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Bay State College

Type 4 year, Private
Business Model For Profit
Campus locale City: Large
Degrees offered Undergraduate
Calendar system Semester
Student body size Small
Dormitory capacity 60
Student to faculty ratio 10 to 1
Acceptance rate 50%
Students retention rate 69%
On-time graduation rate 17%

Located in Boston, Massachusetts, Bay State College is a private, for profit institution that offers undergraduate degrees. The college operates on a semester-based calendar system, providing students with structured academic terms.

Bay State College 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 10-to-1, Bay State College emphasizes small class sizes, fostering a supportive and interactive learning environment.

While the on-time graduation rate at Bay State College is reported to be 17%, it is essential to consider the context of this statistic. For-profit institutions often serve a diverse student population, including many non-traditional students who may face unique challenges in completing their degrees. For comparison, Massachusetts state's graduation rate for the 2021-2022 was 63% whereas the national average was 48%.

The student retention rate of 69% at Bay State College suggests that a significant percentage of students choose to continue their studies at the institution after their first-year.


  • Accredited by: New England Commission on Higher Education
  • The institution provides on-campus housing

Acceptance Rate

Fall 2021 admitted students

50%

In-State Tuition & Fees

$29,500

Cost of attendance at Bay State College in 2022 for students from Massachusetts.

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

Massachusetts's average $12,584
National average $17,868

Out-of-State Tuition & Fees

$29,500

Cost of attendance at Bay State College in 2022 for the out-of-state and international students

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

Massachusetts's average $24,972
National average $17,869

Average Grant & Scholarships

In 2022, 100 of freshman students at Bay State College received on average $8,508 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.

$8,508
Students Receiving Aid Average Amount Total Amount
Pell Grant 13 100% $3,200 $41,600
Other Federal Grant 13 100% $3,200 $41,600
State Grant/Scholarships 13 100% $808 $10,500
Institutional Grant/Scholarships 13 100% $4,500 $58,500
Total Grant & Scholarships 13 100% $8,508 $110,600

Graduation Rate

The following chart shows the graduation rate of Bay State College 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 State College students is 16.8%. Female students graduated at a rate of 25.4%, whereas male students graduated at a rate of 6.5%.

16.8%

  • African American 20.0% 2 students
  • white 21.6% 8 students
  • unknown 13.3% 2 students
  • hispanic 20.0% 2 students
  • International Students 7.4% 2 students

Service Offerings

Bay State College 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 State College offers educational programs in the following categories. Check the programs section to learn more about specific programs that you are interested in.
  • Academic

Special Learning Opportunities

  • Weekend/evening classes
  • Study abroad

Veteran Services

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

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