B+
Very Good
Score: 71/100
Overall (traditional)
A+
Outcome Rating
97/100 · earnings-weighted

Babson College

4-Year Private Non-Profit
📍 Wellesley, Massachusetts 02457
🌐 www.babson.edu/
Babson College — acceptance rate 20%, tuition $56,032
Babson College — acceptance rate 20%, tuition $56,032
Babson College campus, Wellesley, MA
Babson College campus, Wellesley, MA. Photo: Kenneth C. Zirkel, CC BY-SA 4.0 via Wikimedia Commons.
Outcomes
A+
94/100
Affordability
F
21/100
Resources
B
71/100
Experience
A
87/100
Prestige
A
80/100

Two ratings: the overall grade compares colleges the conventional way (outcomes, cost, resources, experience, reputation). The Outcome Rating asks what students earn: 60% wage-adjusted earnings 10 years after enrolling, 25% graduation, 15% retention. Methodology

Quick Stats

3,943
Total Enrollment
92%
Graduation Rate
94%
Retention Rate
16.0:1
Student-Faculty Ratio
20%
Acceptance Rate
N/A
Avg Net Price

Earnings, Debt & Completion

What happens to students who enroll at Babson College, from the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard.

$123,938
Median earnings 10 yrs after entry
$91,354
Median earnings 6 yrs after entry
$20,000
Median debt at graduation
93.1%
Completion rate (within 150% of normal time)
1,457
Average SAT
32
Median ACT
16.3%
Students receiving Pell grants

Typical debt at graduation equals about 16% of one year’s median earnings ten years after entry.

Earnings rank: 99th percentile among bachelor’s-degree-focused colleges after a partial adjustment for local wage levels (MA wage index 1.29). This drives the Outcome Rating.

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, retrieved Oct 2026. Earnings are for federally aided students who enrolled, whether or not they graduated.

Earnings by Major at Babson College

Median pay of bachelor's degree graduates by field of study, and how each program ranks against every college reporting that major — by raw pay and adjusted for state wage levels. Same school, very different paychecks.

Major1 yr after4 yrs aftervs. nationalRank (pay)Rank (wage-adj.)Median debt
Business Administration, Management and Operations$69,970$107,520+58%#20 of 1176#40$22,766

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, field-of-study data. Earnings are for graduates who received federal aid and were working; small programs are not reported.

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🏆 Where Babson College Ranks

Rankings based on Repit College Grade among schools offering each program.

#7
Business Administration, Management and Operations, Other
of 100 schools
#13
Business Analytics
of 62 schools
#16
Business Administration and Management, General
of 100 schools
#26
Financial Mathematics
of 64 schools

Costs & Financial Aid

Tuition & Fees

Category In-State Out-of-State
Tuition $56,032 $56,032
Room $13,714
Board $7,072
Total Cost (On-Campus) $80,192 $80,192

Financial Aid

45%
Receive Any Aid
14%
Receive Pell Grants
29%
Take Out Loans
N/A
Avg Net Price

Student Demographics

3,943
Total Students
43%
Women
98%
Traditional Age (18-24)

👥 Race & Ethnicity

White 30%
Hispanic 13%
Black 4%
Asian 11%
Two or More 2%
Non-Resident 34%

🏠 Living Arrangements

💻 Learning Mode

In-Person 81%
Hybrid (Some Online) 12%
Fully Online 8%

📊 Age Distribution

18-24 (Traditional) 98%

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the acceptance rate at Babson College?
Babson College has an acceptance rate of 20%. This makes it a moderately selective institution with competitive admission standards.
How much does it cost to attend Babson College?
Tuition at Babson College is $56,032 for in-state students and $56,032 for out-of-state students .
What is the graduation rate at Babson College?
The graduation rate at Babson College is 92%. This is considered an excellent graduation rate, indicating strong student success and support systems.
Is Babson College a good school?
Babson College has a Repit College Score of 71/100 (Grade: B+). Our rating evaluates five key factors:
  • Outcomes (A+): Graduation and retention rates
  • Affordability (F): Net cost and financial aid access
  • Resources (B): Class sizes and selectivity
  • Experience (A): Campus life and learning format
  • Prestige (A): Reputation and recognition
How many students attend Babson College?
Babson College has a total enrollment of 3,943 students. Most students (98%) are traditional college-age (18-24).

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B
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B
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Data source: IPEDS 2023-24 | Last updated: October 2026 | Methodology