Overview
Applicants
1,470
Acceptance Rate
63%
Average HS GPA
3.40
GPA Breakdown
29%
Over 3.75
16%
3.50 - 3.74
15%
3.25 - 3.49
15%
3.00 - 3.24
17%
2.50 - 2.99
8%
2.00 - 2.49
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Learn MoreSAT Reading
25th-75th percentile
(enrolled students)
(enrolled students)
500 - 610
SAT Math
25th-75th percentile
(enrolled students)
(enrolled students)
470 - 580
SAT Writing
25th-75th percentile
(enrolled students)
(enrolled students)
420 - 540
ACT Composite
25th-75th percentile (enrolled students)
20 - 25
Testing Policies
ACT Writing Policy
ACT with or without Writing accepted
SAT Essay Policy
SAT with or without Writing accepted
Other Admission Factors
Academic
Rigor of Secondary School Record
Academic GPA
Application Essay
Recommendation(s)
Non-Academic
Interview
Selectivity Rating
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Learn MoreFaculty and Class Information
Student/Faculty
13:1
Total Faculty
478
with Terminal Degree
173
350
Women
128
Men
46
Minority
Most frequent class size
10 - 19
Most frequent lab / sub section size
10 - 19
Graduation Rates
Graduate in 4 years
54%
Graduate in 5 years
60%
Graduate in 6 years
62%
Majors
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BIOLOGICAL AND BIOMEDICAL SCIENCES.
Biochemistry.
Biology/Biological Sciences, General.
Biotechnology.
Neuroscience.
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BUSINESS, MANAGEMENT, MARKETING, AND RELATED SUPPORT SERVICES.
Accounting.
Business Administration and Management, General.
Business Administration, Management and Operations, Other.
Human Resources Management/Personnel Administration, General.
Marketing/Marketing Management, General.
Organizational Leadership.
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EDUCATION.
Biology Teacher Education.
Early Childhood Education and Teaching.
Education, General.
Elementary Education and Teaching.
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HEALTH PROFESSIONS AND RELATED PROGRAMS.
Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General.
Pre-Occupational Therapy Studies.
Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse.
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HOMELAND SECURITY, LAW ENFORCEMENT, FIREFIGHTING AND RELATED PROTECTIVE SERVICES.
Criminalistics and Criminal Science.
Forensic Science and Technology.
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LEGAL PROFESSIONS AND STUDIES.
Legal Assistant/Paralegal.
Legal Studies, General.
Non-Professional General Legal Studies (Undergraduate).
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LIBERAL ARTS AND SCIENCES, GENERAL STUDIES AND HUMANITIES.
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies.
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MULTI/INTERDISCIPLINARY STUDIES.
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, General.
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PSYCHOLOGY.
Developmental and Child Psychology.
Forensic Psychology.
Psychology, General.
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VISUAL AND PERFORMING ARTS.
Interior Design.
Degrees
Associate
Bachelor's
Certificate
Doctoral/Professional
Master's
Post-Bachelor's certificate
Post-Master's certificate
Bachelor's
Certificate
Doctoral/Professional
Master's
Post-Bachelor's certificate
Post-Master's certificate
Career Services
On-Campus Job Interviews Available
No
Career Services
Alumni Network
Alumni Services
Classes
Interest Inventory
Internships
On Campus Interviews
Regional Alumni
Opportunities at School
Coop
Experiential
Internship
Notable Faculty
Prominent Alumni
Paige Turco
Actress
Louise Kursmark
Author/Speaker, Best Impressions Career Services, Inc.
Jessie Mackay
Artist
Graduation Rates
Graduate in 4 years
54%
Graduate in 5 years
60%
Graduate in 6 years
62%
Career Services
On-Campus Job Interviews Available
No
Career Services
Alumni Network
Alumni Services
Classes
Interest Inventory
Internships
On Campus Interviews
Regional Alumni
Opportunities at School
Coop
Experiential
Internship
ROI & Outcomes
Dates
Application Deadlines
Notification Date
Dec 1
Required Forms
FAFSA
Financial Aid Statistics
Average Freshman Total Need-Based Gift Aid
$25,346
Average Undergraduate Total Need-Based Gift Aid
$22,108
Average Need-Based Loan
$4,843
Undergraduates who have borrowed through any loan program
90%
Average amount of loan debt per graduate
$41,614
Average amount of each freshman scholarship/grant package
$26,512
Financial aid provided to international students
Yes
Expenses per Academic Year
Tuition
Required Fees
Average Cost for Books and Supplies
Tuition / Fees Vary by Year of Study
No
Board for Commuters
Transportation for Commuters
Available Aid
Financial Aid Methodology
Federal
Scholarships and Grants
Need-Based
Need-Based College/University Scholarship or Grant Aid from Institutional Funds
Need-Based Federal Pell
Need-Based SEOG
Need-Based State Scholarships
Non-Need-Based
Institutional non-need-based scholarship or grant aid is available
Federal Direct Student Loan Programs
Direct PLUS Loans
Direct Subsidized Stafford Loans
Direct Unsubsidized Stafford Loans
Direct Subsidized Stafford Loans
Direct Unsubsidized Stafford Loans
Federal Family Education Loan Programs (FFEL)
Federal Perkins Loans
Is Institutional Employment Available (other than Federal Work Study)
Yes
Direct Lender
No
Overall
Student Body Profile
Total Undergraduate Enrollment
1,947
Foreign Countries Represented
5
Demographics
2.06%
Asian
13.01%
African-American
19.14%
Hispanic
57.25%
Caucasian
5.14%
Unknown
100% female
0% male
42% are out of state
70% are full time
30% are part time
Overview
Campus Life
Undergrads living on campus
44%
Help finding off-campus housing
No
First-Year Students living on campus
72%
Campus Environment
Village
99/99
Housing Options
Dorms Female
Theme Housing
Wellness Housing
Wellness Housing
Special Needs Admissions
Director
Surbhi Patel
College Entrance Tests Required
No
Interview Required
No
Documentation Required for LD
Documentation of disability should consist of an evaluation by an appropriate professional. Included must be a clear statement of the diagnosis, the basis for the diagnosis, and the current impact of the disability as it relates to the accommodation request. Elements of the documentation should be appropriate to the disability. Documentation is required for LD, but the specifics and diagnostic testing are determined on a case by case basis by the qualifying professional administering the testing.Documentation Required for ADHD
Documentation of disability should consist of an evaluation by an appropriate professional. Included must be a clear statement of the diagnosis, the basis for the diagnosis, and the current impact of the disability as it relates to the accommodation request. Elements of the documentation should be appropriate to the disability. Documentation is required for ADHD, but the specifics and diagnostic testing are determined on a case by case basis by the qualifying professional administering the testing.Special Need Services Offered
Calculator allowed in exams
No
Dictionary allowed in exams
No
Computer allowed in exams
No
Spellchecker allowed in exams
No
Extended test time
No
Scribes
No
Proctors
No
Oral exams
No
Notetakers
No
Distraction-free environment
No
Accommodation for students with ADHD
No
Reading machine
No
Other assistive technology
No
Student Activities
Registered Student Organizations
32
Number of Honor Societies
4
Number of Social Sororities
0
Number of Religious Organizations
1
Sports
Athletic Division
Division III
5% participate in intercollegiate sports
Men's Sports ()
0 Sports
Women's Sports (Wildcats)
7 Sports
Basketball
Cross Country
Field Hockey
Lacrosse
Soccer
Softball
Volleyball
Cross Country
Field Hockey
Lacrosse
Soccer
Softball
Volleyball
Student Services
Health
Womens Center
Army ROTC Offered at cooperating institutions: Western New England University
Air Force ROTC Offered at cooperating institutions: Western New England University
Womens Center
LGBT Support Groups: Alliance is a club organized to bring heterosexual, lesbian, and bisexual women together as a group to increase understanding, provide support, and educate the college community about issues relating to sexual orientation. The Alliance is a non-judgmental group that does not discriminate.
Minority Support Groups: Native Cultures Club,
Women of Culture Club
Army ROTC Offered at cooperating institutions: Western New England University
Air Force ROTC Offered at cooperating institutions: Western New England University
Sustainability
60*
Other Information
Campus-wide Internet Network
Yes
% of Classrooms with Wireless Internet
100
Fee for Network Use
No
Partnerships with Technology Companies
No
Personal computer included in tuition for each student
No
Discounts Available with Hardware Vendors
Yes
Description
Dell
Apple
Microsoft
Adobe
Campus Visits Contact
Contact
Dawn Bryden
Dean of Traditional Undergraduate Enroll
Dean of Traditional Undergraduate Enroll
Address
588 Longmeadow Street
Longmeadow, MA 01106
Longmeadow, MA 01106
Phone
413-565-1235
Email
admiss@baypath.edu
Experience College Life
Most Popular Places On Campus
Carpe Diem Cafe
Toner/Helliwell Hearth and Lounge
Game Room
Breck Fitness Center
D'Amour Hall for Business, Communications and Tech.
Toner/Helliwell Hearth and Lounge
Game Room
Breck Fitness Center
D'Amour Hall for Business, Communications and Tech.
Most Popular Places Off Campus
Holyoke Mall at Ingleside
Northampton,MA Arts, Theater & Shopping
Six Flags New England
Basketball Hall of Fame
Forest Park
Northampton,MA Arts, Theater & Shopping
Six Flags New England
Basketball Hall of Fame
Forest Park
Campus Tours
Campus Tours
Appointment Required: Yes
Dates: Year-round
Times: Varies
Average Length: 1 hour
Dates: Year-round
Times: Varies
Average Length: 1 hour
On Campus Interview
Campus Interviews
Yes
Information Sessions
Available
Times
varies
Faculty and Coach Visits
Dates/Times Available
Year-round
Arrangements
Contact Admissions Office
Advance Notice
Other
Contact Email Address for Visit
visit@baypath.edu
Class Visits
Dates/Times Available
Academic Year
Arrangements
Contact Admissions Office
Overnight Dorm Stays
Overnight Dorm Stays
Available
Arrangements
Contact Admissions Office
Limitations
Junior or Senior status in High School
Transportation
Types of Transportation Available to Campus
The campus is located on Longmeadow Street (US Route 5) in the center of Longmeadow. The train and bus stations are minutes away in Springfield, the campus is just off Interstate 91 by car, and Bradley International Airport, in the Hartford metropolitan area, serves all major airlines and is 15 miles from Bay Path.
Driving Instructions to Campus
From the North:I-91 south to exit 1 (Longmeadow). Follow US Route 5 for approximately 2 miles; the College will be on your right. From the South: 91 north to exit 49 (Conn. exit for Longmeadow). Turn right off exit onto US Route 5 north; the College will be on your left. From the East:
I-90 (Massachusetts Turnpike-West) to exit 6. Follow I-291 west to Exit 1A. Take I-91 south to exit 1 (Longmeadow). Follow US Route 5 for approximately 2 miles; the College will be on your right. From the West: I-90 (Massachusetts Turnpike-East) to Exit 4. Take I-91 south to exit (Longmeadow). Follow US Route 5 for approximately 2 miles; the College will be on your right.
Local Accommodations
Sheraton Springfield at Monarch Place
One Monarch Place
Springfield, MA 01144
(413) 781-1010 or 1-800-426-9004
www.sheraton-springfield.com
Hilton Garden Inn
800 West Columbus Avenue
Springfield, MA 01105
(413) 886-8000 or 1-800-234-3744
Springfield Marriott
1500 Main Street
Springfield, MA 01115
(413) 781-7111 or 1-800-228-9290
www.marriott.com
