Babson College

Babson College is a private institution that was founded in 1919. Located in Babson Park, Massachusetts, it is highly regarded as the college for entrepreneurs. Babson’s business-focused education, with liberal arts fundamentals, gives both undergraduates and postgraduates hands-on training to prepare them for work after school. Notable alumni include Home Depot founder and Atlanta Falcons owner Arthur Blank, Toyota Motor Corporation president and CEO Akio Toyoda, and Zumba fitness founder Alberto Perlman.

Consistently regarded as the best school for entrepreneurs, Babson college is a very selective school. Its acceptance rate is 27%, and 99% of its graduates are employed or enrolled in further education within six months of graduation. Its tuition rate is $54,944 per year, plus fees. Babson’s undergraduate business curriculum provides business fundamentals instruction, rounded out with a core liberal arts education. Students can then choose from over 25 business concentrations, from Accounting to Technology. Graduate students can choose from five different advanced programs. Babson follows a semester-based academic calendar.

At Babson’s 370-acre campus, students enjoy an integrated, experiential approach to learning. They can count on gaining practical work experience to prepare them for their future business careers. Students can also choose from over 100 clubs and organizations, many designed to empower them in their own leadership journeys. Over 1,000 students engage in athletics and recreation programs, as the college offers 22 NCAA Division III teams and many intramural and club sports. Over 80% of students live in one of the college’s 18 residence halls, and some choose to live off campus. Students can choose from special interest-based living arrangements, where they can live and learn with others who share their passions, such as philanthropy, healthy living, women’s empowerment, and more.