Babson College

It is very difficult to get into Babson College. The college admitted 25% of all applicants in 2022. Out of 7,104 applications received in 2023, 1,801 students were offered admission.

If you are thinking about applying to Babson College, the deadline for Fall 2024 admissions is 1/3 and the fee for the application is $75.

Students who apply to Babson College for fall semester should receive an admissions decision no later than April 1.

Babson College Admissions Stats at a Glance

Here's an overiew of some of Babson College's admissions stats.

Babson College 2023	Admissions Statistics
Admissions Test Policy	Test Optional
Applicants Who Submit SATs	33%
Applicants Who Submit ACTs	14%
Waitlist	Yes

Babson College Application Deadlines

These are the application deadlines for Babson College.

Application Type	Offered	Application Deadline	Notification Deadline
Early Decision I	Yes	November 1	December 15
Early Decision II	Yes	January 3	February 28
Early Action	Yes	November 1	December 15
Regular Decision	Yes	1 3	April 1

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Considering Applying Early to Babson College?

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Babson College offers early decision and also offers early action. Early decision is binding, meaning you must attend if you are admitted, while early action allows you to apply early without committing.

🗓️ Early Decision I applications are due by November 1 EDI applicants should receive a decision by December 15.

🗓️ Early Decision II applications are due January 3. ED II Applicants will recieve their decision before February 28.

🗓️ The Early Action deadline is November 1. Babson College will release EA admissions decisions no later than December 15.

The early decision acceptance rate at Babson College is 38%, compared to an overall acceptance rate of 25%.

Babson College accepts about 32% of early action applicants and 25% all applicants for all deadlines. In 2022, Babson College admitted 276 of the 735 students who applied early decision. In 2022, Babson College admitted 1,53 of the 3,289 who applied early action.

Some students apply early to increase their chances of getting in. When you apply early, your application is considered before all the regular decision applicants apply. Applying early may increase your chance of being admitted, since it is a way to show your interest in a school.

➡️ Explore a list of some competetive colleges that admit significantly more applicants during early decision or early action than during regular admission.

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More on Babson College Admissions

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How Difficult Is It To Get Admitted to Babson College?

Getting into Babson College is very difficult. Babson College evaluates applicants carefully based on multiple criteria to decide who to admit, and who to deny or waitlist.

In 2022, Babson College accepted 25% of all applicants, about 1,801 from 7,104 applicants.

Schools that are very difficult to get into, like Babson College, accept fewer than 60% of all applicants. At least 50% of all admitted students have GPAs in the top 10% of their high school class and scored over 1230 on the SAT and over 26 on the ACT.

Transferring to Babson College

It is very difficult to be admitted as a transfer student.

For Students Waitlisted to Babson College

Babson College has not reported data for waitlisted and admitted students.

What's Most Important for Getting Into Babson College?

Colleges consider a range of factors when choosing who to admit for their next incoming class. Each college has a different way of determining which factors are they consider most important in the admissions process. When assembling your list of schools to apply to, you may want to consider your strengths and any possible weaknesses in your application, and apply to colleges that prioritize the areas where you're strong.

Admissions Factors at Babson College

What does Babson College consider during the admissions process? Take a look at the list below to see which factors are most important during the admissions process.

Admissions Factor	Level
Character/Personal Qualities	Very Important
Class Rank	Very Important
Application Essay	Very Important
Extracurricular Activities	Very Important
Recommendation(s)	Very Important
Standardized Test Scores	Very Important
Academic GPA	Very Important
Rigor of Secondary School Record	Very Important
Alumni/ae Relations	Considered
Geographical Residence	Considered
Interview	Considered
Racial/Ethnic Status	Considered
State Residency	Considered
Talent/Ability	Considered
Volunteer Work	Considered
Work Experience	Considered
Level of Applicant's Interest	Considered
First Generation	Considered

Make sure to check with Babson College for more information on admission factors.

Babson College Application Requirements

To apply to Babson College, all applicants must submit the following items. Check in with Babson College's admissions department to confirm all application materials and requirements.

Area	Required	Recommended	Required for Some	Details (If Any)
Interview	–	√	–	–
Letter(s) of Recommendation	2	–	–	–
Written Essay or Personal Statement	√	–	–	–
Transcript of High School Record	√	–	–	–

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GPA and Testing

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What GPA Do I Need To Get Into Babson College?

Babson College has not provided an information about GPAs of accepted students. Any questions regarding applicant expectations should be addressed directly with the school.

About GPAs

Your high school grade point average (GPA) is a number that highlights your high school academic performance. A weighted GPA or an unweighted GPA are the two possible GPA scores considered by colleges.

An unweighted GPA is an average of your scores from each class on a four-point scale. Unweighted GPAs range from 4.0 to under 1.0. A weighted GPA considers your average grade and the difficulty of your classes. A weighted GPA boosts your average by adding extra points for honors or Advanced Placement courses.

Standardized Test Scores

Babson College is test optional. Test optional schools allow students to choose if they want to submit ACT or SAT scores with their applications or not.

In 2022, 33% of Babson College's first-year students submitted their SAT scores with their application. 14% of admitted applicants sent ACT scores.

What is a Good SAT Score for Babson College?

To be competitive with other Babson College applicants, you should strive to earn between 1350 and 1450 (or higher!) on the SAT. At Babson College 25% of admitted students scored higher than 1450 and 25% of scored lower than 1350, but the majority of students scored somewhere in between these two numbers.

On the SAT Math Section, 25% of Babson College students scored 770 or higher and 75% of students scored 640 or higher. On the SAT Critical Reading section (formerly called the Verbal section), 25% of Babson College students scored 710 or higher, and 75% scored a 640 or higher.

To be most competitive at Babson College, you should strive to earn between 30 and 33 on the ACT.

An ACT score of 33 means you fall in the 75th percentile for Babson College's admitted students. One out of every four students scored above a 33, and three out of four students scored lower than 33 on the ACT.

A 30 on the ACT is the 25th percentile for Babson College students. Only one out of every four students scored below 30.

More Information on Transferring to Babson College

For transfer students, it is very difficult to get admitted to Babson College.

For transfer students wishing to start in the fall, the deadline to apply is March 15. Applicants should hear back by May 15.

Transfer students can enroll in Babson College during the following terms:

• Fall Term

• Spring Term

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Babson College Admissions FAQs

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Can I defer my acceptance to Babson College?

✅ Yes, admitted students can defer their admission to Babson College.

Does Babson College accept transfer credits?

✅ Babson College accepts eligible transfer credits from accredited institutions.

Does Babson College accept Advanced Placement (AP) or International Baccalaureate (IB) credits?

✅ Babson College accepts International Baccalaureate credits (IB) credits.

Do I have to submit test scores to Babson College?

❌ No, Babson College is test optional, so you can make the call if you want to to send your test scores. If you have higher than average scores, you should strongly consider submitting them. If you scored lower than a school's average, you it might make sense to leave them out of your application.

What is Babson College's acceptance rate?

✅ Babson College has an acceptance rate of 25%.

What is the early decision acceptance rate at Babson College?

✅ Babson College's early decision acceptance rate was 38% in 2021.

What is the early action acceptance rate at Babson College?

✅ The early action acceptance rate at Babson College was 32% in 2021.

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