Bay Path University

6/10 Overall Rating
4 Year
Longmeadow, MA
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#28 Best Private Colleges in Massachusetts

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Overview

Total enrollment

2,605

Location Longmeadow, Massachusetts
Website baypath.edu
Type Private 4 Year
Setting Large Suburban

Best Colleges Rank

#494

Size Small
Status Non-profit
Housing Yes
Level of Study Undergrad/Graduate

Bay Path University, located in the suburban town of Longmeadow, Massachusetts, sits on a traditional New England campus eight miles south of Springfield. Founded in 1897 as a business training school for women, Bay Path has evolved into a private university that maintains women-only undergraduate programs while offering co-educational graduate degrees. The institution specializes in career-focused academic programs, particularly in business, cybersecurity, health sciences, and psychology, with both on-campus and online learning options. The 46-acre main campus features a mix of historic and modern buildings, including the Blake Student Commons and Carr Hall, with traditional residence halls housing undergraduate students. Bay Path competes in NCAA Division III athletics as a member of the New England Collegiate Conference.

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Ratings

Bay Path University is rated within the top 46% of four-year colleges nationally and earns a CollegeSimply grade of 6 out of 10.

Overall Rating

6 out of 10
Academics

5 out of 10
Resources

7 out of 10
Outcomes

7 out of 10
Value

9 out of 10

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Rankings

Rankings for Bay Path University within the 2027 CollegeSimply Best Colleges Lists.

Best Colleges in the U.S.

#494
Best Private Colleges in the U.S.

#348
Best Colleges in Massachusetts

#33
Best Private Colleges in Massachusetts

#28
Best Value Colleges in the U.S.

#147
Best Value Colleges in Massachusetts

#14

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Admissions

Admission Standards

Easy

SAT (enrolled mid-50) 1010/1210
GPA 3.4

Acceptance Rate

85.2%

Applications Due Aug 1, 2027
Enrollment Rate 15.6%
Application Fee $25

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Annual Cost to Attend

Tuition

$38,302

Costs for Bay Path University
Fee		Cost
Tuition		$38,302
Books and Supplies		$1,200
Other Fees		$330
Room and Board		$13,582
Budget for Other Expenses		$2,100
Total One Year Cost		$55,514

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Student Outcomes

Average Salary After 10 Years

$43,500 per year

Bachelor's Degree Graduation Rate

65% within 6 years

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Popular Areas of Study

Popular majors at Bay Path University are Liberal Arts and Humanities, Business, and Psychology. 31% of students major in Liberal Arts and Humanities, 28% in Business, and 13% in Psychology.