- 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 (2026)
- 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
Colors
Charcoal and Gold
Total Faculty
253 staff
92 staff
School Calendar
Student Body
The student population of Bay Path University has declined by 33% 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 more than the state average of 0.00. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five years.
Total Enrollment
2,605 students
2,305 students
Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
27:1
# Full-Time Students
1,894 students
952 students
# Part-Time Students
711 students
1,353 students
# Enrollment Undergraduate
972 students
277 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
819 students
819 students
# Full-Time Graduate Students
1,075 students
72 students
# Part-Time Undergraduate Students
358 students
1,353 students
# Part-Time Graduate Students
353 students
303 students
Total Dormitory Capacity
400 students
400 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
0.00
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in 4 years or more than 4 years)
51%
49%
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
92%
79%
Median Debt for Graduates
$24,420
$11,624
Median Debt for Dropouts
$10,406
$5,500
Acceptance Rate
85%
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: 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 75%.
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