Babson College
Wellesley, MA · private nonprofit
Official site ↗Admissions
| Admit rate | 19.7% |
| Applicants | — |
| Middle-50% SAT | 1380–1500 |
| Middle-50% ACT | 30–33 |
| Avg GPA | — |
| Test policy | — |
| Avg net price / yr | $38,876 |
| Grad rate | 92% |
| Median earnings (10 yr) | $123,938 |
| Source | scorecard_bulk · 2025 |
Application requirements
| Early Decision | 2025-11-01 |
| Early Decision II | 2026-01-02 |
| Early Action | 2025-11-01 |
| Regular / Rolling | 2026-01-02 |
| Application fee | $75 (US) · $75 (intl) |
| Personal essay | Required |
| Test policy | never required |
| Teacher recommendations | 1 |
| Counselor recommendation | Required |
| Mid-year report | Required |
Source: Common App first-year Requirements Grid, 2025-26 cycle. Confirm on the college's site — requirements can change mid-cycle.
Supplemental essays
- 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
- 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).