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Babson is located in Wellesley, Massachusetts (a large suburb). The school is a private, not-for-profit institution. The highest degree level offered by Babson is the Post-Master's certificate.
The school has a tighter focus on specific areas of study than most colleges its size. Babson is known for its programs in business and management.
The school does not offer open admission. Babson admitted just 37% of applicants in 2005. Three quarters of students in 2005 had SAT verbal scores of at least 550. Half of math SAT scores of accepted students fell between 610 and 690. Many applicants are from out of state, an indication of the quality or special character of the school.
The school has a tenure system for senior faculty. The full-time faculty at Babson is well-paid, which often goes with faculty quality.
The school had 3,210 enrolled students in 2005. Babson has a large minority student population. A very high share of students at the school are male.
Full-time students are the norm at Babson. The school has a residential or campus feel. Babson offers dorm rooms to a higher percentage of its students than do most colleges. The school values student athletics, and belongs to the Other.
The school reports its educational mission is:
"Babson College educates men and women to be entrepreneurial leaders in a rapidly changing world. We prepare them to identify opportunities and initiate actions that result in genuine accomplishment. Our innovative curricula challenge students to think creatively and across disciplinary boundaries. We cultivate the willingness to take and manage risk, the ability to energize others toward a goal, and the courage to act responsibly. Our students appreciate that leadership requires technical knowledge as well as a spohisticated understanding of societies, cultures, institutions, and the self. They welcome the challenge of learning continuously and taking responsibility for their careers. Our students will be key contributors in the world's established enterprises as well as emerging ventures. At Babson, we collaborate across disciplines and functions to create knowledge and apply integrative solutions to complex problems. We reach across institutional and geographic boundaries to forge relationships with individuals and organizations who share our commitment to excellence and innovation."
More complete details are provided below.
Babson College
Babson Park
Wellesley, MA 02457-0310
General Phone: (781) 235-1200
Admissions Phone: (781) 239-5522
Financial Aid Phone: (781) 239-4219
http://www.babson.edu
Babson awarded degrees in these major categories in 2005:
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Business And Management | 981 | business management |
Number of programs and degrees for Babson in 2005:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Master's degree | 557 | 1 |
| Bachelor's degree | 424 | 1 |
| Post-master's certificate | 0 | 1 |
In 2005, Babson had a total enrollment of 3,210 students (2,570 full-time equivalent).
Students in the Freshman Class (2005):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Men | 68% |
| Women | 32% |
| Full-Time | 100% |
| Part-Time | 0% |
More details are available, using 2004 data:
Students By Class (2004):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 48% |
| Graduate | 52% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 33% |
| Black | 2% |
| Hispanic | 2% |
| Asian | 7% |
| American Indian | 0% |
| Other Races | 38% |
| (Foreign Students) | 18% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence (2004):
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| Massachusetts | 27% |
| New York | 15% |
| Foreign countries | 14% |
| Connecticut | 9% |
| New Jersey | 4% |
| Florida | 4% |
| Maine | 4% |
| New Hampshire | 3% |
| Rhode Island | 2% |
| Pennsylvania | 2% |
| California | 2% |
| Maryland | 1% |
| Texas | 1% |
| Illinois | 1% |
| Ohio | 1% |
| Michigan | 1% |
| Indiana | 1% |
| Georgia | 1% |
| Vermont | 1% |
| Virginia | 1% |
| Oregon | 1% |
| Colorado | 1% |
Retention Rates (2004):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 93 % |
Babson offers campus housing for 1,517 of its 2,570 (full-time) students. Freshmen are required to live on campus.
(Please refer to our profile of Wellesley, Massachusetts for details about the area surrounding the campus.)
The school does not offer students a meal plan.
Acceptances:
| Group | Applicants | Accepted | Percent Accepted | Enrolled | Percent of Accepted Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 3,168 | 1,164 | 37% | 420 | 36% |
| Men | 2,161 | 700 | 32% | 284 | 41% |
| Women | 998 | 464 | 46% | 136 | 29% |
Standardized Test Scores:
| Test | 25th Percentile | 75th Percetile |
|---|---|---|
| SAT Verbal | 550 | 650 |
| SAT Math | 610 | 690 |
| ACT Verbal | 22 | 29 |
| ACT Math | 26 | 31 |
| ACT Composite | 25 | 29 |
Application Requirements:
| Item | Requirement |
|---|---|
| GPA | required |
| Class Rank | required |
| High School Record | required |
| College Prep Program | required |
| Recommendations | required |
| Formal Demonstration of Competence | recommended |
| Standardized Tests (SAT and/or ACT) | required |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting SAT | 93% |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting ACT | 17% |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) | required |
| Other Standardized Tests | not required |
Admissions Phone Number: (781) 239-5522
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 30,496 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 30,496 |
| Room and board | $ 10,792 |
| Room charge | $ 6,964 |
| Board (meal plan) charge | $ 3,828 |
| Books and supplies | $ 890 |
| Other expenses | $ 1,580 |
Financial Aid:
Babson participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 212100)
Financial Aid Phone Number: (781) 239-4219
Babson has a tenure system for faculty.
Tenure Status of Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|
| Tenured | 73 | 26 |
| Non-tenured, but on tenure track | 14 | 20 |
| Non-tenured and not on tenure track | 20 | 7 |
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | academic year | 36 | $133,197 | 5 | $116,080 |
| Associate professor | academic year | 36 | $97,499 | 22 | $95,837 |
| Assistant professor | academic year | 17 | $92,239 | 21 | $78,558 |
| Lecturer | academic year | 14 | $68,629 | 4 | $66,580 |
| All faculty total | academic year | 103 | $105,184 | 52 | $88,555 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Full-Time Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | short term | 3 | $61,925 | 0 | * |
| Associate professor | short term | 0 | * | 1 | * |
| Lecturer | short term | 1 | * | 0 | * |
| All faculty total | short term | 4 | $56,848 | 1 | * |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets Babson Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| % of degrees in business and management (vs. all colleges) | Top 1% |  |
| Degrees concentrated in limited number of degree programs (vs. all colleges) | Top 1% | |
| Salaries of full-time faculty (vs. all colleges) | Top 1% | |
| % of students from other states (vs. all colleges) | Top 3% | |
| Selectivity (based on % of applicants accepted) (vs. all colleges) | Top 9% | |
| Student SAT scores (vs. all colleges) | Top 9% | |
| Dorm rooms per full-time student (vs. all colleges) | Top 9% | |
| Male % of student body (vs. all colleges) | Top 10% | |
| Faculty/student ratio (full-time) (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 11% | |
| Minority % of student body (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 13% | |
Notable:
Grants credits for AP courses Career counseling Career placement services Student employment services Remedial classes for students Option to study abroad Offers campus housing On-campus library Offers campus housing Tenure system for quality teaching NCAA athletic conference member
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