Babson College

Babson College is a mid-size private non-profit specialized institution located in Wellesley, Massachusetts, with an undergraduate enrollment of 2,728. The institution offers undergraduate and graduate programs across multiple academic disciplines, serving a student body drawn primarily from the local and regional population. As an independently governed, non-profit institution relying on tuition, endowment returns, and philanthropic support, it operates within the broader Massachusetts postsecondary education landscape and is regionally accredited, making its credits and degrees eligible for federal financial aid. With a 17% acceptance rate, admission is selective. Applicants are evaluated on a competitive basis, with roughly 17 out of every 100 candidates offered admission. Net price for families earning \$48,001–$75,000 averages $16,861 per year. The 4-year graduation rate is 93%, 48 percentage points above the national average of 45%. Among students who received federal financial aid, 10-year median earnings are $123,938. The student-to-faculty ratio is 15:1. Prospective students are encouraged to review net price calculators and complete the FAFSA early, as institutional aid availability varies significantly by family income level.