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Babson College

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world rank  851

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Overview

Established in 1919, the Babson College is a non-profit private specialized higher education institution located in the suburban setting of the large town of Babson Park (population range of 10,000-49,999 inhabitants), Massachusetts. Officially accredited by the New England Commission of Higher Education, Babson College (BC) is a small-sized (uniRank enrollment range: 3,000-3,999 students) coeducational US higher education institution. Babson College (BC) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as bachelor's degrees and master's degrees in several areas of study. See the uniRank degree levels and areas of study table below for further details. This 104-year-old US higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations and students' past academic records and grades. The acceptance rate range is 20-29% making this US higher education organization a very selective institution. International applicants are eligible to apply for enrollment. BC also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, housing, sports facilities, financial aids and/or scholarships, study abroad and exchange programs, online courses and distance learning opportunities, as well as administrative services.

University Snapshot

Control

Babson College's Control Typeprivate

Entity

Babson College's Entity Typenon-profit

Size

Babson College' Size by Total Enrollmentsmall-sized

Selectivity

Babson College's Selectivity by Acceptance Ratevery selective

University Identity

Name
Acronym BC
Founded 1919
Colours Green and white
Mascot Biz E. Beaver
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University Location

Address 231 Forest Street
Babson Park
02457-0310 Massachusetts
United States
Babson College's location map and satellite view Location Map and Satellite View
Babson College Phone Number +1 (781) 235 1200
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Fields of Study / Degree Levels

Introduction

What is the difference between comprehensive/generalist and specialized universities in terms of the range of fields of study they offer, degree levels available and academic and carreer paths pros and cons? Read our guide article about generalist and specialized universities to learn more.


Fields of Study and Degree Levels Matrix

The following Babson College's Fields of Study/Degree Levels Matrix is divided into 6 main fields of study and 4 levels of degrees, from the lowest undergraduate degree to the highest postgraduate degree. This matrix aims to help quickly identify Babson College's academic range and degree level offering.




Programs and Courses

Courses and Programs

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Tuition Fees

Introduction

Yearly tuition fees refers to the amount of money that a student is charged by a University for one academic year of full-time study. Read our guide article about tuition fees and financial aid options to learn more.


Yearly Tuition Fees Range Matrix

This Babson College's Tuition Fees Range Matrix is divided into 2 types of students, local and international students, and 2 degree levels, undergraduate and postgraduate degrees, and aims to help students to have an approximate idea of the yearly tuition range they might expect to pay at Babson College.

Babson College: Tuition Fees Range Matrix

Undergraduate Postgraduate
Local
students
over 50,000 US$
(over 45,570 Euro)
over 50,000 US$
(over 45,570 Euro)
International
students
over 50,000 US$
(over 45,570 Euro)
over 50,000 US$
(over 45,570 Euro)

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Admissions

Introduction

Applying for admission is the first step towards achieving students' academic and career goals and accessing the many opportunities and resources that a university has to offer. Read our "Introduction to University Admissions" article to learn more.


Admission Information

uniRank publishes below some basic Babson College's admission information.

Babson College's Gender Admission Policy Gender Admission

This institution admits Men and Women (coed).


Babson College's Admission Selection Admission Selection

Has Babson College a selective admission policy? Yes, based on entrance examinations and students' past academic records and grades.


Acceptance Rate Admission Rate

Babson College's acceptance rate range is 20-29% making this institution a very selective higher education institution.


Admission Requirements Admission Requirements

  • Secondary school GPA is required
  • Secondary school rank is considered but not required
  • Secondary school record is required
  • Completion of college-preparatory program is required
  • Recommendations are required
  • Formal demonstration of competencies is considered but not required
  • Admission test scores are required
  • TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) is required
  • Other Test (Wonderlic, WISC-III, etc.) is neither required nor recommended

Source: IPDES


Babson College's International Students Admission International Students Admission

International students are welcome to apply for admission at this institution.


Babson College's Admission Office Admission Office

Lunder Undergraduate Admission Center
Babson Park 02457-0310
(781) 239 5522
800 488 3696

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Size and Profile

Introduction

University size and profile can be important factors to consider when choosing a university. Here are some potential reasons why University size and profile can affect students when choosing a university.


Size and Profile

uniRank publishes below some major size and profile indicators for Babson College.

Babson College's Total Student Enrollment Student Enrollment

Babson College has an enrollment range of 3,000-3,999 students making it a small-sized institution.


Babson College's Total Faculty/Academic staff Academic Staff

This institution has a range of 100-199 academic employees (Faculty).


Babson College's Control Type Control Type

Babson College is a private higher education institution.


Babson College's Entity Type Entity Type

Babson College is a non-profit higher education institution.


Babson College's Campus Setting Campus Setting

This institution's main campus is located in a Suburban setting.


Babson College's Academic Calendar Academic Calendar

This institution adopts a Semesters type of academic calendar.


Babson College's Disabled Students Friendliness Disabled Students %

This institution has a high percentage of disabled students making it particularly disability-friendly.


Religious Affiliation

Babson College does not have any religious affiliation.


Carnegie Classification

Introduction

The Carnegie Classification of Institutions of Higher Education is a framework for categorizing colleges and universities in the United States...


The classification was first created by the Carnegie Foundation for the Advancement of Teaching in 1970, and it has been updated periodically since then. The Carnegie Classification is based on a set of criteria, such as the level and types of degrees offered, research activity and enrollment size. Institutions are classified into one of several categories based on these criteria, ranging from "doctoral universities" with very high research activity to "special focus institutions" that primarily award degrees in a specific field, such as the arts or health professions. The classification allows for quick comparisons between institutions within and across categories.

Carnegie Classification

uniRank provides below the official Babson College's Carnegie classification.

Basic Classification Special Focus Four-Year: Business & Management Schools
Size & Setting Four-year, small, highly residential institution
Enrollment Profile High undergraduate
Undergraduate Profile Four-year, full-time, more selective, lower transfer-in institution
Undergraduate Instructional Program Professions focus, high graduate coexistence
Graduate Instructional Program Postbaccalaureate: Business-dominant, with Arts & Sciences

Facilities and Services

Introduction

What are the most common University facilities and services? Read our two guide articles about University Facilities and University Services to learn more.


University Facilities

uniRank provides below an overview of Babson College's main facilities:


Babson College's Library University Library

This institution has a physical Library. Visit Babson College's Library

Babson College's library does not have any external branch. The library collection is comprised of both physical (i.e. books, medium, etc.) and digital/electronic items. In 2021 the library reported 35,669 physical volumes, 1,113 physical media, 32,850 digital/electronic media and 279 licensed digital/electronic databases. The library is managed by a total number of 14 full-time employees, including 7 librarians. Babson College's library has a total library expenditure greater than $100,000 per year. Source: IPDES.

Babson College's Housing University Housing

This institution provides housing services such as on-campus residences or dormitories.

In particular, the Babson College provides on-campus housing and the total dormitory capacity, whether on or off campus, was about 1,988 students in the 2021 academic year. Source: IPDES.

Babson College's Sport Facilities/Activities Sport Facilities/Activities

This institution features sporting facilities and organizes sports activities for its students.



University Services

uniRank provides below an overview of Babson College's main services:


Babson College's Financial Aid Financial Aid

This institution offers one or more of the following financial aid for eligible students: scholarships, grants, loans, tuition waivers, emergency financial aid etc.

Babson College's Study Abroad Study Abroad

This institution offers study abroad and exchange program opportunities for its students.

Babson College's Distance Learning Distance Learning

This institution provides a distance learning mode for certain programs or courses.

In particular, this institution offers some courses via distance education at the undergraduate level and at the graduate level. Source: IPDES.

Babson College's Academic Counseling Academic Counseling

This institution offers students academic guidance and support to assist them in their academic pursuits.

Babson College's Career Services Career Services

This institution offers career counseling, career assessments, job and internship postings, career events, alumni networking or other career-related services to assist students transition successfully from academic life to professional life.


Recognition and Accreditation

Introduction

There are different types of legal recognition and quality assessment of higher education institutions around the world, depending on the country and its legal and higher education system... read our article about university accreditation and recognition to learn more.


Babson College's Recognition or Accreditation Institutional Recognition or Accreditation

Babson College is legally recognized and/or institutionally accredited by: New England Commission of Higher Education

Year of first Recognition or Accreditation

1950


Specialized or Programmatic Accreditations

uniRank publishes the following list of the most important Babson College's programmatic accreditations; feel free to submit any relevant missing specialized accreditations.

  • Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB International)
  • European Foundation for Management Development (EFMD-EQUIS)


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Memberships and Affiliations

Introduction

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Affiliations and Memberships

uniRank publishes the following list of the most important Babson College's affiliations and memberships; feel free to submit any relevant missing higher education-related organizations this university is affiliated with.

  • National Athletic Association (NAA)
  • National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA)

Academic Structure

Introduction

Academic divisions can provide valuable insights into the range of fields of study and disciplines a University focuses on and the institution's level of specialization. Comprehensive or Generalist Universities typically offer a wide range of academic programs and have many academic divisions and subdivisions across different disciplines, while Specialized Universities tend to focus on a narrower range of programs within a specific field or industry and have fewer academic divisions and a simplified organizational structure. Read our guide article "Understanding Academic Divisions in Universities - Colleges, Faculties, Schools" to learn more about academic divisions and typical university organizational structures.


Academic Structure

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Social Media

Introduction

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Social Media

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Facebook Facebook

Babson College's Facebook page Babson College's official Facebook page

Twitter X (Twitter)

Babson College's X (formerly Twitter) page Babson College's official Twitter page

YouTube YouTube

Babson College's YouTube channel Babson College's official YouTube channel

Instagram Instagram

Babson College's Instagram page Babson College's official Instagram channel

LinkedIn LinkedIn

Babson College's main LinkedIn profile

TikTok TikTok

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