Olin College of Engineering

What is the cost of studying for a year at Olin College of Engineering?

Olin's published cost is much higher than tuition alone, although scholarships and need-based aid can substantially change what a student pays. In the reported 2024-25 tuition data, full-time undergraduate tuition was $61,772 and required fees were $1,970, with the same charges reported for in-state and out-of-state students.

• 2024-25 reported tuition and required fees: $63,742.
• Reported annual room and board charges: $22,060.
• Reported books and supplies estimate: $240.

Those components total $86,042 before transportation and personal expenses; they are not a complete, individually calculated cost of attendance. Costs for another academic year should be checked against that year's official budget rather than combined with these figures. Olin's half-tuition scholarship for admitted students is particularly important when reading the sticker price, while additional need-based aid depends on eligibility and the college's aid process.

Reported 2024-25 average net prices illustrate why the published total is not a bill for every family. The average was $3,100 for students in the lowest listed family-income band, $0-$48,000, compared with $27,096 for those in the band above $110,000. These are averages after aid for students in each reporting group, not quotes for a particular applicant. Students seeking federal aid should complete the FAFSA and check Olin's current requirements for institutional aid; loans remain a separate obligation even when included in a financing plan.

What are the work-study opportunities at Olin College of Engineering?

Olin students can seek campus employment and career-development support, but a part-time job, Federal Work-Study award and internship are three different arrangements. Federal Work-Study depends on financial-aid eligibility and provides wages for qualifying work; it is not a grant automatically deducted from a tuition bill.

Students considering employment should ask the financial aid or student employment office which positions are available, how to apply and whether a Work-Study award is required for a particular job. Because projects and coursework can be time-intensive, the number of hours a student can reasonably work may matter as much as the hourly rate. Internship opportunities are career experiences with their own hiring processes, not a graduation requirement for every Olin student.

Olin's career services include individual counseling, résumé and interview assistance, employer recruiting, job postings, career fairs and alumni networking. Those services can support a search but should not be mistaken for a promise of an internship or job offer.