Babson College
Babson College is a private nonprofit 4-year institution in Wellesley, MA. It enrolls about 3,943 students and admits roughly 20% of first-year applicants.
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Type | Private nonprofit 4-year |
| Control | private nonprofit |
| Level | 4-year |
| Location | Wellesley, MA 02457 |
| County | Norfolk County |
| Enrollment | 3,943 |
| Acceptance rate | 20% |
| Applicants / admitted | 7,995 / 1,578 |
| In-state tuition & fees | $56,032 |
| Out-of-state tuition & fees | $56,032 |
| Graduation rate (150%) | 92% |
| Transfer-out rate | — |
| Full-time retention rate | 94% |
| Campus setting | Suburb: Large |
| Size category | 1,000 - 4,999 |
| Highest degree offered | Master's degree |
| SAT middle 50% (EBRW+Math) | 660–720 |
| ACT middle 50% | 30–33 |
| Website | www.babson.edu/ |
| Phone | 7812351200 |
Admissions
About 7,995 students applied and 1,578 were admitted. Of those admitted, 626 enrolled.
Cost
Tuition and required fees are about $56,032 for full-time first-year students, the same for in-state and out-of-state students, which is typical of private institutions. Room and board are extra.
Outcomes
Of the 550 first-time, full-time students in the 150% cohort, 92% completed their programme within 150% of normal time. That cohort definition matters: part-time students and transfers are not included, so a college that serves many of them can have a low reported rate while still graduating most of its students.
Where it is
Babson College is in Wellesley, MA, Norfolk County. Its coordinates are 42.2970, -71.2641.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the acceptance rate at Babson College?
About 20% of first-year applicants are admitted, based on federal IPEDS data for 7,995 applicants.
How much does Babson College cost?
Tuition and required fees are about $56,032 for in-state students, excluding room and board.
How many students attend Babson College?
About 3,943 students are enrolled.