Babson College
Private college · Wellesley, MA · 2,728 undergraduates
Acceptance rate, SAT and ACT scores, cost, and financial aid
Acceptance rate
17%
Very selective
SAT (middle 50%)
1390–1530
ACT (middle 50%)
31–34
Average net price
$34,096
per year, after grants
Cost of attendance
$82,076
per year, before aid
Graduation rate
92%
within 6 years
These numbers haven't been checked against official data yet. Values marked changed a lot or disagree with another source. Costs, aid, and policies change every year — always confirm on the college's website before you decide.
How hard is it to get into Babson College?
Babson College accepts about 17 of every 100 applicants (17%), which makes it very selective. This number changed a lot in the latest data, so confirm it with the college.
The middle half of admitted students scored between 1390 and 1530 on the SAT. A score at or above 1530 puts you in the top quarter of admitted students; below 1390, your scores are below most.
On the ACT, the middle half scored 31–34.
The latest federal data says Babson College is test-optional (scores are considered if you send them), but that data can lag a year or two and several colleges have changed their policies since. Confirm on Babson College's admissions website before you decide whether to send scores.
How much does Babson College cost?
The full cost of attendance — tuition, fees, housing, food, books, and other expenses — is about $82,076 a year before financial aid.
After grants and scholarships, students who get federal aid pay $34,096 a year on average. Your price depends on your family's income — use the college's net price calculator for an estimate.
Tuition and fees are $58,560 a year.
- Tuition & fees (in-state)$58,560
- Tuition & fees (out-of-state)$58,560
- Room & board$22,346
- Total cost of attendance$82,076
- Average net price after grants$34,096
Popular majors
Business.
Babson College FAQ
- What is Babson College's acceptance rate?
- 17% — very selective.
- What SAT score do you need for Babson College?
- Admitted students' middle 50% range is 1390–1530. Aim for 1530 or higher to be above most admitted students.
- What ACT score do you need for Babson College?
- Admitted students' middle 50% range is 31–34.
- Is Babson College test-optional?
- The latest federal data says Babson College is test-optional (scores are considered if you send them), but that data can lag a year or two and several colleges have changed their policies since. Confirm on Babson College's admissions website before you decide whether to send scores.
- How much does Babson College cost?
- About $82,076 a year before aid; $34,096 on average after grants.
- What is Babson College's FAFSA school code?
- 002121. Add it in the "Colleges" section of the FAFSA at studentaid.gov so Babson College receives your information.
- What is Babson College's graduation rate?
- 92% of students finish within six years.
Colleges similar to Babson College
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|---|---|---|---|---|
| College of the Holy CrossWorcester, MA | 18% | 1240–1410 | $38,829 | 86% |
| Boston CollegeChestnut Hill, MA | 16% | 1440–1540 | $38,930 | 90% |
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