Short answer: the middle 50% of first-year students who enrolled at Babson College scored about 1390 to 1530 on the SAT, with an average of 1457. That means a quarter of enrolled first-years scored 1390 or lower and a quarter scored 1530 or higher. These numbers come from the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard.
Babson at a glance
SAT middle 50%: 1390 to 1530 | Average: 1457
Reading and Writing: 670 to 740 | Math: 720 to 790
ACT middle 50%: 31 to 34
Admission rate: 17.1%
Babson SAT scores by section
| Section | 25th percentile | 75th percentile |
|---|---|---|
| Reading and Writing | 670 | 740 |
| Math | 720 | 790 |
| Total (sum of sections) | 1390 | 1530 |
The total row adds the two section numbers, so treat it as a close estimate, not an exact percentile of total scores. For comparison, the average SAT score for the class of 2026 was 1045 (528 Reading and Writing, 517 Math), according to College Board.
Does Babson require the SAT?
No. Babson says it is test-optional for first-year and transfer applicants, and students who do not send scores are not penalized. Every first-year applicant is reviewed for merit scholarships, with or without scores.
- Superscoring: Babson uses your best section scores across SAT dates.
- Self-report: allowed. Admitted students who sent scores submit official reports.
- SAT code: 3075.
Babson’s own numbers: for the Class of 2029, admitted students who sent the SAT had a middle 50% of 1450 to 1530 and an average unweighted GPA of 3.8.
What SAT score should you aim for?
Use Babson’s admitted range, 1450 to 1530. Send your score if it is 1450 or higher. Babson’s Math range (720 to 790) is well above its Reading and Writing range (670 to 740) in the Scorecard numbers.
If Math is your strength, that matches Babson students best. Since scholarships do not depend on scores, send one only when it is inside or above the range.
Where do you stand against Babson’s range?
Take a free full-length practice test and compare your section scores to 740 (Reading and Writing) and 790 (Math).
How to close the gap
- Find your weaker section by comparing each score to Babson’s 75th percentile above.
- Practice at the top difficulty level. Scores in this range come from getting the hardest questions right. Try these hard SAT math questions and this hard SAT English practice test.
- Drill your weak skills in Targeted Practice.
- Compare schools with similar ranges in the College Finder.
Frequently asked questions
What SAT score do you need for Babson?
There is no cutoff, but the middle 50% of enrolled first-year students scored about 1390 to 1530.
What is the average SAT score at Babson?
College Scorecard lists an average of 1457.
Does Babson require the SAT?
No. Babson is test-optional, reviews everyone for merit scholarships, and superscores.
SAT scores by college
This guide is part of SAT Scores by College: Middle 50% and Testing Policy for 43 Schools.
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Sources
- U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard: Babson College (latest admissions data, accessed October 2026).
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- College Board Newsroom, Class of 2026 SAT results.
Frequently Asked Questions
What SAT score do you need for Babson?
There is no cutoff, but the middle 50% of enrolled first-year students scored about 1390 to 1530.
What is the average SAT score at Babson?
College Scorecard lists an average of 1457.
Does Babson require the SAT?
No. Babson is test-optional, reviews everyone for merit scholarships, and superscores.