Bay State College
Bay State College is one of the six private, for-profit 4-year colleges in Massachusetts. The campus is located in an urban area, in Boston.
According to the NCES 2017 report, a total of 717 students attend the school. In the 2017 fall enrollment, 53 freshman students enrolled, and approximately 25 students returned for their sophomore year (which makes its freshman retention rate 48%). Every year 30% of the graduating class students graduate in 150% of the time it takes to complete their studies.Bay State College's in-state tuition for the 2017-2018 academic year was $21,720, and fees were $600. Out-of-state tuition and fees for the same period were $21,720 and $600 respectively.
Institution Overview
| Campus LocaleLarge City |
| Number of Students717 |
| Student to Faculty Ratio15:1 |
| Is Admission OpenNo |
| Religious Affiliation - |
| Level4-year |
| TypePrivate |
| Business ModelFor-profit |
| On Campus HousingYes |
| Retention Rate48% |
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Accreditations
Institutional Accreditations
|
New England Association of Schools and Colleges, Commission on Institutions of Higher Education 10/24/2007 - Current |
Nursing Programs Accreditations
|
Nursing (ADNUR) - Associate degree programs ACEN 01/01/2012 - Current |
Admission
44%
Acceptance RateEnrolled students test score (Fall 2017)
Admission considerations
| Secondary school GPA Required |
| Secondary school rank Considered but not required |
| Secondary school record Required |
| Completion of college-preparatory program Considered but not required |
| Recommendations Considered but not required |
| Formal demonstration of competencies Considered but not required |
| Admission test scores (SAT/ACT) Neither required nor recommended |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) Required |
| Other Test (Wonderlic, WISC-III, etc.) Required |
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 | $50 |
| Graduates | -- |
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 | $905/credit | |
| In State Students | $905/credit | |
| Out of State Students | $905/credit | |
| Graduate courses | ||
|---|---|---|
| In District Students | - | |
| In State Students | - | |
| Out of State Students | - | |
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 | $40,725 | $40,725 | $40,725 |
| ADN | 70 | $63,350 | $63,350 | $63,350 |
| BSN | 125 | $113,125 | $113,125 | $113,125 |
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, 96% of Bay State College's students received financial aid. Below is the breakdown of the financial aid provided to students.
| Students Receiving Aid | Average Amount/Student | |
|---|---|---|
| Pell Grant | 54% | $4,334 |
| Other Federal Grant | 30% | $344 |
| State Grant & Scholarships | 17% | $828 |
| Institutional Grant & Scholarships | 77% | $3,674 |
| Federal Student Loans | 84% | $6,638 |
| Private Loans | 13% | $20,053 |
$31,792
Average Net PriceAverage Net Price by Family Income
| Less than $30,000$29,918 |
| $30,001 to $48,000$31,176 |
| $48,001 to $75,000$32,205 |
| $75,001 to $110,000$35,062 |
| Over $110,000$33,991 |
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Student Population
717
Undergrads
0
Graduates
510
Women
207
Men
60%
Full-time
40%
Par-time
Ethnic Diversity
|
White |
44% |
|
Black/African American |
22% |
|
Hispanic |
15% |
|
Race/ethnicity unknown |
6% |
|
Two or more races |
6% |
|
Asian |
4% |
|
Non-resident alien |
3% |
|
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.
