Bay Path University

Type	4 year, Private
Business Model	Non Profit
Campus locale	Suburb: Large
Degrees offered	Undergraduate and Graduate
Calendar system	Semester

Student body size	Small
Common app member	Yes
Dormitory capacity	400
Student to faculty ratio	12 to 1
Acceptance rate	75%
Students retention rate	63%
On-time graduation rate	51%

Located in Longmeadow, Massachusetts, Bay Path University is a private, non profit institution that offers undergraduate and graduate degrees. The college operates on a semester-based calendar system, providing students with structured academic terms.

The acceptance rate of 75% indicates that Bay Path University is open to a wide range of applicants, providing opportunities for a diverse student body.

Bay Path University is accredited by the New England Commission on Higher Education, ensuring that the institution meets certain standards of quality and effectiveness. This accreditation also allows students to transfer credits to other accredited institutions if they choose to continue their education elsewhere.

With a students-to-faculty ratio of 12-to-1, Bay Path University emphasizes small class sizes, fostering a supportive and interactive learning environment.

The retention rate of students at Bay Path University is 63% , which is lower than both the state and national averages. The state average retention rate in Massachusetts is 76%, while the national average is 74%. This indicates that a significant proportion of students who enroll at Bay Path University do not continue their studies after the first year.

Accredited by: New England Commission on Higher Education
The institution provides on-campus housing
Women online
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Acceptance Rate

Fall 2021 admitted students

75.4%

In-State Tuition & Fees

$35,781

Cost of attendance at Bay Path University in 2022 for students from Massachusetts.

See how the college's in-state sticker price compares to 4 year Non Profit, private colleges in the state as well as nationally.

Massachusetts's average	$12,584
National average	$30,235

Out-of-State Tuition & Fees

$35,781

Cost of attendance at Bay Path University in 2022 for the out-of-state and international students

See how the college's out-of-state sticker price compares to 4 year Non Profit, private colleges in the state as well as nationally.

Massachusetts's average	$24,972
National average	$30,238

Average Grant & Scholarships

In 2022, 97 of freshman students at Bay Path University received on average $28,360 in grant and scholarships from the college, the state and/or the federal government. Below is detail stats of the aid provided to full-time, freshman students.

$28,360

	Students Receiving Aid		Average Amount	Total Amount
Pell Grant	92	63%	$5,401	$496,850
Other Federal Grant	92	63%	$7,199	$662,350
State Grant/Scholarships	66	45%	$2,991	$197,400
Institutional Grant/Scholarships	141	97%	$22,263	$3,139,062
Total Grant & Scholarships	141	97%	$28,360	$3,998,812

Graduation Rate

The following chart shows the graduation rate of Bay Path University students who enrolled in 2015 and after. The stat covers all undergraduates registered as full-time students to study a 4-year bachelor's degree program for the first time.

The breakdown shows the graduation rate by race/ethnicity of US students. All international students are represented under one group.

As of August 31, 2021, the average graduation rate of Bay Path University students is 50.6%.

50.6%

asian 42.9% 3 students
African American 45.0% 9 students
white 55.0% 50 students
unknown 45.4% 5 students
hispanic 43.9% 18 students
Mixed Race 62.5% 5 students

Athletic Associations

National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA)

Service Offerings

Bay Path University provides the following additional services to its students

Remedial services
Placement services for graduates
Academic/career counseling services
Employment services for students

Educational Offerings

Bay Path University offers educational programs in the following categories. Check the programs section to learn more about specific programs that you are interested in.

Academic
Occupational

Special Learning Opportunities

Weekend/evening classes
Study abroad
Teacher certification
ROTC - Army
ROTC - Air Force

Veteran Services

Dedicated point of contact for support services for veterans, military service-members, and their families
Yellow Ribbon Program (officially known as Post-9/11 GI Bill, Yellow Ribbon Program)

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