Published cost of attendance is $86,474. After need-based aid, middle-income families pay around $9,528, higher-income families pay approximately $27,096.
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Net prices are averages and may vary. Based on federal data for first-time, full-time students receiving aid.
| Cost Category | Amount |
|---|---|
| Total Cost of Attendance (Sticker Price) | $86,474 |
| Tuition and Fees | $66,398 |
| Room and Board | $20,810 |
| Books and Supplies | $240 |
| Average Financial Aid (Grants and Scholarships) | -$61,303 |
| Average Net Price (What Families Pay) | $25,171 |
| Family Income | Net Price |
|---|---|
| $0–30k | No data |
| $30–48k | $3,100 |
| $48–75k | $9,528 |
| $75–110k | $12,271 |
| $110k+ | $27,096 |
Published cost of attendance is $86,474. After need-based aid, middle-income families pay around $9,528, higher-income families pay approximately $27,096. Azimuth ranks Franklin W Olin College of Engineering #797 for post-graduation affordability among nonprofit four-year institutions, in the 44.1 percentile. Median federal student loan debt at graduation is $19,500. For a graduate at the institution's median four-year earnings of $126,895, median federal debt projects to a monthly payment of about $220 under standard ten-year repayment. For personalized projections across earnings scenarios, use Azimuth's Financial GPS tool.
How much students borrow and whether debt is manageable given outcomes.
Debt is well below typical first-year earnings — generally considered very manageable.
How cost compares to graduate earnings and value added.
Graduates of Franklin W Olin College of Engineering earn median earnings of $126,895 four years after enrollment, placing Franklin W Olin College of Engineering in the 99.8 percentile for median earnings four years after enrollment among nonprofit four-year institutions. That figure runs well above the $57,042 median at comparable institutions (same control and size band). Azimuth ranks Franklin W Olin College of Engineering #26 for return on investment among nonprofit four-year institutions. For a small, engineering-focused college in MA, these outcomes reflect a tightly concentrated curriculum that channels nearly every graduate into high-demand technical fields. The earnings pattern traces directly to Franklin W Olin College of Engineering's singular academic focus. Engineering accounts for 100% of degree output, making Engineering the dominant program family by a wide margin. Engineering combines the largest cohort with strong pay, anchoring the institution's aggregate return story. Engineering is the highest-earning program, with 38 graduates earning median earnings of $135,136 four years after enrollment; Azimuth ranks the program #1 nationally among nonprofit four-year institutions per the program-ranking methodology. Electrical, Electronics, and Communications Engineering (19 graduates) and Mechanical Engineering (15 graduates) round out the core lineup — a compact portfolio where every major feeds into engineering and applied-science career paths with strong early-career compensation.
