Babson College

School Overview: Acceptance Rate, Tuition, and More

Wellesley, MA

$54,944

Avg tuition

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About Babson College

School Type: Private

Status: Non-profit

Accreditation: Regional

Religious Affiliation: N/A While the student experience is largely unaffected at most schools with religious affiliations, some schools place more of an emphasis on religion. Learn how religious affiliations may impact students' experience.

Babson College is a small private college located on a suburban campus in Wellesley, Massachusetts. It has a total undergraduate enrollment of 2,576, and admissions are highly selective, with an acceptance rate of 25%. The college offers 1 bachelor's degrees, has an average graduation rate of 94%, and a student-faculty ratio of 16:1. Tuition and fees for students are $54,944.

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Admissions Breakdown

Acceptance Rate Insight

This school has a competitive acceptance rate.

This school is a little more selective about its students. Competitive acceptance schools welcome 15-50% of all applicants.

25% of students were accepted during the 2021-2022 school year. Sometimes schools with midrange acceptance rates have higher standards of entry but are still accessible to many students who apply.

Retention Rate Insight

Students remain enrolled in this school at a higher rate than other schools.

This typically means students are happy with their school selection and wish to continue their education there.
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94% of full-time students stayed to continue their studies the following academic year. These students started in Fall 2020 and returned in Fall 2021.

Graduation Rate Insight

Students graduate from this school at a higher rate than other schools.

This is typically an indication of a school's quality and means most students finish their degree in a timely manner.
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94% of students graduated out of all full-time, first-time students who began their studies in Fall 2015. Keep in mind many students who enroll are not typically first-time students, as most are adult learners. Therefore, the number of first-time students is traditionally low.

Application Considerations

Test scores Considered (not required)

High school transcript Required

High school rank Considered (not required)

Letter of recommendation Required

High school GPA Required

Open admission No

Completion of college prep program Required

Test of English as a foreign language (TOEFL) Required

Transfer Credit Policy

Dual enrollment Implied no

Credit for qualified life experience* Implied no

Advance placement (AP) credits Yes

*This can include previous jobs, trainings, licenses/credentials, or seminars. You may need to complete an exam or provide a portfolio to earn credit.

SAT & ACT

Students who attend this school typically have higher standardized test scores than students at other schools.

While test scores can be an important aspect of college applications, schools determine admission based on several factors, and these test scores are only a suggested range.

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ACT 25th-75th Percentile 30-33

SAT 25th-75th Percentile 1330-1480

Resource

Undergraduate Application Guide

Learning Environment

Student Body Stats

This school has a student body of fewer than 5,000 students.

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Students enrolled

43%

Online student enrollment

16:1

Student to faculty ratio

Ways Students Can Learn

Online

On-campus

Hybrid

The program is a combination of on-campus and online learning and varies per program.

Demographics

White

34%

Non-U.S. Citizen

31%

Hispanic

11%

Asian

11%

Unknown

Black

Two or more races

American Indian/Alaska Native

Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander

Female student population

43%

Socio-economic diversity

19% of students received an income-based Federal Pell Grant intended for low-income students.

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Costs to Consider	Price
Books and supplies	$1,218
On-campus room and board	$18,234
On-campus other expenses	$1,964
Off-campus (not with family) room and board	$18,234
Off-campus (not with family) other expenses	$1,964
Off-campus (with family) other expenses	$10,078

Total cost by category	In-state	Out-of-state
On-campus	$76,360	$76,360
Off-campus without family	$76,360	$76,360
Off-campus with family	$66,240	$66,240

#	Programs	BA	MA	Doc
1	Business, Management, Marketing, And Related Support Services
	Business Administration and Management, General
	Business Administration, Management and Operations, Other
	Accounting
	Business Administration and Management, General
	Business Administration, Management and Operations, Other
	Accounting
	Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods, Other
	Business Administration and Management, General
	Business Administration, Management and Operations, Other
	Accounting
	Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods, Other
	Business Administration and Management, General
	Business Administration, Management and Operations, Other
	Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods, Other
2	Mathematics And Statistics
	Financial Mathematics
	Financial Mathematics
	Financial Mathematics
	Financial Mathematics

Babson College

School Overview: Acceptance Rate, Tuition, and More

About Babson College

Rankings

Admissions Breakdown

Acceptance Rate Insight This school has a competitive acceptance rate. This school is a little more selective about its students. Competitive acceptance schools welcome 15-50% of all applicants.

This school has a competitive acceptance rate.

Retention Rate Insight Students remain enrolled in this school at a higher rate than other schools. This typically means students are happy with their school selection and wish to continue their education there. Learn more about how we determine school awards

Students remain enrolled in this school at a higher rate than other schools.

Graduation Rate Insight Students graduate from this school at a higher rate than other schools. This is typically an indication of a school's quality and means most students finish their degree in a timely manner. Learn more about how we determine school awards

Students graduate from this school at a higher rate than other schools.

Application Considerations

Transfer Credit Policy

SAT & ACT

Students who attend this school typically have higher standardized test scores than students at other schools.

Learning Environment

Student Body Stats

This school has a student body of fewer than 5,000 students.

Ways Students Can Learn

Demographics

Socio-economic diversity

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Online Programs

Offers Online Programs

Online Programs

Total Online Enrollment

Student Location Breakout

Percent of Programs Online

Types of Online Programs Offered

Student Charges

Tuition and Required Fees

Cost of Undergraduate Attendance

Total Undergraduate Cost

Financial Breakdown

Students Receiving Aid

Average Aid Awarded

Financial Outlook

Varsity Athletic Teams

NCAA Division III without football

Participation

Degrees Awarded by Program

Business, Management, Marketing, And Related Support Services

Mathematics And Statistics

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Acceptance Rate Insight

This school has a competitive acceptance rate.

This school is a little more selective about its students. Competitive acceptance schools welcome 15-50% of all applicants.

Retention Rate Insight

Students remain enrolled in this school at a higher rate than other schools.

This typically means students are happy with their school selection and wish to continue their education there.
Learn more about how we determine school awards

Graduation Rate Insight

Students graduate from this school at a higher rate than other schools.

This is typically an indication of a school's quality and means most students finish their degree in a timely manner.
Learn more about how we determine school awards