Bay Path University: Review & Facts

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Bay Path University is a small four-year, private not-for-profit school with 2,465 students enrolled. This school was founded in 1897 and is the only college located in Longmeadow, Massachusetts.

Academic Offerings

Bay Path University will give you the option to obtain an associate's degree, bachelor's degree, postbaccalaureate certificate, master's degree, postmaster certificate, or doctoral degree.

Majors
Offered
45
Bay Path University deploys a semester-based curriculum calendar system and allows you to choose from 45 majors. The most popular concentrations are Psychology, Management, Occupational Therapy, Education, and Business. Read the details about Majors offered at this college and see program Ratings.

It is worthwhile to know student retention and graduation rates when you apply to a school to get your diploma or to engage in a long-term study; high retention and graduation rates are typically a positive sign. Nevertheless, if you plan to transfer out or take non-credit coursework, these metrics are not important.

Bay Path University student retention rate is fair at 70% (below Massachusetts average). Taking this statistic into consideration, apparently students like their stay at this school.

Student Retention
70%
Bad
The graduation rate at Bay Path University is average - 60%.

Student to faculty ratio at Bay Path University is good -- 11:1. Read more information on instructors at this college in the Faculty & Salaries report.

Tuition and Loans

Average tuition prices are extremely high - around $35,800 annually.

Read the details about Bay Path University additional charges as well as availability of loans and likelihood of repaying them upon graduation in the Tuition & Loans report for this college.

Admissions Information

Acceptance
Rate
76%
Doable
According to government data, 788 applications were submitted and 596 were accepted, so it is relatively easy to become a student at this school.

This school might accept dual credits, credits for life experience, and advanced placement credits earned prior to admission.

Learn more about admissions as well applicants' SAT and ACT test scores at Bay Path University in the Admissions and Tests report for this school.

Opportunities and Services

Safety
Grade
A
Safe
Bay Path University offers a distance learning option, study abroad programs, and evening/weekend study opportunity, which is an amazing option for those who work full-time.

There are options for on-campus part-time employment at Bay Path University, which allows students to cover some of the tuition expenses. Additionally, this school helps students to evaluate their career options and find a full-time job upon graduation.

ROTC
Available
Yes
Bay Path University offers on-campus housing. Dormitory capacity at this college accommodates roughly 400 students, which offers a reasonable on-campus housing option.

Army and Air Force ROTC programs are available at Bay Path University. Reserve Officers' Training Corps commissioning programs typically imply elective classes in addition to required college curriculum, possible funding for your tuition, and an obligation to serve upon graduation.

It is important to keep in mind that enrolling in a ROTC course does not commit you to serve unless you have obtained a ROTC scholarship, grant, or any other funding.

Based on the college crime numbers, Bay Path University appears to be a safe school. Read the details in the Campus Crime report for this college.

Bay Path University Location and Address

Postal Address:
Bay Path University
588 Longmeadow Street
Longmeadow, Massachusetts
01106, USA
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