Bay Path University Acceptance Rate & Test Scores

Bay Path University is a private nonprofit 4-year university in Longmeadow, Massachusetts, with 1,177 undergraduates. It admitted 85% of first-year applicants for fall 2024.

  • Acceptance rate: 85% for fall 2024
  • SAT, middle 50%: 490–610 reading and writing, 520–600 math
  • Average net price: $14,935 a year (2022–23)

Bay Path University GPA requirements

Bay Path University requires a high school GPA from first-year applicants, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024.

Federal data doesn't include GPA averages, and Bay Path University hasn't published one we could verify, so this page doesn't list an average GPA.

Bay Path University acceptance rate

Bay Path University admitted 892 of 1,047 first-year applicants for fall 2024, an acceptance rate of 85%, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education.

SAT and ACT scores

Scores of the first-year students who entered Bay Path University in fall 2024 and submitted them. Half of them scored between the 25th and 75th percentiles:

Test25th percentileMedian75th percentile
SAT Reading and Writing490570610
SAT Math520550600
5% submitted SAT scores, as Bay Path University reported to the U.S. Department of Education.

The U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard estimates an average SAT score of 1120 for admitted students.

Admission requirements

What Bay Path University looks at when it decides on first-year applicants, as it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024:

Admission factorStatus
High School GPAYour cumulative high school grade point average.Required
High School RecordYour transcript: the courses you took and the grades you earned.Required
High School Class RankYour ranking relative to other students in your graduating class.Required
RecommendationsLetters of recommendation from teachers, counselors, or other mentors.Required
Essay or Personal StatementA personal statement or essay written for your application.Considered if submitted
Test ScoresSAT or ACT scores.Considered if submitted
College Preparatory ProgramCompletion of a college preparatory curriculum in high school.Not considered
Other TestsOther admission tests, such as the Wonderlic or WISC-III.Not considered
Demonstration of CompetenciesEvidence of specific skills through portfolios, auditions, or other demonstrations.Not considered
Work ExperiencePaid or volunteer work.Not considered
Legacy StatusWhether a parent or other relative attended the college.Not considered
Requirements can differ by program and applicant type, so check with Bay Path University's admissions office before you apply.

AP credit

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.

It also awards credit for life experience, such as work or military service.

Average net price

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 in 2022–23, according to the U.S. Department of Education.

Net price is the full cost of attendance minus grants and scholarships.

Frequently asked questions

What GPA do you need to get into Bay Path University?

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 Bay Path University hasn't published one we could verify, so we don't list an average GPA.

What is the acceptance rate at Bay Path University?

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).

What SAT scores do Bay Path University students have?

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).

Does Bay Path University accept AP credit?

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.

What is the average net price at Bay Path University?

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

  1. College Navigator: Bay Path UniversityU.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.
  2. College Scorecard dataAverage SAT: an estimate by the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard (June 10, 2026 release).