Bay Path University (164632)

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2023 Undergraduate Tuition

$37,227

4.04% growth from 2022

2023 Average Net Price

$14,935

After Financial Aid

2020 Default Rate

on Student Loans

2023 Acceptance Rate

73.5%

966 Applicants

2023 Enrolled Students

2,643

46.4% Full-Time

2023 Graduation Rate

56.9%

82 Graduates

About

Bay Path University (164632) is a higher education institution located in Hampden County, MA. In 2023, the most popular Masters Degree concentrations at Bay Path University (164632) were Occupational Therapy (79 degrees awarded), Applied Behavior Analysis (59 degrees), and Counseling Psychology (58 degrees).

In 2023, 833 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at Bay Path University (164632). 93.4% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 6.6% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was white (450 degrees), 4.37 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (103 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at Bay Path University (164632) is $37,227, which is $12,652 more than the national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($24,575).

In 2020 the default rate for borrower's at Bay Path University (164632) was 0%, corresponding to 0 out of the 1,368 total borrowers.

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Costs

In 2023, the median undergraduate tuition at Bay Path University (164632) is $37,227, which is $12,652 more than the national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($24,575).

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $14,935.

In 2023, 74% of undergraduate students attending Bay Path University (164632) received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 84% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Tuition Costs

$37,227

2023 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2023, the cost of tuition at Bay Path University (164632) was $37,227. The cost of tuition at Bay Path University (164632) is $12,652 more than than the overall (public and private) national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($24,575).

This chart compares the tuition costs of Bay Path University (164632) (in red) with those of other similar universities.

Average Net Price

$14,935

2023 Value

19.3%

1 Year Growth

In 2023 Bay Path University (164632) had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $14,935. Between 2022 and 2023, the average net price of Bay Path University (164632) grew by 19.3%.

This chart compares the average net price of Bay Path University (164632) (in red) with that of other similar universities.

Average net price is calculated from full-time beginning undergraduate students who were awarded a grant or scholarship from federal, state or local governments, or the institution.

Other Student Expenses

$8,278

Room and Board

$1,800

Books and Supplies

The average yearly cost of room and board at Bay Path University (164632) was of $8,278 in 2023. The cost of room and board increased by 1.57% between 2022 and 2023.

During the same period, the average yearly cost of books and supplies was $1,800. The cost of books and supplies increased by 12.5% during the same period.

This chart compares the average student costs at Bay Path University (164632) (in red) with that of similar universities.

Financial Aid by Income Level

74%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

84%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

74% of undergraduate students at Bay Path University (164632) received financial aid through grants or loans in 2023. This represents a decline of 12.9% with respect to 2022, when 85% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

This chart compares the average award discount at Bay Path University (164632) (in red) with that of other similar universities.

The average award discount is the ratio between the average grant or scholarship value, and the cost, which is the sum of out-of-state tuition, room, board, book, supplies, and other expenses.

Student Loan Default Rate

Cohort default rates only account for borrowers who default in the first three years, and some schools only have a small proportion of borrowers entering repayment. These rates should be interpreted with caution, as they may not be reflective of the entire school population.

2020 Default Rate

Number of Defaults

In 2020 the default rate for borrower's at Bay Path University (164632) was 0%, which represents 0 out of the 1368 total borrowers.

A cohort default rate is the percentage of a school's borrowers who enter repayment on certain Federal Family Education Loan (FFEL) Program or William D. Ford Federal Direct Loan (Direct Loan) Program loans during a particular federal fiscal year (FY), October 1 to September 30, and default or meet other specified conditions prior to the end of the second following fiscal year.

Admissions

Bay Path University (164632) received 966 undergraduate applications in 2023, which represents a 22.6% annual growth. Out of those 966 applicants, 710 students were accepted for enrollment, representing a 73.5% acceptance rate.

There were 2,643 students enrolled at Bay Path University (164632) in 2023. 4% of first-time enrollees submitted SAT scores with their applications.

Bay Path University (164632) has an overall enrollment yield of 15.6%, which represents the number of admitted students who ended up enrolling.

Acceptance Rate

73.5%

Acceptance Rate in 2023

710

Accepted Out of 966

In 2023, the undergraduate acceptance rate of Bay Path University (164632) was 73.5% (710 admissions from 966 applications). This is lower than the acceptance rate of 2022, which was 75.6%. Between 2022 and 2023, the number of applicants grew by 22.6%, while admissions grew by 19.1%.

This chart compares the acceptance rate of Bay Path University (164632) (in red) with that of other similar universities, and the chart below shows the acceptance rate by gender.

SAT Scores

Submission Percentage (2023)

Scores Submitted (2023)

4% of enrolled first-time students at Bay Path University (164632) in 2023 submitted SAT scores with their applications.

The following chart shows the average SAT scores for the 25th, 50th, and 75th percentile of applicants for each section of the test that they are evaluated on.

Enrollment

Bay Path University (164632) had a total enrollment of 2,643 students in 2023. The full-time enrollment at Bay Path University (164632) is 1,226 students and the part-time enrollment is 1,417. This means that 46.4% of students enrolled at Bay Path University (164632) are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at Bay Path University (164632), both undergraduate and graduate, is 52.4% White, 18.6% Hispanic or Latino, 11.2% Black or African American, 2.99% Asian, 0.87% Two or More Races, and 0.114% American Indian or Alaska Native.

Students enrolled at Bay Path University (164632) in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly White Female (45.4%), followed by Hispanic or Latino Female (24.5%) and Black or African American Female (10.6%). Students enrolled in full-time Graduate programs are most commonly White Female (47.3%), followed by Hispanic or Latino Female (11.4%) and Black or African American Female (7.16%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

46.4%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at Bay Path University (164632) in 2023, both undergraduate and graduate, is 2,643 students. The full-time enrollment at Bay Path University (164632) is 1,226 and the part-time enrollment is 1,417. This means that 46.4% of students enrolled at Bay Path University (164632) are enrolled full-time compared with 68.2% at similar Masters Colleges and Universities.

This chart shows the full-time vs part-time enrollment status at Bay Path University (164632) (in red) compares to similar universities.

Retention Rate over Time

69%

2023 Retention Rate

Retention rate measures the number of first-time students who began their studies the previous fall and returned to school the following fall. The retention rate for full-time undergraduates at Bay Path University (164632) was 69%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Masters Colleges and Universities (74%), Bay Path University (164632) had a retention rate lower than its peers.

This chart shows the retention rate over time at Bay Path University (164632) (highlighted in red) compares to similar universities.

Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2023)

White
1,384 enrolled students
Hispanic or Latino
491 enrolled students
Black or African American
297 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at Bay Path University (164632) is 52.4% White, 18.6% Hispanic or Latino, 11.2% Black or African American, 2.99% Asian, 0.87% Two or More Races, and 0.114% American Indian or Alaska Native. This includes both full-time and part-time students as well as graduate and undergraduates. By comparison, enrollment for all Masters Colleges and Universities is 50.1% White, 17.7% Hispanic or Latino, and 13.4% Black or African American.

Any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis is categorized as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the share of those students are shown in the chart below. Additionally, 356 students (13.5%) did not report their race.

Graduates

In 2023, 723 more women than men received degrees from Bay Path University (164632). The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at Bay Path University (164632) is white (450 degrees awarded). There were 4.37 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (103 degrees).

The most common Masters Degree concentration at Bay Path University (164632) is Occupational Therapy (79 degrees awarded), followed by Applied Behavior Analysis (59 degrees) and Counseling Psychology (58 degrees).

In 2023, the most specialized majors across all degree types at Bay Path University (164632), meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are Psychology (209 degrees awarded), Science Technologies (3 degrees), and Education (118 degrees).

Common Jobs by Major

Elementary & middle school teachers

Most Common Job

The most common jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Bay Path University (164632) are Elementary & middle school teachers (1,672,041 people), Registered nurses (1,557,446 people), Secondary school teachers (567,816 people), Education administrators (341,750 people), and Other managers (289,959 people).

The most specialized majors at Bay Path University (164632) in 2023 are Psychology (209 degrees awarded), Science Technologies (3 degrees), Education (118 degrees), English (18 degrees), and Health (215 degrees) (as of 2023).

Highest Paying Jobs by Major

Surgeons

Highest Paying Job

The highest paying jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Bay Path University (164632) are Surgeons, Diagnostic medical sonographers, Podiatrists, Cardiovascular technologists and technicians, and Media and communication workers, all other

The most specialized majors at Bay Path University (164632) are Psychology (209 degrees awarded), Science Technologies (3 degrees), Education (118 degrees), English (18 degrees), and Health (215 degrees) (as of 2023).

Common Industries by Major

Elementary & secondary schools

Most Common Industry

The most common industries for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Bay Path University (164632) are Elementary & secondary schools (5,586,329 people), General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (3,275,256 people), Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (2,452,532 people), Computer Systems Design (2,343,824 people), and Construction (1,303,670 people).

Majors Awarded

IPEDS uses the Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) standard, so the categories may not match the exact concentrations offered by Bay Path University (164632).

Most Common (2023)

Occupational Therapy
79 degrees awarded
Applied Behavior Analysis
59 degrees awarded
Counseling Psychology
58 degrees awarded

In 2023, the most common masters degree concentration at Bay Path University (164632) was Occupational Therapy with 79 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of degree-majors recipients from masters degree programs at Bay Path University (164632) according to their major.

Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2023

778

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2023

In 2023, 55 degrees were awarded to men at Bay Path University (164632), which is 0.0707 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (778).

This chart displays the sex disparity between the top 5 majors at Bay Path University (164632) by degrees awarded.

Most Common Male Majors

In 2023, 8 degrees were awarded to men at Bay Path University (164632) in Business Statistics, which is 2 times more than the 4 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2023, 88 degrees were awarded to men at Bay Path University (164632) in Occupational Therapy, which is 29.3 times more than the 3 male recipients with that same degree.

Time to Complete

45%

100% Completion Time

51%

150% Completion Time

In 2023, 45% of students graduating from Bay Path University (164632) completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 51% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 51% within 200%.

The following chart shows these completion rates over time compared to the average for the Masters Colleges and Universities Carnegie Classification group.

Graduation rate is defined as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within a specific percentage of "normal time" to completion for their program.

Graduation Rate by Race and Sex

Showing demographic groups with ≥ 5 graduating students.

Two or More Races Female

Highest Graduation Rate (85.7%)

The student demographic with the highest graduation rate in 2023 at Bay Path University (164632) is Female and Two or More Races (85.7% graduation rate). Across all Masters Colleges and Universities, Non-resident Alien Male students have the highest graduation rate (65.7%).

The department of education defines graduation rate as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within 150% of "normal time" to completion.

The National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) categorizes any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the graduation rate of those students is shown in the chart below. Additionally, 4.88% of graduates (4 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2023)

White
450 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino
103 degrees awarded
Black or African American
81 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at Bay Path University (164632) is white (450 degrees awarded). There were 4.37 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (103 degrees).

18.7% of degree recipients (156 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2023)

White Female
420 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino Female
99 degrees awarded
Black or African American Female
76 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at Bay Path University (164632) is white female (420 degrees awarded). There were 4.24 times more white female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino female (99 degrees).

Operations

Bay Path University (164632) has an endowment valued at nearly $67.3M, as of the end of the 2023 fiscal year. The return on its endowment was of 3.59M (5.34%) compared to the 5.72% average return (2.84M on 49.7M) across all Masters Colleges and Universities.

In 2023, Bay Path University (164632) had a total salary expenditure of 49.4M. Bay Path University (164632) employs 33 Assistant professors, 22 Associate professors and 16 Professors. Most academics at Bay Path University (164632) are Female Assistant professor (29), Female Associate professor (20), and Female Professor (12).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at Bay Path University (164632) are: Management, with 67 employees, Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services, with 47 employees, and Office and Administrative Support with 24 employees.

Endowment

$67.3M

2023 Endowment

4.14%

growth from 2022

Bay Path University (164632) has an endowment valued at about $67.3M, as of the end of the 2023 fiscal year. The endowment of Bay Path University (164632) grew 4.14% from the previous year. The value of their endowment was $17.6M higher than than the median endowment of Masters Colleges and Universities according to the Carnegie Classification grouping.

This line chart shows how the endowment at Bay Path University (164632) (in red) compares to that of some similar universities.

The small bar chart below shows the endowment quintiles for all universities in the Masters Colleges & Universities: Larger Programs Carnegie Classification grouping.

Salary Expenditure

$26.1M

2023 Salaries

2.23%

growth from 2022

In 2023, Bay Path University (164632) paid a median of $26.1M in salaries, which represents 52.8% of their overall expenditure ($49.4M) and a 2.23% growth from the previous year. This is compared to a 8.98% decline between 2021 and 2022, and a 1.33% decline between 2020 and 2021.

The median for similar Masters Colleges and Universities is 36.1M (39.6% of overall expenditures).

Instructional Salaries

$7.52M

Instructional Salaries

Number of Employees

In 2023, Bay Path University (164632) paid a total of $7.52M to 75 employees working as instructors, which represents 28.8% of all salaries paid.

This is compared to a median of $1.12M (2.97%) for similar Masters Colleges and Universities.

Occupations by Share

Assistant professor

Most Common Instructor

33 Employees

Management

Most Common Non-Instructional Employee

67 Employees

In 2023, the most common positions for instructional staff at Bay Path University (164632) were Assistant professor with 33 employees, Associate professor with 22 employees, and Professor with 16 employees.

In 2023, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at Bay Path University (164632) were Management with 67 employees, Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services with 47 employees, and Office and Administrative Support with 24 employees.

Instructors by Academic Rank and Sex

Most Common Demographic (2023)

Female Assistant professor
Female Associate professor
Female Professor

In 2023, the most common demographic for instructional staff at Bay Path University (164632) was Female Assistant professor with 29 employees, Female Associate professor with 20 employees, and Female Professor with 12 employees.

This chart shows the sex split between each academic rank present at Bay Path University (164632).

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