Babson College

At a glance

Admission rate

17%

Total (middle 50%)

1390–1530

Undergraduates

2,728

Setting

Suburb: Large

Source: U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard - Most Recent Institution-Level Data

Test policy

Test optional Applicants may choose whether to send a score.

Babson College is test-optional for first-year and transfer applicants; non-submitters are not penalized and self-reported scores must be made official on enrollment (no entry term named). Non-native English speakers must submit TOEFL, IELTS, Duolingo or Cambridge results or request a waiver. (Verified on the official admissions website on 2026-11-06.)

Policy source: babson.edu

SAT scores

Total (middle 50%)

1390–1530

Reading and Writing

670–740

Math

720–790

Average total

1457

ACT composite (middle 50%)

31–34

The middle 50%: a quarter of admitted students who sent scores scored below the first number, a quarter above the second. The total adds up the two sections' ranges, so it's approximate.

Source: U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard - Most Recent Institution-Level Data

Admissions

Accepts

Common AppApply through the Common Application; $75 fee, waiver available via the Office of Undergraduate Admission.

Application fee

$75

Phone

(781) 235-1200

Source: School's page (babson.edu), checked November 6, 2026

Cost

Tuition

$58,560per year

Average net price

$34,096What students who get federal aid pay on average after grants and scholarships, per year.

Source: U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard - Most Recent Institution-Level Data

Outcomes

Graduation rate

92%

First-year retention

95%

Median earnings 10 years after entry

$138,950

Source: U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard - Most Recent Institution-Level Data

Degrees and programs

Degree levels: bachelor, post-baccalaureate certificate, master, graduate certificate

Source: U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard - Most Recent Data by Field of Study