Bay State College

Bay State College Overview

Bay State College is a private, nonprofit school in an urban setting in Boston, Massachusetts. Bay State College was founded in 1946 and now enrolls around 1,098 students a year, including 1,098 undergrads. Bay State College provides housing for up to 200 students. Most students live in off campus housing.

There are many ways for students to get involved at Bay State College! Love music or performing?

Interested in journalism or communications? Bay State College students can .

There are no fraternities or sororities at Bay State College, so it might be a good choice if you're not interested in Greek life.

Planning to play sports? Bay State College has many options for athletes. See them all and learn more about life at Bay State College on the Student Life page.

Learn more about life at Bay State College on the Student Life page.

2021 Bay State College Facts At-A-Glance
Academic Calendar	Semester
Overall Acceptance Rate	53%
Early Decision Acceptance Rate	ED not offered
Early Action Acceptance Rate	EA not offered
Tuition	$22,800
Average First-Year Financial Aid Package	$0

Is Bay State College a Good School?

Different people have different ideas about what makes a "good" school. Admissions criteria, acceptance rate and average GPA are good indicators of how selective an institution is, but they don't say much about the quality of the education or the student experience. However, there are a few good ways to get a better sense how satisfied students are and how well a school supports its student body.

Let's take a look at each of these factors to get a better sense of what Bay State College offers and if it sounds like the right college for you.

Bay State College Acceptance Rate 2014

It is slightly difficult to get into Bay State College. The acceptance rate at Bay State College is 53%. Last year, 1,988 students applied to Bay State College and 1,045 were admitted.

Retention and Graduation Rates at Bay State College

Retention is the number of students that stay enrolled at a school over time. This is a way to get a sense of how satisfied students are with their school experience, and if they have the support necessary to succeed in college.

Out of all the first-year, full-time undergrads who start at Bay State College, around 76% return for their sophomore year. The average six-year graduation rate for U.S. colleges and universities is 61% for public schools, and 67% for private, non-profit schools.

Job Outlook Bay State College Graduates

Job placement rates after graduation and average starting salaries can all give important clues about the value of a degree from a specific school. Within six months of graduating, 76% of graduates receive at least one full-time job offer.

Check with Bay State College directly, for information on any information on starting salaries for recent grads.

Tuition and Financial Aid at Bay State College

Cost is another important factor when choose a college. Some colleges may have high tuition, but do a better job at meeting students' financial need.

For information on Bay State College's financial aid options for first-year students, check with the school directly.

The 2022-2023 FAFSA Opened on October 1st, 2021

Some aid is awarded on a first-come, first-served basis, so fill out the FAFSA early. Visit the FAFSA website to apply for student aid. Remember, the first F in FAFSA stands for FREE! You should never have to pay to submit the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA), so be very wary of anyone asking you for money.

Learn more about Tuition and Financial Aid at Bay State College. Based on this information, how does Bay State College sound? Remember, the best school for one person may be a terrible fit for someone else! So ask yourself: Is Bay State College a good school for you?

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Where is Bay State College?

Bay State College is located in the urban setting of Boston, Massachusetts.

If you want to see Bay State College for yourself, plan a visit. The best way to reach campus is to take Interstate 95 to Boston, or book a flight to the nearest airport, Logan International.

You can also take a virtual campus tour to get a sense of what Bay State College and Boston are like without leaving home.

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