Bay Path University
A good fit for students who want accessible admissions and families looking for lower cost. no major red flags in the data. generous financial aid cuts net price well below sticker; 64% of students receive Pell Grants — strong access mission.
About This School
Bay Path University is a private nonprofit institution located in Longmeadow, Massachusetts with approximately 1,108 undergraduate students enrolled. Bay Path University has an open or accessible admissions process, with an acceptance rate of 85%. The average net price after financial aid is $14,271 per year. The graduation rate is 44%, and the typical graduate earns $44,800 within 10 years of enrollment.
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.
This all-women's undergraduate institution in western Massachusetts offers a genuinely affordable path to a degree, with an average net price of just $14,590/year and a manageable median debt of $19,100 at graduation. That said, the 57% graduation rate and 69% freshman retention rate are real concerns — nearly one in three students doesn't return after the first year, which is worth asking about during a campus visit. Worth considering if you're drawn to a small, women-focused environment and want to keep costs down, but go in with eyes open about the retention numbers and the median earnings of $44,800 at the 10-year mark.
Popular Programs
Percentage of degrees awarded. Source: College Scorecard.
Notable Alumni
Source: Wikidata. Used for context only.
Admissions
SAT Scores
ACT Scores
Cost & Financial Aid
Net Price by Family Income
Average annual cost after grants/scholarships, by household income. Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
Financial Aid
Full Cost
After Graduation
Will This School Pay Off?
Solid return. Earnings outpace debt, though major choice matters.
Earnings data from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. These are means across all graduates, not specific to any major.
Student Body
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (1,108 undergraduates).
Contact & Location
Official Links
Other Schools in Massachusetts
University of Massachusetts-Amherst
Amherst, MA · Public
Boston University
Boston, MA · Private nonprofit
Northeastern University
Boston, MA · Private nonprofit
University of Massachusetts-Boston
Boston, MA · Public
University of Massachusetts-Lowell
Lowell, MA · Public
Boston College
Chestnut Hill, MA · Private nonprofit
Sources & Methodology
Primary data source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Accessed via automated sync. Latest values may come from different reporting years depending on the metric.
School overview from Wikipedia. Used for context only, not as a primary data source for admissions, cost, or outcomes claims.
- Earnings figures are institution-level averages, not major-specific.
- Some metrics are based on Title IV financial aid recipients only.
- Some values may be privacy-suppressed or rolled up by the Department of Education.
- Contact the school directly for current admissions requirements and costs.
All school names, logos, and trademarks are the property of their respective owners. Their use on this page is for identification purposes only and does not imply endorsement or affiliation with CollegeHelpGuide.