Bay Path College
588 Longmeadow Street
Longmeadow, Massachusetts 01106
Admission:
(413) 565-1331 or
(800) 782-7284
Fax (413) 565-1105 http://www.baypath.edu
ENROLLMENT
Undergraduates:
Full-time:
1100
Part-time:
247
Graduate School:
70
FRESHMAN ADMISSION
PROFILE
Number who applied:
573
Number accepted:
398
Number enrolled:
166
Average SAT scores:
V 512 M 499
Average GPA:
3.0
Freshman retention rate:
69%
COSTS:
Tuition:
$23,840
Room and Board:
$9,756
FINANCIAL AID:
Freshmen receiving aid:
92%
Average financial aid package:
$14,215
FACULTY:
Full-time:
34
Part-time:
153
Ph.D.:
62
Student-faculty ratio:
14:1
IN ADDITION
Bay Path Scholars and Presidential Ambassador programs for students with outstanding achievements
Capitals of the World tour to cities around the globe
Community service programs for academic credit
Cross-registration with the Cooperating Colleges of Greater Springfield
Directed Study program for students to study topics of special interest
Washington D.C. semester
English as a Second Language
Opportunities to study internationally
Peer Tutor and Advisor programs
Bay Path College
588 Longmeadow Street
Longmeadow, Massachusetts 01106
Bay Path College
College Description
Founded in 1897, Bay Path College is a four-year private college offering innovative undergraduate programs for women and professional graduate degrees for men and women. The College is committed to the development of leadership, communication, and technology for all students, and integrates these disciplines throughout the curriculum. Bay Path is located in the historic New England town of Longmeadow, Massachusetts. The campus is just five minutes from Springfield, one of the state’s largest metropolitan areas and the business and cultural center of the region. Boston is less that two hours away, Hartford, Connecticut is only 23 miles to the south, and New York City is two-and-a-half hours away.
Academic Life
Bay Path's degree programs provide an education with a strong emphasis on career and professional development. Small classes stress personal attention, the core curriculum integrates communication and technology skills and leadership opportunities, and a dynamic internship program all combine to give you "real life" preparation. Our Directed Study Program enables you to work with a professor on a project that is of particular interest to you expanding your knowledge in that area. The Senior Capstone Seminar is for all students graduating at the baccalaureate level and provides the opportunity to refine their skills in writing, speaking, and critical analysis—necessary tools for the professional and career world. Bachelor's degree programs are offered in business, criminal justice, information technology, legal studies, liberal studies, occupational therapy, psychology, and teacher preparation. Associate degrees are offered in information technology, legal assistant/paralegal, liberal arts and occupational therapy assistant.
Campus Life
Campus life provides many opportunities to develop friendships and be part of a new and vibrant community. Bay Path is a member of the Cooperating Colleges of Greater Springfield (CCGS), allowing you to meet other women and men students (over 100,000) attending member colleges within 30 minutes of our campus. Career-oriented clubs, the yearbook and literary magazine, a community service club, and diversity and international groups are popular. Students may participate in major theatre, dance and musical productions, cultural enrichment trips to New York, Boston, and Canada are held each year.
Facilities and Resources
The D’Amour Hall for Business, Communications and Technology houses state-of-the-art computer laboratory classrooms as well the Davis Technology Center and the MassMutual Multimedia Lab. The Davis Technology Center features presentation classrooms with smartboards, and LCD projectors and functionality for distance learning. The MassMutual Multimedia Lab is the only professional-quality learning laboratory of its kind in the area and is specifically oriented to students pursuing careers in communications or information technology. It incorporates multimedia-ready PC workstations, a production room equipped with non-linear editing workstations and the latest digital video cameras and production decks, allowing students to import sharp, broadcast-quality video into computers for editing, and web- or tape-based distribution. In addition to modern classroom buildings and an ever-expanding Hatch Library, other facilities include the Blake Student Commons, with its spacious dining room, store, snack bar, game room, student lounges and over 150 network jacks for portable computers/laptops, Breck Fitness Center, Mills Theatre and the Bashevkin Academic Development Center. The occupational therapy laboratory and on-campus preschool provide settings to give hands-on experience, and the attractive environment of the campus is reflected in the three large residence halls and in the student center with its spacious dining room, store, snack bar, and student lounges. Our Sullivan Career Services Center works for you throughout your student tenure. Counseling and placement staff members, as well as professors and faculty advisors, help you identify and focus upon the appropriate career track, learn job search strategies, and develop resumes that work for you.
Sports / Varsity Athletics
Bay Path College is a member of Division III of the NCAA. The Bay Path teams are known as the "Wildcats" and play in the North Atlantic Conference (NAC) with colleges such as Lesley College, Lasell College, Wheelock College, Elms College, Mount Ida College, Maine Maritime and Becker College. Non-conference opponents include Notre Dame College, Western New England College, Hampshire College, Johnson &Wales University, Johnson State College, and the Coast Guard Academy. The Farmlea Road/South Campus complex has soccer and softball fields, as well as the Grandchamp Field House. The Farmlea Road/South Campus complex also contains the Strople Jogging and Walking Path for use by the Bay Path community. This half mile natural-based path allows students a pleasant walk or training space.
Financial Aid / Scholarships
Approximately 75% of our students receive some form of federal, state, or Bay Path College financial assistance. Bay Path provides a comprehensive program of need-based and merit-based financial aid in the form of federal, state, and college-based assistance.
Admission Requirements / Application
Bay Path admits students of diverse backgrounds, interests, and talents whose academic and personal qualities predict growth and success. Transfer and international students are encouraged to attend. Strong emphasis is placed on leadership skills and school/community activities and service. Applications for admission are accepted on a rolling admission basis; those planning to apply for financial aid and scholarship consideration are encouraged to apply early to ensure priority review.
