Babson College

Wellesley, MA · private nonprofit

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Admissions

Admit rate19.7%
Applicants
Middle-50% SAT1380–1500
Middle-50% ACT30–33
Avg GPA
Test policy
Avg net price / yr$38,876
Grad rate92%
Median earnings (10 yr)$123,938
Sourcescorecard_bulk · 2025

Application requirements

Early Decision2025-11-01
Early Decision II2026-01-02
Early Action2025-11-01
Regular / Rolling2026-01-02
Application fee$75 (US) · $75 (intl)
Personal essayRequired
Test policynever required
Teacher recommendations1
Counselor recommendationRequired
Mid-year reportRequired

Source: Common App first-year Requirements Grid, 2025-26 cycle. Confirm on the college's site — requirements can change mid-cycle.

Supplemental essays

  1. The Babson education prepares students for all types of careers across business, entrepreneurship, social innovation, and more. Tell us about your interest in this area of study and in Babson specifically.· ~500 words
  2. A defining element of the Babson experience is learning and thriving in an equitable and inclusive community with a wide range of perspectives, experiences, and interests. Please share something about your background, lived experiences, or viewpoint(s) that speaks to: (1) your commitment to promoting access, connection, or understanding across differences; and/or (2) how you will contribute to and learn from Babson's collaborative community.· ~250 words

Copied verbatim from the school's official admissions page (2025-26 cycle).