Bay Path University Rankings
| Ranking | Category |
|---|---|
| #5288 of 14,131 | In the World |
| #1484 of 2,597 | In North America |
| #1404 of 2,496 | In the United States |
| #66 of 88 | In Massachusetts |
| #5716 of 6,493 | For Sociology |
| #5771 of 6,199 | For Geology |
| #6114 of 6,798 | For Environmental Science |
| #6387 of 7,020 | For Liberal Arts & Social Sciences |
| #6543 of 6,606 | For Political Science |
Quick Review
- Acceptance rate
- 76%
- Undergraduates
- 1,315
- Graduates
- 1,150
- Male:Female Ratio
- 4:96
- Control
- Private
not-for-profit - Highest Degree
- Doctor's degree
- Website
- www.baypath.edu
Bay Path University Acceptance rate and admissions statistics
Bay Path University has an acceptance rate of 76% and is in the middle in terms of the difficulty of admission among universities in the United States. The university reports the admission statistics without distinguishing between local and international students.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acceptance Rate | 76% | 76% | |
| Applicants | 788 | 768 | |
| Admissions | 596 | 584 | |
| Freshmen enrolled full time | 139 | 127 |
247 students enrolled in some distance education courses.
1,664 enrolled exclusively in distance education.
SAT scores
Among admitted applicants
10 or 9%
submitted SAT
25% of them
had 1020
or below
75% of them
had 1140
or below
Typical SAT scores of first-years in Bay Path University are 1020-1140 (middle 50% range).
Admissions requirements
| Recommendations | Required |
|---|---|
| Secondary school GPA | Required |
| Secondary school rank | Required |
| Secondary school record | Required |
| TOEFL | Required |
| SAT/ACT | Considered but not required |
| College-preparatory program | Neither required nor recommended |
| Formal demonstration of competencies | Neither required nor recommended |
| Other Tests | Neither required nor recommended |
Enrollment demographics by race or ethnicity
| White | 1246 (51%) |
|---|---|
| Race or Ethnicity unknown | 461 (19%) |
| Hispanic | 421 (17%) |
| Black or African American | 244 (10%) |
| Asian | 59 (2%) |
| Two or more races | 24 (1%) |
| Nonresident Alien | 7 (0.3%) |
| Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander | 1 (0%) |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 1 (0%) |
Costs per year: Tuition, Housing, Fees
The average net cost to attend Bay Path University is $18,502 per year, calculated as the sum of the average cost of tuition, room and board, books, and supplies, reduced by the amount of average financial aid received.
The final cost of attendance varies for each student based on household income, residency, program, and other factors.
Average costs by household income
| <$30K | $12,460 |
|---|---|
| $30-48K | $14,988 |
| $48-75K | $17,214 |
| $75-110K | $26,134 |
| $110K+ | $25,585 |
Tuition and fees
| Undergraduates | Graduates | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition in-district | $35,781 | $19,235 |
| Tuition in-state | $35,781 | $19,235 |
| Tuition out-of-state | $35,781 | $19,235 |
Room and board costs
| Dormitory capacity | 400 |
|---|---|
| Combined charge for room and board | $12,799 |
Bay Path University majors
Bay Path University has granted 353 bachelor's degrees across 25 programs, 513 master's across 22 programs, and 22 doctorate degrees across 3 programs. Below is a table with majors that lead to degrees at Bay Path University.
| Major | Associate | Bachelor | Master | Doctoral |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Occupational Therapy & Therapist | 146 | 10 | ||
| Business Administration and Management, General | 6 | 52 | 20 | |
| Psychology, General | 52 | |||
| Applied Behavior Analysis | 48 | |||
| Counseling Psychology | 47 | |||
| Education, General | 12 | 35 | ||
| Health Services & Allied Health & Health Sciences, General | 43 | |||
| Developmental and Child Psychology | 25 | 16 | ||
| Business Administration, Management and Operations, Other | 35 | |||
| Biology & Biological Sciences, General | 33 | |||
| Physician Assistant | 28 | |||
| Early Childhood Education and Teaching | 1 | 9 | 14 | |
| Accounting | 11 | 12 | ||
| Liberal Arts and Sciences & Liberal Studies | 3 | 19 | ||
| Organizational Leadership | 22 | |||
| Higher Education & Higher Education Administration | 13 | 8 | ||
| Genetic Counseling & Counselor | 16 | |||
| Forensic Psychology | 15 | |||
| Creative Writing | 12 | |||
| Curriculum and Instruction | 12 | |||
| Health & Health Care Administration & Management | 11 | |||
| Registered Nursing & Registered Nurse | 11 | |||
| Business Statistics | 10 | |||
| Criminalistics and Criminal Science | 10 | |||
| Non-Profit & Public & Organizational Management | 2 | 8 | ||
| Science Technologies & Technicians, General | 8 | |||
| Administration of Special Education | 7 | |||
| Computer and Information Sciences, General | 7 | |||
| Public Health, General | 7 | |||
| Forensic Science and Technology | 6 | |||
| Legal Studies | 6 | |||
| Substance Abuse & Addiction Counseling | 1 | 5 | ||
| Criminal Justice & Safety Studies | 5 | |||
| Nursing Practice | 4 | |||
| Food Science | 3 | |||
| Information Resources Management | 3 | |||
| Interior Design | 3 | |||
| Elementary Education and Teaching | 2 | |||
| Legal Assistant & Paralegal | 2 | |||
| Entrepreneurship & Entrepreneurial Studies | 1 | |||
| Hospitality Administration & Management, General | 1 | |||
| Grand Total | 10 | 353 | 513 | 22 |
Bay Path University has a graduation rate of 47%, which is among the 37% lowest for universities in the US.
| Total | Women | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Graduation rate | 47% | 47% | |
| |||
Publications & Citations
Bay Path University has published 142 scientific papers with 2,673 citations received. The research profile covers a range of fields, including Liberal Arts & Social Sciences, Biology, Medicine, Environmental Science, Psychology, Sociology, Computer Science, Geology, Political Science, and Law.
Publication / Citation count by topic
Annual publication & citation counts
| Year | Publications | Citations |
|---|---|---|
| 1991 | 0 | 0 |
| 1992 | 0 | 1 |
| 1993 | 0 | 0 |
| 1994 | 0 | 0 |
| 1995 | 1 | 1 |
| 1996 | 0 | 0 |
| 1997 | 2 | 0 |
| 1998 | 0 | 0 |
| 1999 | 1 | 1 |
| 2000 | 1 | 0 |
| 2001 | 4 | 1 |
| 2002 | 3 | 2 |
| 2003 | 0 | 3 |
| 2004 | 3 | 13 |
| 2005 | 3 | 26 |
| 2006 | 2 | 38 |
| 2007 | 1 | 60 |
| 2008 | 1 | 72 |
| 2009 | 1 | 58 |
| 2010 | 6 | 84 |
| 2011 | 2 | 97 |
| 2012 | 6 | 147 |
| 2013 | 7 | 107 |
| 2014 | 5 | 123 |
| 2015 | 7 | 152 |
| 2016 | 10 | 177 |
| 2017 | 7 | 126 |
| 2018 | 9 | 206 |
| 2019 | 11 | 256 |
| 2020 | 11 | 236 |
| 2021 | 9 | 198 |
| 2022 | 17 | 196 |
| 2023 | 9 | 230 |
Notable alumni
-
Edward Patrick Boland
- Occupations
- politician
- Biography
-
Edward Patrick Boland was an American politician from the Commonwealth of Massachusetts. A Democrat, he was a representative from Massachusetts's 2nd congressional district.
-
Michelle Soto
- Occupations
- writerpoet
- Biography
-
Michelle Soto is a poet, educator, and community organizer in New York City.
General info
| Alternative names | BPU |
|---|---|
| Founded | 1897 |
| Motto | Carpe Diem Seize the Day |
| Colors | maroon, white |
| Academic calendar | Semesters |
| Total FTE staff | 438 |
| Carnegie classification | Master's Colleges & Universities: Larger Programs |
Location and contacts
| Address | 588 Longmeadow Street Longmeadow, Massachusetts, 01106 United States |
|---|---|
| City population | 16,000 |
| Phone | 4135651000 |