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.
At Babson, 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 our 2010-2011 academic year statistics:
Undergraduate School
- 20% international
- 80 countries
- 41 U.S. states and territories
- 43% women
- 5% African American
- 1% American Indian
- 13% Asian American
- 9% Latino/Latina
Graduate School
- 36% international
- 47 countries
- 30 U.S. states & territories
- 34% women
- 14% African American, American Indian, Asian American, or Latino/Latina
Babson is proud to have been recognized by The Boston Globe in 2010 for its innovative approach to diversity and inclusion:
- “Changes at the Top” Boston Globe, MA, 6/27/10
- “What does a CDO do?”Boston Globe, MA, 6/27/10