College Ranking & Accomplishments

To Babson, rankings mean so much more than just numbers.

Each is a reminder for the Babson community to continue to innovate and to lead fearlessly. We know the world needs entrepreneurial leaders and Babson has the methodology and approach to make that happen.

It’s how Babson was named the best college for business majors (Money magazine) as well as one of the most selective schools based on lowest acceptance rates (U.S. News & World Report).

The proof is with our students, as they have helped Babson earn the #9 spot on Forbes list of the top 25 colleges for highest-earning graduates.

Babson College learners are different and determined to be entrepreneurial leaders  in any given situation. It’s why the college has held the #1 entrepreneurship ranking for both its undergraduate and MBA programs for more than two decades, and why the legacy and spirit of Roger Babson, the institution’s founder, remains strong in our staff, faculty, and students.

Babson Entrepreneurship Ranking

Why is Babson the Best in Entrepreneurship?

Entrepreneurship education started at Babson more than 100 years ago and we’ve been perfecting it ever since. Our faculty, who have a mix of research expertise and practical experience, are the leading minds on entrepreneurial leadership and prepare entrepreneurial leaders at every level—undergraduate, graduate, executive, and even other educators—to create economic and social value everywhere. Learn More About Entrepreneurial Leadership »

LGBTQ-Friendly Campus

Babson earned an overall score of 4.5 out of 5 Stars on Campus Pride Index’s LGBTQ-Friendly Campus list (2017). The ranking recognizes Babson’s institutional commitment to LGBTQ-inclusive policy, program and practice, and the College was specifically recognized for its events like Lavender Graduation, Safe Zone training, LGBTQ residential living, and student-created organizations, including the undergraduate Pride Alliance and graduate Out Network.

Additional Accolades

Is Babson College a Good School?

What makes a “good” school is relatively subjective; what’s good for one student may not be good for another. Rankings do, however, offer some guidance. For example, if you’re looking for value, Babson routinely ranks #1 for salary potential and return on investment. Plus, in 2022, Georgetown University Center on Education and the Workforce (CEW) ranked Babson #9 for ROI 40 years after enrollment with alumni having a net present value of $2,242,000.

Babson is the #2 ranked school in all of New England for value, beating out the likes of Harvard and MIT, and #13 across the entire U.S. (Money Magazine, 2022).

Babson is ranked among the top 100 most selective colleges in the U.S. (U.S. News & World Report).

Forbes also ranked Babson among the top 50 best performers on its new College Financial Grades list (Forbes, 2022).

The past two years have proven that entrepreneurial leadership is more necessary and relevant than ever. Despite challenges and headwinds, Babson is excelling. See how Babson is meeting the moment.