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Babson College

Wellesley, Massachusetts · Private · 2,728 undergrads

Babson College admits 17% of applicants (fall 2024, federal IPEDS data), is test-optional for fall 2027, and regular decision is due Jan 4, 2027.

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Can I get into Babson College?

17% of applicants get in

Grades and essays carry this one; most strong applicants still hear no. The middle half of enrolled first-years who sent scores had 1390–1530 on the SAT.

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Likely: even the low end of our estimate is 60% or more, and the college admits at least 25% of applicants. Target: our estimate is 30% or more. Reach: our estimate is under 30%, or the college admits under 15%. Long shot: our estimate is under 12%, or the college admits under 12%. Estimates use the college's admit rate and score range plus your grades and scores. They are not a promise.

9,381 applied, 1,603 admitted, fall 2024 (IPEDS).

What does Babson College cost?

$34,096 a year

What students who got federal aid paid on average after grants, 2024-25. The sticker price, with housing and food, is $82,076.

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Average paid after grants by family income
under $30,000$21,291
$30,000–$48,000$13,364
$48,000–$75,000$29,562
$75,000–$110,000$47,892
over $110,000$82,076

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Net price 2024-25, College Scorecard.

When is Babson College due?

56 days left

Closed
Early decisionBinding
Was due Nov 1, 2026
Closed
Early action
Was due Nov 1, 2026
56days
Early decision IIBinding
Due Monday, Jan 4, 2027
56days
Regular decision
Due Monday, Jan 4, 2027
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Checked on babson.edu Nov 5, 2026. See the source

Does Babson College need the SAT or ACT?Optional

No.

Test-optional for fall 2027. 22% of enrolled first-years sent the SAT. Send your SAT if it's 1460 or higher, the middle of what enrolled first-years scored.

Which colleges require scores

Checked on babson.edu Nov 2, 2026. See the source

What it's like

2,728
undergrads. Small, so classes are small and you'll know a lot of faces.
Suburb
Campus setting in Wellesley, MA.
95%
of first-years come back for year two.
88%
finish in four years. 92% within six.
$138.9k
median pay 10 years after starting.
$18.3k
median federal debt at graduation.

Lists Babson College is on

Test-optional collegesColleges due Jan 4Early decision II collegesDeadlines after Jan 1Most selective in MassachusettsColleges for a 1400 SATColleges for a 1500 SATColleges for a 1450 SATColleges for a 32 ACT

Questions people ask

Is Babson College test-optional for fall 2027?
Yes. Babson College is test-optional for students entering in fall 2027, so you choose whether to send SAT or ACT scores. Checked on babson.edu on Nov 2, 2026.
What is Babson College's acceptance rate?
17% for fall 2024: 1,603 of 9,381 applicants were admitted (IPEDS).
What SAT score do you need for Babson College?
The middle half of enrolled first-years who sent SAT scores had 1390 to 1530 (IPEDS, fall 2024). A quarter scored higher and a quarter lower, so a score in that range is typical, not a cutoff.
How much does Babson College cost for a family earning $60,000?
Families earning $48,000–$75,000 paid an average of $29,562 a year after grants in 2024-25 (students who got federal aid). The sticker price is $82,076.
When is the Babson College application deadline for fall 2027?
Early decision closed Nov 1, 2026. Early action closed Nov 1, 2026. Early decision II is due Jan 4, 2027. Regular decision is due Jan 4, 2027. Checked on babson.edu on Nov 5, 2026.
What is Babson College's graduation rate?
92% of students finish within six years and 88% within four (IPEDS).