School Highlights
Bay Path University serves 2,745 students (53% of students are full-time).
The college's student:teacher ratio of 7:1 is lower than the state community college average of 9:1.
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the state average of 95%.
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- Enrollment: 2,745 students
- Private-state tuition: $30,859
- Acceptance Rate: 75%
- Student:teacher ratio: 7:1
- Minority enrollment: 98%
- 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 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
School Calendar
Student Body
The student population of Bay Path University has declined by 17% over five years.
The student:teacher ratio of 7:1 has decreased from 8:1 over five years.
The Bay Path University diversity score of 0.64 is less than the state average of 0.71. The school's diversity has grown by 9% over five years.
Total Enrollment
2,745 students
2,012 students
Student : Teacher Ratio
7:1
9:1
# Full-Time Students
1,445 students
903 students
# Part-Time Students
1,300 students
1,109 students
# Enrollment Undergraduate
139 students
309 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
968 students
903 students
# Full-Time Graduate Students
477 students
27 students
# Part-Time Undergraduate Students
562 students
1,059 students
# Part-Time Graduate Students
738 students
105 students
Total Dormitory Capacity
400 students
443 students
% American Indian/Alaskan
3%
5%
% Asian
11%
14%
% Hispanic
n/a
n/a
% Black
15%
19%
% White
2%
5%
% Hawaiian
56%
47%
% Two or more races
12%
9%
% Non Resident races
n/a
n/a
% Unknown races
1%
1%
Diversity Score
0.64
0.71
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years)
n/a
0.2182%
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in 4 years or more than 4 years)
0.5056%
0.5056%
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 9% over four years.
Private State Tuition Fees
$30,859
$30,266
% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
97%
87%
Median Debt for Graduates
$24,420
$12,000
Median Debt for Dropouts
$10,406
$5,500
Acceptance Rate
75%
75%
SAT Reading
589
540
SAT Math
523
523
SAT Writing
475
475
ACT Composite
27
26
ACT English
28
27
ACT Math
24
25
ACT Writing
10
10
Source: 2023 (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%.
What is Bay Path University's ranking?
Bay Path University ranks among the top 20% of community college in Massachusetts for: Average community college minority breakdown.
Nearby Schools
The nearest community college to Bay Path University is Springfield Technical Community College (3.7 miles away)
School
Location
Miles
Students
1 Armory Sq
Springfield, MA 01105
(413) 781-7822
Springfield, MA 01105
(413) 781-7822
3.7 miles
| 4,020 students
170 Elm St
Enfield, CT 06082
(860) 253-3000
Enfield, CT 06082
(860) 253-3000
4.1 miles
| 1,220 students
97 Newberry Road
East Windsor, CT 06088
(860) 627-4300
East Windsor, CT 06088
(860) 627-4300
9.2 miles
| 1,170 students
303 Homestead Ave
Holyoke, MA 01040
(413) 552-2000
Holyoke, MA 01040
(413) 552-2000
10.2 miles
| 3,738 students
Great Path
Manchester, CT 06040
(860) 512-3000
Manchester, CT 06040
(860) 512-3000
19.6 miles
| 4,494 students
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Brief intro of Bay Path University:Bay Path University is a private university located in Longmeadow, Massachusetts. Bay Path offers both all-women bachelor's degree programs (both on-campus and online), co-educational master's degree programs (both on-campus and online), an occupational therapy doctorate program, and an EdD in Higher Education Leadership & Organizational Studies program for men and women. The university also has The American Women's College on-ground and online offering bachelor's degree programs to adult women.Founded in 1897 as the Bay Path Institute, the college has gone through several name changes and upgrades to its accreditation status. From 1988 to 2014 it was known as Bay Path College. Bay Path University is a member of the Cooperating Colleges of Greater Springfield, an eight-college consortium.The primary campus for Bay Path University is in the suburban town of Longmeadow, Massachusetts, located in Pioneer Valley along the Connecticut River in New England. The 46-acre (190,000 m2) campus is adjacent to the Longmeadow Historic District, notable for having over 100 homes built before the 1900s, and the college owns a number of historic homes in town. The heart of the Longmeadow campus started with the 1945 purchase of the Wallace estate. The 18-acre estate had three buildings in 1945: a Georgian American colonial mansion (now Deepwood Hall), a large garage with turntable for parking cars (Glen Hall), and a cottage (Annex). After decades of growth and expansion, the campus now holds 14 academic and administrative b")
