Bay Path University
Longmeadow, Massachusetts 01106
Data last updated: August 29, 2026
Known for psychology — close-knit campus
Bay Path University is a private institution in Longmeadow with particular strength in psychology and business.
A small campus of 1.2K undergraduates with a 7:1 student-faculty ratio. The suburban location offers a balance of campus life and nearby amenities.
57% of students graduate within four years, and graduates earn a median of $55,383 a decade after enrollment. Net price after aid averages $14,590.
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History & Fun Facts
- •History Bay Path was founded in 1897 as Bay Path Institute in Springfield, Massachusetts.
- •The first class had 30 students, but Bay Path grew rapidly in its first few decades.
- •In 1920, Bay Path bought the Clawson-Hamilton Business School of Brattleboro, Vermont, and renamed it the Brattleboro Business Institute.
- •But the institution struggled during the Great Depression and World War II and by 1944 was nearly bankrupt.
- •In 1945, the college moved to Longmeadow, Massachusetts, was renamed Bay Path Secretarial School, and became a women's-only college.
Source: Wikipedia
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Admissions
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard / IPEDS.
Admissions
Application Platforms
Early Action
December 1
Regular Decision
rolling
Deadline Calendar
Typical Application Requirements
Transfer Admission
International Students
Cost & Financial Aid
Sticker Price
Net Price by Family Income
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Net price reflects most recent cohort of federally-aided undergraduates.
Financial Aid
Debt & Aid Detail
Net Price Trend
Tuition Trend
Graduate w/ Zero Debt
16.0%
Avg Tuition Increase
2.3%/yr
Median Debt at Grad
$19,100
Academics
Programs (64)
Outcomes
Median Earnings After Graduation
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Earnings reflect federally-aided students 6 and 10 years after entry.
Student Life
Student Satisfaction
Retention Rate
69%
Campus Life
Housing & Residential Life
Housing Styles
Dining
Student Body
Race & Ethnicity
Campus Safety
Total Incidents (2024)
8
Peer Average
13
3-Year Trend
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Campus security, emergency notification system
Incident Breakdown (2024)
Burglary
Aggravated Assault
Robbery
Motor Vehicle Theft
Sex Offenses
Arson
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Liquor Arrests
Source: U.S. Department of Education Campus Safety & Security data (Clery Act, 2024 reporting year).
Location & Lifestyle
Cost of Living
Estimated from MA state average + suburban adjustment
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Nearby Attractions
Springfield Museums
Complex of five museums including art, science, and history
Basketball Hall of Fame
Premier basketball museum and shrine
Forest Park
One of the largest urban parks in New England with zoo and gardens
Days out near Longmeadow
NewTwo or three colleges you can see in one day around Springfield, from real bookable tour times.
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