Babson College

Wellesley, MA · Private nonprofit · Large suburb · Website

Admission rate: 17%; Very selective
Average net price: $34,096; per year, after aid
Graduation rate: 92%
Median earnings: $138,950; 10 years after enrolling

Babson College is a private nonprofit college in Wellesley, MA with 2,728 undergraduates. It admits 17% of applicants, and admitted students average 1457 on the SAT. The average net price after aid is $34,096 per year ($21,291 for families earning under $30,000). 92% of students graduate, and graduates earn a median of $138,950 ten years after enrolling.

private nonprofit college

Admissions

Admission rate: 17%; Fall 2024
Testing policy: Test optional; Fall 2024
Applicants: 7,995; Fall 2023
Admitted: 1,578; Fall 2023
Yield: 40%; of admitted students enrolled

Middle 50% of admitted students (Fall 2024). A quarter scored below the band and a quarter above.

SAT Reading & Writing670–740

200800

SAT Math720–790

200800

ACT Composite31–34

136

What Babson College looks at

As reported by the college to IPEDS (Fall 2023).

High school recordRequired
High school GPARequired
College-prep courseworkRequired
Class rankConsidered
Essay or personal statementRequired
RecommendationsRequired
Demonstrated competenciesConsidered
Legacy statusConsidered
Work experienceConsidered
English proficiency testRequired

Cost

Cost of attendance: $82,076; sticker price, per year
Tuition & fees: $58,560

Net price by family income

Average yearly cost after grants and scholarships for students receiving federal aid.

$0–30k$21,291
$30–48k$13,364
$48–75k$29,562
$75–110k$47,892
$110k+$82,076

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Outcomes

Graduation rate: 92%
Freshman retention: 95%
Median earnings: $138,950; 10 yrs after enrolling
Median debt: $18,293; at graduation

Students

Undergraduates: 2,728
Student–faculty ratio: 15:1
Receive Pell grants: 18%

White28%
Hispanic17%
Black5%
Asian13%

Babson College FAQ

What is Babson College's acceptance rate?+

Babson College admits 17% of applicants, which makes it very selective.

What SAT score do you need for Babson College?+

The middle 50% of admitted students scored 670–740 on SAT Reading and Writing and 720–790 on SAT Math; the average total is 1457.

What ACT score do you need for Babson College?+

The middle 50% ACT composite range for admitted students is 31–34.

Is Babson College test optional?+

Test optional (considered if submitted).

How many students apply to Babson College?+

In Fall 2023, 7,995 students applied to Babson College and 1,578 were admitted; 626 enrolled.

Does Babson College consider legacy status?+

Yes. Babson College reported that legacy status is considered in admissions (Fall 2023).

Does Babson College require an essay?+

Babson College reported that an essay or personal statement is required for admission (Fall 2023).

How much does Babson College cost?+

The sticker cost of attendance is $82,076 per year, but the average net price after grants and scholarships is $34,096.

What is Babson College's graduation rate?+

92% of full-time students graduate within 150% of normal time.

Sources

Admission rate, test scores, cost, students, and outcomes: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (Most Recent Institution-Level Data), released 2026-10-15. Admissions figures are for Fall 2024, costs for 2024-25, and earnings are measured in 2023.
Applicants, admitted, yield, and admission factors: IPEDS Admissions survey (ADM2023), Fall 2023.
IPEDS unit ID 164580 · How we use this data