Spotlight on Babson College

People in the business world will certainly know about Babson College, but a lot of prospective college students may not be familiar with this private business college located in the affluent Boston suburb of Wellesley, Massachusetts. Students who want to major in psychology, English or biology need not apply to Babson -- all undergraduates work towards a Bachelor of Science degree in Business Administration. A little over half of Babson's students are undergraduates, and the rest are working towards their MBA degrees. Babson students come from more than 45 states and 57 countries.

What truly distinguishes Babson from other undergraduate business programs is its creative and hands-on curriculum which emphasizes leadership and entrepreneurship skills. The college has won numerous national awards for its innovative approach to business education. First-year students at Babson take a year-long course in which they work in teams to develop, launch and liquidate a for-profit business of their own design.

Admission to Babson College is highly selective with just over a third of applicants getting accepted. The college has an impressive 10 to 1 student / faculty ratio, and a high four-year graduation rate of 84%. The college is pricey, but students who qualify for financial aid are likely to get significant grant aid from Babson.

If you'd like to learn more about Babson College and what it takes to get accepted, visit my Babson College Admissions Profile and the college's official website. If you have visited or attended the college, please share your experiences below.

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