Babson College

  • 8/10 Overall Rating
  • 4 Year
  • Wellesley, MA
  • 4.0 2 reviews
#14 Best Private Colleges in Massachusetts

Overview

Total enrollment

3,932
Babson College overview
Babson College overview
  • Size Mid-size
  • Status Non-profit
  • Housing Yes
  • Level of Study Undergrad/Graduate

Babson College, located in the suburban town of Wellesley, Massachusetts, sits on a 370-acre campus approximately 14 miles west of Boston. Founded in 1919 as a private business school, Babson has maintained its focus on entrepreneurship education and is recognized for its comprehensive business curriculum that integrates liberal arts coursework. The college operates on a selective admission basis and has established itself as a leader in entrepreneurial education, with all undergraduate students earning a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration while choosing from various concentrations. First-year students are required to live on campus in one of the college's residence halls, with housing guaranteed for all four years. Babson competes in NCAA Division III athletics as the Beavers, participating in the New England Women's and Men's Athletic Conference.

Ratings

Babson is rated within the top 21% of four-year colleges nationally and earns a CollegeSimply grade of 8 out of 10.

  • Overall Rating
    8 out of 10
  • Academics
    10 out of 10
  • Resources
    7 out of 10
  • Outcomes
    9 out of 10
  • Value
    9 out of 10

Admissions

Admission Standards

Elite
Babson College admission standards
  • SAT (enrolled mid-50) 1390/1530
  • ACT (enrolled mid-50) 31/34

Acceptance Rate

17.1%
Babson College applications overview
  • Applications Due Jan 3, 2027
  • Enrollment Rate 39%
  • Application Fee $75

Applicant Competition Very High

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Annual Cost to Attend

Tuition

$57,152
Costs for Babson College
Fee Cost
Tuition $57,152
Books and Supplies $1,292
Other Fees $0
Room and Board $21,550
Budget for Other Expenses $2,082
Total One Year Cost $82,076

Student Outcomes

Average Salary After 10 Years

$108,500 per year

Bachelor's Degree Graduation Rate

90% within 6 years

Popular Areas of Study

Popular majors at Babson College include Business. 100% of students major in Business.

  • Business 100%

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Data source: NCES / IPEDS https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=164580.

GPA calculator: Babson College GPA calculator.

Last updated: August 2026