Babson College

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Babson at a Glance

Location:
Wellesley, MA
Setting:
Suburban
Control:
Private Non-Profit
In-State Tuition:
$37,824
Out-of-State Tuition:
$37,824
Room & Board:
$12,876
Full-Time Undergrads:
1,901
Part-Time Undergrads:
0
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School Website:
www.babson.edu
Admissions Website:
www.babson.edu
Financial Aid Website:
www.babson.edu
Application Deadline:
January 1
Acceptance Rate:
40 %
Admission Difficulty:
Hard
Average SAT Scores:
1800–2060
Average ACT Scores:
26–30

Best Things

  • The academic program
  • Good alumni connections
  • Movie nights in Sorenson rock
  • Technology is constantly being updated
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Worst Things

  • The business classes are top-notch, but the liberal arts programs suck
  • Some foreign professors are hard to understand
  • Too many fire alarms on the weekends
  • A lot of people smoke. It takes some getting used to
  • More worst things . . .

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Overall ExperienceWhat's This?

The best way to describe Babson is at first you’ll feel like a fish out of water, but as time goes on you somehow survive and become a lizard with tougher skin. No matter how hard you think your high school was, nothing can prepare you for the incredible and challenging academic life of a Babson freshman. Most students agree that the workload is by far larger than they initially expected. And although it takes some time to get used to the curriculum, students feel that the impeccable education is worth it.

Those who are unhappy with their education here are usually just not used to it yet. Many say that the school is too small and they get bored walking around campus and seeing the same people all the time. Voicing the fact that this college is smaller than many high schools is not uncommon here. Some students also complain that too many of their peers come from the same economic backgrounds, even though the campus is diverse in other aspects. The social scene, however, is better than expected for a business-oriented school, although it’s not a party school by far. Students here are very serious about their education, and many are very competitive. School size is also directly proportional to the faculty-to-student ratio, which is where Babson excels in comparison to larger business schools. This ratio is important for the special attention that students receive from faculty. Professors are very well-educated and try their best to convey their knowledge to the young Babsonians. Although the workload can be shocking at first, it gets better with time. Most enjoy the challenges and hurdles of Babson’s college experience, and believe that the education they receive is valuable to their future careers, and their future in general.

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Parking at Babson College

almondjoy

Business Management '15

4.2
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Always Available

Parking is fairly cheap being only $75 and there are always parking spots available. Just make sure you know which lots students are allowed to park in or you'll get fined $25.

May 13, 2012

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Academics at Babson College

almondjoy

Business Management '15

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Based on YOU

When it comes to academics at Babson, your greatest resource is your professor. Professors genuinely want you to succeed but they will not spoon feed you. They want to see that you are trying so show them by participating in their class, talking to them after class, and visiting them during their office hours.They will really help you a lot but it depends on you to take the initiative. Also, professors are really cool! You don't always have to talk about academics. They'll talk to you about anything! So start a relationship with them and you'll do great with academics at Babson.

May 13, 2012

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Overall Experience at Babson College

leot

Business Administration and Management '15

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Diversity

With over 30 % of the student population consisting of international students, Babson is the place to go if you want a diverse student body.

Apr 15, 2012

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User rating for Babson College is 4.6 out of 5 based on 311 user reviews.

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