BABSON COLLEGE
- 231 Forest Street
- Wellesley, MA 02457
- OPEID College Code: 00212100
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- General Phone: (781) 235-1200
- President: Leonard A. Schlesinger
- Type: Private Not-For-Profit, 4-Year or Above
- Calendar System: Semester
- Highest Degree: Master's
- Local Area: Large Suburb
- Student Enrollment: 3,445
- College Mascot: Beavers
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Babson College - Details
General
Admission
Financial Aid
Tuition and Fees
Degrees Offered
Enrolled Students
Faculty and Wages
Athletics
Graduation Rates
Campus Security
- Student Services
- Remedial Services Offered
- Academic or Career Counseling Services Offered
- Employment Services Offered
- Placement Services For Graduates Offered
- Special Learning Opportunities
- Study Abroad Opportunities
- Website
- www.babson.edu

- Mission Statement
- Babson College educates men and women to be entrepreneurial leaders in a rapidly changing world. We prepare them to identify opportunities and initiate actions that result in genuine accomplishment.
Our innovative curricula challenge students to think creatively and across disciplinary boundaries. We cultivate the willingness to take and manage risk, the ability to energize others toward a goal, and the courage to act responsibly.
Our students appreciate that leadership requires technical knowledge as well as a spohisticated understanding of societies, cultures, institutions, and the self. They welcome the challenge of learning continuously and taking responsibility for their careers. Our students will be key contributors in the world's established enterprises as well as emerging ventures.
At Babson, we collaborate across disciplines and functions to create knowledge and apply integrative solutions to complex problems. We reach across institutional and geographic boundaries to forge relationships with individuals and organizations who share our commitment to excellence and innovation.
Accreditation
- New England Association of Schools and Colleges, Commission on Institutions of Higher Education
- Facilities and Programs Offered
- Library Available
- College Carnegie Classifications
- Basic Classification Special Focus Institutions--Schools of Business and Management
- Enrollment Classification Majority Undergraduate
Babson College Campus Map
- Admission Links
- Admissions: www.babson.edu
- Online Application: Apply Online
- Admission Fees Fall 2009
- Undergraduate Application Fee: $65.00
- Graduate Application Fee: $100.00
- College Credits Accepted
- AP Credit
- Applicant Considerations
- High School or Secondary School GPA Required
- High School or Secondary School Rank Required
- High School or Secondary School Record Required
- College Preparatory Program Completion Required
- Recommendation Consideration Required
- Formal Demonstration of Competencies Recommended
- Admission Test Scores (SAT ®, ACT ®, ...) Required
- TOEFL Required
Undergraduate Admissions Fall 2009
| Male | Female | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of Applicants | 2,720 | 1,430 | 4,150 |
| Number Granted Admission (%) | 943 (35%) | 731 (51%) | 1,674 (40%) |
| Number Admitted Who Enrolled (%) | 270 (29%) | 201 (27%) | 471 (28%) |
Enrolled Students Submitting Test Scores Fall 2009
| Number | Percent (%) | |
|---|---|---|
| SAT ® Exam | 435 | 92% |
| ACT ® Exam | 112 | 24% |
Enrolled Students Test Scores Fall 2009
| 25th Percentile | 75th Percentile | |
|---|---|---|
| SAT ® Critical Reading | 560 | 650 |
| SAT ® Math | 610 | 700 |
| SAT ® Writing | 560 | 670 |
| ACT ® Composite | 25 | 29 |
| ACT ® English | 24 | 27 |
| ACT ® Math | 28 | 31 |
Note:
The following figures listed below are for informational purposes only and do not represent current or future financial aid details. Financial aid is available for those who qualify.
- Financial Aid Links and Information
- Website: Financial Aid Office
- FAFSA Student Aid: Apply Online
- Percent of Students Receiving Financial Aid: 57%
Financial Aid Breakdown 2008-09
| Loan | Federal Grant | State/Local Grant | Institutional Grant | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| (%) of Students Receiving | 37% | 14% | 9% | 49% |
| Avg Amount Receiving | $7,880 | $5,364 | $2,302 | $24,422 |
Federal Loan Default Rates
| 2008 | 2007 | 2006 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Default Rate (%) | 1.1% | 0.6% | 0.3% |
| Number in Default | 5 | 3 | 2 |
| Number in Repayment | 432 | 448 | 542 |
Source: IPEDS Survey 2008-2009
Undergraduate Student Expenses
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The following figures listed below are for informational purposes only and do not represent current or future tuition or fees. Please contact this school directly to get a current and accurate tuition and fee schedule.
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| 2009-10 | 2008-09 | 2007-08 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition, Fees and Other Expenses | |||
| In-District Tuition and Fees | $37,824 | $36,096 | $34,112 |
| In-State Tuition and Fees | $37,824 | $36,096 | $34,112 |
| Out of State Tuition and Fees | $37,824 | $36,096 | $34,112 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,000 | $1,000 | $968 |
| Housing Expenses | |||
| On Campus | |||
| Room and Board | $12,500 | $12,020 | $11,670 |
| Other Expenses | $1,750 | $1,750 | $1,700 |
| Total Expenses | |||
| On Campus | |||
| In-District | $53,074 | $50,866 | $48,450 |
| In-State | $53,074 | $50,866 | $48,450 |
| Out of State | $53,074 | $50,866 | $48,450 |
| Off Campus | |||
| In-District | $38,824 | $37,096 | $35,080 |
| In-State | $38,824 | $37,096 | $35,080 |
| Out of State | $38,824 | $37,096 | $35,080 |
| Off Campus with Family | |||
| In-District | $38,824 | $37,096 | $35,080 |
| In-State | $38,824 | $37,096 | $35,080 |
| Out of State | $38,824 | $37,096 | $35,080 |
Source: IPEDS Survey 2008-2009
Awarded Student Degrees and Programs
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The following list is not a comprehensive or current list of degrees or programs offered, please contact this school directly to learn more about what is currently being offered.
| Bachelor | Master | |
|---|---|---|
| Business and Marketing Studies | ||
| Accounting Degree | - | 26 |
| Business Administration Degree | 429 | 626 |
| Business Administration, Other Degree | - | 20 |
- Overall Student Enrollment
- Total Student Enrollment: 3,445 Undergraduate: 1,898 Graduate: 1,547
- Student Gender
- Total Student Gender Male: 2,177 Female: 1,268
- Undergraduate Gender Male: 1,086 Female: 812
- Graduate Gender Male: 1,091 Female: 456
- Student Attendance
- Total Student Attendance Full-Time: 2,416 Part-Time: 1,029
- Undergraduate Attendance Full-Time: 1,898 Part-Time: 0
- Graduate Attendance Full-Time: 518 Part-Time: 1,029
Student Race Breakdown
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| Non-Resident Alien | 726 | 21% |
| American Indian | - | - |
| Black | - | - |
| Asian | - | - |
| Hispanic | - | - |
| White | - | - |
| Unknown | 464 | 13% |
Student Age Breakdown
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| Age Under 18 | 56 | 2% |
| Ages 18-19 | 828 | 24% |
| Ages 20-21 | 890 | 26% |
| Ages 22-24 | 175 | 5% |
| Ages 25-29 | 545 | 16% |
| Ages 30-34 | 478 | 14% |
| Ages 35-39 | 263 | 8% |
| Ages 40-49 | 144 | 4% |
| Ages 50-65 | 30 | 0.9% |
| Age Over 65 | 2 | 0.06% |
| Age Unknown | 34 | 1% |
Employee Type Breakdown
| Total | Full-Time | Part-Time | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Employees | 809 | 685 | 124 |
| Faculty Status | 274 | 185 | 89 |
| Tenured Faculty | 110 | 110 | - |
| Graduate Assistants | 72 | - | 72 |
| Instruction, Research and/or Public Service | 268 | 179 | 89 |
| Primarily Instruction | 268 | 179 | 89 |
| Executive, Administrative and/or Managerial | 121 | 121 | - |
| Other Professionals | 181 | 172 | 9 |
| Technical and/or Paraprofessional | 239 | 213 | 26 |
| Clerical And Secretarial | 105 | 90 | 15 |
| Skilled Crafts | 23 | 23 | - |
| Service and/or Maintenance | 65 | 58 | 7 |
Faculty Full-Time Average Salary Breakdown
| Total | Male | Female | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 9/10 Month Contract | |||
| All Faculty | $116,399 (171) | $120,214 (118) | $107,906 (53) |
| Professor | $160,010 (44) | $161,726 (34) | $154,176 (10) |
| Associate Professor | $116,926 (59) | $117,681 (36) | $115,744 (23) |
| Assistant Professor | $95,994 (32) | $111,326 (19) | $73,586 (13) |
| Lecturer | $80,371 (36) | $80,512 (29) | $79,788 (7) |
| Equated 9 Month Contract | |||
| All Faculty | $116,399 (171) | $120,214 (118) | $107,906 (53) |
| Professor | $160,010 (44) | $161,726 (34) | $154,176 (10) |
| Associate Professor | $116,926 (59) | $117,681 (36) | $115,744 (23) |
| Assistant Professor | $95,994 (32) | $111,326 (19) | $73,586 (13) |
| Lecturer | $80,371 (36) | $80,512 (29) | $79,788 (7) |
Overall Athletic Team Information
- Member of National Collegiate Athletic Association (Ncaa)
| Total | Men's Teams | Women's Teams | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Participants | |||
| All Athletes | 410 | 243 | 167 |
| Unduplicated Athletes | 379 | 227 | 152 |
| Baseball | 39 | 39 | - |
| Basketball | 30 | 14 | 16 |
| All Track Combined | 51 | 29 | 22 |
| Field Hockey | 18 | - | 18 |
| Golf | 9 | 9 | - |
| Ice Hockey | 28 | 28 | - |
| Lacrosse | 57 | 36 | 21 |
| Skiing | 13 | 10 | 3 |
| Soccer | 56 | 34 | 22 |
| Softball | 19 | - | 19 |
| Swimming and Diving | 45 | 26 | 19 |
| Tennis | 30 | 18 | 12 |
| Volleyball | 15 | - | 15 |
| Coaches Salaries | |||
| Head Coaches | - | $18,770 | $17,283 |
| Assistant Coaches | - | $4,591 | $7,473 |
| Coaches | |||
| All Coaches | 54 | 26 | 28 |
| Baseball | 3 | 3 | - |
| Head Coaches | 1 | 1 | - |
| Assistant Coaches | 2 | 2 | - |
| Basketball | 7 | 3 | 4 |
| Head Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 5 | 2 | 3 |
| All Track Combined | 8 | 4 | 4 |
| Head Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 6 | 3 | 3 |
| Field Hockey | 3 | - | 3 |
| Head Coaches | 1 | - | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 2 | - | 2 |
| Golf | 1 | 1 | - |
| Head Coaches | 1 | 1 | - |
| Assistant Coaches | - | - | - |
| Ice Hockey | 3 | 3 | - |
| Head Coaches | 1 | 1 | - |
| Assistant Coaches | 2 | 2 | - |
| Lacrosse | 6 | 3 | 3 |
| Head Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 4 | 2 | 2 |
| Skiing | 4 | 2 | 2 |
| Head Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Soccer | 6 | 3 | 3 |
| Head Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 4 | 2 | 2 |
| Softball | 3 | - | 3 |
| Head Coaches | 1 | - | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 2 | - | 2 |
| Swimming and Diving | 4 | 2 | 2 |
| Head Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Tennis | 4 | 2 | 2 |
| Head Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Volleyball | 2 | - | 2 |
| Head Coaches | 1 | - | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 1 | - | 1 |
- Retention Rates
- Full-Time Entering Students Retained: 92%
Graduation Rates
| (%) of Entering Class | |
|---|---|
| Overall | |
| All Students | 91% |
| By Gender | |
| Male | 90% |
| Female | 93% |
| By Race | |
| Non-Resident Alien | 89% |
| American Indian | 100% |
| Black | 100% |
| Asian | 93% |
| Hispanic | 92% |
| White | 91% |
| Unknown | 91% |
Crime Statistics
| 2007-08 | 2006-07 | |
|---|---|---|
| Criminal Offenses | ||
| Residence Hall | ||
| Forcible Rape | - | 1 |
| Aggravated Assault | - | 3 |
| Burglary | 2 | 1 |
| On Campus | ||
| Forcible Rape | - | 1 |
| Aggravated Assault | - | 3 |
| Burglary | 2 | 1 |
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Source: IPEDS Survey 2008-2009