Key differences on Getting in
- 1
Wellesley's yield is 9 pts higher than Babson's
Yield rate - 2
Wellesley's SAT midpoint is 40 points higher than Babson's
SAT midpoint - 3
Wellesley admits 14% vs. 17% at Babson
Acceptance rate
Admissions
Getting in, fall 2024
Acceptance and yield, test score ranges, test policy, and what each college weighs.
The funnel
Quad's selectivity
- WellesleyHighly selective
- BabsonHighly selective
Men and women
Acceptance rate for men and women who applied, where a college reports admissions by sex.
Test scores
SAT total,
Axis runs 1300–1600. The dark tick marks the national median midpoint.
ACT composite,
Axis runs 27–36. The dark tick marks the national median midpoint.
Test policy
- WellesleyTest-optional
- BabsonTest-optional
How they read a record
Wellesley
The high school record is required; GPA, class rank, and a college-prep program are considered.
Babson
GPA, the high school record, and a college-prep program are required; class rank is considered.
What they look at
| Factor | Wellesley | Babson |
|---|---|---|
| High school GPA | Considered | Required |
| High school record | Required | Required |
| Class rank | Considered | Considered |
| College-prep program | Considered | Required |
| Recommendations | Required | Required |
| Essay | Required | Required |
| Legacy status | Considered | Considered |
| Work experience | Considered | Considered |
| Demonstration of competencies | Considered | Considered |
| English proficiency test | Considered | Required |
| Other tests | Not considered | Not considered |
Sources:Wellesley College (Fall 2025), Fall 2025;IPEDS Admissions survey, Fall 2024;Wellesley College Common Data Set 2025–26, Fall 2025;Wellesley College Common Data Set 2025–26, Entered fall 2024;College Scorecard, most recent release;College Scorecard, Entered fall 2023About the data(retrieved 2026-10-12)
Figures are the newest each college has published; years can differ between colleges. Each value's ⓘ shows its source and year. Why