PrivateSuburbanBabson College
Wellesley, Massachusetts 02457-0310
Data last updated: August 29, 2026
Highly selective — top graduate earnings
Babson College is a private suburban institution in Wellesley, Massachusetts. Admission is competitive, with an average SAT of 1435.
A mid-sized campus of 2.7K undergraduates with a 16:1 student-faculty ratio. The suburban location offers a balance of campus life and nearby amenities.
92% of students graduate within four years, and graduates earn a median of $123,938 a decade after enrollment. Net price after aid averages $38,876.
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History & Fun Facts
- •Babson created a correspondence course in bond-selling, the first of its kind in the United States, which Linnekin later helped market and expand into a broader program in business education.
- •On September 3, 1919, with an enrollment of twenty-seven students, the Babson Institute held its first classes in the former home of Roger and Grace Babson on Abbott Road in Wellesley Hills.
- •" In 1969, Babson converted its three-year Bachelor of Science in Business Administration degree into a four-year Bachelor of Science degree.
Source: Wikipedia
Notable Alumni
Arthur Blank
Co-founder of The Home Depot; owner of Atlanta Falcons and Atlanta United FC
Akio Toyoda
Chairman and former CEO of Toyota Motor Corporation
C. Dean Metropoulos
Investor and owner of Hostess Brands
Stephen Gaghan
Academy Award-winning screenwriter and director (Traffic)
Roger Enrico
Former CEO of PepsiCo
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Admissions
SAT Score Ranges
Average: 1435
ACT Score Range
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard / IPEDS.
Admissions
Application Platforms
Early Decision (Binding)
November 15
Decision by mid-December
Early Action
November 15
Decision by late January
Regular Decision
January 2
Decision by late March
Reply by May 1
SAT/ACT optional through 2026.
Babson-specific supplemental essays required.
Deadline Calendar
Typical Application Requirements
Decision Notifications
Transfer Admission
Fall Transfer
April 1
Spring Transfer
November 1
International Students
English Proficiency Requirements
Cost & Financial Aid
Sticker Price
Net Price by Family Income
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Net price reflects most recent cohort of federally-aided undergraduates.
Financial Aid
Need-blind for U.S. citizens and permanent residents.
Debt & Aid Detail
Net Price Trend
Tuition Trend
Graduate w/ Zero Debt
74.0%
Avg Tuition Increase
2.4%/yr
Median Debt at Grad
$19,000
Academics
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Programs (8)
Outcomes
Median Earnings After Graduation
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Earnings reflect federally-aided students 6 and 10 years after entry.
After Graduation
Top Employers
Top Graduate Schools
Top Industries
98% of graduates employed or continuing education within 6 months.
Student Life
Student Satisfaction
Retention Rate
94%
Campus Life
Housing & Residential Life
Housing Styles
Dining
Student Body
Race & Ethnicity
Campus Safety
Total Incidents (2024)
18
Peer Average
13
3-Year Trend
Emergency System
Campus police, emergency alert system, blue-light phones
Incident Breakdown (2024)
Burglary
Aggravated Assault
Robbery
Motor Vehicle Theft
Sex Offenses
Arson
Drug Arrests
Liquor Arrests
Source: U.S. Department of Education Campus Safety & Security data (Clery Act, 2024 reporting year).
Location & Lifestyle
Cost of Living
Estimated from MA state average + suburban adjustment
Climate (School Year)
Nearest Cities
Getting There
Nearest Airports
Distance to Cities
Getting Around
Amtrak
Wellesley Hills and Wellesley Square commuter rail stations nearby.
Walkability
Suburban campus in Wellesley; walkable campus but car helpful for off-campus activities.
Visit Planning
Nearby Hotels
Plan Your Visit
Admission Office
Mustard Hall, 231 Forest Street, Babson Park, MA 02457
Nearby Attractions
Wellesley Town Center
Shopping and dining in charming downtown Wellesley.
Lake Wabanwalkable
Scenic lake shared with Wellesley College, popular for walking and running.
Natick Mall
Major shopping destination 5 minutes from campus.
Boston
Downtown Boston is 14 miles away, accessible by car or commuter rail.
Days out near Wellesley
NewTwo or three colleges you can see in one day around Waltham, from real bookable tour times.
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