Babson College Acceptance Rate (17%) & SAT/ACT Scores

Q: What is Babson College's acceptance rate?

Babson College's acceptance rate was 17% for fall 2024: it admitted 1,603 of 9,381 first-year applicants, it said in its report to the U.S. Department of Education.

Acceptance rate: 17% for fall 2024

SAT, middle 50%: 670–740 reading and writing, 720–790 math

ACT, middle 50%: 31–34 composite

Average net price: $30,220 a year (2022–23)

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Babson College GPA requirements

Babson College requires a high school GPA from first-year applicants, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024.

Federal data doesn't include GPA averages, and Babson College hasn't published one we could verify, so this page doesn't list an average GPA.

Babson College acceptance rate

Babson College admitted 1,603 of 9,381 first-year applicants for fall 2024, an acceptance rate of 17%, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education.

Babson College is a private nonprofit 4-year college in Wellesley, Massachusetts, with 2,793 undergraduates.

SAT and ACT scores

Scores of the first-year students who entered Babson College in fall 2024 and submitted them. Half of them scored between the 25th and 75th percentiles:

Test	25th percentile	Median	75th percentile
SAT Reading and Writing	670	700	740
SAT Math	720	760	790
ACT Composite	31	32	34
ACT English	32	32	35
ACT Math	31	32	34

22% submitted SAT scores and 3% submitted ACT scores, as Babson College reported to the U.S. Department of Education.

The U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard estimates an average SAT score of 1457 for admitted students.

Admission requirements

What Babson College looks at when it decides on first-year applicants, as it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024:

Admission factor	Status
High School GPAYour cumulative high school grade point average.	Required
High School RecordYour transcript: the courses you took and the grades you earned.	Required
College Preparatory ProgramCompletion of a college preparatory curriculum in high school.	Required
RecommendationsLetters of recommendation from teachers, counselors, or other mentors.	Required
Essay or Personal StatementA personal statement or essay written for your application.	Required
High School Class RankYour ranking relative to other students in your graduating class.	Considered if submitted
Test ScoresSAT or ACT scores.	Considered if submitted
Demonstration of CompetenciesEvidence of specific skills through portfolios, auditions, or other demonstrations.	Considered if submitted
Work ExperiencePaid or volunteer work.	Considered if submitted
Legacy StatusWhether a parent or other relative attended the college.	Considered if submitted
Other TestsOther admission tests, such as the Wonderlic or WISC-III.	Not considered

Requirements can differ by program and applicant type, so check with Babson College's admissions office before you apply.

AP credit

Babson College awards college credit for Advanced Placement (AP) exams, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for 2024–25. The college decides which exams and scores earn credit.

It doesn't award credit for life experience.

Average net price

First-time, full-time undergraduates who received grant or scholarship aid paid an average net price of $30,220 a year at Babson College in 2022–23, according to the U.S. Department of Education.

Net price is the full cost of attendance minus grants and scholarships.

Frequently asked questions

How hard is it to get into Babson College?

Highly selective: fewer than 1 in 4 applicants got in. Babson College admitted 17% of first-year applicants for fall 2024.

How much does GPA matter at Babson College?

A lot: Babson College requires high school GPA, high school record, college preparatory program, recommendations and essay or personal statement. It considers high school class rank, test scores, demonstration of competencies, work experience and legacy status if you send them. It doesn't consider other tests. That's what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024.

Can a 3.5 GPA get you into Babson College?

GPA alone can't tell you here. Babson College admitted 17% of first-year applicants for fall 2024. It requires a high school GPA but hasn't published an average we could verify, so there's no admitted-student GPA to compare a 3.5 against. Your transcript and test scores are the clearer guide.

What are Babson College's SAT and ACT score ranges?

The middle 50% of Babson College's fall 2024 first-year students who sent scores had SAT 670–740 in reading and writing and 720–790 in math; ACT composite 31–34, according to what the college reported to the U.S. Department of Education. A quarter scored below that range.

What GPA do you need to get into Babson College?

Babson College requires a high school GPA from first-year applicants, as it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024. It hasn't published an average GPA we could verify, so we don't list one.

Do you need SAT or ACT scores to apply to Babson College?

Check Babson College's admissions website for the current rule: testing policies change from year to year. Babson College was test optional: it considered SAT or ACT scores if you sent them, according to its filing with the U.S. Department of Education (fall 2024). Of its fall 2024 first-year students, 22% sent SAT scores and 3% sent ACT scores.

What is Babson College's acceptance rate?

Babson College's acceptance rate was 17% for fall 2024: it admitted 1,603 of 9,381 first-year applicants, it said in its report to the U.S. Department of Education.

How much does Babson College cost after financial aid?

First-time, full-time undergraduates who received grant or scholarship aid paid an average of $30,220 a year at Babson College in 2022–23, according to the U.S. Department of Education. Net price is the cost of attendance minus grants and scholarships.

Does Babson College accept AP credit?

Yes. Babson College awards college credit for Advanced Placement (AP) exams, it said in its report to the U.S. Department of Education for 2024–25. The college decides which exams and scores earn credit.

Does Babson College look at legacy status?

Yes. Babson College considers whether a parent or other relative attended, though it isn't required, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024.

Before you apply, check Babson College's official admissions site: requirements can differ by program and change from year to year.

Sources

College Navigator: Babson CollegeU.S. Department of Education, National Center for Education Statistics, IPEDS (2024–25 provisional data): admissions, test scores and admission factors for fall 2024, undergraduate enrollment for fall 2024, net price for 2022–23 and credit policies for 2024–25.
College Scorecard dataAverage SAT: an estimate by the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard (June 10, 2026 release).

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