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Academics

Quick Stats

Student-Faculty Ratio 13:1
Full-Time Student Population 2,421
Part-Time Student Population 1,005
Full-Time Instructional Faculty 179
Part-Time Instructional Faculty 89
Total FT Faculty 179
Faculty with Terminal Degree 90%
Average Faculty Salary $118,586
Full-Time Retention Rate 92%
Graduation Rate 91%
Programs/Majors Offered 3
Average Course Load 5 courses
Academic/Career Counseling? Yes
Remedial Services? Yes
Class Sizes
  • Fewer than 20 students: 20%
  • 20 to 49 students: 78%
  • 50 or more students: 2%

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The competitive business atmosphere is felt all the time and everywhere by the students and teachers alike. Although the curriculum is extremely challenging, for first-year students especially, the classes are interesting and very informative. The teachers take their work seriously and almost never miss class or meetings with students. They work almost as hard as the students when trying to teach the basics of business in the business-oriented classes and even in some liberal arts classes. As a student, the relationship with your professor is important to your academic success. It is true that some students even go as far as “sucking up” to their teachers for an added boost to their academic performances. This approach isn’t exactly necessary, but class participation is—it is a large percentage of your total class average!

The exceptional entrepreneurial education is the reason most students decide to enroll at Babson. This school is known for its First-Year Management Program (FME), where students attempt to start their own businesses. From the start, everyone learns how to effectively work with a group of people and be led not only by the professors, but by the CEOs of their businesses. In addition to this experience, the industry-specific business classes provide a well-rounded, creative education. And when professors start sharing their work experiences in certain business fields, students listen attentively and hope to someday achieve such superior status in the business world. With a business-oriented school, liberal arts classes tend to be put aside because they seem boring to many students. The business curriculum is what students here enjoy most and concentrate on. Students should expect a different teaching approach from Babson professors, and they will have to work their butts off.

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Academics at Babson College

almondjoy

Business Management '15

4.2
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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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Academics at Babson College

leot

Business Administration and Management '15

4.2
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Classes

Classes are strictly business related. All other classes are seen just as a painful requirement. Workload for freshmen is considered the second toughest in the country.

Apr 15, 2012

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Academics at Babson College

Michelene

Business Administration and Management '16

5.0
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Great Teachers!

Although I am not a full-time yet, I had the pleasure of spending an amount of time at Babson. While I was there I spent time in the classes (specifically a few of the FME courses) and I was amazed! For one thing, I was happy to see the professors really knew their stuff! But the most importantly, I was glad to see that the professors do not hold back their opinions and they give it to you straight (unlike many professors whom may not comment or fluff things over and then you get a "C" or "D" in their class). The class sizes are great too considering many colleges. The professor had even learned my name by the middle of class! I'm sure there are some boring teachers but I have seen the knowledge, passion, and energy exhibited by the staff. Very caring folks! :D

Apr 03, 2012

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User rating for Babson College - Academics is 4.6 out of 5 based on 20 user reviews.

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Instructional Programs Occupational: No
Academic: Yes
Continuing Professional: No
Recreational/Avocational: No
Adult Basic Remedial: No
Secondary (High School): No
Special Credit Opportunities Advanced Placement (AP) Credits: Yes
Dual Credit: No
Life Experience Credits: No
AP Test Score Requirements Possible credit for scores of 4 or 5
IB Test Score Requirements Possible credit for scores of 6 or 7
Degrees Awarded
  • Bachelor's degree
  • Master's degree
  • Post-master's certificate
Most Popular Majors
  • Accounting: 1%
  • Business Administration and Management: 48%
  • Business Administration, Management and Operations, Other: 1%
Special Study Options Study abroad
Best Places to Study
  • The library
  • Reynolds Campus Center
Did You Know?
  • "The goal of the program is to give students a real-life learning experience in lessons about teamwork, problem-solving, and the importance of community service in their business lives," says Robert Major, Associate Director of the Undergraduate Foundation Program. "Their earnings reflect a strong commitment to community. Babson students also volunteer their time on a weekly basis to their selected charity."
  • The founder of Home Depot and current owner of the Atlanta Falcons, Arthur M. Black, graduated from Babson in 1963.
  • The current president of Babson, Brian M. Barefoot, may be the first President to truly understand what it is like to be a student here. He graduated from Babson in 1966.
  • Contrary to popular belief, the inventor of the magnetic strip on credit cards does not teach at Babson.

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