Bay Path University

  • 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. Founded in 1897 as the Bay Path Institute, the college has gone through several name changes.

School Highlights

Bay Path University serves 3,680 students (56% of students are full-time).
The college's student:teacher ratio of 9:1 is lower than the state community college average of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 49% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the state average of 57%.

Quick Stats (2025)

  • Enrollment: 3,680 students
  • Private-state tuition: $30,859
  • Acceptance Rate: 75%
  • Student:teacher ratio: 9:1
  • Minority enrollment: 49%
  • Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)

School Overview

The teacher population of 420 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five years.
Bay Path University
(MA) Community College Avg.
Carnegie Classification
Master's Colleges & Universities: Larger Programs
Associate's Colleges: Mixed Transfer/Career & Technical-Mixed Traditional/Nontraditional
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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School Calendar

Student Body

The student population of Bay Path University has grown by 10% over five years.
The student:teacher ratio of 9:1 has increased from 8:1 over five years.
The Bay Path University diversity score of 0.67 is less than the state average of 0.74. The school's diversity has grown by 14% over five years.
Total Enrollment
3,680 students
2,687 students
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Student : Teacher Ratio
9:1
12:1
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# Full-Time Students
2,075 students
1,039 students
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# Part-Time Students
1,605 students
1,648 students
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This chart displays the Full-time students and Part-time students enrollment breakdown of Bay Path University.
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# Enrollment Undergraduate
165 students
278 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
839 students
839 students
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# Full-Time Graduate Students
1,236 students
217 students
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Massachusetts All Graduation Breakdown
# Part-Time Undergraduate Students
816 students
1,619 students
# Part-Time Graduate Students
789 students
346 students
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Massachusetts All Part Time Graduation Breakdown
Total Dormitory Capacity
400 students
400 students
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% American Indian/Alaskan
n/a
n/a
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% Asian
3%
6%
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% Hispanic
16%
21%
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% Black
10%
15%
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% White
51%
43%
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% Hawaiian
n/a
1%
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% Two or more races
1%
3%
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% Non Resident races
n/a
2%
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% Unknown races
19%
9%
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This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Massachusetts.
Diversity Score
0.67
0.74
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College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years)
n/a
0.2128%
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in 4 years or more than 4 years)
0.4706%
0.4472%
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 $30,006. The private state tuition has declined by 13% over four years.
Private State Tuition Fees
$30,859
$30,006
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% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
97%
87%
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Median Debt for Graduates
$24,420
$11,249
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Median Debt for Dropouts
$10,406
$5,500
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Acceptance Rate
75%
75%
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SAT Reading
589
540
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SAT Math
523
523
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SAT Writing
475
475
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ACT Composite
27
26
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ACT English
28
27
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ACT Math
24
25
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ACT Writing
10
10
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Source: 2024 (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 75%, which is equal to the state average of 75%.

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Quick Stats (2025)

  • Enrollment: 3,680 students
  • Private-state tuition: $30,859
  • Acceptance Rate: 75%
  • Student:teacher ratio: 9:1
  • Minority enrollment: 49%
  • Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)

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