by our College Data Analytics TeamHome to about 310 undergraduates in 2020, Olin College is a very small, private college located in Needham, Massachusetts. A safe, suburban environment can offer many of the amenities of city living without the constant hum. Should you tire of the campus however, Olin College offers a “study abroad” program.
Individuals with disabilities make up 17.0% of the student population at Olin College. For more information on policies and accommodations that the college provides to ensure all students get the opportunity to participate, you can visit Olin College Disability Services.
While not a "service academy", Olin College does offer support for veterans and those seeking a career in the armed forces. For more information on policies related to veterans, you can visit Olin College Veteran Services . For more information, check out our Olin College for Veterans Guide.
Olin College not only offers on-campus housing, they require freshmen to live on campus. If you are a returning adult or veteran, you can inquire about being exempted from such a requirement.
* Data compiled from students who received financial aid, including loans.
Olin College has a comparatively very small, student body. There were 310 undergraduates in 2020. Full-time attendance was 290 (93.5%). Part-time attendance was 20 (6.5%).
| Full-time | Part-time | Total |
|---|---|---|
| 290 | 20 | 310 |
Compared to other colleges and universities across the nation, Olin College receives top marks for overall diversity. We rank Olin College #34 out of 3,451.
The chart below shows each element that we looked at to determine this ranking, and how that metric compares to the national average. 100 would indicate excellent diversity in each category, and 1 would mean poor diversity.
You can learn more about the diversity of the student body at Olin College by looking closer at the ethnic, gender, age, and geographic diversity metrics from the Olin College Diversity Guide.
We wanted to tell you about student athletes at Olin College, but that information was not available.
For more information about athletics including per-team sizes, coaching and scholarships check out our Guide to Olin College Athletics