Babson College

    Wellesley, MA · Private non-profit · Four-year college

    SAT middle 50% (admitted students)
    1390–1530
    Median ~1460
    Acceptance rate
    17%
    Enrollment
    2,728
    ACT middle 50%
    31–34

    How Babson College compares

    • The ~1460 SAT midpoint ranks #23 of 197 US colleges with published SAT ranges in this snapshot and #6 of 11 in MA.
    • Its 17% acceptance rate is more selective than 89% of the 197 colleges in the same ranked pool.
    • Reported section midpoints skew 50 points toward Math (730 Math vs 680 Reading and Writing).
    • Median earnings 10 years after entry ($123,938) are $60,872 above the $63,066 median across that pool.
    National SAT rank
    #23 of 197
    SAT rank in MA
    #6 of 11
    More selective than
    89% of ranked colleges
    Earnings vs national median
    +$60,872

    What the numbers say about Babson College

    • The reported middle 50% spans 140 points, from 1390 to 1530. A planning score near or above 1570 gives you a target above that historical range, not an admission guarantee.
    • The reported section midpoints are 680 Reading and Writing and 730 Math. Use the lower section as the first place to look for recoverable points in your own score split.
    • The Scorecard snapshot reports a 17% acceptance rate. That rate describes a past applicant pool and should not be read as your personal admission probability.
    • Reported outcomes include a 93% completion rate and $123,938 in median earnings 10 years after entry. Compare those figures with cost and program fit, not in isolation.
    Understand a 1460 SAT scorePlan for a 1550Verify current admissions policy

    Tuition and outcomes

    Tuition (in-state)
    $57,152
    Tuition (out-of-state)
    $57,152
    Median earnings 10 years after entry
    $123,938
    4-year completion rate (150% time)
    93%

    Source: US Department of Education College Scorecard. Documentation version September 2025; repository snapshot imported April 25, 2026. Scorecard fields can come from different reporting years, and this snapshot does not encode one universal data year. SAT totals are rounded to the nearest valid 10 points. Tuition excludes room, board, fees, and books. Read the methodology.

    How your SAT score lines up

    The Scorecard snapshot places the middle 50% of reported scores between 1390 and 1530. This is descriptive data, not an admission threshold or probability estimate.

    • 1570 SAT planning target: Above the reported middle-50% range.
    • 1530 SAT (reported 75th percentile): At the upper end of the reported middle-50% range.
    • 1460 SAT (median): Within the upper half of the reported range.
    • 1390 SAT (reported 25th percentile): Within the lower half of the reported range.
    At or above 1530

    Strong relative score

    At the upper end of the reported range. Consider submitting if the current policy accepts scores.

    1390–1520

    Within the reported range

    Compare your exact position, section split, and the rest of your academic record.

    Below 1390

    Below the reported range

    Check the current testing policy before deciding whether to withhold the score or retake.

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    Colleges with similar SAT scores

    Ranked by proximity to Babson College's reported SAT midpoint. Similar scores do not imply similar programs, cost, or admission odds.

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    CollegeLocationSAT middle 50%Acceptance rate
    Mount Holyoke CollegeSouth Hadley, MA1380–153036%
    Brandeis UniversityWaltham, MA1390–152041%
    Rhode Island School of DesignProvidence, RI1400–153019%
    Davidson CollegeDavidson, NC1400–153013%
    Oberlin CollegeOberlin, OH1360–152034%
    William & MaryWilliamsburg, VA1400–153034%

    FAQs

    What SAT score do I need for Babson College?

    Babson College's Scorecard snapshot shows a middle-50% SAT range of 1390–1530, rounded to valid 10-point totals. 1570 is a planning target above the reported range, not an admission cutoff.

    What is Babson College's acceptance rate?

    Babson College's most recently reported acceptance rate is approximately 17%.

    How much does it cost to attend Babson College?

    Published tuition is approximately $57,152 per year (excludes room, board, fees).

    Is Babson College test-optional?

    Many US universities adjusted test policies after 2020. Check Babson College's admissions page for current test-optional, test-required, or test-flexible policy.

    Official site: www.babson.edu