Babson College Acceptance Rate & Tuition (2026)
Babson College is a selective private research university in Wellesley, Massachusetts, serving roughly 2,728 students. Admission is selective for first-time degree-seeking undergraduates reporting admissions data to the Education Department. The acceptance rate is about 17.09% in the latest College Scorecard admissions data. Median earnings about ten years after entry reach about $123,938 among students who received federal aid.
Key Facts
- 2024 Undergraduate Tuition: $57,152
- 2024 Average Net Price: $40,514 After Financial Aid
- 2024 Acceptance Rate: 17.09% Selective
- 2024 Enrolled Students: 2,728 99.3% Full-Time
- 2024 Graduation Rate: 93.12%
- Carnegie Classification: Tribal Colleges and Universities
- First-Generation Students: 14.9%
- Tuition trend: In-state tuition increase of 2.0% from 2022 to 2023 (College Scorecard).
- Net price trend: Average net price increase of 11.1% from 2022 to 2023 (College Scorecard).
- Full-Time Faculty: 100.0%
- Average SAT Score: 1457
- Undergraduate Enrollment: 3,347
- Applicants (IPEDS): 7,995
- Room & Board: $21,550 annual estimate
Babson College: what the data shows
Common questions about Babson College, answered from College Scorecard and IPEDS in this repository.
Where is Babson College?
Babson College is located in Wellesley, MA (ZIP 02457-0310).
NCES locale classification: Rural fringe.
Is Babson College public or private?
Babson College is a Private Non-profit institution.
How much does Babson College cost?
Published tuition: $57,152.
Average net price after aid: $40,514.
| Family income band | Avg. net price |
|---|---|
| Family income $0–$30,000 | $23,641 |
| $30,001–$48,000 | $17,077 |
| $48,001–$75,000 | $16,861 |
| $75,001–$110,000 | $55,470 |
| $110,001+ | $80,192 |
Sticker tuition × four years (estimate, no room/board): $228,608.
How hard is it to get into Babson College?
Admission rate: 17.09%.
Among enrollees who submitted scores: average SAT 1457 and midpoint ACT 32.
Scorecard does not publish admitted-student GPA for most institutions.
How big is Babson College?
Total enrollment: 2,728 students.
Undergraduate enrollment: 3,347 students.
Graduate enrollment: 1,139 students.
About 99% enroll full-time in our extract.
What is the graduation rate at Babson College?
150%-time completion rate: 93.12%.
First-year retention: 94.6%.
What do graduates of Babson College earn?
Median earnings: $91,354 six years after entry; $123,938 ten years after entry (College Scorecard).
How much debt do students have?
Median federal loan debt among completers: $20,000.
16.28% of students receive Pell grants.
What is Babson College known for?
Largest IPEDS program completions at this institution:
- Business Administration and Management, General (1,154 completions)
- Business Administration, Management and Operations, Other (97 completions)
- Business Analytics (77 completions)
- Financial Mathematics (69 completions)
See ROI & Programs for more.
Is Babson College a good school?
We do not score schools on opinion. Federal data in our extract show admission rate 17.09%; completion rate 93.12%; median earnings $123,938 at 10 years; net price $40,514. Compare these figures to your cost, aid, and career goals.
Tuition & Cost
Tuition Costs
$57,152
2024 Undergraduate Tuition
In 2024, the cost of tuition at Babson College was $57,152.
Tuition comparison with similar institutions.
Average Net Price
$40,514
2024 Value
In 2024 Babson College had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $40,514.
Average net price comparison with similar institutions.
Total Cost of Attendance
$162,056 Estimated 4-Year Total Cost
$40,514 Average Annual Net Price (after aid)
$228,608 4-Year Tuition
$21,550 Room & Board (annual, on-campus estimate)
$1,292 Books & Supplies (annual estimate)
$79,994 Estimated Annual Sticker (tuition + room/board + books)
$319,976 Estimated 4-Year Sticker (before aid)
4-year total cost breakdown for Babson College.
Financial Aid by Income Level
16.28% Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants
27.07% Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans
Financial aid distribution by income level.
Student Loan Default Rate
0.00%
3-year cohort default rate (College Scorecard)
The published 3-year cohort default rate for borrowers at Babson College was 0.00%.
Cohort default rates account for borrowers who default in the first three years.
Tuition tracker
Published tuition and average net price by reporting year come from the College Scorecard institution file. Values are not adjusted for inflation; missing cells mean the field was not reported or was suppressed for Babson College in that year.
Reporting years in the table below: 2013–2023 (Scorecard labels refer to the institutional submission cycle).
| Year | In-state tuition & fees | Out-of-state tuition & fees | Average net price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | $43,520 | $43,520 | $28,057 |
| 2014 | $45,120 | $45,120 | $30,636 |
| 2015 | $46,784 | $46,784 | $31,884 |
| 2016 | $48,288 | $48,288 | $34,019 |
| 2017 | $49,664 | $49,664 | $35,540 |
| 2018 | $51,104 | $51,104 | $35,385 |
| 2019 | $52,608 | $52,608 | $34,606 |
| 2020 | $54,144 | $54,144 | $37,092 |
| 2021 | $54,944 | $54,944 | $31,267 |
| 2022 | $54,944 | $54,944 | $34,994 |
| 2023 | $56,032 | $56,032 | $38,876 |
Sticker tuition and net price over time
Where the institution reported separate in-state and out-of-state tuition, both appear. Gaps mean the value was not reported for that year.
College Scorecard reporting-year fields (not inflation-adjusted).
Net price by family income
Brackets follow Scorecard definitions for the series shown (public vs private institution).
Latest income-band net prices available in the processed extract.
Acceptance Rate & Admissions
Acceptance Rate
17.09% Acceptance Rate
7,995 Total Applicants
1,578 Students Admitted
626 First-Time Students Enrolled
39.67% Yield (enrolled ÷ admitted)
This institution is highly selective, accepting fewer than 3 in 10 applicants.
Acceptance rate compared to national average.
Test Scores
SAT Average: 1457
ACT Average: 32
Average SAT and ACT scores for admitted students.
Academic Requirements
Estimated GPA Range: 3.7 - 3.9
Estimated Median GPA: 3.85
Note: GPA requirements are estimated based on admission selectivity and test scores. Actual requirements may vary.
Estimated GPA and test score ranges.
Enrollment & Student Demographics
Babson College reported total enrollment of about 2,728 students in the latest College Scorecard extract. The student body is about 56% male and 44% female. Enrollment by race and ethnicity includes Non-Resident Alien (28.3%), White (27.5%), and Hispanic or Latino (17.1%). About 16.28% of undergraduates receive Pell Grants. Roughly 14.9% of students are first-generation college students.
Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment
99.3% Full-Time Enrollment
The total enrollment at Babson College in 2024 is 2,728 students.
Undergraduate enrollment is about 3,347 students. Graduate enrollment is about 1,139 students.
Full-time vs part-time enrollment comparison.
Retention Rate over Time
94.6%
2024 Retention Rate
Retention rate measures the number of first-time students who began their studies the previous fall and returned to school the following fall.
Retention rate over time compared to similar institutions.
Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity
The largest enrollment share in our College Scorecard extract is Non-Resident Alien at 28.3%.
Shares are for total enrollment (undergraduate and graduate combined when reported).
College Scorecard student demographics.
Graduates & Outcomes
Time to Complete
83.83% 100% Completion Time
93.12% 150% Completion Time
In 2024, 83.83% of students graduating from Babson College completed their program within 100% "normal time".
Completion rates over time compared to similar institutions.
Completions by Sex (Top Programs)
- Business Administration and Management, General: 58% male / 42% female
- Business Administration, Management and Operations, Other: 59% male / 41% female
- Business Analytics: 49% male / 51% female
IPEDS completions by sex for the five largest programs (aggregate CIPs excluded).
Completions by Race & Ethnicity
Combined IPEDS award counts across reported programs; largest group: White.
Summed across program completion records in our extract.
ROI & Programs
Financial value and program information for Babson College.
Return on Investment
$20,000 Median Student Debt
$123,938 Median Annual Earnings (10 years)
16.14% Debt-to-Earnings Ratio
664.79% Return on Investment
1.6 years Estimated Payback Period
Financial value analysis for Babson College.
Top Programs by Completions
4 largest programs by IPEDS completions (of 5 reported codes; aggregate/unknown CIP buckets excluded).
1. Business Administration and Management, General: 1,154 completions
2. Business Administration, Management and Operations, Other: 97 completions
3. Business Analytics: 77 completions
4. Financial Mathematics: 69 completions
Most popular programs at Babson College.
Employment Outcomes
Employment outcome data is not available for this institution.
Earnings outcomes for Babson College graduates.
Operations
Instructional staffing and expenditure indicators for Babson College from College Scorecard (not a full IPEDS finance statement).
Instructional Resources
- Full-time faculty share: 100.0%
- Average faculty salary (Scorecard): $20,620
- Instructional expenditure per FTE: $15,660
Endowment and detailed non-instructional staff counts require IPEDS Finance/HR surveys and are not in this extract.
Scorecard instructional metrics where reported.
About
Babson College is a private non-profit institution located in Wellesley, MA, classified as Tribal Colleges and Universities. In the latest IPEDS completions in our extract, the largest programs by awards were Business Administration and Management, General, Business Administration, Management and Operations, Other, Business Analytics. Enrollment is approximately 2,728 students. Student body composition includes Non-Resident Alien (28.3%), White (27.5%), Hispanic or Latino (17.1%). It is highly selective, with an admission rate of 17.09%. Average SAT scores for admitted students are 1457. The 150%-time completion rate is 93.12%. Approximately 16.28% of students receive Pell Grants. About 14.9% of students are first-generation college students.
Institution Type
Private Non-profit
Carnegie Classification: Tribal Colleges and Universities
Location
Wellesley, MA 02457-0310
Region: New England
Insights and Analysis
Exceptional Graduation Rate: With a 93.12% graduation rate, Babson College demonstrates strong student retention and completion. This rate significantly exceeds the national average, indicating effective academic support and student services.
Strong Career Outcomes: Babson College graduates report median earnings of $123,938 ten years after entry, placing them among the higher-earning college graduates nationally. This strong earnings potential reflects both the quality of education and the career opportunities available to graduates.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Babson College located?
Babson College is located in Wellesley, MA.
What is Babson College's acceptance rate?
The acceptance rate at Babson College is 17.1% among first-time degree-seeking students reporting admissions data. IPEDS reports 7,995 applicants and 1,578 admits in the latest admissions cycle in our extract.
How much does Babson College cost?
Reported tuition is $57,152 and average net price is $40,514 in the latest College Scorecard data. On-campus room and board is estimated at $21,550 annually.
What is the student body demographics at Babson College?
Babson College reports undergraduate enrollment of about 3,347 students, Non-Resident Alien (28.3%), White (27.5%) in federal College Scorecard data.
How many first-generation students attend Babson College?
About 14.9% of students at Babson College are first-generation college students.
What test scores do students need for Babson College?
Among enrolled students who submitted scores, Babson College reports midpoint SAT about 1457 and midpoint ACT about 32.
What do graduates of Babson College earn?
Median earnings are $91,354 six years after entry and $123,938 ten years after entry.
What is the graduation rate at Babson College?
The 150%-time completion rate is 93.1% for the cohort reported to the College Scorecard.
How much debt do Babson College students have?
Median federal loan debt among completers is $20,000.
Is Babson College public or private?
Babson College is a private nonprofit institution located in Wellesley, MA.
Is Babson College an HBCU?
No. Babson College is not flagged as an HBCU in the IPEDS institutional directory.
Is Babson College a tribal college?
No. Babson College is not flagged as a tribal college in IPEDS.
Data Sources
This page uses data from the following sources:
- College Scorecard - U.S. Department of Education
- Institutional characteristics, costs, completion rates, and earnings data
- Data years: 2015-2024
- Source: collegescorecard.ed.gov
- Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS)
- Employment and wage data by occupation
- Latest data: May 2024
- Source: bls.gov/oes
- O*NET Online - U.S. Department of Labor
- Occupational skills, knowledge, abilities, and work activities
- Database version: 28.0 (August 2023)
- Source: onetcenter.org
- IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System) - National Center for Education Statistics
- Institutional data, completions, enrollment, and financial aid
- Data years: 2015-2024
- Source: nces.ed.gov/ipeds
- Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS)
- Demographic and workforce data
- Latest data: 2023 ACS 5-Year Estimates
- Source: census.gov/acs
- Related geography & profiles
- Massachusetts college costs
- Massachusetts colleges by ROI
- New England regional profile
- All state profiles
- Regional profiles
- National benchmarks
- School directory
- All schools in Massachusetts
Data Processing: All data has been processed, cleaned, and aggregated for presentation. Where specific data points are unavailable, estimates are based on available data and clearly marked.
Last Updated: Data reflects the most recent available information as of January 2025.
Methodology
Data for this profile is sourced from the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard dataset, which provides comprehensive information on institutions of higher education in the United States.
All financial figures are adjusted for inflation and represent the most recent available data. Graduation rates and completion times are calculated according to federal standards.