- 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 Facts (2026)
- 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
School Calendar
Student Body
The student population of Bay Path University has declined by 5% over five years.
The student-teacher ratio of 9:1 has stayed the same over five years.
The Bay Path University diversity score of 0.70 is less than the state average of 0.74. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five years.
Total Enrollment
3,680 students
2,687 students
Student-Teacher Ratio
9:1
12:1
# Full-Time Students
2,075 students
1,039 students
# Part-Time Students
1,605 students
1,648 students
# Enrollment Undergraduate
165 students
278 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
839 students
839 students
# Full-Time Graduate Students
1,236 students
217 students
# Part-Time Undergraduate Students
816 students
1,619 students
# Part-Time Graduate Students
789 students
346 students
Total Dormitory Capacity
400 students
400 students
% American Indian/Alaskan
n/a
n/a
% Asian
3%
6%
% Hispanic
16%
21%
% Black
10%
15%
% White
51%
43%
% Hawaiian
n/a
1%
% Two or more races
1%
3%
% Non Resident races
n/a
2%
% Unknown races
19%
9%
Diversity Score
0.70
0.74
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)
0.4706%
45%
Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years)
$42,900
$33,800
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
% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
97%
87%
Median Debt for Graduates
$24,420
$11,249
Median Debt for Dropouts
$10,406
$5,500
Acceptance Rate
75%
75%
SAT Reading
589
589
SAT Math
523
523
SAT Writing
475
475
ACT Composite
27
24
ACT English
28
24
ACT Math
24
24
ACT Writing
10
10
Source: 2024 (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 75%, which is equal to the state average of 75%.
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