Campus & Student Life at Babson College

Home to about 2,457 undergraduates in 2020, Babson College is a small, private college located in Wellesley, Massachusetts. A safe, suburban environment can offer many of the amenities of city living without the constant hum. Should you tire of the campus however, Babson College offers a “study abroad” program. Please note, some classes/degrees offered by Babson College can be taken “online” so keep that in mind when reviewing this report. For more context, you might also check out our Babson College Guide to Distance and Online Learning.

Babson College Has a Disability Services Site

Individuals with disabilities make up 10.0% of the student population at Babson College. For more information on policies and accommodations that the college provides to ensure all students get the opportunity to participate, you can visit Babson College Disability Services.

Babson College for the Military

While not a "service academy", Babson College does offer support for veterans and those seeking a career in the armed forces. For more information on policies related to veterans, you can visit Babson College Veteran Services . For more information, check out our Babson College for Veterans Guide.

Freshmen Living Arrangements at Babson College

Babson College offers on-campus housing, but freshmen are not required to take advantage of it. In the end though, most do choose to live in the dorms.

* Data compiled from students who received financial aid, including loans.

Full-time vs. Part-time Studies at Babson College

Babson College has a comparatively small, student body. There were 2,457 undergraduates in 2020. Full-time attendance was 2,457 (100.0%). Part-time attendance was N/A (N/A).

Babson College is Ranked #54 for Overall Diversity

Compared to other colleges and universities across the nation, Babson College receives top marks for overall diversity. We rank Babson College #54 out of 3,451.

The chart below shows each element that we looked at to determine this ranking, and how that metric compares to the national average. 100 would indicate excellent diversity in each category, and 1 would mean poor diversity.

You can learn more about the diversity of the student body at Babson College by looking closer at the ethnic,  gender,  age, and geographic diversity metrics from the Babson College Diversity Guide.

Babson College Competes in the NCAA

Babson College has a total of 411 student athletes, 247 men and 164 women who compete in inter-collegiate athletics.

Athletics Financing

For more information about athletics including per-team sizes, coaching and scholarships check out our Guide to Babson College Athletics