Babson College is a private business school in Wellesley, Massachusetts, ranked number one in entrepreneurship education for over 25 years. Its distinctive curriculum requires all students to launch an actual business during their first year, creating a campus culture centered on innovation, venture creation, and practical business experience.
Mascot: Beaver
Notable Alumni
Arthur Blank (co-founder of Home Depot)•Akio Toyoda (chairman of Toyota)•Roger Enrico (former CEO of PepsiCo)
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Babson College Police Department operates 24/7 with electronically secured dorms, safety escort service, and a daily crime log. Most incidents are alcohol-related disciplinary actions.
Wellesley is one of the safest communities in Massachusetts, with violent crime rates far below national averages.
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