Common Data Set
2025-2026Data below is extracted from Babson College's official Common Data Set filing (2025-2026). The CDS is a standardized survey completed annually by colleges to provide consistent data on admissions, enrollment, costs, and financial aid.
Applicant Funnel
Admission Rate
16.1%
Total Applicants
10,551
Total Admitted
1,705
Total Enrolled
692
| Men | Women | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Applied | 6,655 | 3,896 | 10,551 |
| Admitted | 910 | 795 | 1,705 |
| Enrolled | 376 | 316 | 692 |
Early Admissions
Early Action
Deadline: 11/1
Waitlist
Offered
3,551
Accepted Spot
1,599
Admitted from Waitlist
163
Admission Factors
How Babson College rates each factor in admissions decisions.
Very Important
GPA
Important
Class RankRecommendationsTest ScoresEssayExtracurricularsCharacter/Personal Qualities
Considered
InterviewTalent/AbilityVolunteer WorkWork ExperienceLegacy/Alumni RelationGeographic ResidenceState ResidencyFirst GenerationDemonstrated Interest
Not Considered
Religious AffiliationRace/Ethnicity
Test Scores
Policy: considered if submitted
SAT Composite (25th–75th)1410–1510
8001600
SAT EBRW (25th–75th)680–740
200800
SAT Math (25th–75th)720–780
200800
ACT Composite (25th–75th)30–34
136
ACT English (25th–75th)31–35
136
ACT Math (25th–75th)29–34
136
Submitting SAT: 24%
Submitting ACT: 4%
GPA Distribution
Costs (CDS-Reported)
Tuition (In-State)
$60,288
Tuition (Out-of-State)
$60,288
Required Fees
$0
Room & Board
$23,218
Books & Supplies
$1,300
Total COA (In-State)
$84,806
Total COA (Out-of-State)
$84,806
Financial Aid
Avg Scholarship
$50,696
Avg % Need Met
100%
Avg Debt at Graduation
$40,846
% Graduating with Debt
34%
Graduation Rates
4-Year Rate
86.8%
5-Year Rate
91.5%
6-Year Rate
92%
Special Study Options
Honors programIndependent studyInternshipsLiberal arts/career combinationStudent-designed majorStudy abroadUndergraduate Research
Data extracted from the Babson College Common Data Set (2025-2026). Extraction coverage: 75.9%. View original PDF.
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