·Private nonprofit·Est. 1919
Babson College, founded in 1919 on a 370-acre campus in Wellesley, Massachusetts, is the nation's premier institution for entrepreneurship education — a distinction it has held for 29 consecutive years according to US News & World Report — and was ranked #2 in the nation by the Wall Street Journal's 2026 Best Colleges ranking. Babson blends rigorous business fundamentals with entrepreneurial thinking across every academic discipline. All first-year students launch real businesses through the signature Foundations of Management and Entrepreneurship course, using a $3,000 school loan, creating an unparalleled experiential learning environment from day one. With approximately 3,700 students from 80 countries, a 92% six-year graduation rate, and a 13:1 student-to-faculty ratio, Babson develops leaders capable of creating economic and social value across every industry. Alumni include founders of global enterprises, venture-backed startups, and corporate innovators, and the class of 2023 graduated with an average starting salary exceeding $75,500. Located 12 miles west of Boston, Babson benefits from proximity to one of the world's premier innovation ecosystems.
Visa, OPT, H-1B alumni outcomes, and acceptance rates by country — sourced from FOIA, USCIS H-1B Hub, and DHS SEVIS.
The deep admissions playbook beyond the headline acceptance rate — round-by-round breakdowns, nationality data, requirements, and contact paths.
Domestic
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/yr
Out-of-State / Intl
$58,560
/yr
Beyond the sticker price — every named scholarship, the financial aid policy, need-aware notes, and a personalized net-cost estimate.
How life on campus actually feels — clubs, sports, traditions, housing realities, and how the school integrates with its city.
Where alumni go after graduation — top industries, grad-school continuation, and the qualitative outcomes story.
Sticker price (annual, out-of-state): $57,152
Net-cost estimate is US-resident-only — international applicants are typically excluded from need-based aid at most schools and should treat the sticker price as the planning baseline.
