Babson College

Private nonprofit four-year university in Wellesley, MA that costs an average of $34,096 a year after financial aid, admits 17% of applicants and graduates 92% of full-time students.

Net price / year
$34,096
Acceptance rate
17%
Graduation rate
92%
Earnings after 10 yrs
$138,950

Private nonprofitLarge suburb2,728 undergraduates

Cost of Babson College

Total cost of attendance (per year)$82,076
Tuition and fees, in-state$58,560
Housing and food (on campus)$22,346
Books and supplies$1,300
Average net price after aid$34,096

Net price by family income

Family incomeAverage net price / year
$0–30,000$21,291
$30,001–48,000$13,364
$48,001–75,000$29,562
$75,001–110,000$47,892
$110,001+$82,076

Net price is what students actually pay after grants and scholarships. Get your own estimate with Babson College's net price calculator ↗.

Admissions

Acceptance rate17%
Average SAT1,457
SAT reading (25th–75th percentile)670–740
SAT math (25th–75th percentile)720–790
ACT composite (25th–75th percentile)31–34
Test scoresConsidered but not required

Graduation, earnings and debt

Graduation rate92%
First-year retention95%
Median earnings 6 years after enrolling$98,525
Median earnings 10 years after enrolling$138,950
Rank in Massachusetts (earnings)2nd of 65 similar colleges
Median debt of graduates$18,293
Typical monthly loan payment$208 (10-year plan)
Students with Pell grants18%
Students with federal loans27%

Majors and programs at Babson College

Earnings one year after graduation and median debt, by program. Click a program for details and comparisons.

Bachelor's degree programs (1)

ProgramGraduates (2 yrs)Earnings after 1 yrMedian debt
Business Administration, Management and Operations1,423$75,834$18,000

Post-baccalaureate certificate programs (1)

ProgramGraduates (2 yrs)Earnings after 1 yrMedian debt
Business Administration, Management and Operations———

Master's degree programs (4)

ProgramGraduates (2 yrs)Earnings after 1 yrMedian debt
Business Administration, Management and Operations899$127,455$50,841
Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods40$89,662—
Applied Mathematics114——
Data Analytics77——

Graduate certificate programs (1)

ProgramGraduates (2 yrs)Earnings after 1 yrMedian debt
Business Administration, Management and Operations167——

Similar colleges in Massachusetts

CollegeCityNet price / yrAcceptanceEarnings
Western New England UniversitySpringfield$27,07783%$81,107
Smith CollegeNorthampton$25,51921%$69,936
Stonehill CollegeEaston$36,08266%$84,633
College of the Holy CrossWorcester$38,82918%$100,485
Endicott CollegeBeverly$39,21971%$77,059
Wellesley CollegeWellesley$23,99514%$90,458
Clark UniversityWorcester$29,44640%$67,223
Mount Holyoke CollegeSouth Hadley$30,86136%$66,117

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About Babson College

TypePrivate nonprofit four-year university
LocationWellesley, MA
SettingLarge suburb
Undergraduates2,728
Student-to-faculty ratio15 to 1
AccreditorNew England Commission on Higher Education
Websitebabson.edu ↗

Frequently asked questions

What is Babson College's acceptance rate?

Babson College admits 17% of applicants, making it highly selective. Admitted students average 1,457 on the SAT.

How much does Babson College cost per year?

The full cost of attendance is $82,076 a year (tuition and fees: $58,560). After grants and scholarships the average student pays $34,096 a year, and students from families earning under $30,000 pay about $21,291.

How much do Babson College graduates earn?

Former students earn a median of $138,950 a year, 10 years after first enrolling — 2nd of 65 similar colleges in Massachusetts. The best-paid bachelor's program is business administration, management and operations ($75,834 a year after graduation).

What is Babson College's graduation rate?

92% of full-time students graduate within six years, and 95% of first-year students return for a second year.