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Babson College is located in Wellesley, Massachusetts, United States. It was established in the year 1919 by Roger Babson. It was originally known as Babson Institute. The degree programs offered by the college are accredited by the New England Association of Schools and Colleges and AACSB. Babson college is mainly a business school and offers undergraduates a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration. The degree-granting academic divisions of the college are:
The male students participate in sports such as basketball, baseball, ice hockey, alpine skiing, swimming and diving, lacrosse, tennis, and soccer. The women participate in alpine skiing, softball, soccer, field, hockey, swimming and diving, volleyball, track and field, tennis, and lacrosse.
Babson is located in Wellesley, MA (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 35% of applicants in 2007-2008. Three quarters of students in 2007-2008 had SAT verbal scores of at least 555. Half of math SAT scores of accepted students fell between 610 and 690.
Babson has a tenure system for senior faculty. The full-time faculty at the school is well-paid, which often goes with faculty quality.
Babson had 3,434 enrolled students in 2007-2008. A very high share of students at the school are male.
Babson has a residential or campus feel. The school offers dorm rooms to a higher percentage of its students than do most colleges. Babson values student athletics, and belongs to the New England Women's & Men's Athletic Conference.
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
http://www.babson.edu
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Business and Management | 1,107 | business management, accounting |
Number of programs and degrees for Babson in 2008-2009:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Master's degree | 649 | 2 |
| Bachelor's degree | 457 | 1 |
| Post-master's certificate | 1 | 1 |
In 2007-2008, Babson had a total enrollment of 3,434 students (3,226 full-time equivalent).
Students in the Freshman Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Men | 55% |
| Women | 45% |
| Full-Time | 100% |
| Part-Time | 0% |
Students By Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 43% |
| Graduate | 57% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| Unknown | 49% |
| (Foreign Students) | 51% |
Students by Age:
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 1% |
| 18-19 | 24% |
| 20-21 | 23% |
| 22-24 | 5% |
| 25-29 | 18% |
| 30-34 | 15% |
| 35-39 | 8% |
| 40-49 | 4% |
| 50-64 | 1% |
| 65+ | 0% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence:
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| Massachusetts | 28% |
| (International Students) | 19% |
| New York | 11% |
| Connecticut | 8% |
| Florida | 6% |
| New Jersey | 5% |
| California | 4% |
| New Hampshire | 3% |
| Maine | 2% |
| Rhode Island | 2% |
| Michigan | 1% |
| Illinois | 1% |
| Texas | 1% |
| Ohio | 1% |
| Virginia | 1% |
| Kansas | 1% |
| Maryland | 1% |
| Washington, DC | 1% |
| Pennsylvania | 1% |
| Tennessee | 1% |
Retention Rates (2007):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 93 % |
Babson offers campus housing for 1,630 of its 3,226 (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. Also see our list of other Massachusetts Colleges).
The school does not offer students a meal plan.
Acceptances:
| Group | Applicants | Accepted | Percent Accepted | Enrolled | Percent of Accepted Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 4,321 | 1,516 | 35% | 469 | 31% |
| Men | 2,850 | 859 | 30% | 260 | 30% |
| Women | 1,471 | 657 | 45% | 209 | 32% |
Standardized Test Scores:
| Test | 25th Percentile | 75th Percetile |
|---|---|---|
| SAT Verbal | 555 | 650 |
| SAT Math | 610 | 690 |
| SAT Writing | 580 | 660 |
| ACT Verbal | 25 | 30 |
| 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 | 21% |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) | required |
| Other Standardized Tests | not required |
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 36,096 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 36,096 |
| Room and board | $ 12,020 |
| Room charge | $ 7,756 |
| Board (meal plan) charge | $ 4,264 |
| Books and supplies | $ 1,000 |
| Other expenses | $ 1,750 |
Financial Aid:
Babson participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 212100)
Babson has a tenure system for faculty.
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2008-2009):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | academic year | 29 | $158,797 | 10 | $151,814 |
| Associate professor | academic year | 35 | $113,795 | 23 | $111,837 |
| Assistant professor | academic year | 17 | $100,964 | 16 | $83,184 |
| Lecturer | academic year | 22 | $82,975 | 3 | $72,167 |
| All faculty total | academic year | 103 | $117,765 | 52 | $108,420 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Athletic Conferences:
| Sport | Conference |
|---|---|
| Basketball | New England Women's & Men's Athletic Conference |
| Baseball | New England Women's & Men's Athletic Conference |
| Track | New England Women's & Men's Athletic Conference |
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Accounting
Business Administration and Management, General
(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% | |
| Dorm rooms per full-time student (vs. all colleges) | Top 9% | |
| Male % of student body (vs. all colleges) | Top 9% | |
| Selectivity (based on % of applicants accepted) (vs. all colleges) | Top 10% | |
| Student SAT scores (vs. all colleges) | Top 10% | |
| Faculty/student ratio (full-time) (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 18% | |
| Minority % of student body (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 18% | |
Notable:
Grants credits for AP courses Career counseling Career services Student employment services Remedial classes for students Option to study abroad On-campus library Offers campus housing Tenure system for quality teaching NCAA athletic conference member
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