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 32% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the state average of 45%.
Quick Stats (2023)
- Enrollment: 3,224 students
- Private-state tuition: $30,859
- Acceptance Rate: 78%
- Student:teacher ratio: 8:1
- Minority enrollment: 32%
- 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 grown by 233% 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 11% 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
22 students


Total Dormitory Capacity
400 students
443 students

% Asian
3%
6%

% Hispanic
10%
16%

% Black
11%
13%

% White
68%
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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