About Babson College

Founded in 1919, Babson College. is a Private college. Located in Massachusetts, which is a city setting in Massachusetts, the campus itself is Suburban. The campus is home to 2,283 full time undergraduate students, and 882 full time graduate students.

The Babson College Academic calendar runs on a Semester basis. In the school year the student to faculty ratio was 11:1. There are 196 full time instructional teachers. Degrees awarded at Babson College include: Bachelor's Degree, Masters Degree, Post-master's certificate, Doctor's degree.

Quick Facts

Acceptance Rate24%
Application Deadline1-Nov
Application Fee75
SAT Range1170-1370
ACT Range27-31

Admissions at BC are considered Most Selective, with ,14% of all applicants being admitted.

In the school year, of the students who applied to the school, only 8 of those who were admitted eventually ended up enrolling.

99% of incoming freshmen are in the top half of their high school class. 77% were in the top quarter, and 45% were in the top tenth. You can apply online.

STUDENT LIFE

We asked, and students answered these important questions about student life at Babson College.

6%
“We”re apathetic”
41%
“We know about current events and vote”
43%
“We participate and encourage others to get involved”
10%
“There”s nothing we won”t protest”
4%
“We save it for the classroom”
13%
“Sometimes, but not often”
54%
“There”s usually intelligent conversation to be found”
29%
“All the time, including weekends”
0%
“I”m always terrified”
2%
“I only go out in groups”
12%
“I usually let someone know where I”m going”
87%
“I feel extremely safe”
17%
“We don”t play sports”
0%
“We play recreationally”
74%
“We bought the gear”
9%
“We live for the big game”
29%
“It”s not really our thing”
33%
“Occasinally we gallery crawl”
33%
“There are a variety of opportunities”
4%
“We”re a very artistic group”
4%
“Haven”t met them”
6%
“Available in class”
36%
“They keep regular office hours”
54%
“They”re always available”
6%
“No greek life, but other groups to join”
41%
“There is some involvement, but not a lot”
47%
“Plenty of people join a sorority or fraternity”
6%
“It”s everything. If you”re not greek, you”re a geek”
2%
“We”re not into drinking at all”
13%
“Maybe a little, but it”s not a big thing”
50%
“We only party on weekends”
35%
“There”s some drinking happening every night”
8%
“Never, we”re here to learn”
52%
“There might be people who do”
38%
“People are known to partake on weekends”
2%
“There”s a huge drug scene”
6%
“We”re apathetic”
41%
“We know about current events and vote”
43%
“We participate and encourage others to get involved”
10%
“There”s nothing we won”t protest”
4%
“We save it for the classroom”
13%
“Sometimes, but not often”
54%
“There”s usually intelligent conversation to be found”
29%
“All the time, including weekends”
0%
“I”m always terrified”
2%
“I only go out in groups”
12%
“I usually let someone know where I”m going”
87%
“I feel extremely safe”
17%
“We don”t play sports”
0%
“We play recreationally”
74%
“We bought the gear”
9%
“We live for the big game”
29%
“It”s not really our thing”
33%
“Occasinally we gallery crawl”
33%
“There are a variety of opportunities”
4%
“We”re a very artistic group”
4%
“Haven”t met them”
6%
“Available in class”
36%
“They keep regular office hours”
54%
“They”re always available”
6%
“No greek life, but other groups to join”
41%
“There is some involvement, but not a lot”
47%
“Plenty of people join a sorority or fraternity”
6%
“It”s everything. If you”re not greek, you”re a geek”
2%
“We”re not into drinking at all”
13%
“Maybe a little, but it”s not a big thing”
50%
“We only party on weekends”
35%
“There”s some drinking happening every night”
8%
“Never, we”re here to learn”
52%
“There might be people who do”
38%
“People are known to partake on weekends”
2%
“There”s a huge drug scene”

Babson College REVIEWS

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  • How would you rate on-campus housing?

    49 Students rated on-campus housing 3.9 stars. 27 % gave the school a 5.0.

  • How would you rate off-campus housing?

    39 Students rated off-campus housing 2.5 stars. 0 % gave the school a 5.0.

  • How would you rate campus food?

    49 Students rated campus food 2.9 stars. 8 % gave the school a 5.0.

  • How would you rate campus facilities?

    49 Students rated campus facilities 4 stars. 35 % gave the school a 5.0.

  • How would you rate class size?

    49 Students rated class size 4.5 stars. 63 % gave the school a 5.0.

  • How would you rate school activities?

    49 Students rated school activities 3.8 stars. 29 % gave the school a 5.0.

  • How would you rate local services?

    49 Students rated local services 3.3 stars. 20 % gave the school a 5.0.

  • How would you rate academics?

    49 Students rated academics 4.3 stars. 55 % gave the school a 5.0.

What's your overall opinion of Babson College?

17 Students rated Babson College

Olivia

Babson is so different from any other institution it's hard to compare. Babson College is 50{6f65e1278338a62264eed73e2adc5af8e2841420db12ceb4f80b8db22f3260ec} business classes and 50{6f65e1278338a62264eed73e2adc5af8e2841420db12ceb4f80b8db22f3260ec} liberal arts. There's a lot of diversity and most students come to the school with unique business experience, many have already run their own companies, and the campus is a hub of innovation.

Angela

Babson College places a heightened emphasis on fostering the entrepreneurial mindset, which is executed both in and out of the classroom. By providing resources for students to start a company, freshmen at Babson can expect hands on experience that is unrivalled to that of other colleges and can expect a head start on their career. With passionate and successful professors that paid close attention to the needs of the student, the small classroom setting enabled the needs of each student to be met and encouraged diverse discussions and debates. The location of Babson College may be quaint suburbia but harbors an amazing atmosphere with its competitive program that places it at no.1 in the nation for Entrepreneurship. Highly recommended.

Megan

Dictionary definition of Babson College: "Work hard, play hard."

Max

I’ve wanted to go into business since I was eight years old because I admired business owners I knew. Early in my junior year I discovered Babson on Google and have been interested ever since. Last spring, I visited the campus with my parents late in the day on a cold, overcast, Saturday afternoon. It was too late for official tours, but the moment I stepped foot on campus I knew Babson was where I wanted to be. The admissions staff was welcoming, but a friendly student was my best guide. She introduced herself at the Babson Bookstore and told us places to go and what make Babson unique. Even more than the great campus, I was amazed by the energy I found. We saw the Horn Library where enthusiastic students were hard at work, both independently and in groups. The dining hall was full of energy, too. Posters were up all over campus; in the dining hall, library, innovation center, offering diverse opportunities and ways for students to pursue their aspirations. This was the place for entrepreneurs to incubate their business ideas and to make them succeed and I knew it was also the place for me.

Babson College FAQS

  1. What is the Acceptance Rate at Babson College?

    The fall 2020 acceptance rate for Babson College is 24%. That means, out of _____ applications received in 2020 , _____ students were offered admission. The number of males who applied was _____ vs the number of females which was _____.

  2. Describe the students at your school.

    My classmates are diverse, business-minded, and always willing to collaborate.

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  3. What should every freshman at your school know before they start?

    Do not ever expect opportunities to fall into your lap. Finding the right college is an opportunity, but the most important part takes place once you arrive on campus. As a new student, work hard to make every unfamiliar face one you can recognize as an acquaintance, dormmate, teammate, classmate, or peer. Make connections-- networking is one of the most important parts of college. Meet business people, ask for business cards, give out your email, follow up with people whose company you enjoyed. Take some time out of the day to have lunch with your professor. Approach the professors and faculty who work in the obscure offices-- gems of knowledge come from those people. Do something that benefits others, not just yourself. Serve the community- do not expect it to just serve you. Take all of these opportunities, but at the same time, make your own! Start a club, send an email to the entire undergraduate class, start a club sports team, coordinate service projects with local area schools, apply for a program that you have been told you will not get into. Take risks, make friends, and remember college is what you make it, but essentially its an OPPORTUNITY.

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  4. What is your overall opinion of this school?

    the best thing is no friday classes, i'd change the library times, its too small, people either react like wow good for you or oh where's that? i spend most of my time in reynolds, my dorm or pub, what college town? administration is awesome!, controversy is that the sox are better, there is starting to be a little school price, its unusual that there are no houses and no one parties, ill always remember going here

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  5. What are the academics like at your school?

    all my profs know my name, students are ALWAYS studying, id say 50{4a082faed443b016e84c6ea63012b481c58f64867aa2dc62fff66e22ad7dff6c} of their time is studying, class participation is very common, alot of intellect outside of class, students are competitive for grads, unique class- none,

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  6. Is the stereotype of students at your school accurate?

    some

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  7. What is the stereotype of students at your school?

    We are stereotyped as rich, diverse, pushy, and cocky.

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  8. What are the most popular student activities/groups?

    sports teams and greek life

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  9. Here's your chance: Say anything about your college!

    As I mentioned previously, Babson only offers one major, which is business, and it is heavily concentrated on entrepreneurship. Most of the students here already had some kind of business background before they came in; as a result, entrepreneurship became the common language among the students here at Babson. Although the workload here is relatively heavy compares to the other universities, but every student here knows how to handle the workload, at the same time start their side business using the resources Babson has to provide.

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  10. What's unique about your campus?

    You will leave Babson with an incredible wealth of knowledge regarding entrepreneurship. Myself and two of my classmates started an entrepreneur consulting firm within 2 years of graduation, and we are currently successful at what we do, and are able to provide invaluable tips and services that help our clients to receive VC funding. Most of what you learn at Babson will be directly applicable to your later career, provided that you work in an entrepreneurship-related field.

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  11. Describe how your school looks to someone who's never seen it.

    Babson College is a globally-known, small business school on a beautiful campus full of goal-oriented students.

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  12. What do you brag about most when you tell your friends about your school?

    Amazing business school. Amazing people.

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  13. What kind of person should not attend this school?

    If you are not entirely sure about business or do not want to be stuck in a cubicle working a 9-5 job in a business firm.

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  14. What is the stereotype of students at your school? Is this stereotype accurate?

    Stereotype: rich kids, all-work and no-fun, international, and guys are jerks Truth: it's true that most Babson students are wealthy, mostly because they are the children of business execs. And yes, on campus a lot of us women can have a hard time finding a genuine guy to date -- a lot of them fall into the stereotype where they just try to impress women with their money. HOWEVER, while Babson students work very hard, we also party hard. Babson has parties every Thursday and Saturday night across campus, and we business students know how to let loose.

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  15. What's the one thing you wish someone had told you about freshman year?

    I would have liked to know of the different scholarship opportunites that Babson college offers. When I arrived and enrolled at Babson College fulltime, my peers were speaking of the different types of scholarships that were awarded to them. Of these scholarships was the Diversity Scholarship. The online application process is also very crucial in determining the financial aid package that is given to students. Not too many students give much attention to online applications because they are a hassle, but this is very important.

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  16. What do you consider the worst thing about your school? Why?

    The worst thing about my college is the low financial aid the offers to international students

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  17. What's the most frustrating thing about your school?

    The most frustrating part about Babson is the crushing workload.

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  18. Describe your favorite campus traditions.

    Entrepreneurship.

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  19. What kind of person should attend this school?

    Babson, ranked #1 in entrepreneurship for over two decades, is for students who want to become innovators in the business field. The curriclum is built around frequent group assignments across a wide array of topics to provide students with a well rounded business education. Babson students have a wide array of interests and career goals that share a common theme of constant innovation and improvement. Many students go on to work on start up ventures while others take their entreprenrurial thought process to Wall Street and the boardroom. Prospective students should be hardworking, comfortable with group work and self-starters.

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  20. I don't drink. Will it be hard for me to go to parties?

    I wasn't into drinking my freshman year, but I still found it easy to find friends who were like-minded. There are events on weekends like arts performances, games, movies, or sports events, none of which involve alcohol. Most weekend activities do involve alcohol, and it's rare to find Babson students who don't drink. However, you can still have fun.

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  21. Why did you decide to go to this school?

    Honestly, the biggest reason was that I wanted to be near Boston (coming from Texas) and they gave a perfect financial aid package. Babson pledges to match 92{4a082faed443b016e84c6ea63012b481c58f64867aa2dc62fff66e22ad7dff6c} of demonstrated financial need on average, something to think about. If you're concerned about Babson's price, don't be.

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Student Body

Students

48%

female

52%

male

2,283

Total Undergrad Enrollment

882

Total Grad Students

54%

Out-Of-State

19%

In-State

27%

International

Organizations

90

Student Organizations

4

Fraternities

3

Sororities

Housing

Yes

On-Campus Housing

51%

of students living on campus

Student Diversity

% American Indian/Alaskan Native
N/A
% Asian/Pacific Islander
12%
% Black or African-American
5%
% Hispanic/Latino
10%
% White or Caucasian
38%

TUITION & AID

All students must apply yearly for financial aid. This process starts with the FAFSA. Though financial aid deadlines vary by school, it is a good idea to apply as soon as possible. For the upcoming school year, you can apply as early as October 1 for the FAFSA. Additional school aid will be dependent on the FAFSA results.

56% of students attending Babson College receive some sort of financial aid. 14% were awarded federal grants. While 38% received federal loans. Many students do also need to apply for additional private student loans.

Cost Out of State

$48,288

Tuition and fees(Out of state)

$1,050

Books and Supplies

$15,376

Room and Board

64,714

Total On Campus

Actual Cost By Income Level(W/Financial Aid)

Family Income
Cost
$0 - $30K
$18,195
$30 - $48K
$15,553
$48 - $75K
$20,315
$75 - $110K
$30,259
$110K & UP
$47,962

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