School Highlights
Bay Path University serves 3,224 students (51% of students are full-time).
The college's student:teacher ratio of 8:1 is lower than the state community college average of 9:1.
Minority enrollment is 33% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the state average of 45%.
Quick Stats (2024)
- Enrollment: 3,224 students
- Private-state tuition: $30,859
- Acceptance Rate: 78%
- Student:teacher ratio: 8:1
- Minority enrollment: 33%
- Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)
Top Rankings
Bay Path University ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Massachusetts for:
Category
Attribute
School Resources
Student Earnings
School Overview
The teacher population of 420 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five years.
Bay Path University
(MA) Community College Avg.
Carnegie Classification
Baccalaureate / Associates Colleges
Associates Colleges
Institution Level
Four or more years
At least 2 but less than 4 years
Institution Control
Private not-for-profit
Public
Total Faculty
420 staff
290 staff
School Calendar
Student Body
The student population of Bay Path University has stayed relatively flat over five years.
The student:teacher ratio of 8:1 has stayed the same over five years.
The Bay Path University diversity score of 0.51 is less than the state average of 0.65. The school's diversity has declined by 12% over five years.
Total Enrollment
3,224 students
2,732 students
Student : Teacher Ratio
8:1
9:1
# Full-Time Students
1,644 students
1,152 students
# Part-Time Students
1,580 students
1,580 students
# Enrollment Undergraduate
139 students
309 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
1,092 students
1,092 students
# Full-Time Graduate Students
552 students
42 students
# Part-Time Undergraduate Students
703 students
1,182 students
# Part-Time Graduate Students
877 students
417 students
Total Dormitory Capacity
400 students
443 students
% Asian
3%
6%
% Hispanic
10%
16%
% Black
11%
13%
% White
67%
55%
% Two or more races
2%
3%
% Non Resident races
1%
2%
% Unknown races
6%
5%
Diversity Score
0.51
0.65
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years)
n/a
21%
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in 4 years or more than 4 years)
0.91%
0.96%
Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years)
$42,900
$35,500
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
The private state tuition of $30,859 is more than the state average of $30,266. The private state tuition has declined by 8% over four years.
Private State Tuition Fees
$30,859
$30,266
% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
100%
84%
Median Debt for Graduates
$24,420
$12,000
Median Debt for Dropouts
$10,406
$5,500
Acceptance Rate
78%
77%
SAT Reading
535
535
SAT Math
520
520
SAT Writing
475
475
ACT Composite
27
23
ACT English
28
25
ACT Math
24
24
ACT Writing
10
10
Source: 2021 (or latest year available) Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does Bay Path University cost?
Bay Path University's private state tuition is approximately $30,859.
What is the acceptance rate of Bay Path University?
The acceptance rate of Bay Path University is 78%, which is higher than the state average of 77%.
What is Bay Path University's ranking?
Bay Path University ranks among the top 20% of community college in Massachusetts for: Percent of students receiving financial aid and Highest graduate earnings (10 years post graduation).
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