Babson College

Overview

Founded in 1919, Babson College is a private business school nestled in the suburban setting of Wellesley, Massachusetts, approximately 14 miles west of downtown Boston. With a campus distinguished by its blend of modern and historical architecture, Babson emphasizes entrepreneurship across all its undergraduate and graduate programs. The college operates on a semester-based academic calendar, offering a singular Bachelor of Science degree with a strong focus on entrepreneurial education, while graduate students can pursue an MBA among other advanced degrees. Babson is known for its highly selective admissions process. The college operates residential halls providing on-campus housing to foster a living-learning community. Babson College is also recognized for its Arthur M. Blank Center for Entrepreneurship, which supports students in creating and advancing business ventures. While athletics are not a central highlight, Babson competes in NCAA Division III sports as the Babson Beavers, with a particular emphasis on their hockey and basketball teams.

In the most recent statistical year 7,607 prospective students applied, and 1,700 were granted admission.  Of those admitted 656 enrolled in the school.  3,405 students are enrolled on a full time basis, and 584 attend part time. In-state tuition for 2022/2023, excluding room and board, is $54,944 plus fees of $0. Babson is ranked 114 nationally in the CollegeSimply.com 2024 U.S. Colleges Ranking.