For over 70 years, Bay State College has assisted students from around the world prepare for life long learning! At Bay State College, your success matters and we are here to assist you throughout the admissions and financial aid process. By offering affordable and flexible education, across our three campuses, Boston, Taunton, and Online, Bay State College welcomes and supports talented, passionate students who are eager to leave their mark on the world! Whether you`re a freshman, transfer, international, or veteran student, Bay State College is dedicated to assisting you in achieving your success!
School Highlights
Bay State College serves 691 students (41% of students are full-time).
The college's student:teacher ratio of 9:1 is same as the state community college average of 9:1.
Minority enrollment is 47% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the state average of 45%.
The student population of Bay State College has stayed relatively flat over five years.
The student:teacher ratio of 9:1 has stayed the same over five years.
The Bay State College diversity score of 0.66 is more than the state average of 0.65. The school's diversity has declined by 7% over five years.
Total Enrollment
691 students
2,732 students
Student : Teacher Ratio
9:1
9:1
# Full-Time Students
283 students
1,152 students
# Part-Time Students
408 students
1,580 students
# Enrollment Undergraduate
573 students
309 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
283 students
1,092 students
# Full-Time Graduate Students
n/a
42 students
# Part-Time Undergraduate Students
408 students
1,182 students
# Part-Time Graduate Students
n/a
22 students
Total Dormitory Capacity
70 students
443 students
% Asian
4%
6%
% Hispanic
12%
16%
% Black
20%
13%
% White
53%
55%
% Hawaiian
1%
n/a
% Two or more races
1%
3%
% Non Resident races
2%
2%
% Unknown races
6%
5%
Diversity Score
0.66
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)
0.84%
0.96%
Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years)
$30,900
$35,500
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
The private state tuition of $28,500 is less than the state average of $30,266. The private state tuition has grown by 27% over four years.
Private State Tuition Fees
$28,500
$30,266
% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
80%
84%
Median Debt for Graduates
$25,813
$12,000
Median Debt for Dropouts
$10,056
$5,500
Acceptance Rate
34%
77%
SAT Reading
n/a
540
SAT Math
n/a
535
SAT Writing
n/a
480
ACT Composite
n/a
21
Extracurriculars
Total ExtracurricularsTotal Extra-curric.
11 extracurriculars
ExtracurricularsExtra-curric.
Club or Organization: Audio Engineering Society, Community O's, DECA, Fashion Club, Gamers Guild, Justice Society, MEISA, Multicultural Club, PTA Club, Student Nurses Association
Recreational Athletic Programs: eSports
Source: 2021 (or latest year available) Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) , School Administrators
School Notes
Founded in 1946, Bay State College is a private college whose
mission is to prepare students for successful careers and global
citizenship through academic rigor and individualized support. Bay
State College accomplishes this mission by providing a learning
environment where teaching excellence and student services are
blended to support the uniqueness of individual students, preparing
them to achieve their full potential as ethically and socially
aware citizens.
For several years, Bay State College was named to the
Presidents' Higher Education Community Service Honor Roll for its
commitment to volunteering, service-learning, and civic
engagement.
Bay State College has students enrolled in day, evening, and
online bachelor`s degree programs as well as a range of associates
degrees and certificate programs. Non-traditional students have the
option of earning an online degree or attending evening college
courses at Bay State`s two locations in Boston and Taunton, MA.
Visit baystate.edu for more information.
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Suffolk County, MA community colleges have a diversity score of 0.71, which is higher than the national average of 0.70. The most diverse community college in Suffolk County, MA is Fisher College. Read more about community college diversity statistics in the USA.
