Campus Vibe
Tight-knitSuburbanSports culture
Known for psychology — close-knit campus
Bay Path University is a private institution in Longmeadow with particular strength in psychology and business.
A small campus of 1.2K undergraduates with a 7:1 student-faculty ratio. The suburban location offers a balance of campus life and nearby amenities.
57% of students graduate within four years, and graduates earn a median of $55,383 a decade after enrollment. Net price after aid averages $14,590.
Established
1897
Motto
Carpe Diem
Mascot
Wildcats
Type
Private university
Conference
United States Collegiate Athletic Association (USCAA) and has competed
Division
Division I
74%Acceptance
—SAT Avg
1,186Students
7:1Student:Faculty
57%Grad Rate
$55,383Earnings 10yr
$14,590Net Price
News & Alerts
Admissions
Acceptance Rate73.5%
Cost & Financial Aid
Sticker Price
Tuition$37,227
Room & Board$13,316
Books & Supplies$1,800
Total Cost of Attendance$47,064
Average Net Price$14,590
Median Debt at Graduation$24,901
Monthly Payment (10yr)$264
Net Price by Family Income
$0–30K$10,194
$30–48K$10,976
$48–75K$12,851
$75–110K$25,076
$110K+$25,198
Financial Intel
Avg Net Price
$14,590
Tuition Trend
Graduate w/ Zero Debt
1600.0%
Avg Tuition Increase
3.2%/yr
Median Debt at Grad
$19,100
Campus Safety
Total Incidents (2024)
8
Peer Average
13
3-Year Trend
Emergency System
Campus security, emergency notification system
Programs (64)
Student Body
Undergrads
1,186
Gender Split
100% / 0%
Women / Men
First Generation
50%
Pell Grant Recipients
66%
Race & Ethnicity
White 47%
Black 12%
Hispanic 25%
Asian 2%
Two+ 1%
Outcomes
4-Year Graduation Rate56.9%
Freshman Retention69.1%
Median Earnings After Graduation
6 Years$51,548
8 Years$47,466
10 Years$55,383
Rankings
More About This School
Rankings
History & Fun Facts
Source: Wikipedia
Location & Lifestyle
Cost of Living
136Very High
Estimated from MA state average + suburban adjustment
Climate (School Year)
Snowfall: 60"Sunny days: 200Rainy days: 125
Nearest Cities
Bostonpop. 675K
81 mi(140 min)
New Yorkpop. 8.3M
118 mi(205 min)
Philadelphiapop. 1.6M
198 mi(343 min)