Accomplished, Diverse and Global Students Join Babson's Undergraduate & Graduate Schools This Fall
An outstanding class of new students at Babson this fall.
- (1888PressRelease) September 27, 2013 - Babson welcomes an outstanding class of new students to campus this Fall throughout the undergraduate, and graduate 2-year and evening programs. Vice President of Enrollment and Dean of Admissions Grant M. Gosselin notes, "with today's level of competition among elite institutions of higher education, Babson's niche as the global leader in entrepreneurial education has clearly positioned us well to attract the world's top students. The jobs of the 21st century require professionals with innovative approaches to problem solving, a level of comfort with ambiguity, and an ability to effectively lead in diverse populations. Our hands-on approach to education in one of the most globally diverse campuses in the nation uniquely positions students to meet the challenges that lie ahead."
Undergraduate School
A record 6,086 students applied for admission to the Class of 2017
28% of applicants were admitted, the lowest acceptance rate in Babson's history
A record 237 women have enrolled in the entering class, representing 48% of the class
29% of the class is multicultural (domestic minority)
23% of the class is international; students come from 42 nations around the world
70% of the class comes from outside New England; students represent 35 US states and territories
The SAT average for enrolled students (1897/1268) is the highest in Babson's history
In total, 45 Transfer students also enrolled this fall; an additional 40-45 January G.A.P. students will join us this spring.
Two-Year MBA Program
Two-Year applications totaled 563, a slight increase over last year
We have enrolled 175 new Two-Year students; this is among the largest Two-Year classes ever enrolled
35% of new Two-Year students are women; this is among the highest percentages of women enrolled
16% of Two-Year US students are multicultural (domestic minority)
61% of Two-Year students are international students from 29 countries around the world
The average GMAT and GPA for enrolled students are 610 and 3.2, respectively
On average, our Two-Year students have 4.8 years of work experience and are 28 years of age
Two-Year students' Top 5 Industries are Manufacturing/Operations, High Tech, Financial Services/Banking, Consulting, and Consumer Products
Evening MBA Program
In total, we have enrolled 60 new students to the Evening Program
42% of new Evening students are women; this is among the highest percentages ever enrolled
22% of Evening US students are multicultural (domestic minority)
8% of Evening students are international students
On average, our Evening students have 6 years of work experience and are 29 years of age
Evening students' Top 5 Industries are Financial Services, Health Care/Life Sciences, Technology, Professional Services, and Manufacturing and Non-Profit (tie for 5th)
About Babson College:
Babson College is the educator, convener, and thought leader for Entrepreneurship of All Kindsฎ. The College is a dynamic living and learning laboratory, where students, faculty, and staff work together to address the real-world problems of business and society while at the same time evolving our methods and advancing our programs. We shape the leaders our world needs most: those with strong functional knowledge and the skills and vision to navigate change, accommodate ambiguity, surmount complexity, and motivate teams in a common purpose to create economic and social value. As we have for nearly a half-century, Babson continues to advance Entrepreneurial Thought and Actionฎ as the most positive force on the planet for generating sustainable economic and social value. For information, visit www.babson.edu.
Contact:
Hilary Katulak;
hkatulak ( @ ) babson dot edu;
(781)-239-4621
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