Babson College Undergraduate View Book

You’ve Got Uncommon Ambitions.

Why should your college be any different?

Business as usual has no business here.

You’ll forge connections and exchange ideas with a diverse, global community. You’ll expand your perspective while gaining insight into your own unique values and leadership qualities.

You’ll experience the best aspects of a traditional undergraduate education—which combines business fundamentals with the liberal arts and sciences—while immersing yourself in formative, hands-on pursuits that are anything but conventional.

You’ll learn the critical-thinking and communication skills that will serve you in the modern professional world and help you solve unsolvable problems. And you’ll put your skills to the test, through immersive, experiential practice.

At Babson College, your undergraduate years lay the groundwork for your life’s work.

Map Out Your Dreams, Entrepreneurially

Our globally minded education prepares you to think beyond yourself to see the positive impact your ideas and actions can have on the greater world. Your coursework and experiences develop the entrepreneurial skills and spirit that will guide your life’s pursuits and passions.

We call that Entrepreneurial Thought & Action® (or ET&A™ for short): a way of thinking and doing you can use to design your own career path.

Our students tackle everything from the role of technology in society to climate change to supply chain issues in their own businesses. They are entrepreneurial leaders who turn challenges into opportunities, finding innovative solutions to complex and urgent problems.

What Sets Entrepreneurial Leaders Apart

Strong risk managers

Exceptional uncertainty navigators

Skilled ambiguity explorers

Whatever your dreams are, your Babson training will meet them.

#1for Entrepreneurship

- U.S. News & World Report, 26 consecutive times Best Value Business School

A Curriculum Built to Last

We fuel your personal inquiries and build your foundational knowledge through hands-on applications, mentorship, faculty-student relationships, clubs and organizations, and our career resources and centers and institutes.

Our curriculum is designed around a mindset that enables you to be an innovative, flexible, outsidethe-box thinker. To dream big and take deliberate action. To see opportunities, value differences, and solve problems—on the trading room floor, at an ad agency, in graduate school, or around the startup brainstorm table.

You will take courses that are relevant to your career goals while expanding your understanding of the world and your place in it. Throughout, you will gain the hard and soft skills, insights, and perspectives needed to catch the eye of employers and make an impact wherever you go.

You also have the option to choose from one of our 24 concentrations to focus your learning in a specific area and grow your skills however you want.

IMMERSIVE

M.

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Associate Professor of Biology

DAVID

BLODGETT

“Eventually, our students will go out in the real world. As they make decisions, we encourage them to think of multiple perspectives, and how every decision they make has multiple outcomes.”

Our experiential and collaborative courses are the hallmark of our core curriculum. These dynamic courses empower you to expand your knowledge base, apply what you’ve learned before, and gain multiple perspectives you can tap into as you grow.

The Babson formula for future success

Foundations of Management and Entrepreneurship (FME)

We think the best way to learn business is to actually do business. You start your Babson journey with our awardwinning, first-year course FME where you’ll develop, launch, and manage a new venture with a team of your peers and dedicated faculty. From ordering inventory to running a brand’s TikTok account to designing packaging and managing a team, you will learn (and do!) everything that makes a business run.

Socio-Ecological Systems (SES)

Our students don’t just identify problems, they solve them—it’s a hallmark of what we teach. You explore how to solve the world’s biggest problems through systems thinking in SES, which is co-taught by two liberal arts and sciences professors. You engage in sustainable problem-solving solutions for some of the world’s biggest problems, such as food insecurity, climate change, and water scarcity. Throughout, you gain the context to ignite your ambitions and grow into an entrepreneurial leader, ready to tackle the global problems of tomorrow.

Advanced Experiential

Your Babson journey culminates with a course that brings you out of the classroom and into the real world. In the course of your choice, you collaborate with an external organization to identify, analyze, and develop ideas for growth. It’s a chance to put your critical thinking and communication skills to the test in an actual consulting role. You will gain leadership and problem-solving experience, learn from professors in the field, and tackle actual business concerns to prepare you for wherever your career takes you.

Today’s Learners. Tomorrow’s Leaders.

Because you take courses across the liberal arts and sciences alongside your business classes, you have the communication skills, leadership, teamwork, and critical-thinking abilities to give you a leg up on the competition. That’s our recipe for success.

What Success Means at Babson

Your professional profile will be well-rounded and adaptable across industries, even before graduation. You can do what you want and pivot when that changes.

$71,385 average annual starting salary for class of 2022*

98.7% employed, continuing education, or involved in volunteer, military, or service programs within six months of graduation*

87% of students had at least one internship while at Babson

The journey you go on at Babson will give you the confidence to ask questions about tomorrow and gain the insights needed to answer them today. What those answers are is up to you.

– ANGELA RANDOLPH Assistant Professor, Entrepreneurship

“Our goal is to use the framework of starting a startup to impart entrepreneurial leadership skills, such as problem solving and teamwork. This allows our students to thrive in any direction they choose to pursue.”

At Babson, you are leading ventures and making a difference right away. As part of their Foundations of Management and Entrepreneurship (FME) course, a group of first-year students pitched, launched, and managed Beepl, a personal alarm safety device. Their mission derives from the idea that everyone has the right to feel safer.

– JHENNIFER OLIVEIRA PAULA ’26

I knew at Babson I would be an entrepreneur and a businesswoman.

FAST FACTS:

100% of classes are taught by professors

16:1 student-to-faculty ratio

20 to 29 students (most common class size)

– RYAN J. DAVIES Professor of Finance (pictured, first from left)

Through hands-on instruction and mentorship, we ensure our students have both the theoretical knowledge and practical skills to succeed.

EXPERTISE

Our faculty are accomplished leaders who connect theory and practice in inspiring new ways. They know from experience that new knowledge is essential, and they know how to teach it. But, they also know that putting that knowledge to use is what brings about innovation.

They will be your mentors, advisors, and confidants, collaborating with you to create meaningful connections and working tirelessly to prepare you for professional success.

The support you need to succeed

Your experience doesn’t end with the classroom. At Babson, you’ll get the support you need to stay healthy, succeed academically, and find friends, community, and a career you love.

Student Advising & Success

Our Student Advising & Success team is here to assist you with a range of domestic, international, and scholar services geared to your specific needs. Every first-year student receives one-on-one coaching and takes part in industry spotlights and career panels, strategy sessions, career expos, and more.

Hoffman Family Center for Career Development (CCD)

The experienced, industry-specific advisors at our CCD offer you access to an extensive network of employers and alumni in a variety of industries and help you develop as a professional.

Glavin Office of International Education

Together, we will intersect with the world in which we live, learn, and work. The Glavin Office of International Education is a resource for international student services and study abroad programs. The friendly and helpful staff will guide and support you.

Professors who have your back.

And a front seat to your success.

Tackle Real Problems with Real Solutions.

Here, every principle gets pressure-tested. Because we take experiential learning seriously. You use the skills and knowledge picked up in your classes to develop theories of your own—and then you test those theories out through iterative real-world experiences.

Analyze real-time organizational opportunities. And create value-added solutions.

From consulting projects to classroom simulations, internships, and more, real-life practice is how you become a leader who makes a major impact wherever you go.

Get connected to a Boston-area business and work on a team to address a current business challenge with the Management Consulting Field Experience (MCFE) course.

Or, practice your investment skills at the Babson College Fund (BCF), as you manage a $3-million portion of the College’s endowment.

Or, pitch an idea at our campus competitions like Rocket Pitch or the B.E.T.A. Challenge. Or even bring your venture to a national stage through one of our sponsored programs. Whatever you choose, you will hone your interests, foster relationships, and receive valuable feedback.

You develop as a leader today. Ready to head up tomorrow’s workforce.

BeSure won the inaugural Babson FinTech Startup Pitch Competition, taking home $1,000 in cash prizes for their fintech idea. The Stephen D. Cutler Center for Investments and Finance at Babson hosted the competition for students in our fintech course. The Cutler Center is home to dozens of experiential opportunities for our students.

Combining concepts from different classes into a solution to a personal problem really helped us internalize what we have learned at Babson.”

“Good Company, Good Game: Law, Ethics, and Leadership in Sports Businesses,” brings students to Atlanta to visit the Arthur M. Blank Family of Businesses, including the Atlanta Falcons and Atlanta United. In this course sponsored by the Blank School, students like Michael analyze the challenges these organizations face to help develop strategic and ethical solutions.

– MICHAEL AGARD ’24

It’s like a sandbox to try out ideas, get advice, and test out what I’ve learned in the classroom.”

LEADERSHIP

Play a part in the change of tomorrow.

The world needs entrepreneurial leaders more than ever and Babson delivers. Babson’s Arthur M. Blank School for Entrepreneurial Leadership develops leaders with empathy, social consciousness, compassion, and drive to identify problems and create scalable solutions that can benefit individuals, communities, and the world.

The Blank School is a playground to augment what you’re learning in the classroom, test out ideas, and get real-time feedback to guide the next approach. Through our programs, innovation labs, centers, institutes, and leadership opportunities, learners develop and iterate their ideas, receiving continuous ideas for growth.

It’s a place for Babson students at all parts of their journey and on all different academic paths. It’s a place to practice your Shark Tank pitch (and even incubate your idea and get funding). It’s a place to use your accounting training to help out community members. It’s a place to meet entrepreneurial leaders like you and support others in their pursuits.

Our Centers and Institutes

Arthur M. Blank Center for Entrepreneurship

Bertarelli Institute for Family Entrepreneurship

Frank & Eileen™ Center for Women’s Entrepreneurial Leadership

Institute for Social Innovation

Kerry Murphy Healey Center for Health Innovation and Entrepreneurship

Tariq Farid Franchise Institute

At Babson’s Blank School, we practice what we teach.

Where ideas converge. And innovations emerge.

Sharing perspectives is what we’re all about. The Glavin Office of International Education at Babson partners with top international business schools and organizations to offer you engaging global experiences while earning Babson credit toward your degree. You will discover a new culture, practice a new language, explore a new business environment, and develop your identity in a new global context.

Success demands perspectives that reflect those of our global marketplace.

Spend an academic year, semester, or summer abroad. Travel with a Babson faculty member on an international elective. Or hone your skills on an international consulting project. The connections you make and the people you meet will power your career. And wherever you go next, the Babson network will be there to help you succeed.

FAST FACTS:

63% of the class of 2021 studied abroad

44,000+ Alumni in more than 128 countries

100+ Programs

40+ Countries

“It is so enlightening. I learned so much about other cultures but I learned even more about myself.”

As part of her typical day abroad, Emma grabbed a coffee, walked to class, hung out with friends, and went to field hockey practice or an international student night. And on a less typical day, she hopped on the train to another part of the world to see the sights, including the Colosseum in Rome.

Studying abroad is a great opportunity to grow your global mindset and learn from others from different parts of the world.”

– EMMA BOULEY ’23 (University of Edinburgh, Spring 2022)

Every individual contributes to our community.

When you come to Babson, you don’t just move to a spot on the map—you become immersed in the world. In that world, we’re committed to making sure you not only get the support you need and the education of a lifetime but have the time of your life doing it

With 100+ student clubs and organizations, athletics, and Greek life on our campus, community sits at our core. These opportunities will ground your time at Babson in friendships, ideas, collaborations, experience, and fun.

COMM UNITY

Check out organizations, activities, events, and programs—on and off campus! babson.edu/ugstudentlife

YOUR HOME AW

More Than Just a Dorm Room

Our diverse housing options provide you with the opportunity to live and hang out with fellow students from around the world. They, like you, came to Babson to develop the entrepreneurial skills and mindset necessary to make an impact in the world. You’ll live in one of 18 residence halls on our campus, ranging from traditional residence halls to suite-style accommodations. And don’t forget about our specialized livinglearning communities.

Creativity and Innovation Meet with BabsonARTS

Creativity and innovation have long been hallmarks of Babson College’s focus on entrepreneurship, and the arts provide a space to explore the intersection of creative vision and entrepreneurial thought.

Take a look at everything happening at BabsonARTS. From theater and dance performances, music concerts, film screenings, poetry readings, gallery exhibitions, and hands-on classes, BabsonARTS expands and enhances the presence of arts and culture on our campus.

AY FROM HOME

FAST FACTS:

100+ Clubs and Organizations

23 NCAA Division III teams

18 Club Sports

Athletics Any Way You Want Them

Incredible fields, state-of-the-art facilities, and lots of opportunities to cheer on the home team—with varsity, club, and intramural sports, Babson athletics has something for everyone.

Whether you’re aiming for a spot on one of the 23 NCAA Division III teams, think club sports are more your speed, have gym sessions on your calendar, or want to earn the title of Babson Superfan, Beaver Nation has you covered.

Support for Your Entire Well-Being

Support to us means our students are equipped and empowered to seek out the help they need. We offer a broad range of services for your physical and mental health and wellness, stress and anxiety, and spirituality, including Counseling & Psychological Services (CAPS). They provide care including consultations, short-term counseling, referrals, and on-call and virtual help. In addition, Babson’s Office of Religious & Spiritual Life supports students regardless of their personal beliefs or religious backgrounds.

FAST FACTS:

46% women

54% U.S. students of color

27% international students

20% first-generation students 55 countries represented

states represented

– LEXIE CHENG ’25

My ultimate life goal is to be a Babson alum who breaks the mold of the corporate executive stereotype.”

TOGETHER

Belonging at Babson

We understand that diversity, equity, and inclusion sit at the heart of entrepreneurial education and all we do. We aim to provide our students with the support they need, creating young leaders who can draw on their personal experiences to tackle global issues.

Our campus is a warm, welcoming atmosphere, where people from all over the world, and from varied backgrounds and interests, come together to share their journey, inspire each other, and create the lasting change of tomorrow. It is a safe and inclusive environment, where our diverse cultures and perspectives are valued and celebrated.

At Babson, you belong, and with a number of student groups, programming, campus offices, and initiatives, you will find like-minded people and an inclusive, welcoming community. We are working every day to build a campus that is equitable, inclusive, and accountable to all the various communities and individuals we serve.

We also want to ensure all our students have the community, support, and safety they need to thrive. Throughout the year, you’ll find events that support our community’s many intersecting identities, amplifying voices of underrepresented identities and experiences, and promoting understanding and action toward diversity and social justice.

We are committed to being an inclusive institution that provides each of its students with an equitable education they can use to change the world. Our College was built on the spirit of entrepreneurship, with the mindset that change cannot occur unless we demand and work for it together.”

– STEPHEN SPINELLI JR. MBA’92, PhD President, Babson College

$71,385 98.7% #1

CAREER-READY

Experience That Lasts a Lifetime

At Babson, you gain a make-it-happen mindset and hands-on experience, and you leave career-ready and in demand.

By fusing business fundamentals with the liberal arts and sciences, you have the skills to pursue your chosen career path and pivot across industries as markets and your interests evolve. That’s because that mix of skills and training is in demand in a world that needs expansive thinkers, not silos. Whatever your next step is, your entrepreneurial leadership mindset will get you there.

Skills and Competencies Our Curriculum Emphasizes

Career and Self-Development

Communication (writing, presentation/oratory)

Critical Thinking and Problem Solving

Equity and Inclusion

Leadership

Professionalism

Teamwork and Collaboration

Technology

Build your resume, expand your network, and find a career path that works for you—right on campus. Our team at the Hoffman Family Undergraduate Center for Career Development is ready to guide you through your professional journey from day one, helping you develop a personal brand and marketable skills. Their resources are here to support and connect you to internships and job shadows, professional networks, and employment opportunities just as you grow your knowledge base and confidence.

Explore, experience, and engage.

Take advantage of the many ways to fall in love with our campus.

Visit campus for an information session and tour Register for a virtual information session or take a virtual tour on YouVisit Connect with your admission counselor Attend a Preview Day

Preview Babson at Preview Days THIS FALL

Babson’s Preview Days are designed for prospective students and families to experience Babson firsthand. You will learn about our unique, immersive curriculum, hear current students and staff speak about their campus experiences, participate in an entrepreneurial incubator, engage in Q&As, and more. It’s the absolute best way to experience Babson!

ADVENTURE

Our picturesque campus is your hub to an expansive landscape of culture and activities. We are only 10 miles from Boston, where you’ll find internships, concerts, professional sports, shopping, restaurants, and more. And if you want to explore the beach, the mountains, or something in between, you just need to decide what direction to drive.

Dream Big. We Can Help.

When it comes to making a Babson education financially workable, you’re not in it alone. From making financial aid understandable to meeting 100% of demonstrated need, we’re in your corner. And, we’ll commit to your level of Babson Grant for four years.

If you have questions, please reach out to us—our staff is here to help. Let’s figure this out. Together. Make financial aid possible. babson.edu/ugfinancialaid

HOW MUCH WILL BABSON COST YOU?

Answer six basic financial questions and receive a personalized estimate in just three minutes at babson.edu/myintuition

FAST FACTS:

#1 Best Value Business School Payscale, 2021

$58M awarded in grants and scholarships.

100% of your demonstrated need will be met in your first year.

AND WE’LL COMMIT TO THE LEVEL OF GRANTS FOR YOUR FOUR YEARS.

START YOUR JOURNEY

We’re here to help, and we’d love to get to know you better! Meet the team, talk with your admission counselor, learn more about the admission process, and get all your questions answered. Contact us today. Find your admission counselor at babson.edu/ugadmissioncounselors

ADMISSION AND FINANCIAL AID DEADLINES

Admission Application Deadline

Financial Aid: File CSS Profile and FAFSA Online

Early Decision I Nov. 1 Nov. 15

Early Decision II Jan. 2 Feb. 1

Early Action Nov. 1 Nov. 15

Regular Decision Jan. 2 Feb. 1

BABSON IS TEST OPTIONAL!

Babson continues the Test-Optional Policy for first-year applicants. Applicants may still submit test scores voluntarily. All applications will be reviewed for consideration in a holistic manner taking into account academic performance and academic rigor during high school(s), community service, co-curricular activities, and other aspects of the application and candidate’s portfolio. Additionally, all applicants will be reviewed for merit scholarships regardless of test score submission.

Babson College prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, national or ethnic origin, ancestry, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, physical or mental disability, and veteran or other protected status. This policy extends to all rights, privileges, programs, and activities, including admission, employment, education, and athletics. Babson is accredited by AACSB International (the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business), the European Quality Improvement System (EQUIS), and the New England Association of Schools and Colleges (NEASC). Babson College reserves the right to make changes in the courses offered, requirements for graduation, tuition, fees, and room and board. Such changes, when made, become effective for all students.

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