Babson College
About
Babson College is a private business school in Wellesley known above all for entrepreneurship education, with additional campuses in Boston and Miami. Its mission is to build entrepreneurial leaders who make an impact in communities everywhere, and its teaching centers on Entrepreneurial Thought and Action, the college’s method for turning ideas into action. Babson has been ranked the top school for entrepreneurship for 30 consecutive years, and it also appears on national lists of best colleges and top schools for launching careers.
Founded in 1919 by Roger Babson, the college offers undergraduate degrees, MBA and other graduate programs, and executive education. Newer offerings include a Master of Science in Management in Business Creation, an online graduate degree and the first Entrepreneurial Leadership Certificate for a wider audience of learners, and the college has been integrating artificial intelligence across its studies. Babson recently completed a fundraising campaign that raised more than $750 million, and President Stephen Spinelli Jr. plans to retire after the 2026-2027 academic year.
What to Know
- Prospective undergraduates can attend information sessions and campus tours in person or virtually.
- Graduate admissions holds virtual open houses and coffee chats with admissions directors.
- The college shares entrepreneurship research such as the GEM U.S. Report on what happens after startups launch.
- U.S. News & World Report ranks Babson for undergraduate co-ops and internships.
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