Babson College

Type	4 year, Private
Business Model	Non Profit
Campus locale	Suburb: Large
Degrees offered	Undergraduate and Graduate
Calendar system	Semester

Student body size	Small
Dormitory capacity	1,988
Student to faculty ratio	16 to 1
Acceptance rate	25%
Students retention rate	94%
On-time graduation rate	94%

Located in Wellesley, Massachusetts, Babson College is a private, non profit institution that offers undergraduate and graduate degrees. The college operates on a semester-based calendar system, providing students with structured academic terms.

Babson College is accredited by the New England Commission on Higher Education, ensuring that the institution meets certain standards of quality and effectiveness. This accreditation also allows students to transfer credits to other accredited institutions if they choose to continue their education elsewhere.

The student-to-faculty ratio at Babson College is 16-to-1, which is slightly higher than both the state and national averages. The state average student-to-faculty ratio in Massachusetts is 14-to-1, while the national average is 12-to-1. A lower student-to-faculty ratio generally allows for more personalized attention and interaction between students and faculty.

Babson College boasts an impressive student retention rate of 94% , indicating that the majority of students choose to continue their education at the institution. This number surpasses both the state and national averages of 76% and 74%, respectively.

Accredited by: New England Commission on Higher Education
The institution provides on-campus housing
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Acceptance Rate

Fall 2021 admitted students

25.4%

In-State Tuition & Fees

$54,944

Cost of attendance at Babson College in 2022 for students from Massachusetts.

See how the college's in-state sticker price compares to 4 year Non Profit, private colleges in the state as well as nationally.

Massachusetts's average	$12,584
National average	$30,235

Out-of-State Tuition & Fees

$54,944

Cost of attendance at Babson College in 2022 for the out-of-state and international students

See how the college's out-of-state sticker price compares to 4 year Non Profit, private colleges in the state as well as nationally.

Massachusetts's average	$24,972
National average	$30,238

Average Grant & Scholarships

In 2022, 50 of freshman students at Babson College received on average $42,890 in grant and scholarships from the college, the state and/or the federal government. Below is detail stats of the aid provided to full-time, freshman students.

$42,890

	Students Receiving Aid		Average Amount	Total Amount
Pell Grant	112	19%	$5,180	$580,142
Other Federal Grant	255	42%	$3,613	$921,242
State Grant/Scholarships	24	4%	$3,137	$75,278
Institutional Grant/Scholarships	281	47%	$42,854	$12,041,961
Total Grant & Scholarships	304	50%	$42,890	$13,038,481

Graduation Rate

The following chart shows the graduation rate of Babson College students who enrolled in 2015 and after. The stat covers all undergraduates registered as full-time students to study a 4-year bachelor's degree program for the first time.

The breakdown shows the graduation rate by race/ethnicity of US students. All international students are represented under one group.

As of August 31, 2021, the average graduation rate of Babson College students is 93.7%. Female students graduated at a rate of 94.3%, whereas male students graduated at a rate of 93.0%.

93.7%

asian 89.9% 71 students
African American 95.4% 21 students
white 94.0% 189 students
unknown 91.4% 32 students
hispanic 97.7% 43 students
International Students 94.0% 126 students
Mixed Race 100.0% 9 students

Sport Conferences

Baseball New England Women's & Men's Athletic Conference
Basketball New England Women's & Men's Athletic Conference
Track and Cross Country New England Women's & Men's Athletic Conference

Athletic Associations

National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA)

Service Offerings

Babson College provides the following additional services to its students

Remedial services
Placement services for graduates
Academic/career counseling services
Employment services for students

Educational Offerings

Babson College offers educational programs in the following categories. Check the programs section to learn more about specific programs that you are interested in.

Academic

Special Learning Opportunities

Study abroad

Veteran Services

Dedicated point of contact for support services for veterans, military service-members, and their families

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