# Bay Path University

Private nonprofit college in Longmeadow, MA. IPEDS ID 164632.
Source page: https://educationguide.com/colleges/bay-path-university · Data: https://educationguide.com/data/colleges/bay-path-university.json · Method: https://educationguide.com/how-we-score

## Key numbers
- Acceptance rate: 85% (Fall 2024, College Scorecard)
- Average net price after grants: $14,271 per year (AcadYr 2023-24, reported in IPEDS DCY2024-25)
- Graduation rate (6 years): 44%; beats 6% of MA colleges and 32% nationwide
- Median earnings 10 years after starting: $55,383; beats 33% of MA colleges and 57% nationwide
- Median debt at graduation: $19,100

## Net price by family income (per year, after grants)
| Family income | Net price |
|---|---|
| 0-30k | $11,948 |
| 30-48k | $12,251 |
| 48-75k | $12,698 |
| 75-110k | $17,528 |
| 110k+ | $25,475 |

Average after grants for first-time, full-time students receiving federal aid. Negative values mean grants exceed cost.

## Cost to finish and years to pay back (EducationGuide calculation)
Graduates took 4.12 years on average (51% finished in 4 years; Fall 2017 entrants, IPEDS). Earnings gain = $55,383 (median earnings of former students 10 years after starting college (College Scorecard)) minus $39,880 for high school graduates ages 25-34 in MA (Census ACS 2020-2024).

| Family income | Net price / yr | Cost to finish | Years to pay back |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0-30k | $11,948 | $49,226 | 3.2 years |
| 30-48k | $12,251 | $50,474 | 3.3 years |
| 48-75k | $12,698 | $52,316 | 3.4 years |
| 75-110k | $17,528 | $72,215 | 4.7 years |
| 110k+ | $25,475 | $104,957 | 6.8 years |

Method: https://educationguide.com/how-we-score#value

## Sticker price
- Cost of attendance: $47,308
- Tuition and fees: $38,302
- Housing and meals: $13,316; books: $1,800

## Admissions
- SAT reading & writing: 490–610; SAT math: 520–600; ACT: not reported (25th–75th percentile, Fall 2024)
- Fall 2023: 966 applicants, 710 admitted, 111 enrolled; test scores considered but not required
- Fall 2024: acceptance 85%, ACT not reported (College Scorecard)
- Fall 2023: acceptance 74%, ACT not reported (IPEDS Admissions)

## Majors (25 bachelor's majors)
| Major | Earnings 1 yr | Earnings 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Business Administration | $54,260 | $74,912 | $32,015 |
| Computer and Information Sciences | not reported | $68,194 | $30,122 |
| Health Sciences | not reported | $65,018 | $35,320 |
| Security / Homeland Security | $32,326 | $56,262 | $29,113 |
| Biology | $40,964 | $55,827 | $27,000 |
| Psychology | $38,960 | $53,682 | $29,162 |
| Legal Studies / Paralegal | $34,717 | $48,575 | $27,491 |
| Education (Elementary / Secondary) | $33,330 | $48,431 | $27,250 |
| Education | not reported | $47,941 | not reported |
| Psychology (Research) | $23,898 | $47,544 | $29,401 |
| Liberal Arts / General Studies | $41,141 | $37,411 | $29,572 |
| Food Science and Technology | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Education (Subject Teaching) | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Legal Support Services | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Legal Professions and Studies, Other | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Biotechnology | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Interdisciplinary Studies | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Psychology (Clinical / Counseling) | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Criminal Justice | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Graphic / Interior / Fashion Design | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Nursing | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Accounting | not reported | not reported | $31,472 |
| Entrepreneurship | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Hospitality Management | not reported | not reported | not reported |

## Major to career
- Business Administration → Management analyst: median wage $107,210 (Springfield, MA), $134,720 (MA), $101,860 (U.S.)
- Biology → Biological technician: median wage $54,140 (Springfield, MA), $62,070 (MA), $57,510 (U.S.)

## Sources and years
- Net price: AcadYr 2023-24, reported in IPEDS DCY2024-25; cost of attendance: AcadYr 2023-24, reported in IPEDS DCY2024-25; tuition: AcadYr 2024-25, reported in IPEDS DCY2024-25
- Graduation: Fall 2018 or AcadYr 2018-19 cohort (differs by institutional calendar), reported in IPEDS DCY2024-25; earnings: Treasury AY2009-10, AY2010-11 pooled cohort measured in CY2020, CY2021, inflation adjusted to 2022 dollars; debt: NSLDS FY2020, FY2021 pooled cohorts
- Major earnings (4 yr): Treasury AY2017-2018, AY2018-2019 pooled earnings cohort measured in CY2022, CY2023, inflation adjusted to 2024 dollars

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