Bay Path University

www.baypath.edu

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    2024 Undergraduate Tuition
    $37,972
    2% growth from 2023
    2024 Average Net Price
    $15,463
    After Financial Aid
    2024 Acceptance Rate
    85.2%
    1,047 Applicants
    2024 Enrolled Students
    2,605
    72.7% Full-Time
    2024 Graduation Rate
    43.9%
    58 Graduates

    About

    Bay Path University is a higher education institution located in Hampden County, MA. In 2024, the most popular Masters Degree concentrations at Bay Path University were Applied Behavior Analysis (58 degrees awarded), Counseling Psychology (52 degrees), and Physician Assistant (49 degrees).

    In 2024, 789 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at Bay Path University. 90.9% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 9.13% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was white (400 degrees), 3.15 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (127 degrees).

    The median undergraduate tuition at Bay Path University is $37,972, which is $13,972 more than the national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($24,000).

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    Costs

    In 2024, the median undergraduate tuition at Bay Path University is $37,972, which is $13,972 more than the national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($24,000).

    After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $15,463.

    In 2024, 72% of undergraduate students attending Bay Path University received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 78% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

    Tuition Costs

    $37,972
    2024 Undergraduate Tuition

    In 2024, the cost of tuition at Bay Path University was $37,972. The cost of tuition at Bay Path University is $13,972 more than than the overall (public and private) national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($24,000).

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    Average Net Price

    $15,463
    2024 Value
    3.54%
    1 Year Growth

    In 2024 Bay Path University had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $15,463. Between 2023 and 2024, the average net price of Bay Path University grew by 3.54%.

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    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.

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    Other Student Expenses

    $8,408
    Room and Board
    $1,800
    Books and Supplies

    The average yearly cost of room and board at Bay Path University was of $8,408 in 2024. The cost of room and board increased by 1.58% between 2023 and 2024.

    During the same period, the average yearly cost of books and supplies was $1,800. The cost of books and supplies did not change during the same period.

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    Financial Aid by Income Level

    72%
    Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants
    78%
    Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

    72% of undergraduate students at Bay Path University received financial aid through grants or loans in 2024. This represents a decline of 2.7% with respect to 2023, when 74% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

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    Admissions

    Bay Path University received 1,047 undergraduate applications in 2024, which represents a 8.39% annual growth. Out of those 1,047 applicants, 892 students were accepted for enrollment, representing a 85.2% acceptance rate.

    There were 2,605 students enrolled at Bay Path University in 2024. 5% of first-time enrollees submitted SAT scores with their applications.

    Bay Path University has an overall enrollment yield of 15.6%, which represents the number of admitted students who ended up enrolling.

    Acceptance Rate

    85.2%
    Acceptance Rate in 2024
    892
    Accepted Out of 1,047

    In 2024, the undergraduate acceptance rate of Bay Path University was 85.2% (892 admissions from 1,047 applications). This is higher than the acceptance rate of 2023, which was 73.5%. Between 2023 and 2024, the number of applicants grew by 8.39%, while admissions grew by 25.6%.

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    SAT Scores

    5%
    Submission Percentage (2024)
    7
    Scores Submitted (2024)

    5% of enrolled first-time students at Bay Path University in 2024 submitted SAT scores with their applications.

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    Enrollment

    Bay Path University had a total enrollment of 2,605 students in 2024. The full-time enrollment at Bay Path University is 1,894 students and the part-time enrollment is 711. This means that 72.7% of students enrolled at Bay Path University are enrolled full-time.

    The enrolled student population at Bay Path University, both undergraduate and graduate, is 53.5% White, 18.5% Hispanic or Latino, 11.3% Black or African American, 3.76% Asian, 0.653% Two or More Races, and 0.192% American Indian or Alaska Native.

    Students enrolled at Bay Path University in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly White Female (45%), followed by Hispanic or Latino Female (26.6%) and Black or African American Female (11.9%). Students enrolled in full-time Graduate programs are most commonly White Female (52.3%), followed by Hispanic or Latino Female (12.7%) and Black or African American Female (9.41%).

    Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

    72.7%
    Full-Time Enrollment

    The total enrollment at Bay Path University in 2024, both undergraduate and graduate, is 2,605 students. The full-time enrollment at Bay Path University is 1,894 and the part-time enrollment is 711. This means that 72.7% of students enrolled at Bay Path University are enrolled full-time compared with 67.1% at similar Masters Colleges and Universities.

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    Retention Rate over Time

    73%
    2024 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 73%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Masters Colleges and Universities (73%), Bay Path University had a retention rate approximately the same as its peers.

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    Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

    Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2024)
    1. White
      1,393 enrolled students
    2. Hispanic or Latino
      481 enrolled students
    3. Black or African American
      295 enrolled students

    The enrolled student population at Bay Path University is 53.5% White, 18.5% Hispanic or Latino, 11.3% Black or African American, 3.76% Asian, 0.653% Two or More Races, and 0.192% American Indian or Alaska Native. 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 47.4% White, 18.8% Hispanic or Latino, and 13.6% 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, 305 students (11.7%) did not report their race.

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    Graduates

    In 2024, 645 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 (400 degrees awarded). There were 3.15 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (127 degrees).

    The most common Masters Degree concentration at Bay Path University is Applied Behavior Analysis (58 degrees awarded), followed by Counseling Psychology (52 degrees) and Physician Assistant (49 degrees).

    In 2024,  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 (197 degrees awarded), Education (133 degrees), and English (12 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 (1,847,948 people), Registered nurses (1,687,499 people), Accountants & auditors (1,087,598 people), Other managers (1,002,011 people), and Secondary school teachers (641,089 people).

    The most specialized majors at Bay Path University in 2024 are Psychology (197 degrees awarded), Education (133 degrees), English (12 degrees), Health (211 degrees), and Business (149 degrees) (as of 2024).

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    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, Physicians, Nuclear medicine technologists and medical dosimetrists, Nurse anesthetists, and Chief executives & legislators

    The most specialized majors at Bay Path University are Psychology (197 degrees awarded), Education (133 degrees), English (12 degrees), Health (211 degrees), and Business (149 degrees) (as of 2024).

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    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 (3,862,401 people), General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (2,218,792 people), Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (954,409 people), Computer Systems Design (741,438 people), and Outpatient care centers (599,592 people).

    The most specialized majors at Bay Path University are Psychology (197 degrees awarded), Education (133 degrees), English (12 degrees), Health (211 degrees), and Business (149 degrees) (as of 2024).

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    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 (2024)
    1. General Business Administration & Management
      6 degrees awarded
    2. Paralegal
      2 degrees awarded
    3. Liberal Arts & Sciences
      1 degrees awarded

    In 2024, the most common associates degree concentration at Bay Path University was General Business Administration & Management with 6 degrees awarded.

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    Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

    72
    Degrees Awarded to Men
    in 2024
    717
    Degrees Awarded to Women
    in 2024

    In 2024, 72 degrees were awarded to men at Bay Path University, which is 0.1 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (717).

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    Most Common Male Majors

    In 2024, 14 degrees were awarded to men at Bay Path University in Physician Assistant, which is 0.4 times less than the 35 female recipients with that same degree.

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    Most Common Female Majors

    In 2024, 62 degrees were awarded to men at Bay Path University in General Business Administration & Management, which is 31 times more than the 2 male recipients with that same degree.

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    Time to Complete

    46%
    100% Completion Time
    47%
    150% Completion Time

    In 2024, 46% of students graduating from Bay Path University completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 47% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 54% within 200%.

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    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.

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    Race & Ethnicity by Share

    Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2024)
    1. White
      400 degrees awarded
    2. Hispanic or Latino
      127 degrees awarded
    3. Black or African American
      89 degrees awarded

    The most common race/ethnicity at Bay Path University is white (400 degrees awarded). There were 3.15 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (127 degrees).

    17.2% of degree recipients (136 students) did not report their race.

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    Race & Ethnicity by Sex

    Most Common Sex Demographic (2024)
    1. White Female
      733 degrees awarded
    2. White Female
      646 degrees awarded
    3. White Female
      622 degrees awarded

    The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at Bay Path University is white female (733 degrees awarded). There were 1.13 times more white female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white female (646 degrees).

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    Operations

    Bay Path University has an endowment valued at nearly $74.4M, as of the end of the 2024 fiscal year. The return on its endowment was of 6.43M (8.63%) compared to the 9.2% average return (4.22M on 45.9M) across all Masters Colleges and Universities.

    In 2024, Bay Path University had a total salary expenditure of 54.3M. Bay Path University employs 33 Assistant professors, 18 Associate professors and 10 Professors. Most academics at Bay Path University are Female Assistant professor (28), Female Associate professor (18), and Female Professor (9).

    The most common positions for non-instructional staff at Bay Path University are: Management, with 68 employees, Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services, with 47 employees, and Office and Administrative Support with 20 employees.

    Endowment

    $74.4M
    2024 Endowment
    10.6%
    growth from 2023

    Bay Path University has an endowment valued at about $74.4M, as of the end of the 2024 fiscal year. The endowment of Bay Path University grew 10.6% from the previous year. The value of their endowment was $28.6M higher than than the median endowment of Masters Colleges and Universities according to the Carnegie Classification grouping.

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    Salary Expenditure

    $27.9M
    2024 Salaries
    7.01%
    growth from 2023

    In 2024, Bay Path University paid a median of $27.9M in salaries, which represents 51.4% of their overall expenditure ($54.3M) and a 7.01% growth from the previous year. This is compared to a 2.23% growth between 2022 and 2023, and a 8.98% decline between 2021 and 2022.

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    Instructional Salaries

    $6.56M
    Instructional Salaries
    64
    Number of Employees

    In 2024, Bay Path University paid a total of $6.56M to 64 employees working as instructors, which represents 23.5% of all salaries paid.

    This is compared to a median of $965k (3.13%) for similar Masters Colleges and Universities.

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    Occupations by Share

    In 2024, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at Bay Path University were Management with 68 employees, Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services with 47 employees, and Office and Administrative Support with 20 employees.

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