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Bay Path University

Bay Path University

Longmeadow, MA · Suburb · 1,108 students
4
Year
Private Non-profit
Suburb
Small (<3k)
Accredited by New England Commission on Higher Education
About

Located in the scenic suburb of Longmeadow, Massachusetts, Bay Path University is a supportive private institution best known for its historic commitment to empowering women through career-focused higher education. The university’s strongest academic offerings include highly regarded programs in forensic science, cybersecurity, psychology, and occupational therapy, which are delivered through both its traditional undergraduate campus and its pioneering online division, The American Women’s College. On campus, students thrive in a tight-knit, collaborative culture centered around the signature WELL (Women as Empowered Learners and Leaders) program, which integrates leadership development and mentorship directly into the curriculum. This distinctive combination of a women-only undergraduate environment, innovative professional majors, and personalized career preparation makes Bay Path a powerful launchpad for future leaders.


Wikipedia:Bay Path University is a private university in Longmeadow, Massachusetts, United States. Bay Path offers both all-women bachelor's degree programs and co-educational graduate programs.

Location
Longmeadow, MA, 01106 · Suburb campus
Nearest airport from college
BDL · Hartford/Springfield
10 mi away
Cost
Cost of attendance
$47,308
Avg net price
$14,271
Room & board
$13,582
Tuition
$38,302
Books & supplies
$1,200/yr
Average net price by family income
$0–30k
$11,948
$30–48k
$12,251
$48–75k
$12,698
$75–110k
$17,528
$110k+
$25,475
Admissions
Admit rate
85%
Test policy
Test optional
SAT average
1120
Reading 490610
Math 520600
SAT range (25th–75th percentile)
40080012001600

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Essay Requirements

Bay Path University accepts the Common Application. All Common App schools require the personal statement essay. Some schools also require supplemental essays — check the school's page on Common App for current prompts and word limits.

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Outcomes
Graduation rate
51%
4-yr on-time completion
36%
1st-yr retention
73%
Transfer-out rate
19%
8-year outcomes
Graduated
52%
Transferred
28%
Still enrolled
0%
Dropped out / unknown
20%
Median earnings (6yr)
$51,548
Median earnings (10yr)
$55,383
Median debt
$24,901
Monthly loan payment
$264
Debt range (25th–75th)
$7,748$27,000
Debt (90th percentile)
$35,500
Student Body
Men 0%Women 100%
8
:
1
Student : Faculty ratio
Students   Faculty
Pell grant recipients
64%
First-generation
50%
Median family income
$32,289
Independent students
66%
Veterans
1%
Avg age at entry
29.0
Part-time students
26%
Race & ethnicity
White
47%
Hispanic
27%
Black
13%
Asian
2%
Two or more
1%
Unknown
11%
Programs & Earnings
Bachelor's degrees by annual completions · 4yr national median earnings
Median earnings for graduates across all programs
6 years after entry
$51,548
10 years after entry
$55,383
Business Administration, Management and Operations72
Psychology, General35
Biology, General28
Research and Experimental Psychology27
Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General27
Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychology21
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities18
Education, General16
Security Science and Technology16
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing11
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods10
Computer and Information Sciences, General9
Food Science and Technology8
Non-Professional Legal Studies4
Accounting and Related Services4
Criminal Justice and Corrections3
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Institutional
Endowment
$74M
Classification
Master's (Large)
Undergraduate profile
Four-year, inclusive admissions
Full-time faculty
10%
Avg faculty salary
$9,202/mo
Instructional spend/student
$8,605
Federal loan rate
78%

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