School Profile - Franklin W. Olin College of Engineering

Throughout my time in college I came into contact with people and work from many different schools. Schools that I did not find during my college search and the purpose of this post and future School Profiles is to give a brief introduction of a variety of schools that an applicant may consider.

Franklin W. Olin College of Engineering
When I was applying to college, I had actually heard of this tiny little school that had not yet graduated its first class and was already setting its sights on changing engineering education. In less than a decade since their first freshmen class, Olin has turned quite a few heads in the engineering world.

A few facts

• Officially opened in 2002 with roughly 300 students total
• Located in Needham, Mass.
• Ranked in the top 10 for undergraduate engineering programs
• Undergraduate only institution
• Every admitted student is given 4 year scholarship (doesn't get much better than that)
• Signed Memorandum of Understanding with UIUC College of Engineering to cooperatively review and change engineering education
• Only 2 programs. Electrical Engineering and Mechanical Engineering

Although the small size may not be for everyone, it's a school that every student considering engineering should look at. Even though the school is fairly new, many are taking note of their unique mix of design, engineering science and liberal arts.
Franklin W. Olin College of Engineering Website