Bay Path University is a private nonprofit 4-year college in Longmeadow, Massachusetts with 1,108 undergraduates. It admits 85% of applicants, costs an average of $16,390 a year after grants and graduates 42% of its students.
Figures from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, released October 15, 2026. What each number covers.
Bay Path University acceptance rate and admissions
Bay Path University admitted 85% of applicants for fall 2024. The median acceptance rate at 4-year colleges is 77%.
Test scores: Considered but not required (as reported for fall 2024 admission). That means you can apply without SAT or ACT scores. Check the admissions office for the current policy.
The colored band is the middle 50% of enrolled students in fall 2024 (reading and writing 490 to 610, math 520 to 600). The tick marks the typical 4-year college. Check how your scores fit.
Bay Path University application deadlines 2026-27
| Round | Deadline |
|---|---|
| Rolling admission | Applications reviewed as they arrive |
Application fee through the Common App: free for U.S. applicants. Confirm dates on Bay Path University’s admissions page; see every college on the deadline calendar.
Source: Common App 2026-27 first-year deadlines, fees and requirements grid, updated Sep 25, 2026.
Bay Path University tuition, cost and net price
| Tuition and fees (2025-26) | $39,061 |
|---|---|
| On-campus housing and food (2025-26) | $13,854 |
| Total cost of attendance (2024-25) | $49,627 |
| Average net price after grants (2024-25) | $16,390 |
Students who get federal aid pay an average of $16,390 a year after grants and scholarships, $33,237 less than the full cost of attendance.
What families pay, by income
Average yearly cost after grants for aided first-time students, by family income (2024-25):
Your own price depends on your family's full situation. Run Bay Path University's net price calculator for a personal estimate, or make a "what it costs us" card.
Bay Path University graduation rate, earnings and debt
- 42% of first-time, full-time students finished within six years (students who started in 2019).
- Former students earned a median of $57,958 a year, 10 years after they started (students who received federal aid and were working).
- Students who completed left with a median of $25,000 in federal student loans.
Earnings compared
Debt compared
Median debt is 43% of median earnings 10 years after entry. Many advisers suggest keeping total student debt below one year of expected pay. See the monthly payment.
Bay Path University majors and what graduates earn
Bay Path University awarded bachelor's degrees in 23 fields recently. The best-paid graduates four years out came from business administration ($74,912).
All 23 majors at Bay Path University
| Major | Graduates (2023-24) | Earnings 1 yr after | Earnings 4 yrs after | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Business administration | 49 | $65,560 | $74,912 | $29,561 |
| Computer and information sciences | 10 | n/a | $68,194 | n/a |
| Health professions, general | 24 | $49,104 | $65,018 | $24,985 |
| Security Science and Technology | 9 | $48,087 | $56,262 | $27,700 |
| Biology | 20 | $35,426 | $55,827 | $24,500 |
| Psychology | 35 | $47,101 | $53,682 | $25,253 |
| Legal studies | 3 | n/a | $48,575 | n/a |
| Teacher education by grade level | 9 | n/a | $48,431 | n/a |
| Education | 33 | n/a | $47,941 | $22,500 |
| Research and experimental psychology | 20 | $42,735 | $47,544 | $27,000 |
| Liberal arts and general studies | 16 | $46,360 | $37,411 | $22,442 |
| Clinical and counseling psychology | 21 | n/a | n/a | $26,500 |
| Accounting | 11 | $55,162 | n/a | n/a |
| Food Science and Technology | 9 | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Criminal justice | 9 | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Nursing | 7 | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Graphic and industrial design | 5 | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Mental health counseling | 2 | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Entrepreneurial and Small Business Operations | 2 | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Hospitality management | 2 | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Paralegal studies | 1 | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Biotechnology | 1 | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, General | 1 | n/a | n/a | n/a |
Four-year earnings: graduates of 2017-18 and 2018-19, measured in 2022 and 2023, in 2024 dollars. Fields with few graduates have no published earnings.
Graduate programs at Bay Path University
22 graduate programs awarded degrees recently. Largest first.
Show 22 graduate programs
| Program | Degree | Graduates (2023-24) | Earnings 1 yr after | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Clinical and counseling psychology | Master's | 110 | $67,958 | $49,291 |
| Allied health (PA, radiography, therapy and more) | Master's | 49 | $122,174 | $155,000 |
| Business administration | Master's | 47 | $86,872 | $37,172 |
| Physical and occupational therapy | Master's | 45 | $68,672 | $90,654 |
| Mental health counseling | Master's | 25 | $81,154 | $67,418 |
| Education | Master's | 24 | $60,502 | $43,228 |
| Education leadership | Master's | 19 | $71,224 | $36,153 |
| Health professions, general | Professional doctorate | 18 | n/a | n/a |
| Business analytics and operations research | Master's | 18 | n/a | $34,284 |
| Education leadership | Professional doctorate | 17 | n/a | n/a |
| Physical and occupational therapy | Professional doctorate | 14 | n/a | n/a |
| Nursing | Professional doctorate | 13 | n/a | n/a |
| Rhetoric and Composition/Writing Studies | Master's | 11 | n/a | n/a |
| Research and experimental psychology | Master's | 10 | n/a | n/a |
| Health administration | Master's | 10 | $78,432 | n/a |
| Curriculum and Instruction | Master's | 8 | $53,431 | n/a |
| Accounting | Master's | 8 | $74,138 | n/a |
| Teacher education by grade level | Master's | 6 | $49,575 | n/a |
| Management information systems | Master's | 5 | n/a | n/a |
| Teaching English as a second language | Master's | 3 | n/a | n/a |
| Public health | Master's | 3 | n/a | n/a |
| Science Technologies/Technicians, General | Master's | 0 | n/a | n/a |
Trade and career programs at Bay Path University
Certificate and associate programs in the trades we track. One-year earnings are for graduates of 2020-21 and 2021-22, four-year earnings for graduates of 2017-18 and 2018-19, both in 2024 dollars.
| Program | Credential | Graduates (2023-24) | Earnings 1 yr after | Earnings 4 yrs after | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paralegal | Associate degree | 2 | n/a | n/a | n/a |
Students and location
- 1,108 degree-seeking undergraduates (fall 2024)
- 100% women, 0.1% men
- 8 students for every faculty member
- Setting: large suburb
- Accredited by New England Commission on Higher Education
Frequently asked questions
What is the acceptance rate at Bay Path University?
Bay Path University admitted 85% of applicants for fall 2024, according to the U.S. Department of Education.
How much does Bay Path University cost?
Tuition and fees for 2025-26 are $39,061. After grants and scholarships, aided students paid an average net price of $16,390 a year in 2024-25.
What SAT score do you need for Bay Path University?
The middle 50% of enrolled students scored 490 to 610 in reading and writing and 520 to 600 in math. Scores inside these ranges are typical for admitted students.
Is Bay Path University test-optional?
For fall 2024 admission, Bay Path University reported that test scores were: considered but not required. Policies change, so confirm with the admissions office.
What is the graduation rate at Bay Path University?
42% of first-time, full-time students finished within six years.
How much do Bay Path University graduates make?
Former students who received federal aid earned a median of $57,958 a year 10 years after they started, in 2024 dollars.
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Source: U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard, data release of October 15, 2026. What each figure means and the year it covers.