Founded in 1897, Bay Path University. is a Private college. Located in Massachusetts, which is a city setting in Massachusetts, the campus itself is Suburban. The campus is home to 1,893 full time undergraduate students, and 1,332 full time graduate students.
The Bay Path University Academic calendar runs on a Semester basis. In the school year the student to faculty ratio was 11:1. There are 57 full time instructional teachers. Degrees awarded at Bay Path University include: Bachelor's Degree, Masters Degree, Post-master's certificate, Doctor's degree.
Quick Facts
Acceptance Rate
59%
Application Deadline
Application Fee
25
SAT Range
845-1065
ACT Range
19-25
Admissions at are considered Selective, with ,16% of all applicants being admitted.
In the school year, of the students who applied to the school, only 10 of those who were admitted eventually ended up enrolling.
78% of incoming freshmen are in the top half of their high school class. 41% were in the top quarter, and 12% were in the top tenth. You can apply online.
STUDENT LIFE Reviews
We asked, and students answered these important questions about student life at Bay Path University.
7%
“We”re apathetic”
27%
“We know about current events and vote”
60%
“We participate and encourage others to get involved”
7%
“There”s nothing we won”t protest”
0%
“We save it for the classroom”
20%
“Sometimes, but not often”
53%
“There”s usually intelligent conversation to be found”
27%
“All the time, including weekends”
0%
“I”m always terrified”
0%
“I only go out in groups”
7%
“I usually let someone know where I”m going”
93%
“I feel extremely safe”
9%
“We don”t play sports”
0%
“We play recreationally”
55%
“We bought the gear”
36%
“We live for the big game”
15%
“It”s not really our thing”
23%
“Occasinally we gallery crawl”
38%
“There are a variety of opportunities”
23%
“We”re a very artistic group”
7%
“Haven”t met them”
0%
“Available in class”
13%
“They keep regular office hours”
80%
“They”re always available”
71%
“No greek life, but other groups to join”
29%
“There is some involvement, but not a lot”
0%
“Plenty of people join a sorority or fraternity”
0%
“It”s everything. If you”re not greek, you”re a geek”
36%
“We”re not into drinking at all”
50%
“Maybe a little, but it”s not a big thing”
7%
“We only party on weekends”
7%
“There”s some drinking happening every night”
36%
“Never, we”re here to learn”
57%
“There might be people who do”
7%
“People are known to partake on weekends”
0%
“There”s a huge drug scene”
7%
“We”re apathetic”
27%
“We know about current events and vote”
60%
“We participate and encourage others to get involved”
7%
“There”s nothing we won”t protest”
0%
“We save it for the classroom”
20%
“Sometimes, but not often”
53%
“There”s usually intelligent conversation to be found”
27%
“All the time, including weekends”
0%
“I”m always terrified”
0%
“I only go out in groups”
7%
“I usually let someone know where I”m going”
93%
“I feel extremely safe”
9%
“We don”t play sports”
0%
“We play recreationally”
55%
“We bought the gear”
36%
“We live for the big game”
15%
“It”s not really our thing”
23%
“Occasinally we gallery crawl”
38%
“There are a variety of opportunities”
23%
“We”re a very artistic group”
7%
“Haven”t met them”
0%
“Available in class”
13%
“They keep regular office hours”
80%
“They”re always available”
71%
“No greek life, but other groups to join”
29%
“There is some involvement, but not a lot”
0%
“Plenty of people join a sorority or fraternity”
0%
“It”s everything. If you”re not greek, you”re a geek”
37 Students rated on-campus housing 3.9 stars. 27 % gave the school a 5.0.
How would you rate off-campus housing?
25 Students rated off-campus housing 3 stars. 0 % gave the school a 5.0.
How would you rate campus food?
46 Students rated campus food 3.1 stars. 13 % gave the school a 5.0.
How would you rate campus facilities?
51 Students rated campus facilities 4.4 stars. 57 % gave the school a 5.0.
How would you rate class size?
51 Students rated class size 4.7 stars. 75 % gave the school a 5.0.
How would you rate school activities?
51 Students rated school activities 3.8 stars. 31 % gave the school a 5.0.
How would you rate local services?
51 Students rated local services 4 stars. 43 % gave the school a 5.0.
How would you rate academics?
51 Students rated academics 4.2 stars. 51 % gave the school a 5.0.
Bay Path University REVIEWS
What's your overall opinion of Bay Path University?
16 Students rated Bay Path University
Kimberly
Stay away from this school if you really want to get an education. You are merely a number and a dollar sign at this school. The professors, if they do not like you from the start, will do everything in their power to get you to leave the program. There is no flexibility, compassion, empathy, or even good morals at this place. I literally want to stab my eyes out when coming onto campus. My time is not valid yet the professors, who are paid well, can't even provide a simple answer to a question. Their answer is a round about way of answering so they are not held liable for you not knowing the information. The bridge program is a joke if you are already an OTA. You learn NOTHING to increase your skill set and yet, you are expected to keep an 83 average in class when the teachers DO NOT TEACH! There are 3 instructors in the program who care, the rest could not. Don't miss a class or a weekend because that will cause you to definitely fail, and you will have to wait a year to retake your classes. Honestly, I do not know how they are accredited by ACOTE or even are allowed to teach. The director should not be the director as she does not care about the students AT ALL... don't go to her with an issue either or you will be black listed. Alumni and current students have started a petition to ACOTE regarding the ridiculousness of this program. I hope ACOTE does something because to pay 100,000.00 for a master's at this school is not worth it!
Katherine
I love Bay Path University. It has made me so much less anxious and I feel so comfortable in all my classes. Every where you go there are amazing women always empowering each other. It was my top choice the second I stepped foot on campus for a tour. The professors are amazing. Everything is great.
Angelina
I can only speak to the undergrad campus, I'm not a graduate student yet and have not been to the grad campus. The undergrad campus is great! The dorms are functional and fun, the RAs are all really nice and helpful. Resident services are very helpful and are always coming up with fun events for the week. Blake Student Commons is like the heart of campus, often you'll find groups of students hanging out or working on assignments together. The campus is small without being stifling, and big without being too big, if that makes sense. I couldn't imagine a safer or better campus/college.
Olivia
I will be going to Bay Path this fall and I could not be happier with my choice! I have had such a wonderful application process and the supervisor of my major (neurobiology) even reached out to me after my acceptance to get to know me. We ended up meeting up when I was on campus in February and having coffee, and she was able to answer all of my questions about the programs and even offered me some advice on what kind of graduate degree I should pursue. My overnight stay hosts have also stayed in contact with me and we were able to meet up again this April when I was on campus again! The personal, inviting experience I have had and the classes I will be taking make me over-the-moon excited to attend in the fall.
Alla
Baypath university is a very high demanding school yet very beautiful campus, also it has very intelligent woman and faculty. When I visited them their financial aid staff is very welcoming and open. They are willing to help you get your financial questions answered, which made my experience with them an easygoing kind. I also got to meet their transfer counselor she was very open and helpful when directing me what classes I should take before transferring . Overall when I went there my experience was amazing and I am going to go there in the fall of 2019.
noraida
My experience at Bay Path University is life-changing. It has allowed me to grow professionally. As an older woman, I feel empower and proud to be part of the community. As a Latina, I feel welcome. The part I love the most is the study space and tutoring services provided to all students. Professors are available and eager to help any student in need. The cafeteria needs a little work, but there are plenty of options to chose from; their soup is the best. When I walk into the campus for the first time, it took my breath away. President Lary is the student's biggest cheerleader. My studies at BPU has given the confidence to express myself verbally as well as written successfully.
jenna
I think Bay Path University is perfect for myself and many others! They have many majors to choose from including the one I was interested in which was Forensic Studies! I also play soccer at my college and we have excellent groups of student athletes. Overall, I am glad I chose to come to Bay Path University to further my education!! The campus I live at is so pretty and there is always something to do if the students are bored.
Amanda
Very small, but extremely supportive environment dedicated to making the future female! Although private, this university is very generous in scholarship money, making it comparable with a public school given the prospective student performs well academically. Some areas, such as dining services and club organization, fall a little short, but overall a great school and community.
Melissa
If you want your professors to be involved and you want to achieve any goal you have this is the place. The classes are ideal, the atmosphere feels like a family. The library is awesome the overall college is a great place to be. In other words, I loved it here.
Stephanie
I am a transfer student at Bay Path and I recently started the graduate school program. I moved 5 hours away just to stay at this school. I must admit, the cost is a bit pricey, the financial aid services always have problems, and the food options are limited. But, the teachers are the best! Teachers are willing to teach and will go out of their way to help you succeed. I have learned more at this college than I have anywhere else. I would definitely recommend this college to anyone interested in learning.
gabrielly
I love the class sizes allowing the professor to get to know you, the academics here at BayPath is excellent. The only things are that the food their arent a lot of selections and the food is not always good. Also, parking lot for we residents should get the closest parking lot, not the father one.
Kiersten
It is great on paper, but the operation needs to be changed. The classes have potential but need elbow grease. The campus life is in the middle of a territory war between administrators. Campus spaces are being taken away or locked, instead of leaving public spaces open. Also, public spaces and classrooms are being converted to office space.
Tessa
This is a college I have been looking for all along. I have wanted to finish my graduate degree for many years. I couldnt find a program where I could still work and take care of my family. Attending this college and this program has finally given me a way to full fill my dreams
Natasha
I applied to at least a dozen colleges looking for the best match for me after a previous school didn't work out so well and I am happy to say I found Bay Path! The staff at Bay Path have blown me away with how kind and helpful they are. You can tell how dedicated the teachers are and how they truly want to help you succeed. From both staff and other students it is a very welcoming environment. I love how many of my classes I am able to take online but my favorite thing about Bay Path is the accelerated classes that you can complete in just six weeks to help me get my degree faster.
Brooke
I love Bay Path it is a great school. I love that the classroom size is small it really gives the professors a chance to really know who you are. I never would have thought that I would attend an all women's college. Bay Path is all about empowering women and helping them become who they want to be in life.
The fall 2020 acceptance rate for Bay Path University is 59%. That means, out of _____ applications received in 2020, _____ students were offered admission.
What should every freshman at your school know before they start?
College life is an experience that does everything except mirror the highschool scene. The students who attend college have their own business and problems to focus on, their own academics to tend to, and do not seem to become entangled in the affairs of others, which is a recognizeable behavior in high school students. I would tell my high school self to remain focused on my studies, my extracurricular activities, and my personal relationships with the people that actually affect my life because the petty instances that often set back high school students will be a thing of the past in college. The negativity and discouraging situations with peers that are presented in high school seem to fade when you make the transition to college, and instead of sweating over where to sit in the cafeteria, rest assured that in college you can establish yourself among a variety of personalities, and feel welcomed in whichever environment you place yourself in. Bringing a positive and open minded persona to college is something you should not neglect to pack up with your material possessions, as demonstrating the ability to integrate into various, unfamiliar circumstances in college is going to be very advantageous!
What's the one thing you wish someone had told you about freshman year?
That the food service had such a poor budget and poor planning. The food was very good for what they had available to them, but as a person with dietary issues, they weren't great at accomdating for it unless it would lead to a medical emergency.
Also, to make sure you really have all your stuff in order before commencement because they don't figure everything out until you're gone, and you need to keep up with them. I had an issue with credits and they didn't contact me, I had to contact them about it.
The best thing about my school is that they see how smart you are and they strive to do whatever they can to encourage your confidence in that. My school is an advocate for womens rights and for creating strong independant women.
It is best known for being one of the original all-women's colleges in the country that helped to educate women in the early 1900's to enter the workforce as secretaries and other clerical positions.
What kind of person should not attend this school?
This is not for the traditional student. This school is dedicated to women, and I feel that if you are not a motivated woman, you will not appreciate this kind of environment.
My classmates are extremely passionate young women that are friendly and open-minded to cultural differences, career paths, sexual orientation and diverse backgrounds.
Someone who is very comfortable with herself, it is a women's college after all, and who can move around independently. One should have very good flexibilty and resilience, and if not, should be very aware that she will learn it. She should be a student keen on exploring both her own identity and her field in much depth, for that is how she will succeed in and out of class. She should also have a desire to exceed all her hopes and dreams for a better, more refined vision and future.
The academics are amazing here. There is also free tutoring. The class sizes are small and there is always someone to help you. The classes can be challenging for some and easy for others it just depends if you are taking a class that is a part of your major or a class that you are taking as an elective that is intended for someone else's major.
What are the most popular student activities/groups?
The most popular activities are choral, dance company, and all of the sports. There are many clubs to join but the favorite it the health and wellness club that teaches you how to love yourself in more ways than you thought. We also love our theatre crew.
It has its ups and its downs. I feel it has helped me grow, but after a while it does wear you down. There is not much going on. However it is a great school for women to open up and find themselves. I really feel confident in that I am a whole new, and better, person than I was when I first came to Bay Path!
All students must apply yearly for financial aid. This process starts with the FAFSA.
Though financial aid deadlines vary by school, it is a good idea to apply as soon as possible. For the upcoming school year, you can apply as early as October 1 for the FAFSA. Additional school aid will be dependent on the FAFSA results.
100% of students attending Bay Path University receive some sort of financial aid.
58% were awarded federal grants.96%received federal loans. Many students do also need to apply for additional private student loans.
