Babson College is a small, private business college located just outside of Boston, MA, founded in 1919 by Roger Babson most well known as the No. 1 undergraduate school for entrepreneurship for the 21st consecutive time and as the No. 1 college for international students . There are many ways to make an impact in the world-the people of Babson prove it every day. Our community-composed of students, staff, alumni, faculty, and friends of the college-is committed to embodying the spirit of Entrepreneurial Thought & Action® in a wide variety of roles, companies, and industries.
About
From the School
Contact & Visit
Campus Visits Contact
Contact
Office of Undergraduate Admission
Address
Lunder Admission Center
Babson Park, MA 02457
Babson Park, MA 02457
Phone
800-488-3696
Email
ugradadmission@babson.edu
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Most Popular Places On Campus
Reynolds Campus Center
Horn Library
Trim Dining Hall
Sorenson Center for the Arts
Webster Athletic Center
Horn Library
Trim Dining Hall
Sorenson Center for the Arts
Webster Athletic Center
Campus Tours
Campus Visiting Center
Monday-Friday; select Saturday & Sundays
8:30am-4:30pm
800-488-3696
8:30am-4:30pm
800-488-3696
Campus Tours
Appointment Required: Yes
Dates: Year-round
Times: 10:00 a.m. and 2:00 p.m.; plus 12:00 p.m. in the summer
Average Length: 1 hour
Dates: Year-round
Times: 10:00 a.m. and 2:00 p.m.; plus 12:00 p.m. in the summer
Average Length: 1 hour
On Campus Interview
Campus Interviews
Yes
Information Sessions
Available
Times
M-F 11:15 a.m. - 1:15 p.m.
Faculty and Coach Visits
Dates/Times Available
Academic Year
Arrangements
Contact Coach Directly
Advance Notice
2 weeks
Class Visits
Dates/Times Available
Academic Year
Arrangements
Contact Admissions Office
Overnight Dorm Stays
Overnight Dorm Stays
Not Available
Arrangements
Other
Transportation
Types of Transportation Available to Campus
Logan International Airport is approximately 12 miles from campus. Taxis are available for the ride to campus, but they are quite expensive. Public transportation is more economical. Take the MBTA train from the Airport (Blue Line) inbound into Boston. Transfer at Government Center to the Green Line, and take the Riverside train to Riverside Station. From there, you can take a taxi for the 3-mile ride to campus. Amtrak trains and Greyhound buses run to Boston.
Driving Instructions to Campus
From I-90 (Massachusetts Tpke.), exit to I-95/Route 128 S. Follow I-95 to Exit 20B (Route 9W). Continue on Rte. 9 W for 1.9 miles and take the Rte. 16 exit. At the end of the exit ramp, turn left onto Rte. 16 W. (Washington St.). Follow Rte. 16 W. for half a mile and turn left at the traffic lights onto Forest St. Follow Forest St. for 1 mile to the stop sign. Proceed straight through the intersection for .2 miles. The main entrance to the Babson campus will be on your right.
Local Accommodations
Stay right on campus at the Babson Center for Executive Education (781-239-4000). Afforadable, luxurious accomodations which include a great breakfast. Courtyard Marriott 342 Speen Street, Natick 800-321-2211 or 508-655-6100 Crowne Plaza 1360 Worcester Road (Rte. 9 East), Natick 508-653-8800 Travelodge Natick 1350 Worcester Road, Natick 508-655-2222
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Admissions
Overall
From The School
Babson College bases its acceptance of students on both academic and nonacademic factors. The academic factors include high school record, recommendations, standardized test scores, and essays. The nonacademic factors include extracurricular activities, demonstrated leadership, character/personal qualities, volunteer work, work experience, creativity and enthusiasm and a willingness to contribute to the Babson community in meaningful ways. Graduation from secondary school is required for admission. The most competitive students have taken approximately 5 solid academic courses per year at the highest available level (Honors, Advanced Placement or International Baccalaureate). The SAT I or ACT is required for admission. The TOEFL or IELTS is required for students who are nonnative English speakers. Babson offers several application programs. Students may apply Early Decision (binding process), Early Action or Regular Decision. The deadline for Early Decision and Early Action is November 1. The Regular Decision Deadline is early January. Transfer students may apply for September entrance by March 15 and for January entrance by October 15.
Overview
Applicants: 6,383
Acceptance Rate: 24%
SAT & ACT Test Scores
SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing
25th-75th percentile (enrolled students)
620 - 690
SAT Math
25th-75th percentile (enrolled students)
650 - 760
ACT Composite Scores
25th-75th percentile (enrolled students)
28 - 32
Testing Policies
Yes
Yes
Standardized testing policy for use in admission
Requires applicants to submit either the SAT or ACT
Deadlines
Early Decision — November 1
Early Decision II — January 2
Early Action — November 1
Regular — January 2
Other Admission Factors
Academic
Rigor of Secondary School Record
Class Rank
Academic GPA
Standardized Test Scores
Application Essay
Recommendation(s)
Non-Academic
Extracurricular Activities
Character / Personal Qualities
Selectivity Rating
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Learn MoreAcademics
Academics
Overall
From The School
Academic Programs
Students can customize their business degree with optional concentrations. We currently offer 27 concentrations.
Majors and Degrees Offered
Babson offers a Bachelor of Science degree to future leaders looking to create social and economic value around the world. The academic experience at Babson is uniquely designed for students who want to study business while developing an entrepreneurial mindset and gaining real-world experience. Our focus on Entrepreneurial Thought and Action® enables you to discover your strengths, pursue your passions, and create your path to success.
At Babson, you learn to:
- Think entrepreneurially, turning ideas into action
- Communicate effectively when writing and speaking
- Understand global and multicultural perspectives
- Lead teams effectively to tackle challenges
- Analyze data to gain insights and develop strategies
- Create socially responsible and ethical business solutions
Faculty and Class Information
Student/Faculty
13.7:1
Total Faculty
278
with Terminal Degree
208
166
Men
112
Women
52
Minority
7
International
Most frequent class size
20 - 29
Most frequent lab / sub section size
2 - 9
Graduation Rates
Graduate in 4 years
89%
Graduate in 5 years
91%
Graduate in 6 years
91%
Majors
-
BUSINESS, MANAGEMENT, MARKETING, AND RELATED SUPPORT SERVICES.
Business Administration and Management, General.
Students Say
Babson College in Wellesley, Massachusetts, has a straightforward goal: to create entrepreneurs through an integrated curriculum of business fundamentals and liberal arts. Students here “not only study innovation but learn to embody it,” graduating with a Bachelor of Science degree. Each student can select one or two concentrations (similar to a major) in order to hone their degree more centrally to their interests, ranging from Statistical Modeling to Global Business Management, but all must participate in pre-set Core Experiences, including a First-Year Seminar and the yearlong, “exciting [and] stimulating” Foundations of Management and Entrepreneurship (FME). FME puts students into small groups in which they develop and launch an actual business venture, innovations that then donate all proceeds to charity. Babson prides itself on this type of unique and innovative curriculum, which incorporates “project-based classes,” “lots of out-of-classroom work,” and “tons … of funding opportunities” for travel, conferences, and research. Students love the sense of academic direction they are given from the start, as “the school has very specific learning goals and makes it clear as to what path you are heading down.”The core of academics at Babson are the “engaged professors with real-world experience” who call upon that experience to improve classroom learning: “They don’t just pull everything from a textbook,” says a student. In fact, faculty have achieved “great accomplishments in their respective fields” and are “really able to speak to things students will need in the workplace.” Instructors will also meet with students “outside of the classroom to … offer advice on … business ventures,” fostering entrepreneurial insight in students’ free time. Extra help in that regard is offered by an alumni network that “is very responsive given how small and community-like Babson is.” Plus, “the entrepreneurial education … is particularly appealing to employers.”
Degrees
Bachelor's
Master's
Post-Bachelor's certificate
Master's
Post-Bachelor's certificate
Career Services
On-Campus Job Interviews Available
Yes
Career Services
Alumni Network
Alumni Services
Classes
Interest Inventory
Internships
Regional Alumni
Opportunities at School
Experiential
Internship
Notable Faculty
Jennifer Bailey
Assistant Professor, Technology, Operation, and Information
Wiljeana Jackson Glover
Assistant Professor, Technology, Operations, and Information
Keith Rollag
Associate Professor and Chair, Management Division
Raj Sisodia
FW Olin Distinguished Professor , Global Business
Andrew Corbett
Professor and Chair, Entrepreneurship, Entrepreneurship Division
Prominent Alumni
Arthur Blank '63
Co-founder and former chairman, The Home Depot and Owner and CEO, Atlanta Falcons
Carolina V. Jannicelli '96
Managing Director, JP Morgan Chase, and Fortune?s 50 Most Powerful Latinas 2017
Richelieu Dennis Jr. '91
Co-founder and CEO, Sundial Brands LLC and founder and chairman, Essence Ventures
Dean Metropoulos '67, MBA'68
Chairman and CEO, C. Dean Metropoulos and Company, Owner of Hostess Brands, and former owner of Pabst Brewing Company
Kevin Colleran '03, H'15
Founder and Managing Director, Slow Ventures, Venture Partner at General Catalyst Partners, and former Director of National Sales, Facebook
Alberto Perlman '98
Co-founder & CEO, Zumba Fitness LLC
Jamie Siminoff '99
Founder, Ring
Academic Rating
82/99
Careers
Careers
Graduation Rates
Graduate in 4 years
89%
Graduate in 5 years
91%
Graduate in 6 years
91%
Career Services
On-Campus Job Interviews Available
Yes
Career Services
Alumni Network
Alumni Services
Classes
Interest Inventory
Internships
Regional Alumni
Opportunities at School
Experiential
Internship
ROI & Outcomes
Information from PayScale:
Starting Median Salary (Up to Bachelor's degree completed, only)
$69,300
Mid-Career Median Salary (Up to Bachelor's degree completed, only)
$139,200
Starting Median Salary (At least Bachelor's degree)
$70,000
Mid-Career Median Salary (At least Bachelor's degree)
$145,500
Percent High Job Meaning
35%
Percent STEM
0%
Students Say
Babson seems to attract students who are “very career and goal oriented.” “Nearly all students have internships” at some point during their undergraduate tenure. Many individuals find these positions through their professors who frequently “open up their networks to students.” Of course, the “Center for Career Development (CCD) has numerous connections that ease [the] search for internships and full-time opportunities” as well. Additionally, the CCD provides multiple resources to assist students on their professional journey. For example, Babson undergrads can learn how to sharpen their personal branding tools through classes on cover letter writing, interview techniques and social media practices. Babson is great at bringing employers and recruiters to campus, where students can attend a myriad of industry panels and career expos and meet representatives from companies such as Fidelity Investments, Digitas, Bank of America/Merrill Lynch, Goldman Sachs, and Hubspot.
Excerpt from Colleges That Create Futures
Many alumni we interviewed agree that Babson's renown in entrepreneurship drew them to the school; standing that is due, in part, to the internationally recognized immersion course, Foundations of Management and Entrepreneurship (FME). The program attracts many students to the College, including alumnus Ross Beyeler, the founder of Growth Spark, who was "immediately hooked" on the idea of starting a business his first year. In the yearlong FME program, the college loans teams of first-year students $3,000 to launch their own businesses under the tutelage of two dedicated faculty members. Students learn the ins and outs of entrepreneurship, marketing, accounting, organizational behavior, information systems, and operations, as well as the integrated role these functions play in a business. As part of their work, students also establish a partnership with a local social services agency. The team donates eighty hours of community service to their partner agency and all the profits from their business after paying back the college's initial loan. The value of this award-winning course is clear. Dr. Candida Brush, vice provost of global entrepreneurial leadership at Babson, explains, "Because of this signature learning experience, our freshmen are ‘changed' because they have entrepreneurial skills by the end of their second semester." Students recognize this value as well. "I compare my education to what my peers are receiving at other schools, and feel very confident that I'm more than prepared to compete in the working world," a business administration major confides.
Tuition & Aid
Tuition & Aid
Overview
From The School
Tuition, Room, Board and Fees
2017-2018 total estimated cost: $68,482
Tuition: $49,664
Room: $10,222
Meal Plan: $5,616
Financial Aid
Babson awards $43 million in undergraduate aid; $36 million comes directly from Babson in grants and scholarships. Approximately 50% of Babson's undergraduates receive financial assistance. Babson meets approximately 97% of students' demonstrated need. Babson commits to each student's level of Babson Grant for four years, provided there are no major changes to the family's financial circumstances or a change in the number of the student's siblings in college.
We require the FAFSA and the CSS Profile in order to be considered for Financial Aid. In addition to Financial Aid, we award many scholarships based on merit and other criteria.
Dates
Application Deadlines
Feb 1
Notification Date
Apr 1
Required Forms
FAFSA
Forms CSSProfile
Forms Divorced Parent
Forms CSSProfile
Forms Divorced Parent
Financial Aid Statistics
Average Freshman Total Need-Based Gift Aid
$39,582
Average Undergraduate Total Need-Based Gift Aid
$41,446
Average Need-Based Loan
$4,586
Undergraduates who have borrowed through any loan program
40%
Average amount of loan debt per graduate
$37,866
Average amount of each freshman scholarship/grant package
$41,138
Financial aid provided to international students
Yes
Expenses per Academic Year
Tuition
$52,608
Required Fees
$0
Average Cost for Books and Supplies
$1,144
Tuition / Fees Vary by Year of Study
No
Board for Commuters
$5,656
Transportation for Commuters
$1,992
On-Campus Room and Board
$16,776
Comprehensive Fee
Available Aid
Financial Aid Methodology
Federal and Institutional
Scholarships and Grants
Need-Based
Need-Based College/University Scholarship or Grant Aid from Institutional Funds
Need-Based Federal Pell
Need-Based Private Scholarships
Need-Based SEOG
Need-Based State Scholarships
Non-Need-Based
Institutional non-need-based scholarship or grant aid is available
Federal Direct Student Loan Programs
Direct PLUS Loans
Direct Subsidized Stafford Loans
Direct Unsubsidized Stafford Loans
Direct Subsidized Stafford Loans
Direct Unsubsidized Stafford Loans
Federal Family Education Loan Programs (FFEL)
State Loans
Is Institutional Employment Available (other than Federal Work Study)
Yes
Direct Lender
No
Financial Aid Rating
93/99
Student Body
Student Body
Overall
From The School
115+ student clubs and organizations. Highlights include the Babson Dance Ensemble, Improv Troupe, Babson Fashion Group, Babson's Community of Developers & Entrepreneurs (CODE), and Investment Club. NCAA Division III Varsity Athletic Programs, 22 varsity sports-11 for men, 11 for women, club sports, and recreational programming. 21% of the student population participate in Greek Life. We have 3 Sororities, 4 Fraternities, and 2 co-ed Business Fraternities.
Student Body Profile
Total Undergraduate Enrollment
2,361
Foreign Countries Represented
81
Demographics
12.11%
Asian
4.49%
Black
11.44%
Hispanic
36.17%
Caucasian
5.42%
Unknown
27.70%
International
48% female
52% male
71% are out of state
100% are full time
0% are part time
Students Say
This is “a very tight-knit community among both students and professors,” and people here are “active, involved, and love to get out of the classroom to be together.” The student body has “many international students,” which “gives it a real business setting.” Better yet, students here are “humble but passionate about business.” It’s commonly said that you “need to be self-disciplined to survive here,” and that holds true since all students seem to “have a certain ambition and drive” on campus. You won’t have to worry much about entrepreneurial competition at Babson, though, as everyone is “very professional [and] focused on networking and making connections.” And those connections are plentiful with the diversity of backgrounds brought to the school each year: There are “many extremely wealthy students along with many students who receive full financial aid.” But regardless of background, “the business mentality is prominent in the entire student body.” This is evidenced by the great lengths some will go to in order to promote their entrepreneurial efforts: “I don’t think I’ve ever entered a bathroom stall without a link or poster for a start-up or FME venture posted on the wall,” says one student.
Campus Life
Campus Life
Overview
From The School
Location
Residential campus located in Wellesley, MA, just 10 miles west of Boston.
Campus Facilities & Equipment
Innovation Center, Arthur M. Blank Center for Entrepreneurship, Center for Women's Entrepreneurial Leadership, Stephen D. Culter Center for Investments & Finance, The Lewis Institute, Babson Recreation and Athletics Center (completion scheduled for fall 2019).
Off-Campus Opportunities
Weekday shuttle between Babson, Olin and Wellesley College, Thursday-Saturday shuttle to the Woodland MBTA Station and Copley Square, Boston (drop off only), Sunday shuttle to local food store, mall, Woodland MBTA Station.
Campus Life
Undergrads living on campus
78%
Help finding off-campus housing
No
87/99
First-Year Students living on campus
100%
Campus Environment
Village
95/99
Housing Options
Dorms Coed
Frat Sorority
Frat Sorority
Theme Housing
Wellness Housing
Wellness Housing
Students Say
Going hand-in-hand with the academic drive of students, class and work occupy most of the week, and “fun is something that is saved for weekends or late nights,” explains one Babson Beaver. On those weekdays and nights not spent in class, students are “encouraged to take on some type of leadership position or at least be engaged in one or multiple clubs,” so meetings flesh out the open hours. That might seem like a lot, but not for this motivated group—“because of the heavy emphasis on entrepreneurship, there is no ‘I will do it later’ attitude”—and it’s not unusual for students “to be working on several other ventures and competitions outside of their classes and school-related extracurriculars.” From a social perspective, “intelligence and achievement [are] valued,” and “you would never hear someone boast about not doing their homework.” Academics aside, Wellesley is “a beautiful place to explore, grab a bite to eat, and shop,” and “since there is no class on Fridays, students will take weekend trips.” For those willing to travel a little further, Boston is relatively close, and students often “spend … days in the city visiting new places, restaurants, [and] museums.”
Special Needs Admissions
Program / Service Name
Accessibility Resources
Type of Program
For all students with disabilities
Director
Mary Powell
College Entrance Tests Required
Yes
Interview Required
No
Documentation Required for LD
N/ADocumentation Required for ADHD
N/ASpecial Need Services Offered
Calculator allowed in exams
Yes
Dictionary allowed in exams
No
Computer allowed in exams
Yes
Spellchecker allowed in exams
No
Extended test time
Yes
Scribes
Yes
Proctors
Yes
Oral exams
2
Notetakers
Yes
Distraction-free environment
Yes
Accommodation for students with ADHD
Yes
Reading machine
Yes
Other assistive technology
Yes
Student Activities
Registered Student Organizations
120
Number of Honor Societies
2
Number of Social Sororities
3
Number of Religious Organizations
8
13% join a fraternity
26% join a sorority
Sports
Athletic Division
Division III
17% participate in intramural sports
18% participate in intercollegiate sports
Men's Sports (Beavers)
12 Sports
Baseball
Basketball
Cross Country
Diving
Golf
Ice Hockey
Lacrosse
Skiing Downhill Alpine
Soccer
Swimming
Tennis
Track Field Outdoor
Basketball
Cross Country
Diving
Golf
Ice Hockey
Lacrosse
Skiing Downhill Alpine
Soccer
Swimming
Tennis
Track Field Outdoor
Women's Sports (Beavers)
12 Sports
Basketball
Cross Country
Diving
Field Hockey
Lacrosse
Skiing Downhill Alpine
Soccer
Softball
Swimming
Tennis
Track Field Outdoor
Volleyball
Cross Country
Diving
Field Hockey
Lacrosse
Skiing Downhill Alpine
Soccer
Softball
Swimming
Tennis
Track Field Outdoor
Volleyball
Student Services
Health
Womens Center
LGBT Support Groups
Minority Support Groups
Army ROTC Offered at cooperating institutions: Boston University
Womens Center
LGBT Support Groups
Minority Support Groups
Army ROTC Offered at cooperating institutions: Boston University
Sustainability
One of the first things you notice when strolling Babson College’s tree-filled campus is a gigantic 28-foot-wide sculpture of planet Earth. The Babson Globe—for some years the largest rotating globe on the planet—is a visual indication of Babson’s commitment to sustainability and the environment. A signatory of the ACUPCC, Babson considers sustainability not only desirable but an obligation. Seventy-five percent of the college’s 350-acre campus is maintained organically. In 2010, Babson established its Sustainability Office with help from GreenerU, Inc., an organization that focuses on innovative sustainability services for higher education. That year also saw Babson become a STARS® Charter Participant. After a year-long review, it received STARs' Silver rating in 2011. Park Manor West, the newest residence hall on campus, has been built to LEED Silver standards, Babson’s minimum for new construction. Babson’s cafeterias focus on green foods, serving delicious items grown sustainably on local farms and orchards. When students need a caffeinated study boost, they can purchase fair trade coffee on campus. As a business school, Babson College’s green initiatives often focus on pairing sustainability and careers, a growing part of the economy. In spring 2012, the career center kicked off a focus on sustainability. Students can apply to be interns at the Sustainability Office for a hands-on experience. In 2013, a composting pilot was launched, and it has since been expanded to all dining locations on campus.
91/99
AASHE STARS® rating
GOLD
Sustainability-focused degree available
Yes
School employs a sustainability officer
Yes
Public GHG inventory plan
Yes
% food budget spent on local/organic food
5%
Available Transportation Alternatives
Car Sharing Program
Yes
Carpool/Vanpool Matching Program
Yes
Condensed Work Week Option For Employees
Yes
Free Or Reduced Price Transit Passes And/Or Free Campus Shuttle
Yes
Indoor And Secure Bike Storage, Shower Facilities, And Lockers For Bicycle Commuters
Yes
School Adopted A Policy Prohibiting Idling
Yes
School Developed Bicycle Plan
Yes
School Offers A Telecommute Program For Employees
Yes
Data provided by Association for the Advancement of Sustainability in Higher Education (AASHE), STARS®, as of March, 2023.
Campus Security Report
Campus Security Report
The Jeanne Clery Act requires colleges and universities to disclose their security policies, keep a public crime log, publish an annual crime report and provide timely warnings to students and campus employees about a crime posing an immediate or ongoing threat to students and campus employees.
Please visit The Princeton Review’s page on campus safety for additional resources: http://www.princetonreview.com/safety
The Princeton Review publishes links directly to each school's Campus Security Reports where available. Applicants can also access all school-specific campus safety information using the Campus Safety and Security Data Analysis Cutting Tool provided by the Office of Postsecondary Education of the U.S. Department of Education: https://ope.ed.gov/campussafety/#/
Other Information
Campus-wide Internet Network
Yes
% of Classrooms with Wireless Internet
100
Fee for Network Use
No
Partnerships with Technology Companies
Yes
Personal computer included in tuition for each student
Yes
Discounts Available with Hardware Vendors
Yes
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