". If you do elect to submit your SAT scores, the following information is helpful to understand how you compare with other applicants.

Average SAT Score 1535

The average composite SAT score for admitted Olin College of Engineering freshman is 1535 out of 1600. Olin College students have the 4th highest average SAT score in the United States. For perspective, a 1535 is in the 99th percentile of all SAT test takers.

SAT Score Range 1490 to 1580

The middle fifty percent of incoming students have SAT composite scores ranging from 1490 to 1580. The 75th percentile score is 1580 while the 25th percentile score is 1490.

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 780

The average score for Olin College students on the math portion of the SAT is 780 out of 800. The 25th percentile of students score a 760 and the 75th percentile score 800.

Average SAT Reading Score 755

The 25th and 75th percentile range for SAT reading scores range from 730 to 780 and the average score for Olin College of Engineering students is 755.

Number of Students Submitting SAT Scores

41 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 18%. These chances assume you have an average GPA for the school, around 3.9.

Can I get into Olin College with a 1580 SAT?

Score competitiveness Very Good

An SAT score of 1580 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 29% or higher.

Can I get into Olin College with a 1540 SAT?

Score competitiveness Above Average

Scores between 1540 to 1570 are above average giving you an advantage over most applicants. While scores in this range are higher than many who apply, admission is extremely competitive. The estimated chance of being accepted is around 19% to 27%.

Can I get into Olin College with a 1490 SAT?

Score competitiveness Below Average

SAT scores between 1490 to 1530 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 10% to 17% percent chance of being admitted.

Can I get into Olin College with a 1440 SAT?

Score competitiveness Reach

SAT scores from 1440 to 1480 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 9% 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 2021 starting class