Babson College admitted 17% of applicants for fall 2024 (1,603 of 9,381, federal IPEDS data). Babson College is test-optional for fall 2027. The middle half of enrolled first-years who sent SAT scores had 1390–1530.
The numbers
Applied
9,381
fall 2024
ACT, middle 50%
31–34
enrolled first-years
Accept their offer
39%
of admitted students enroll
Application fee
$75
waivers exist
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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.
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).
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.
Early decision is offered for fall 2027. It's binding: if you get in, you go.
Early action is offered: you hear sooner and don't have to commit.
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
Questions people ask
What is Babson College's acceptance rate?
Babson College admitted 17% of applicants for fall 2024 (1,603 of 9,381, federal IPEDS data).
What SAT score do you need for Babson College?
The middle half of enrolled first-years who sent SAT scores had 1390–1530. A quarter of them scored higher and a quarter lower, so it's a typical range, not a cutoff (IPEDS, fall 2024).
Where these numbers come from
Admit rate and applicants: IPEDS, fall 2024 (checked Oct 31, 2026)
Cost, pay and debt: College Scorecard, 2024-25 (checked Oct 31, 2026)
Deadlines: babson.edu, 2026-27 (checked Nov 5, 2026)
Test rule: babson.edu, fall 2027 (checked Nov 2, 2026)
