A college's ethnic diversity is indicated by the student body's equal inclusion of students from different backgrounds . Students at Babson are predominantly White with a small Foreign Resident population. The school has very high racial diversity. 62% percent of students are minorities or people of color (BIPOC). The ethnic breakdown is detailed in the following table.
| Race | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| White |
38%
|
| Black |
5%
|
| Hispanic |
10%
|
| Asian |
12%
|
| American Indian / Alaskan |
0%
|
| Hawaiian / Pacific Islander |
0%
|
| Two or more races |
2%
|
| International |
26%
|
| Race Unknown |
6%
|
There are 36% more male students than female students enrolled at Babson College with a gender ratio of 58% men to 42% women. Compared to the US average of 56% female students, Babson has a comparable gender diversity ratio to other US colleges and is inclusive of both genders.
| Gender | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| Men |
58%
|
| Women |
42%
|
| Gender | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Men |
2,299
|
| Women |
1,690
|
Babson serves a high number of out-of-state students with 86% of the student body residing outside of Massachusetts or from other countries.
| Origin | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| In State |
14%
|
| Out of State |
59%
|
| Foreign |
24%
|
| Unknown Location |
3%
|
17% of students can be considered low-income as indicated by their receipt of Federal Pell Grant Aid.
| Segment | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| Students Over 25 Years Old | 0.2% |
| Part time Undergrads | 0% |
Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=164580 IPEDS survey data for Babson College.