Health Insurance
| CURRENT 2024–2025 RATES |
|---|
| Two-Year MBA, Part-Time/Online MBA, and MS Programs Health Insurance*: $2,722 |
| One-Year MBA Health Insurance*: $3,336 |
*Students registered full-time or three-quarter time are required by Massachusetts law to carry health insurance. The College contracts with University Health Plans to provide coverage through Blue Cross Blue Shield. Optional dental insurance and vision insurance plans also are available. Students covered under another health plan that meets Massachusetts requirements may waive participation in the Babson College Plan. Students with coverage from insurance carriers outside the United States or coverage by non-U.S. national health service programs may not waive participation.
International Education Abroad
Typical cost ranges are listed below. For additional information on specific Elective and Semester Abroad opportunities, visit the Glavin Office of International Education.
| Elective Abroad | Semester Abroad | |
|---|---|---|
| Length of Program | 1–2 weeks | 12–15 weeks |
| Number of MBA credits | 3 | 12–15 weeks |
| Program Fee | $1,800–$3,200 | $0 |
| Airfare | $800–$1,800 | $1,000–$2,000 |
| Housing | Included in program fee | $3,000–$5,000 |
| Food | $500–$600 | $1,600–$2,300 |
| Local transportation | Included in program fee | $200–$600 |
| Personal | $200–$400 | $2,000–$2,900 |
| Total (not including tuition) | $3,300–$6,000 | $7,800–$12,800 |
Tuition for Electives and Semester Abroad is in addition to these cost estimates and is billed on a per-credit basis as with other electives.
Living Expenses
Estimated Costs: Fall 2024-Spring 2025
| Item | Cost |
|---|---|
| Off-Campus Housing* (avg.) | $15,574 |
| Food (avg.) | $7,426 |
| Books and Supplies (avg.) | $80/credit |
| Personal (avg.) | $2,982 |
| Federal Direct Loan Fees (avg.) | $218 |
| Transportation (avg.) | $2,308 |
| Total Living Expenses | $28,508 (plus books depending on anticipated credits) |
*The only housing option available to graduate students is off campus. This housing average is representative of costs across all Babson locations.
2024–2025 Miscellaneous Expenses
Returned Payment Fee: $50
Late Payment Fee: $200
Babson OneCard Replacement: $20
Payment for miscellaneous expenses is due 10 days after notification unless otherwise indicated. These charges vary and can include vehicle registration, parking tickets, library fines, and pharmacy charges