Bay Path University Quick Facts

Bay Path University, founded in 1897, is an independent and not-for-profit institution that is a member of the Women’s College Coalition. With locations in Longmeadow (main) and East Longmeadow (Philip H. Ryan Health Science Center), Bay Path’s innovative program offerings include traditional undergraduate degrees for women, The American Women's College online, the first all-women, all-online accredited bachelor’s degree program in the country and master's and doctoral programs for women and men.

Bay Path was established in 1897.

The name is based on the Bay Road, a footpath used by Native Americans that was later formalized as a much-traveled commercial route between early Connecticut settlements and towns of the Massachusetts Bay Colony, including Boston. 

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Enrollment (2024-2025)

2605 Total | 1177 Undergraduate Students | 1428 Graduate Students

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 Faculty

Approximately 380 faculty members and appointments.

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 Alumni

Approximately 21,481 alumni around the world.

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Athletics

Three teams compete in the United States Collegiate Athletic Association (USCAA) Division I level.

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University Mascot

Wildcats

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Motto

Carpe Diem, Latin for "Seize the Day"

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Financial Statements

The Office of the Vice President for Finance and Administrative Services is responsible for the overall financial management of Bay Path University. For questions related to financial reporting at Bay Path University, please reach out to 413.565.1251. 

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2023 - 2024

Bay Path University Audit Summary 2023 & 2024 - PDF

Bay Path University Financial Statements for June 30, 2024 & 2023 - PDF