Bay Path University

588 Longmeadow Street
Longmeadow, MA 01106
Top Ranked (2024): View Rankings

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:

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
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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
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Student : Teacher Ratio
8:1
9:1
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# Full-Time Students
1,644 students
1,152 students
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# Part-Time Students
1,580 students
1,580 students
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# Enrollment Undergraduate
139 students
309 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
1,092 students
1,092 students
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# Full-Time Graduate Students
552 students
42 students
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MA All Graduation Breakdown
# Part-Time Undergraduate Students
703 students
1,182 students
# Part-Time Graduate Students
877 students
417 students
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MA All Part Time Graduation Breakdown
Total Dormitory Capacity
400 students
443 students
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% Asian
3%
6%
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% Hispanic
10%
16%
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% Black
11%
13%
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% White
67%
55%
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% Two or more races
2%
3%
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% Non Resident races
1%
2%
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% Unknown races
6%
5%
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Diversity Score
0.51
0.65
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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
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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
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% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
100%
84%
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Median Debt for Graduates
$24,420
$12,000
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Median Debt for Dropouts
$10,406
$5,500
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Acceptance Rate
78%
77%
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SAT Reading
535
535
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SAT Math
520
520
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SAT Writing
475
475
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ACT Composite
27
23
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ACT English
28
25
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ACT Math
24
24
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ACT Writing
10
10
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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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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)

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