Babson shapes entrepreneurs of all kinds to make a difference in the world. Whether you’re an international student, a transfer student, or a homeschool student, the Babson application process is simple and straightforward. We're with you every step of the way.
Learn more about how to apply to Babson, standardized testing requirements, and admission criteria. And, join the #1 school for entrepreneurship today. Babson has adopted a Test-Optional Policy.
For all first-year and transfer applicants, your first step will be to fill out and submit an application. Both first-year and transfer applicants can do so through the Common Application.
Early Decision I
Early Action
For students applying Early Decision I or Early Action
For students applying Early Decision I or Early Action
Early Decision II
Regular Decision
For students applying Early Decision II or Regular Decision
For students applying Early Decision II or Regular Decision
Early Decision Click to OpenThe binding Early Decision plans offered are for students who have decided that Babson is their first choice. If accepted, students agree to enroll at Babson and withdraw all other applications. The notification dates for Early Decision I (ED I) and Early Decision II (ED II) are well in advance of Babson’s Regular Decision notification dates. Students applying Early Decision to Babson are eligible to apply to other colleges’ nonbinding early admission programs. Because of the strength of our ED pools, some qualified students not admitted through the ED plans may be deferred to the Regular Decision (RD) round; however, students denied during the ED processes are not eligible to reapply.
*Early Decision candidates who have not completed the Common Application Early Decision Agreement are required to complete the Early Decision Agreement (pdf)
Early Action Click to OpenBabson’s nonbinding Early Action (EA) plan is designed for applicants who view Babson as one of their top choices. Students admitted through EA can enjoy the remainder of their senior year exploring Babson more in depth and have until May 1 to make their college choice. EA applicants are eligible to apply to other colleges’ early admission programs. Qualified students not admitted to Babson through the EA plan may be deferred to the Regular Decision round for reconsideration; however, students denied during the EA process are not eligible to reapply.
Regular Decision Click to OpenRegular Decision gives applicants more time both to complete their application, as well as strengthen their application with senior-year extracurricular achievements or improved academic performance. Admitted students learn of their decisions by mid-March and have until May 1 to make their decision.
Babson’s evaluation criteria ensures that all applicants are considered in a contextual and holistic way. While the greatest focus is placed on your four-year performance, we also look at your writing ability, standardized test scores, and leadership, creativity, and enthusiasm.
Admission Process Click to OpenThe admission process at Babson is highly competitive. For the Class of 2027, we received close to 8,000 applications. On average, admitted students had high school grades between A- and B+ and earned SAT scores from 1430-1510 (this range represents the middle 50% of admitted students’ averages).
Holistic Approach Click to OpenAt Babson, we take pride in our extensive and holistic evaluation of all applications for admission. While the greatest focus is placed on a student's four-year performance at the secondary level, the following factors are carefully considered in our evaluation process:
The academic environment at Babson is a rigorous one, and we look for students who have best prepared themselves for success at the college level. Most admitted students have carried four to five courses per year in the five major academic subject areas: English, mathematics, social science, laboratory science, and foreign language.
Additionally, we highly recommend pursuing mathematics through pre-calculus at a minimum.
Students who matriculate to Babson will be required to submit a final high school transcript, GED, or equivalent indicating successful completion of high school in good academic standing.
