Diversity at Babson
A Prerequisite for Success in a Global Environment
In an increasingly complex, changing, and interdependent world, collaboration is at once more critical than ever and more challenging. The technologies exist to bring different people together; what is needed is experience working closely with people from different cultures and countries, bridging differences and leveraging the strengths each person brings to the table.
Babson's mission is to educate entrepreneurial leaders who create great economic and social value—everywhere. We have embraced a strategic vision that states our commitment to create “a diverse, multicultural and inclusive community of highly talented students, faculty and staff characterized by respect, understanding and appreciation of the uniqueness and value of all people.”
Inclusivity begins with the diversity represented in our student body, as illustrated in the following statistics:
Undergraduate School (2011-2012)
- 27% international
- 27% multicultural
- 72 countries
- 41 U.S. states and territories
- 48 languages spoken
- 44% women
- 4% African-American
- 12% Asian-American
- 10% Hispanic
Graduate School (2010-2011)
- 21% international
- 47 countries
- 30 U.S. states & territories
- 28% women
- 17% African American, American Indian, Asian American, or Latino/Latina