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Springfield, MA · Longmeadow, MA
| American International College | Bay Path University | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost | ||
| Price after aid (average) | $23,274/yr | $14,271/yr |
| Price after aid (family income under $30k) | $24,437/yr | $11,948/yr |
| Typical loan debt at graduation | $27,000 | $24,901 |
| Price after aid ($30k–$48k income) | $24,073/yr | $12,251/yr |
| Price after aid ($48k–$75k income) | $22,749/yr | $12,698/yr |
| Price after aid ($75k–$110k income) | $24,772/yr | $17,528/yr |
| Price after aid (income over $110k) | $21,860/yr | $25,475/yr |
| Typical loan payment after graduation | $286/mo | $264/mo |
| Room & board (on campus) | $16,750/yr | $13,582/yr |
| Room & board (off campus) | $5,200/yr | $14,400/yr |
| Borrowers who default | 0% | 0% |
| Books & supplies | $1,200/yr | $1,200/yr |
| Other living costs (on campus) | $1,870/yr | $2,100/yr |
| Sticker price (before aid) | $59,270/yr | $47,308/yr |
| Tuition (in-state) | $44,230/yr | $38,302/yr |
| Tuition (out-of-state) | $44,230/yr | $38,302/yr |
| Students with Pell Grants | 45% | 64% |
| Students taking federal loans | 67% | 78% |
| Getting in | ||
| Students who get accepted | 100% | 85% |
| SAT range (middle 50%) | No data reported | 1010–1210 |
| SAT average | No data reported | 1120 |
| Admissions data from | Fall 2023 | Fall 2023 |
| Applications received | 2,258 | 966 |
| Students accepted | 2,188 | 710 |
| Students who enrolled | 277 | 111 |
| Accepted students who enroll | 13% | 16% |
| Enrolled who sent SAT scores | No data reported | 4% |
| Enrolled who sent ACT scores | No data reported | 0% |
| High-school GPA | Required | Required |
| High-school transcript | Required | Required |
| Essay | Optional (considered if sent) | Optional (considered if sent) |
| Recommendation letters | Optional (considered if sent) | Required |
| Class rank | Not considered | Required |
| College-prep program | Required | Not considered |
| Demonstrated competencies | Not considered | Not considered |
| Work experience | Not considered | Not considered |
| English proficiency test | Required | Required |
| Other admission tests | Not considered | Not considered |
| Legacy considered | Not considered | Not considered |
| SAT/ACT policy | Not considered | Optional (considered if sent) |
| Graduation & earnings | ||
| Students who graduate | 46% | 44% |
| Freshmen who come back | 57% | 73% |
| Typical earnings 10 years in | $53,124/yr | $55,383/yr |
| Earnings range 10 years in | $29,972–$78,679 | $37,023–$80,430 |
| Finish within 8 years (anywhere) | 44% | 57% |
| White students graduating | 60% | 48% |
| Black students graduating | 39% | 50% |
| Hispanic students graduating | 36% | 36% |
| Asian students graduating | 83% | 20% |
| Typical earnings 6 years in | $41,451/yr | $51,548/yr |
| Earn more than a HS grad | 76% | 74% |
| Graduate on time | 36% | 36% |
| Pell students who graduate | 38% | 42% |
| First-gen students who finish | 45% | 62% |
| Low-income students who finish | 45% | 56% |
| Students who transfer out | No data reported | 40% |
| Typical earnings 8 years in | $47,385/yr | $47,466/yr |
| Majors & programs | ||
| Top 3 programs | Health Professions 32% · Business, Management & Marketing 15% · Psychology 11% | Psychology 31% · Business, Management & Marketing 16% · Education 14% |
| Most popular program | Health Professions — 32% of degrees | Psychology — 31% of degrees |
| 2nd most popular program | Business, Management & Marketing — 15% of degrees | Business, Management & Marketing — 16% of degrees |
| 3rd most popular program | Psychology — 11% of degrees | Education — 14% of degrees |
| 4th most popular program | Homeland Security & Protective Services — 9% of degrees | Biological & Biomedical Sciences — 10% of degrees |
| 5th most popular program | Parks, Recreation & Fitness — 9% of degrees | Health Professions — 9% of degrees |
| Highest-paying major (1 year out) | Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing — $103,831/yr | Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions — $124,713/yr |
| Degrees in STEM | 4% | 12% |
| Campus & students | ||
| Undergrad enrollment | 1,017 | 1,108 |
| Students per professor | 16 : 1 | 8 : 1 |
| Graduate students | 830 | 1,428 |
| Average professor pay | $7,628/mo | $9,202/mo |
| Full-time professors | 22% | 10% |
| Fully online | No | No |
| Accredited by | New England Commission on Higher Education | New England Commission on Higher Education |
| Median family income | $38,891 | $32,289 |
| Setting | City (midsize) | Suburb (large) |
| Location | Springfield, MA | Longmeadow, MA |
| Region | New England | New England |
| Founded | 1885 | 1897 |
| Public or private | Private (nonprofit) | Private (nonprofit) |
| Main degree offered | Bachelor's degrees | Bachelor's degrees |
| Carnegie classification | Doctoral/Professional Universities | Master's Colleges & Universities: Larger Programs |
| Main or branch campus | Main campus | Main campus |
| International students | 8.6% | 0.1% |
| Men | 54% | 0.1% |
| Women | 46% | 100% |
| White students | 29% | 47% |
| Black students | 26% | 13% |
| Hispanic or Latino students | 27% | 27% |
| Asian students | 1.9% | 2% |
| Two or more races | 3.2% | 0.5% |
| Other / not reported | 3.6% | 11% |
| Special type | None | Women's college |
| First-generation students | 41% | 50% |
| Part-time students | 3.8% | 26% |
| Students age 25+ | 7.4% | 51% |
| Spent on teaching per student | $6,626/yr | $8,605/yr |
| Endowment | $28.3M | $74.4M |
| Campus life | ||
| Campus data from | 2023 | 2023 |
| On-campus housing | Yes — dorms on campus | Yes — dorms on campus |
| Beds in campus housing | 900 | 400 |
| Required to live on campus | No | No |
| Room charge (campus housing) | $8,170/yr | No data reported |
| Meal plan charge | $8,090/yr | No data reported |
| Meal plan offered | Yes | Yes |
| Meals per week | Varies by week | 14 meals/week |
| Academic calendar | Semester | Semester |
| Federal designation | None | None |
| Study abroad | Yes | Yes |
| Undergraduate research | No | No |
| ROTC | No | Yes — Army, Air Force |
| Accepts AP credit | Yes | Yes |
| Accepts dual-enrollment credit | No | No |
| Credit for life experience | Yes | Yes |
| Online classes | Yes | Yes |
| Whole degrees online | Yes | Yes |
| Weekend & evening classes | Yes | Yes |
| Teacher certification | Yes | Yes |
| Academic & career counseling | Yes | Yes |
| Job help while you study | Yes | Yes |
| Job placement for graduates | Yes | Yes |
| On-campus day care | No | No |
| Program for students with intellectual disabilities | No | No |
| Yellow Ribbon (GI Bill) school | Yes | Yes |
| Credit for military training | Yes | No |
| Student veteran organization | No | No |
| Tuition payment plan | Yes | Yes |
| Guaranteed (locked) tuition | No | No |
| Prepaid tuition plan | No | No |
| Athletics | ||
| Athletics data from | 2024-25 | No data reported |
| College sports level | NCAA Division II with football | No intercollegiate athletics reported |
| Football team | Yes | No data reported |
| Varsity teams | 20 | No data reported |
| Student athletes | 604 | No data reported |
| Athletic scholarships | $7.1M | No data reported |
| Athletics budget | $13.5M | No data reported |
| Athletics revenue | $13.5M | No data reported |
| Recruiting spend | $93,874 | No data reported |
Data: U.S. Department of Education — College Scorecard 2026-06-10, EADA athletics, IPEDS admissions — each on its own survey year. Campus life: IPEDS institutional characteristics, retrieved from the Urban Institute Education Data Portal (ODC-BY 1.0). Founding year, campus photo and links via Wikidata / Wikipedia. SHMACS is an independent tool and is not affiliated with or endorsed by any institution shown.