# Babson College

Wellesley, MA. Source page: https://www.dreamschool.co/colleges/babson-college

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.

## Key facts

| Measure | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Admission rate | 17% (Fall 2024) |
| Testing policy | Test optional (considered if submitted) (Fall 2024) |
| Applicants | 7,995 (Fall 2023) |
| Admitted | 1,578 (Fall 2023) |
| SAT Reading & Writing (middle 50%) | 670–740 (Fall 2024) |
| SAT Math (middle 50%) | 720–790 (Fall 2024) |
| ACT Composite (middle 50%) | 31–34 (Fall 2024) |
| Cost of attendance | $82,076 (2024-25) |
| Average net price | $34,096 (2024-25) |
| Net price, family income $0–30k | $21,291 (2024-25) |
| Net price, family income $30–48k | $13,364 (2024-25) |
| Net price, family income $48–75k | $29,562 (2024-25) |
| Net price, family income $75–110k | $47,892 (2024-25) |
| Net price, family income $110k+ | $82,076 (2024-25) |
| Undergraduates | 2,728 (Fall 2024) |
| Graduation rate | 92% (Fall 2019) |
| Median earnings 10 years after enrolling | $138,950 (2023) |
| Median debt at graduation | $18,293 (FY2024) |

## What Babson College considers in admissions (Fall 2023)

- High school record: Required
- High school GPA: Required
- College-prep coursework: Required
- Class rank: Considered
- Essay or personal statement: Required
- Recommendations: Required
- Demonstrated competencies: Considered
- Legacy status: Considered
- Work experience: Considered
- English proficiency test: Required

## 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

- U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (Most Recent Institution-Level Data), released 2026-10-15: https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/data/
- IPEDS Admissions survey (ADM2023): https://nces.ed.gov/ipeds/datacenter/DataFiles.aspx
- IPEDS unit ID 164580. Methodology: https://www.dreamschool.co/methodology