Bay Path University

www.baypath.edu/

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2021 Undergraduate Tuition

$35,781

2021 Average Net Price

$18,664

After Financial Aid

2019 Student Loan

1.34%

Default Rate

2021 Acceptance Rate

75.4%

797 Applicants

2021 Enrolled Students

2,745

52.6% Full-Time

2021 Graduation Rate

50.6%

90 Graduates

About

Bay Path University is a higher education institution located in Hampden County, MA. In 2021, the most popular Masters Degree concentrations at Bay Path University were Occupational Therapy (162 degrees awarded), Applied Behavior Analysis (72 degrees), and General Education (42 degrees).

In 2021, 1,231 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at Bay Path University. 94% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 6.01% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was white (772 degrees), 4.65 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (166 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at Bay Path University is $35,781, which is $12,597 more than the national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($23,184).

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Costs

In 2021, the median undergraduate tuition at Bay Path University is $35,781, which is $12,597 more than the national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($23,184).

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $18,664.

In 2021, 79% of undergraduate students attending Bay Path University received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 90% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Tuition Costs

$35,781

2021 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2021, the cost of tuition at Bay Path University was $35,781. The cost of tuition at Bay Path University is $12,597 more than than the overall (public and private) national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($23,184).

This chart compares the tuition costs of Bay Path University (in red) with those of other similar universities.

Average Net Price

$18,664

2021 Value

2.68%

1 Year Growth

In 2021 Bay Path University had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $18,664. Between 2020 and 2021, the average net price of Bay Path University grew by 2.68%.

This chart compares the average net price of Bay Path University (in red) with that of other similar universities.

Average net price is calculated from full-time beginning undergraduate students who were awarded a grant or scholarship from federal, state or local governments, or the institution.

Other Student Expenses

$8,150

Room and Board

$1,600

Books and Supplies

The average yearly cost of room and board at Bay Path University was of $8,150 in 2021. The cost of room and board did not change between 2020 and 2021.

During the same period, the average yearly cost of books and supplies was $1,600. The cost of books and supplies did not change during the same period.

This chart compares the average student costs at Bay Path University (in red) with that of similar universities.

Financial Aid by Income Level

79%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

90%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

79% of undergraduate students at Bay Path University received financial aid through grants or loans in 2021. This represents a decline of 2.47% with respect to 2020, when 81% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

This chart compares the average award discount at Bay Path University (in red) with that of other similar universities.

The average award discount is the ratio between the average grant or scholarship value, and the cost, which is the sum of out-of-state tuition, room, board, book, supplies, and other expenses.

Student Loan Default Rate

Cohort default rates only account for borrowers who default in the first three years, and some schools only have a small proportion of borrowers entering repayment. These rates should be interpreted with caution, as they may not be reflective of the entire school population.

1.34%

2019 Default Rate

Number of Defaults

In 2019 the default rate for borrower's at Bay Path University was 1.34%, which represents 18 out of the 1343 total borrowers.

A cohort default rate is the percentage of a school's borrowers who enter repayment on certain Federal Family Education Loan (FFEL) Program or William D. Ford Federal Direct Loan (Direct Loan) Program loans during a particular federal fiscal year (FY), October 1 to September 30, and default or meet other specified conditions prior to the end of the second following fiscal year.

Admissions

Bay Path University received 797 undergraduate applications in 2021, which represents a 30.6% annual growth. Out of those 797 applicants, 601 students were accepted for enrollment, representing a 75.4% acceptance rate.

There were 2,745 students enrolled at Bay Path University in 2021. 10% of first-time enrollees submitted SAT scores with their applications.

Bay Path University has an overall enrollment yield of 19.8%, which represents the number of admitted students who ended up enrolling.

Acceptance Rate

75.4%

Acceptance Rate in 2021

601

Accepted Out of 797

In 2021, the undergraduate acceptance rate of Bay Path University was 75.4% (601 admissions from 797 applications). This is lower than the acceptance rate of 2020, which was 78.3%. Between 2020 and 2021, the number of applicants grew by 30.6%, while admissions declined by −33.1%..

This chart compares the acceptance rate of Bay Path University (in red) with that of other similar universities, and the chart below shows the acceptance rate by gender.

SAT Scores

10%

Submission Percentage (2021)

Scores Submitted (2021)

10% of enrolled first-time students at Bay Path University in 2021 submitted SAT scores with their applications.

This chart shows the SAT scores for the 25th and 75th percentile of applicants broken out into each section of the test that their are evaluated on.

Enrollment

Bay Path University had a total enrollment of 2,745 students in 2021. The full-time enrollment at Bay Path University is 1,445 students and the part-time enrollment is 1,300. This means that 52.6% of students enrolled at Bay Path University are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at Bay Path University, both undergraduate and graduate, is 51.2% White, 16.6% Hispanic or Latino, 9.73% Black or African American, 2.22% Asian, 1.6% Two or More Races, 0.182% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.0729% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders.

Students enrolled at Bay Path University in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly White Female (47%), followed by Hispanic or Latino Female (23.2%) and Black or African American Female (10.3%). Students enrolled in full-time Graduate programs are most commonly White Female (48.6%), followed by Black or African American Female (6.5%) and Hispanic or Latino Female (6.29%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

52.6%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at Bay Path University in 2021, both undergraduate and graduate, is 2,745 students. The full-time enrollment at Bay Path University is 1,445 and the part-time enrollment is 1,300. This means that 52.6% of students enrolled at Bay Path University are enrolled full-time compared with 68.3% at similar Masters Colleges and Universities.

This chart shows the full-time vs part-time enrollment status at Bay Path University (in red) compares to similar universities.

Retention Rate over Time

63%

2021 Retention Rate

Retention rate measures the number of first-time students who began their studies the previous fall and returned to school the following fall. The retention rate for full-time undergraduates at Bay Path University was 63%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Masters Colleges and Universities (73%), Bay Path University had a retention rate lower than its peers.

This chart shows the retention rate over time at Bay Path University (highlighted in red) compares to similar universities.

Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2021)

White
1,405 enrolled students
Hispanic or Latino
456 enrolled students
Black or African American
267 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at Bay Path University is 51.2% White, 16.6% Hispanic or Latino, 9.73% Black or African American, 2.22% Asian, 1.6% Two or More Races, 0.182% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.0729% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders. This includes both full-time and part-time students as well as graduate and undergraduates. By comparison, enrollment for all Masters Colleges and Universities is 52% White, 16.9% Hispanic or Latino, and 12.8% Black or African American.

Any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis is categorized as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the share of those students are shown in the chart below. Additionally, 487 students (17.7%) did not report their race.

Graduates

In 2021, 1,083 more women than men received degrees from Bay Path University. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at Bay Path University is white (772 degrees awarded). There were 4.65 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (166 degrees).

The most common Masters Degree concentration at Bay Path University is Occupational Therapy (162 degrees awarded), followed by Applied Behavior Analysis (72 degrees) and General Education (42 degrees).

In 2021, the most specialized majors across all degree types at Bay Path University, meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are Psychology (262 degrees awarded), EDUCATION. (153 degrees), and Business (291 degrees).

Common Jobs by Major

Elementary & middle school teachers

Most Common Job

The most common jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Bay Path University are Elementary & middle school teachers (1,892,411 people), Registered nurses (1,497,072 people), Accountants & auditors (1,087,970 people), Other managers (850,170 people), and Financial managers (507,476 people).

The most specialized majors at Bay Path University in 2021 are Psychology (262 degrees awarded), EDUCATION. (153 degrees), Business (291 degrees), Agriculture (12 degrees), and Health (327 degrees) (as of 2021).

Highest Paying Jobs by Major

Surgeons

Highest Paying Job

The highest paying jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Bay Path University are Surgeons, Nurse anesthetists, Physicians, Magnetic resonance imaging technologists, and Chief executives & legislators

The most specialized majors at Bay Path University are Psychology (262 degrees awarded), EDUCATION. (153 degrees), Business (291 degrees), Agriculture (12 degrees), and Health (327 degrees) (as of 2021).

Common Industries by Major

Elementary & secondary schools

Most Common Industry

The most common industries for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Bay Path University are Elementary & secondary schools (3,547,512 people), General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (1,984,613 people), Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (777,647 people), Computer Systems Design (555,329 people), and Banking & related activities (533,297 people).

Majors Awarded

IPEDS uses the Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) standard, so the categories may not match the exact concentrations offered by Bay Path University.

Most Common (2021)

General Business Administration & Management
106 degree-majors awarded
General Psychology
89 degree-majors awarded
General Health Services
53 degree-majors awarded

In 2021, the most common bachelors degree concentration at Bay Path University was General Business Administration & Management with 106 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of degree-majors recipients from bachelors degree programs at Bay Path University according to their major.

Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2021

1,157

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2021

In 2021, 74 degrees were awarded to men at Bay Path University, which is 0.064 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (1,157).

This chart displays the sex disparity between the top 5 majors at Bay Path University by degrees awarded.

Most Common Male Majors

In 2021, 16 degrees were awarded to men at Bay Path University in Occupational Therapy, which is 0.0994 times less than the 161 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2021, 161 degrees were awarded to men at Bay Path University in Occupational Therapy, which is 10.1 times more than the 16 male recipients with that same degree.

Time to Complete

50%

100% Completion Time

54%

150% Completion Time

In 2021, 50% of students graduating from Bay Path University completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 54% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 64% within 200%.

The following chart shows these completion rates over time compared to the average for the Masters Colleges and Universities Carnegie Classification group.

Graduation rate is defined as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within a specific percentage of "normal time" to completion for their program.

Graduation Rate by Race and Sex

Showing demographic groups with ≥ 5 graduating students.

Two or More Races Female

Highest Graduation Rate (62.5%)

The student demographic with the highest graduation rate in 2021 at Bay Path University is Female and Two or More Races (62.5% graduation rate). Across all Masters Colleges and Universities, Asian Female students have the highest graduation rate (72.9%).

The department of education defines graduation rate as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within 150% of "normal time" to completion.

Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2021)

White
772 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino
166 degrees awarded
Black or African American
125 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at Bay Path University is white (772 degrees awarded). There were 4.65 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (166 degrees).

7.15% of degree recipients (88 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2021)

White Female
733 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino Female
162 degrees awarded
Black or African American Female
115 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at Bay Path University is white female (733 degrees awarded). There were 4.52 times more white female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino female (162 degrees).

Operations

Bay Path University has an endowment valued at nearly $73.5M, as of the end of the 2021 fiscal year. The return on its endowment was of 16.3M (22.1%) compared to the 13.1% average return (6.61M on 50.4M) across all Masters Colleges and Universities.

In 2021, Bay Path University had a total salary expenditure of 51.8M. Bay Path University employs 34 Assistant professors, 26 Associate professors and 14 Professors. Most academics at Bay Path University are Female Assistant professor (30), Female Associate professor (22), and Female Professor (9).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at Bay Path University are: Management, with 126 employees, Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services, with 60 employees, and Office and Administrative Support with 30 employees.

Endowment

$73.5M

2021 Endowment

32.9%

growth from 2020

Bay Path University has an endowment valued at about $73.5M, as of the end of the 2021 fiscal year. The endowment of Bay Path University grew 32.9% from the previous year. The value of their endowment was $23.1M higher than than the median endowment of Masters Colleges and Universities according to the Carnegie Classification grouping.

This line chart shows how the endowment at Bay Path University (in red) compares to that of some similar universities.

The small bar chart below shows the endowment quintiles for all universities in the Masters Colleges & Universities: Larger Programs Carnegie Classification grouping.

Salary Expenditure

$28.1M

2021 Salaries

1.33%

decline from 2020

In 2021, Bay Path University paid a median of $28.1M in salaries, which represents 54.2% of their overall expenditure ($51.8M) and a 1.33% decline from the previous year.

The median for similar Masters Colleges and Universities is 35.1M (41.3% of overall expenditures).

Instructional Salaries

$7.05M

Instructional Salaries

Number of Employees

In 2021, Bay Path University paid a total of $7.05M to 84 employees working as instructors, which represents 25.1% of all salaries paid.

This is compared to a median of $11M (31.3%) for similar Masters Colleges and Universities.

Occupations by Share

Assistant professor

Most Common Instructor

34 Employees

Management

Most Common Non-Instructional Employee

126 Employees

In 2021, the most common positions for instructional staff at Bay Path University were Assistant professor with 34 employees, Associate professor with 26 employees, and Professor with 14 employees.

In 2021, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at Bay Path University were Management with 126 employees, Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services with 60 employees, and Office and Administrative Support with 30 employees.

Instructors by Academic Rank and Sex

Most Common Demographic (2021)

Female Assistant professor
Female Associate professor
Female Professor

In 2021, the most common demographic for instructional staff at Bay Path University was Female Assistant professor with 30 employees, Female Associate professor with 22 employees, and Female Professor with 9 employees.

This chart shows the sex split between each academic rank present at Bay Path University.