Bay Path University
Bay Path University is one of the seventy-nine private, not-for-profit 4-year colleges in Massachusetts. The campus is located in a suburb, in Longmeadow.
According to the NCES 2017 report, a total of 3,298 students attend the school. In the 2017 fall enrollment, 144 freshman students enrolled, and approximately 101 students returned for their sophomore year (which makes its freshman retention rate 70%). Every year 57% of the graduating class students graduate in 150% of the time it takes to complete their studies.Institution Overview
| Campus LocaleLarge Suburb |
| Number of Students3,298 |
| Student to Faculty Ratio13:1 |
| Is Admission OpenNo |
| Religious Affiliation - |
| Level4-year |
| TypePrivate |
| Business ModelNot-for-profit |
| On Campus HousingYes |
| Retention Rate70% |
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College of Our Lady of the Elms
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University of Saint Joseph
20 miles away |
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42 miles away |
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Quinnipiac University
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Atlantic Union College
53 miles away |
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Yale University
54 miles away |
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Accreditations
Institutional Accreditations
|
New England Association of Schools and Colleges, Commission on Institutions of Higher Education 10/01/1965 - Current |
Admission
63%
Acceptance RateEnrolled students test score (Fall 2017)
| SAT | 970 to 1190 |
| ACT | 20 to 25 |
Admission considerations
| Secondary school GPA Required |
| Secondary school rank Required |
| Secondary school record Required |
| Completion of college-preparatory program Recommended |
| Recommendations Required |
| Formal demonstration of competencies Neither required nor recommended |
| Admission test scores (SAT/ACT) Considered but not required |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) Required |
| Other Test (Wonderlic, WISC-III, etc.) Neither required nor recommended |
In addition to the college's admission requirements each nursing program might have its own admission criteria (such as: TEAS score, HESI A2 score, nursing prerequisites GPA, etc).
Application fee
| Undergrads | $25 |
| Graduates | $45 |
Cost to Attend
The following table details the reported cost of attendance per credit hour for the 2017-2018 academic year.
| Undergrad courses | ||
|---|---|---|
| In District Students | $510/credit | |
| In State Students | $510/credit | |
| Out of State Students | $510/credit | |
| Graduate courses | ||
|---|---|---|
| In District Students | $815/credit | |
| In State Students | $815/credit | |
| Out of State Students | $815/credit | |
Tuition Estimates
Based on the above credit hour costs, here is a sample tuition for different nursing programs.
| Program | Credit Hours | In district | In State | Out of State |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LPN | 45 | $22,950 | $22,950 | $22,950 |
| ADN | 70 | $35,700 | $35,700 | $35,700 |
| BSN | 125 | $63,750 | $63,750 | $63,750 |
| FNP | 50 | $40,750 | $40,750 | $40,750 |
If you attend a private, for-profit school, usually the additional cost (besides tuition) is about 10% of the tuition. If you attend a public school or a not-for-profit private school, the additional cost is around 50% of the tuition.
Financial Aid
In 2017-2018 academic year, 99% of Bay Path University's students received financial aid. Below is the breakdown of the financial aid provided to students.
| Students Receiving Aid | Average Amount/Student | |
|---|---|---|
| Pell Grant | 60% | $4,585 |
| Other Federal Grant | 21% | $1,829 |
| State Grant & Scholarships | 39% | $2,534 |
| Institutional Grant & Scholarships | 99% | $23,308 |
| Federal Student Loans | 92% | $6,627 |
| Private Loans | 14% | $9,080 |
$18,257
Average Net PriceAverage Net Price by Family Income
| Less than $30,000$19,449 |
| $30,001 to $48,000$18,894 |
| $48,001 to $75,000$20,105 |
| $75,001 to $110,000$26,899 |
| Over $110,000$32,132 |
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Student Population
1,947
Undergrads
1,351
Graduates
3,116
Women
182
Men
58%
Full-time
42%
Par-time
Ethnic Diversity
|
White |
62% |
|
Hispanic |
14% |
|
Black/African American |
11% |
|
Race/ethnicity unknown |
7% |
|
Two or more races |
2% |
|
Asian |
2% |
|
Non-resident alien |
1% |
|
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander |
0% |
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Data source: https://nces.ed.gov (2017-2018 colleges survey) and Massachusetts state board of nursing.
