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Bay Path College

Bay Path College

Bay Path College is a women-only, private college located in Longmeadow, Massachusetts, United States. The college primarily admits only women. Men are, however, allowed to take up graduate programs. The college was founded in 1897. It offers more than 30 majors in various fields of arts and science.

The college campus is home to a Literary Club, and a Theatre Workshop. Both of these encourage students to take part in various creative activities.

The students at Bay Path College take part in various intercollegiate athletic events including basketball, soccer, softball, cross country, tennis, volleyball, and field hockey. The college also encourages students to take part in various club sports of their choice.

Overview of Bay Path College

Bay Path is in Longmeadow, MA. Longmeadow is a large suburb. The school is a private, not-for-profit institution. Bay Path issues awards (degrees) up to the level of Master's degree.

Areas of Study

Fields of study in vogue at the school include business and management, computer science and engineering, therapy and counseling, and liberal arts.

Bay Path Selectivity

Not all applicants to Bay Path are accepted. The top quarter of students at the school scored at least 540 on the verbal SAT test. Students' math SAT scores were most often in the range 420 to 530 in 2007-2008.

Student Body

Approximately 1,603 students study at Bay Path (in 2007-2008). A large number of students at the school are 40 years old or older. Bay Path is a largely female school.

The school reports its educational mission is:
"A pioneer in innovative undergraduate programs for women and professional graduate degrees for men and women, Bay Path College, through its focus on leadership, communication, and technology, educates students to become confident and resourceful contributors to our increasingly interdependent world. Students are challenged to accept the responsibilities and to experience the rewards of leadership through their education at Bay Path College. Opportunities to build and strengthen technological, analytical, and oral and written communication skills are thoroughly integrated into the curriculum. Students apply and expand their knowledge through internships, field placements, or focused projects in a wide variety of settings. The College, which values and promotes diversity, respects the needs, views, and rights of others. A dedicated community of faculty and staff fosters the social and personal as well as the intellectual development of all students."

More complete details are provided below.

Contacting Bay Path

Bay Path College
588 Longmeadow Street
Longmeadow, MA 01106
General Phone: (413) 565-1000
http://www.baypath.edu

Bay Path Programs and Degrees (2008-2009)

General CategoryDegreesMost Common Majors [see all]
Liberal Arts110liberal arts and sciences
Business and Management95business management, business administration, business
Therapy and Counseling51psychology
Computer Science and Engineering32information science, computer support
Security and Law Enforcement31corrections and criminal justice, forensic science
Law22legal assistant, legal professions
Nutrition and Exercise Therapy19occupational therapy
Education and Teaching12early childhood education
Science9biology, biotechnology
Medical Support and Technology5health service and sciences
Design0interior design

Number of programs and degrees for Bay Path in 2008-2009:

Degree LevelTotal
Awarded
Number of
Programs
Bachelor's degree26410
Master's degree663
Associate's degree494
Award of less than 1 academic year72

Bay Path Student Body

In 2007-2008, Bay Path had a total enrollment of 1,603 students (1,369 full-time equivalent).

Students in the Freshman Class:

GroupPercent
Women100%
Full-Time87%
Part-Time13%

Students By Class:

GroupPercent
Undergraduate80%
Graduate20%

Racial Diversity:
RacePercent
White73%
Black10%
Hispanic10%
Asian1%
American Indian0%
Unknown4%
(Foreign Students)1%

Students by Age:

AgePercent
Under 180%
18-1914%
20-2114%
22-2410%
25-2916%
30-3412%
35-3911%
40-4917%
50-646%
65+0%

Bay Path Graduation, Retention, and Transfers

Retention Rates (2007):

GroupReturning From
Previous Year
Full-Time60 %
Part-Time50 %

Bay Path Room and Board (2007)

Bay Path offers campus housing for 375 of its 1,369 (full-time) students.

(Please refer to our profile of Longmeadow, Massachusetts for details about the area surrounding the campus. Also see our list of other Massachusetts Colleges).

The school does not offer students a meal plan.

Bay Path Admissions and Selectivity

Acceptances:

GroupApplicantsAcceptedPercent
Accepted
EnrolledPercent of
Accepted Enrolled
Total63552683%30157%
Women63552683%30157%

Standardized Test Scores:

Test25th Percentile75th Percetile
SAT Verbal430540
SAT Math420530
SAT Writing420540
ACT Verbal1619
ACT Math1620
ACT Composite1721

Application Requirements:

ItemRequirement
GPArequired
Class Rankrecommended
High School Recordrequired
College Prep Programrecommended
Recommendationsrecommended
Formal Demonstration of Competencenot required
Standardized Tests (SAT and/or ACT)required
Percent of Applicants Submitting SAT96%
Percent of Applicants Submitting ACT11%
TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language)required
Other Standardized Testsnot required

Bay Path Expenses and Financial Aid (2008-2009)

Expenses and Financial Aid:

ExpenseAmount
In-state tuition and fees$ 23,840
Out-of-state tuition and fees$ 23,840
Room and board$ 9,750
Books and supplies$ 1,200
Other expenses$ 1,550

Financial Aid:
Bay Path participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 212200)

Bay Path Faculty

Salaries for full-time faculty:

Full-Time Faculty (2008-2009):

Full-Time Faculty LevelContract LengthNumber MenAvg Salary MenNumber WomenAvg Salary Women
Assistant professorcalendar year0*1*
All faculty totalcalendar year0*1*

*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.

Full-Time Faculty (2008-2009):

Full-Time Faculty LevelContract LengthNumber MenAvg Salary MenNumber WomenAvg Salary Women
Professoracademic year2*11$66,143
Associate professoracademic year2*3$64,519
Assistant professoracademic year9$64,93313$53,996
Instructoracademic year0*3$44,725
All faculty totalacademic year13$65,52930$58,575

*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.

Bay Path Athletics

Athletic Conferences:

SportConference
Basketball 
Track 

Bay Path Degree Programs (2007)

BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Business Administration and Management, General
Business Administration, Management and Operations, Other
Business/Commerce, General

COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services, Other
Information Science/Studies

DESIGN
Interior Design

EDUCATION AND TEACHING
Early Childhood Education and Teaching

LAW
Legal Assistant/Paralegal
Legal Professions and Studies, Other

LIBERAL ARTS
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies

MEDICAL SUPPORT AND TECHNOLOGY
Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General

NUTRITION AND EXERCISE THERAPY
Occupational Therapy/Therapist

SCIENCE
Biology/Biological Sciences, General
Biotechnology

SECURITY AND LAW ENFORCEMENT
Corrections and Criminal Justice, Other
Forensic Science and Technology

THERAPY AND COUNSELING
Psychology, General

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Bay Path Highlights

(Details are provided further down on this page.)

What Sets Bay Path Apart:

CategoryTrophy 
Female % of student body
(vs. all colleges)
Top 6%Bay Path Female % of student body
% students 40 years or older
(vs. all colleges)
Top 12%Bay Path % students 40 years or older
% of degrees in therapy and counseling
(vs. colleges with similar degree levels)
Top 12%Bay Path % of degrees in therapy and counseling
% of degrees in liberal arts
(vs. colleges with similar degree levels)
Top 12%Bay Path % of degrees in liberal arts
Salaries of full-time faculty
(vs. colleges of similar size)
Top 14%Bay Path Salaries of full-time faculty
Number of degree programs
(vs. colleges of similar size)
Top 15%Bay Path Number of degree programs
% of degrees in computer science and engineering
(vs. all colleges)
Top 16%Bay Path % of degrees in computer science and engineering
Dorm rooms per full-time student
(vs. colleges of similar size)
Top 16%Bay Path Dorm rooms per full-time student
% of degrees in business and management
(vs. all colleges)
Top 17%Bay Path % of degrees in business and management
Explanation of the Highlights categories

Notable:
Accepts some high school credits
Grants credits for AP courses
Offers weekend classes
Career counseling
Career services
Student employment services
Remedial classes for students
Option to study abroad
Offers part-time study
On-campus library
Offers campus housing
NCAA athletic conference member

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