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 2,605 students (73% of students are full-time).
The college's student-teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the state community college average of 27:1.
Minority enrollment is 49% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the state average of 58%.

Quick Facts (26-27)

  • Enrollment: 2,605 students
  • Private-state tuition: $30,859
  • Acceptance Rate: 85%
  • Student-teacher ratio: 10:1
  • Minority enrollment: 49%
  • Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)

School Overview

The teacher population of 253 teachers has declined by 39% over five years.
Bay Path University
(MA) Community College Avg.
Carnegie Classification
Baccalaureate/Associate's Colleges
Associate's Colleges
Institution Level
Four or more years
At least 2 but less than 4 years
Institution Control
Private not-for-profit
Public
Year Founded
1897
Total Faculty
253 staff
102 staff
School Calendar
School Motto
Carpe Diem, Latin for "Seize the Day"

Student Body

The student population of Bay Path University has declined by 19% over five years.
The student-teacher ratio of 10:1 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 30% over five years.
Total Enrollment
2,605 students
2,627 students
Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
27:1
# Full-Time Students
1,894 students
988 students
# Part-Time Students
711 students
1,639 students
# Enrollment Undergraduate
1,177 students
1,869 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
819 students
885 students
# Full-Time Graduate Students
1,075 students
72 students
# Part-Time Undergraduate Students
358 students
1,925 students
# Part-Time Graduate Students
353 students
303 students
Total Dormitory Capacity
400 students
724 students
% Asian
3%
6%
% Hispanic
18%
23%
% Black
11%
15%
% White
51%
42%
% Two or more races
1%
3%
% Unknown races
16%
9%
Diversity Score
0.67
0.74
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in 4 years or more than 4 years)
0.4706%
n/a
Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years)
$42,900
$35,600

Tuition & Financial Aid

The private state tuition of $30,859 is more than the state average of $30,173. The private state tuition has declined by 13% over four years.
Private State Tuition Fees
$30,859
$30,173
% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
92%
79%
Median Debt for Graduates
$24,420
$11,249
Median Debt for Dropouts
$10,406
$5,500
Acceptance Rate
85%
76%

Sports

Colors
Charcoal and Gold
Source: 2025 (or latest year available) Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) , School Administrators

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 85%, which is higher than the state average of 76%.

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Quick Facts (26-27)

  • Enrollment: 2,605 students
  • Private-state tuition: $30,859
  • Acceptance Rate: 85%
  • Student-teacher ratio: 10:1
  • Minority enrollment: 49%
  • Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)

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