Bay Path University

School Overview: Acceptance Rate, Tuition, and More

Longmeadow, MA

$35,781

Avg tuition

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About Bay Path University

School Type: Private

Status: Non-profit

Accreditation: Regional

Religious Affiliation: N/A While the student experience is largely unaffected at most schools with religious affiliations, some schools place more of an emphasis on religion. Learn how religious affiliations may impact students' experience.

Bay Path University is a small private university located on a suburban campus in Longmeadow, Massachusetts. It has a total undergraduate enrollment of 1,795, and admissions are selective, with an acceptance rate of 78%. The university offers 26 bachelor's degrees, has an average graduation rate of 60%, and a student-faculty ratio of 12:1. Tuition and fees for students are $35,781.

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Admissions Breakdown

Acceptance Rate Insight

This school has a high acceptance rate.

This school accepts students at a higher rate than other schools. High acceptance schools welcome 51-100% of all applicants.

78% of students were accepted during the 2020-2021 school year. Sometimes schools with midrange acceptance rates have higher standards of entry but are still accessible to many students who apply.

Retention Rate Insight

70% of full-time students stayed to continue their studies the following academic year. These students started in Fall 2019 and returned in Fall 2020.

Graduation Rate Insight

60% of students graduated out of all full-time, first-time students who began their studies in Fall 2014. Keep in mind many students who enroll are not typically first-time students, as most are adult learners. Therefore, the number of first-time students is traditionally low.

Application Considerations

Test scores Considered (not required)

High school transcript Required

High school rank Required

Letter of recommendation Required

High school GPA Required

Open admission No

Completion of college prep program Recommended

Test of English as a foreign language (TOEFL) Required

Transfer Credit Policy

Dual enrollment Yes

Credit for qualified life experience* Yes

Advance placement (AP) credits Yes

*This can include previous jobs, trainings, licenses/credentials, or seminars. You may need to complete an exam or provide a portfolio to earn credit.

SAT & ACT

ACT 25th-75th Percentile 23-31

SAT 25th-75th Percentile 940-1170

Learning Environment

Student Body Stats

This school has a student body of fewer than 5,000 students.

Learn more about how we determine school awards

3k

Students enrolled

100%

Online student enrollment

12:1

Student to faculty ratio

Ways Students Can Learn

Online Check Bold
On-campus Check Bold
Hybrid The program is a combination of on-campus and online learning and varies per program. Check Bold

Demographics

White

57%

Hispanic

17%

Black

12%

Unknown

8%

Asian

3%

Two or more races

2%

Non-U.S. Citizen

1%

American Indian/Alaska Native

0%

Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander

0%

Female student population

95%

Socio-economic diversity

69% of students received an income-based Federal Pell Grant intended for low-income students.

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Online Programs

Offers Online Programs

Yes

Online Programs

43

Total Online Enrollment

3,224

Student Location Breakout

Percent of Programs Online

35% On-campus

65% Online

Types of Online Programs Offered

Certificates Check Bold 50% online

Associate Check Bold 60% online

Bachelor's Check Bold 73% online

Graduate Certificate Check Bold 60% online

Master's Check Bold 59% online

Doctorate Check Bold 100% online

Student Charges

Tuition and Required Fees

Student Level In-state Out-of-state
Undergraduate $35,781 $35,781
Graduate $19,235 $19,235

Cost of Undergraduate Attendance

Costs based on full-time, first-time degree or certificate-seeking undergraduates for the 2020–2021 academic year.

Costs to Consider Price
Books and supplies $1,600
On-campus room and board $12,799
On-campus other expenses $1,900
Off-campus (not with family) room and board $3,500
Off-campus (not with family) other expenses $2,400
Off-campus (with family) other expenses $2,400

Total Undergraduate Cost

Total cost by category In-state Out-of-state
On-campus $52,080 $52,080
Off-campus without family $43,281 $43,281
Off-campus with family $39,781 $39,781

Financial Breakdown

Students Receiving Aid

Federal Grant Aid

91%

State Grant Aid

42%

Institution Grant Aid

100%

Pell Grant

69%

Average Aid Awarded

Federal Grant Aid $5,299
State Grant Aid $2,341
Institution Grant Aid $23,159
Pell Grant Aid $3,859

Financial Outlook

$24k

Average student debt after graduation

$37k

Average salary 6 years after starting school

Varsity Athletic Teams

No information available for this school.

Degrees Awarded by Program

Degrees given for the 2020-2021 academic year.

1

Agriculture, Agriculture Operations, And Related Sciences

BA

MA

DOC

2

Biological And Biomedical Sciences

BA

MA

DOC

3

Business, Management, Marketing, And Related Support Services

BA

MA

DOC

4

Computer And Information Sciences And Support Services

BA

MA

DOC

5

Education

BA

MA

DOC

6

English Language And Literature/Letters

BA

MA

DOC

7

Health Professions And Related Clinical Sciences

BA

MA

DOC

8

Legal Professions And Studies

BA

MA

DOC

9

Liberal Arts And Sciences, General Studies And Humanities

BA

MA

DOC

10

Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies

BA

MA

DOC

11

Psychology

BA

MA

DOC

12

Science Technologies/Technicians

BA

MA

DOC

13

Security And Protective Services

BA

MA

DOC

14

Visual And Performing Arts

BA

MA

DOC

Data collected from the Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS), [2020-2021]. In the absence of IPED data, information was collected directly from the school and is accurate as of the date of collection. Contact the school directly for the most current and complete information.