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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		$116,399
Full-Time Retention Rate		92%
Graduation Rate		88%
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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BABOO

'15

Finance

A+

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Some may say the social life at Babson is a little lackluster. However the academics are undoubtedly top notch. Babson has been one of the top 20 Business Schools for the past 2 years.

Dec 06, 2011

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kmowles1

'13

Business Administration and Management

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It's All Business

Since everyone has the same major, all aspects of college life are geared towards YOU! The curriculum is split, half business classes and half liberal arts classes. They are all very hands on and almost all include a group project. The keystone to the first year at Babson is Foundations of Management and Entrepreneurship, a class in which you actually start up and run a business, with elected CEOs, CFO, COO, etc. The workload can be a lot at times, but it is well worth it because employers flock to Babson with jobs and internships. The possibilities at Babson are really endless. I'm managing a double concentration, full year abroad, and participating in the honors program.

Nov 02, 2011

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mrios201

'14

Finance and Accounting

A

Registration, Professors, Academics

Registration for classes is sooo easyy! you are assigned a day and time to pick classes. Professors are the best in their field.. most of them that teach still holds jobs and are very successful. You can become so close to them and even find them at the gym working out next to you. The classes will prepare you for your career after college, since the school is focused on a hands-on education.

Jul 11, 2011

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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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