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Babson College SAT Scores, ACT Scores, Acceptance Rate, and Admissions Requirements

SAT Range1410 to 1500

ACT Range31 to 34

Average GPAN/A

Acceptance Rate17.1%

At Babson, test-optional does not mean test-irrelevant: submitted scores cluster high, with an SAT middle range of 1410 to 1500. Aim for the top of that range, or around a 34 ACT, to make your testing a clear strength in a selective admissions process.

Data on this page is sourced from our college data partners and was last updated on July 9, 2026.

Babson College facts and stats

Quick Facts

Babson College enrolls about 2,793 undergraduates in a suburban campus setting. Babson has a 95% freshman retention rate, well above the national average of roughly 70%, and its 6-year graduation rate is 93%. The student-to-faculty ratio is 15:1.

Location

Wellesley, MA

Undergrad Enrollment2,793

Freshman Retention95%

SettingSuburban

Student to Faculty Ratio15:1

Graduation Rate93%

Test PolicyTest-optional

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Key Babson College application dates

Key dates

Application deadlines

Regular Decision

January 2

Early Action

November 1

Early Decision

November 1

Priority Deadline

November 1

Financial aid deadlines

Financial Aid Priority

February 1

Test dates

SAT test dates

August 22, 2026

Registration deadline: August 7, 2026

September 12, 2026

Registration deadline: August 28, 2026

October 3, 2026

Registration deadline: September 18, 2026

ACT test dates

September 19, 2026

Registration deadline: August 14, 2026

October 17, 2026

Registration deadline: September 11, 2026

December 12, 2026

Registration deadline: November 6, 2026

Take tests early for the best outcomes

Because Babson is test-optional, use this timeline only if you plan to submit SAT or ACT scores. Take your first test by the spring of junior year, then use summer retakes and an October retake for your best possible score; October is typically the last fall test whose scores will arrive in time for Babson’s November 1 Early Decision/Early Action deadline.

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What you'll actually pay

Babson is a private not-for-profit, so the same tuition and fees rate applies to all students: $57,152. About 34% of students receive aid, and the average merit award is $27,174. Submit the FAFSA by the February 1 priority deadline.

Tuition and Fees$57,152

Room and Board$21,550

Average Merit Award$27,174

Application Fee$75

Students on Aid34%

Average Aid Package$55,844

Average Debt at Grad$39,138

Babson’s tuition, fees, room, and board total about $78,702 before scholarships or need-based aid. About 34% of students receive aid, with an average aid package of $55,844, which can substantially lower the billed cost for eligible families. Merit aid is also part of the picture, with an average merit award of $27,174 and listed scholarships ranging from $5,000 to $12,500. Graduates leave with an average debt of $39,138.