A pioneer in innovative undergraduate programs for women and professional graduate degrees for men and women, Bay Path College, through its focus on leadership, communication, and technology, educates students to become confident and resourceful contributors to our increasingly interdependent world.
Students are challenged to accept the responsibilities and to experience the rewards of leadership through their education at Bay Path College. Opportunities to build and strengthen technological, analytical, and oral and written communication skills are thoroughly integrated into the curriculum. Students apply and expand their knowledge through internships, field placements, or focused projects in a wide variety of settings.
The College, which values and promotes diversity, respects the needs, views, and rights of others. A dedicated community of faculty and staff fosters the social and personal as well as the intellectual development of all students.
Bay Path College is a private women's college that is located in Longmeadow, Massachusetts. It was founded in 1897. Men are accepted in the graduate programs. Its motto is "Carpe Diem." Dr. Carol A. Leary is the College's current President. Bay Path College is ranked in the top tier of comprehensive colleges in the North by US News. The college features majors that are heavily focused on practical, hands-on application of course work and students take the majority of their credits within their major.
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| Percent of Students International: | 1% |
| On-Campus Housing Available: | Yes |
| Percent of Students Living On-Campus: | 31% |
| Freshman Students Required to Live on Campus: | No |
| Member of: | NAA, NCAA |
| Sports Include: |
Basketball (North Atlantic Conference) Track (North Atlantic Conference) |
| Tuition & Fees (undergraduate) | Expenses | ||
Average Tuition for Full-Time Undergrads: |
$ 20,606 | ||
| Financial Aid | Avg. Amount Received | % of Students Receiving Aid | |
Federal Grants: |
$ 3,858 | 27% | |
State and Local Grants: |
$ 2,005 | 18% | |
Institutional Grants: |
$ 7,726 | 65% | |
Student Loans: |
$ 4,319 | 71% | |
Any Aid: |
87% |
| Acceptance Rate: | 68% (Selective) |
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| SAT Scores: | |
| % of Students Submitting SAT Scores: | 79% |
| Bottom 25th Percentile: | Verbal: 470, Math: 450 |
| Top 75th Percentile: | Verbal: 560, Math: 540 |
| ACT Scores: | |
| % of Students Submitting ACT Scores: | 10% |
| Bottom 25th Percentile: | Composite: 17, Verbal: 19, Math: 17 |
| Top 75th Percentile: | Composite: 24, Verbal: 27, Math: 23 |
| Application Fee: | $ 25.00 |
| Formal Demonstration of Competencies: | Not Required |
| High School Diploma or Equivalent: | Required |
| High School GPA: | Required |
| High School Rank: | Recommended |
| High School Record: | Required |
| Recommendations: | Required |
| TOEFL: | Required |
| Test Scores: | Required |
