Babson College Ranked No. 2 in Wall Street Journal College Rankings

WELLESLEY, Mass. — For the second consecutive year, Babson College has been ranked as the No. 2 Best College in the U.S. by The Wall Street Journal. The ranking highlights Babson’s commitment to student success and outcomes.

The Wall Street Journal’s recent report, which evaluates colleges based on their impact on student success, praised Babson for maintaining its position amid increasing scrutiny of higher education. “This ranking continues to demonstrate the tremendous success of our students and alumni and their impact on the world,” said Babson Provost and Executive Vice President.

This year, Babson landed just behind Stanford University and ahead of Yale, Princeton, and Harvard in the top five. According to the Journal, its methodology has evolved to focus more on how well colleges prepare students for financial success, which emphasizes the financial impact on graduates’ salaries.

In this year’s survey, Babson excelled particularly in Learning Opportunities, Preparation for Career, Learning Facilities, and Recommendations. The assessment was based on responses from around 120,000 students and recent alumni who evaluated their experiences.

Further accolades included Babson’s recognition as a leader in hands-on learning. The college’s first-year signature course requires students to pitch their own entrepreneurial ideas, a practice that distinguishes Babson from many other business programs.

Babson’s commitment to cultivating entrepreneurial leaders is evident in its approach to learning, with recent initiatives incorporating generative artificial intelligence into the curriculum. Programs like the interdisciplinary AI lab allow students to creatively tackle real-world challenges and develop innovative solutions.

In the latest rankings by U.S. News & World Report, Babson was named the top college for the 29th time, further solidifying its reputation for excellence.

As Babson continues to adapt and innovate, its focus remains on providing students with the tools and mindset necessary to succeed in an evolving job market.