Safety Score
9.38 /1K students
incidents per 1,000 enrolled
Babson Park, MA · Clery Act 2023 · Private Nonprofit
Babson College
According to the U.S. Department of Education's Clery Act filings, this profile covers campus safety, crime statistics, fire-safety data, and peer comparison for this 3,943-student campus.
- 9.38
- Incidents / 1k students
- #2,866
- Rank of 3,050
- #80
- MA rank
- 3,943
- Enrolled students
Data updated June 2026
The verdict
Babson College reports 9.38 on-campus Clery incidents per 1,000 enrolled students, ranking #2,866 of 3,050 ranked U.S. campuses - with more reported incidents than 96% of ranked campuses its size.
- 9.38
- incidents / 1,000 students
- #2,866
- of 3,050 ranked nationally
- 96%
- report fewer incidents than this campus
- 19
- on-campus incidents, 2023
Safety score = reported on-campus Clery incidents per 1,000 enrolled students (lower is safer).
Reporting-period change
What changed in 2023
Babson College increased from 14 to 19 reported on-campus incidents between the 2022 and 2023 reporting years in the U.S. Department of Education OPE Campus Safety Survey.
This is a change in reported incidents, not a measure of individual safety. Enrollment, reporting practice, and category coverage can affect the count.
See national reporting-year changesBabson College is a Private Nonprofit institution located in Babson Park, MA, enrolling approximately 3,943 students. Clery Act data spanning 2021–2023 records 47 total on-campus incidents across all reported crime categories. Within MA, it ranks #80 by safety score. Verify with the U.S. Department of Education Clery Act database →
With 3,943 enrolled students, this campus sits in the small college bracket, which shapes how raw incident counts should be interpreted.
The most frequently reported category at Babson College is "Rape" with 14 cumulative incidents across the reporting window. Compared to 5 peer institutions of similar enrollment size in MA averaging 2.29 incidents per 1,000 students, Babson College reports 310% more incidents per student.
Fire safety data covers 1 reporting year for on-campus residential facilities, logging 1 total fire. Arrests and disciplinary actions span 27 category-year records, covering liquor law violations, drug law violations, and weapons possession on-campus. Federal enforcement history shows 1 recorded Clery Act violation with associated fines, a material signal about institutional compliance.
National Rank
#2866
See peer comparison
State Rank (MA)
#80
within state peers
Incidents (2023)
19
across 11 crime categories
Where Babson College sits among ranked U.S. campuses
On-campus Clery incidents per 1,000 students, every ranked campus with 2,000+ students
9 safer than 4% of 1,807 ranked campuses
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Source U.S. Department of Education, Campus Safety & Security Survey (Clery Act) · 2023
Safety percentile vs. peers
Babson College percentile rank 6.0%
National median
Higher percentile = safer than more peers. Rank #2866 out of 3,050 ranked institutions (enrollment >= 500) in the OPE Campus Safety Survey.
Reporting density vs peer median
Babson College reports 310% more incidents per student than the median of 5 peer institutions.
Academic & Financial Profile
Tuition & Costs
- In-State Tuition
- $57,152
- Out-of-State Tuition
- $57,152
- Avg Net Price
- $40,514
- Median Debt
- $20,000
- Pell Grant Recipients
- 16%
Admissions
- Acceptance Rate
- 17%
- SAT Average
- 1457
- SAT Math Range
- 720–790
- ACT Average
- 32
- ACT Range
- 31–34
Outcomes
- 4-Year Graduation Rate
- 93%
- Retention Rate
- 95%
- Median Earnings (6yr)
- $91,354
- Median Earnings (10yr)
- $123,938
- Loan Repayment (3yr)
- 95%
Source: IPEDS & College Scorecard. Methodology.
Crime Statistics by Year
11 categories 3 reporting years on-campus onlyBabson College: on-campus incidents by year
Rising 36% (14 → 19 incidents)
| Crime Type | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aggravated Assault | 0 | 4 | 3 |
| Arson | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Burglary | 3 | 4 | 6 |
| Fondling | 3 | 4 | 1 |
| Incest | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Murder / Non-Negligent Manslaughter | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Negligent Manslaughter | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Rape | 10 | 1 | 3 |
| Robbery | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Statutory Rape | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Source: US Dept US Dept of Education OPE Campus Safety Survey. Figures show on-campus incidents
Fire Safety
| Year | Fires | Inj. | Deaths | Cat I | Cat II |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Arrests & Disciplinary Actions
27 category-year records| Category | Year | Arrests | Discipline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drugs | 2023 | 0 | 0 |
| Drugs | 2023 | 0 | 0 |
| Drugs | 2023 | 0 | 0 |
| Liquor | 2023 | 0 | 0 |
| Liquor | 2023 | 0 | 0 |
| Liquor | 2023 | 0 | 94 |
| Weapons | 2023 | 0 | 0 |
| Weapons | 2023 | 0 | 0 |
| Weapons | 2023 | 0 | 0 |
| Drugs | 2022 | 0 | 0 |
| Drugs | 2022 | 0 | 0 |
| Drugs | 2022 | 0 | 3 |
| Liquor | 2022 | 0 | 0 |
| Liquor | 2022 | 0 | 0 |
| Liquor | 2022 | 0 | 90 |
| Weapons | 2022 | 0 | 0 |
| Weapons | 2022 | 0 | 0 |
| Weapons | 2022 | 0 | 0 |
| Drugs | 2021 | 0 | 0 |
| Drugs | 2021 | 0 | 0 |
Babson College vs peer institutions
Side-by-side safety scores for 3 peers of similar enrollment
Scores are incidents per 1,000 enrolled students (lower is fewer).
MA
Babson College
9.38 incidents / 1,000 students
AL
Bevill State Community College
0.25 incidents / 1,000 students
MD
Baltimore City Community College
0.00 incidents / 1,000 students
Similar Institutions
Bevill State Community College
Jasper, AL · 3,946 enrolled
Safety Score 0.25
Baltimore City Community College
Baltimore, MD · 3,939 enrolled
Safety Score 0.00
Jacksonville University
Jacksonville, FL · 3,957 enrolled
Safety Score 1.26
SUNY College at Geneseo
Geneseo, NY · 3,928 enrolled
Safety Score 9.93
Davidson-Davie Community College
Lexington, NC · 3,959 enrolled
Safety Score 0.00
Closest by National Rank
Institutions ranked nearest Babson College nationally (rank #2866), regardless of size or state.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Babson College safe?
Babson College has a safety score of 9.38 (total on-campus incidents per 1,000 enrolled students) and ranks #2,866 nationally out of 3,050+ ranked institutions. Compare this with peer institutions for context.
What crimes are reported at Babson College?
Aggravated Assault, Arson, Burglary, Fondling, Incest, and other categories, for calendar year 2023.
How does Babson College compare to similar schools?
See the Similar Institutions section below for peers of similar enrollment in MA.
Does Babson College have fire safety data?
Yes. Babson College reports fire safety data for on-campus residential facilities, including total fires, injuries, deaths, and fire damage categories. 1 fire was reported in the most recent year.
Understanding Babson College's Safety Profile
Babson College in Babson Park, MA enrolls 3,943 students and has a safety score of 9.38 incidents per 1,000 enrolled students , ranking #2866 nationally. This higher score indicates more reported incidents relative to enrollment, though context matters, urban campuses and larger institutions may have different reporting dynamics.
Reported incidents cover 2021 to 2023. On-campus incidents increased from 14 in 2022 to 19 in 2023.
Fire safety data covers on-campus residential facilities. 1 fire was reported in the most recent year.
DOE Enforcement Actions
2017 Clery Act Violation $63,000
Multiple Clery Act violations including failure to properly classify crimes, maintain daily crime logs, and issue timely warnings.
Fine paid. College later closed in 2021.
What this means for you
Babson College's 9.38 reported on-campus incidents per 1,000 students is a starting point for comparison, not a verdict on any student's safety.
- Weigh Babson College against similar-size campuses, scale changes what the raw count means. Compare campuses
- A higher count can mean stronger reporting, not more danger. How the data works
- Clery covers campus grounds only. Campus vs. city crime
Figures reflect the 2023 Clery Act reporting year as filed with the U.S. Department of Education.
Data sourced from the U.S. Department of Education, OPE Campus Safety & Security Survey (Clery Act). See our methodology for details. Retrieved and formatted by PlainCampus Editorial
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