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Babson College
Babson College turned away roughly 80% of its 7,995 applicants in the Fall 2023 cycle — selective enough that the middle-50% ranges below deserve a careful read.
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Babson College occupies suburban Wellesley, MA — a private campus quieter than a downtown one, closer to one than a rural seat. International students are a visible presence here — 28.3% of undergraduates come from outside the U.S.
Faculty pay averages $247,440 a year here — a rough proxy for what the school spends on the teaching itself. With 2,728 undergraduates and a residential core, weekends happen on campus — and 94.6% of first-years come back for a second year.
Submitters admitted here typically landed between 1380 and 1500 — above the MA middle for four-year schools. Put your own practice estimate on Babson College's range with the SAT calculator, or bring a saved GPA from the grade tools.
Admissions
Babson College is test-optional: scores are considered when submitted but not required. The 1380–1500 range below describes admitted students who chose to submit — typically Babson College's stronger testers — so treat it as the higher end of what gets in.
| Score | 25th | 50th | 75th |
|---|---|---|---|
| SAT Reading & Writing | 660 | 690 | 720 |
| SAT Math | 720 | 750 | 780 |
| ACT Composite | 30 | 31 | 33 |
Percentiles are among students who submitted scores (Fall 2023 admissions cycle).
In the Fall 2023 cycle, Babson College received 7,995 applications and admitted 1,578 (19.7%), with 626 enrolling.
How Babson College compares
| Babson College | Massachusetts median | National median | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acceptance rate | 17.1% | 70.7% | 77.2% |
| Tuition (in-state) | $57,152 | $46,700 | $19,591 |
| Median earnings (10 yr) | $123,938 | $62,832 | $53,781 |
Ten years after enrolling, the median Babson College student earns $123,938 — 97% above the Massachusetts median of $62,832 for college-goers.
Cost, size & completion
Babson College lists tuition at $57,152 for everyone — private schools don't do residency pricing. Babson College's sticker and net price can differ sharply after aid; treat $57,152 as the ceiling, not the bill.
Babson College enrolls 2,728 undergraduates — mid-sized, with the trade-offs Babson College's scale implies: more programs than a small college, more anonymity too.
93.1% of Babson College students finish a bachelor's within six years — 38.3 points above the national 54.9% — and the single best predictor that the $57,152 price above buys a degree, not just enrollment.
Frequently asked questions
What GPA and test scores do you need for Babson College?
Among admitted students who submitted scores, the middle 50% scored 1380–1500 on the SAT. There's no published GPA cutoff — pair these ranges with the 17.1% admission rate to judge your odds.
What is Babson College's acceptance rate?
19.7% in the Fall 2023 cycle — 1,578 admitted from 7,995 applicants.
How much does Babson College cost?
At Babson College, published tuition is $57,152 — net price after aid usually comes in lower. That number is Babson College's ceiling, not a quote.
What do Babson College graduates earn?
Federal data puts median earnings at $123,938 ten years after enrolling.
Similar colleges in Massachusetts
- Boston College — 16.4% admitted
- College of the Holy Cross — 17.6% admitted
- Smith College — 21% admitted
- Franklin W Olin College of Engineering — 25.2% admitted
Run your own numbers
Data: U.S. Dept. of Education College Scorecard (Jun 2026), IPEDS ADM2023/HD2024. Retrieved 2026-09-01. Figures reflect the latest federal cohorts, which lag the current admissions cycle.