Bay State can be found in Boston, Massachusetts (a large city). The school is a private, for-profit institution. The Bachelor's degree is the highest degree at Bay State.
The most common majors at the school are in hospitality, media, business and management, family and social work, and security and law enforcement.
Bay State does not have an open admissions system. Not everyone who applies is accepted. People attending the school come from a variety of states around the country.
In 2005, 778 students were enrolled in Bay State. A very high share of students at the school are female.
Student dorms or apartments are common at Bay State. The school offers students meal plans.
The school reports its educational mission is:
"Bay State College is a private college whose mission is to provide students with a quality education that prepares them for professional careers and increasing levels of higher education. Bay State College accomplishes this mission by providing a learning environment where teaching excellence and student services are blended to support the uniqueness of individual students, preparing them to achieve their full potential as ethically and socially aware citizens."
More complete details are provided below.
Bay State College
122 Commonwealth Avenue
Boston, MA 02116
General Phone: (617) 217-9000
Admissions Phone: (617) 217-9000
Financial Aid Phone: (617) 217-9016
http://www.baystate.edu
Bay State awarded degrees in these major categories in 2005:
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Business And Management | 63 | fashion merchandising, business management, accounting |
| Security And Law Enforcement | 28 | criminal justice and safety |
| Family And Social Work | 20 | child care management |
| Medical Assistant And Technician | 19 | medical assistant |
| Media | 15 | animation and special effects |
| Education And Teaching | 9 | education |
| Therapy And Counseling | 7 | physical therapist assistant |
| Hospitality | 7 | travel services |
| Computer Science And Engineering | 2 | computer science |
| Medical Adminstration | 1 | medical office management |
Number of programs and degrees for Bay State in 2005:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Associate's degree | 171 | 12 |
In 2005, Bay State had a total enrollment of 778 students (692 full-time equivalent).
Students in the Freshman Class (2005):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Men | 24% |
| Women | 76% |
| Full-Time | 98% |
| Part-Time | 2% |
More details are available, using 2004 data:
Students By Class (2004):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 100% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 53% |
| Black | 21% |
| Hispanic | 12% |
| Asian | 4% |
| American Indian | 0% |
| Other Races | 10% |
Students by Age (2004):
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 0% |
| 18-19 | 8% |
| 20-21 | 10% |
| 22-24 | 6% |
| 25-29 | 5% |
| 30-34 | 2% |
| 35-39 | 1% |
| 40-49 | 1% |
| 50-64 | 0% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence (2004):
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| Massachusetts | 37% |
| Connecticut | 1% |
Retention Rates (2004):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 48 % |
| Part-Time | 13 % |
Bay State offers campus housing for 221 of its 692 (full-time) students.
(Please refer to our profile of Boston, Massachusetts for details about the area surrounding the campus.)
The school offers students a meal plan with 19 meals per week.
Acceptances:
| Group | Applicants | Accepted | Percent Accepted | Enrolled | Percent of Accepted Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 1,313 | 1,120 | 85% | 313 | 28% |
| Men | 393 | 336 | 86% | 74 | 22% |
| Women | 920 | 784 | 85% | 239 | 30% |
Application Requirements:
| Item | Requirement |
|---|---|
| GPA | recommended |
| Class Rank | recommended |
| High School Record | required |
| College Prep Program | not required |
| Recommendations | not required |
| Formal Demonstration of Competence | not required |
| Standardized Tests (SAT and/or ACT) | recommended |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) | required |
| Other Standardized Tests | not required |
Admissions Phone Number: (617) 217-9000
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 15,600 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 15,600 |
| Room and board | $ 9,825 |
| Books and supplies | $ 810 |
| Other expenses | $ 3,681 |
Financial Aid:
Bay State participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 396500)
Financial Aid Phone Number: (617) 217-9016
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | academic year | 12 | $42,789 | 0 | * |
| All faculty total | academic year | 12 | $42,789 | 0 | * |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Accounting
Business Administration and Management, General
Fashion Merchandising
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
Computer Science
EDUCATION AND TEACHING
Education, General
FAMILY AND SOCIAL WORK
Child Care and Support Services Management
HOSPITALITY
Tourism and Travel Services Marketing Operations
MEDIA
Animation, Interactive Tech, Video Graphics and Special Effects
MEDICAL ADMINSTRATION
Medical Office Management/Administration
MEDICAL ASSISTANT AND TECHNICIAN
Medical/Clinical Assistant
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets Bay State Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| % of students from other states (vs. all colleges) | Top 6% | ![]() |
| % of degrees in family and social work (vs. all colleges) | Top 8% | ![]() |
| % of degrees in security and law enforcement (vs. all colleges) | Top 8% | ![]() |
| Female % of student body (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 9% | ![]() |
| % of degrees in media (vs. all colleges) | Top 10% | ![]() |
| % of degrees in business and management (vs. all colleges) | Top 13% | ![]() |
| % of degrees in hospitality (vs. all colleges) | Top 16% | ![]() |
| Dorm rooms per full-time student (vs. all colleges) | Top 19% | ![]() |
Notable:
Grants credits for AP courses
Offers weekend classes
Career counseling
Career placement services
Student employment services
Remedial classes for students
Offers campus housing
Offers part-time study
On-campus library
Offers campus housing
Offers a board (meal) plan
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