Bay Path University Admissions & Acceptance Rate

Longmeadow, Massachusetts
Private nonprofit, 4-year Acceptance Rate: 85% Undergraduates: 1,177

Key Highlights

490–610 / 520–600
SAT reading and writing / math
Middle 50%, fall 2024 first-year students
Average Net Price, 2022–23 $14,935

Admission Scores

SAT Scores

Average SAT (College Scorecard estimate) 1120
5% of fall 2024 first-year students submitted SAT scores
Section 25th percentile 50th percentile 75th percentile
Reading and Writing 490 570 610
Math 520 550 600

ACT Scores

0% of fall 2024 first-year students submitted ACT scores

ACT scores not reported.

Scores of first-year students who entered in fall 2024 and submitted them, as Bay Path University reported to the U.S. Department of Education. The middle 50% scored between the 25th and 75th percentiles.

Admission Requirements

High School GPA Required

Your cumulative high school grade point average.

High School Record Required

Your transcript: the courses you took and the grades you earned.

High School Class Rank Required

Your ranking relative to other students in your graduating class.

College Preparatory Program Not considered

Completion of a college preparatory curriculum in high school.

Recommendations Required

Letters of recommendation from teachers, counselors, or other mentors.

Essay or Personal Statement Considered if submitted

A personal statement or essay written for your application.

Test Scores Test optional

SAT or ACT scores.

Other Tests Test blind

Other admission tests, such as the Wonderlic or WISC-III.

Demonstration of Competencies Not considered

Evidence of specific skills through portfolios, auditions, or other demonstrations.

Work Experience Not considered

Paid or volunteer work.

Legacy Status Not considered

Whether a parent or other relative attended the college.

As Bay Path University reported to the U.S. Department of Education in its fall 2024 admissions data. Admission requirements may vary by program and applicant type. Always check the official Bay Path University admissions page for the most current requirements and deadlines.

Credit Options

AP Credit

Available

Transfer Advanced Placement (AP) exam scores for college credit.

Life Experience Credit

Available

Receive credit for knowledge gained through work, military service, or other life experiences.

As Bay Path University reported to the U.S. Department of Education for 2024–25. Credit policies and limits vary by department. Contact the Bay Path University admissions office or registrar for specific credit transfer policies and maximum credit allowances.

Frequently Asked Questions

Bay Path University requires a high school GPA to be considered for admission, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024. Federal data doesn't include GPA averages, and we haven't found one published by Bay Path University itself, so we don't list an average GPA.

Bay Path University's acceptance rate was 85% for fall 2024: it admitted 892 of 1,047 first-year applicants, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education (IPEDS).

The middle 50% of Bay Path University's fall 2024 first-year students who submitted SAT scores (5% of them) scored 490–610 in Reading and Writing and 520–600 in Math. The median scores were 570 (Reading and Writing) and 550 (Math).

Yes. Bay Path University awards college credit for Advanced Placement (AP) exams, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for 2024–25. The college decides which exams and scores earn credit.

In 2022–23, first-time, full-time undergraduates who received grant or scholarship aid paid an average net price of $14,935 a year at Bay Path University, according to the U.S. Department of Education (IPEDS). Net price is the cost of attendance minus grants and scholarships.

Sources

  • U.S. Department of Education, National Center for Education Statistics, IPEDS (2024–25 provisional data): admissions, test scores and admission factors for fall 2024, undergraduate enrollment for fall 2024, net price for 2022–23 and credit policies for 2024–25. College Navigator: Bay Path University
  • Average SAT: an estimate by the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard (June 10, 2026 release). College Scorecard data