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Bay Atlantic University SAT Scores, ACT Scores, Acceptance Rate, and Admissions Requirements

SAT RangeN/A
ACT RangeN/A
Average GPA3.10
Acceptance Rate100%

With a 100% acceptance rate and a 3.10 average entering GPA, Bay Atlantic is not asking you to clear a highly selective admissions hurdle. Your strategy should be to show steady academic readiness, compare the cost carefully, and use an SAT or ACT score only if it adds a stronger data point to your test-optional application.

Data on this page is sourced from our college data partners and was last updated on July 9, 2026.

Bay Atlantic University facts and stats

Quick Facts

Bay Atlantic University is an urban institution with an undergraduate enrollment of 130. Bay Atlantic’s freshman retention rate is 80%, above the national average of roughly 70%. The student-to-faculty ratio is 10:1.

Location

Washington, DC

Undergrad Enrollment130
Freshman Retention80%
SettingUrban
Student to Faculty Ratio10:1
Graduation RateN/A
Test PolicyTest-optional

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Key Bay Atlantic University application dates

Key dates

Application deadlines

Regular Decision

July 1

Early Action

Early Decision

Priority Deadline

Financial aid deadlines

Coming soon

Test dates

SAT test dates

August 22, 2026

Registration deadline: August 7, 2026

September 12, 2026

Registration deadline: August 28, 2026

October 3, 2026

Registration deadline: September 18, 2026

ACT test dates

September 19, 2026

Registration deadline: August 14, 2026

October 17, 2026

Registration deadline: September 11, 2026

December 12, 2026

Registration deadline: November 6, 2026

Take tests early for the best outcomes

If you choose to submit SAT or ACT scores to Bay Atlantic, plan to take your first test by the spring of junior year. Use the summer before senior year and fall of senior year for retakes, since a December retake should still arrive before the July 1 Regular Decision deadline and can help improve a possible superscore.

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What you'll actually pay

Bay Atlantic is a private not-for-profit, so the same rate applies to all students. Tuition and fees are $19,650, and students can review grant, scholarship, and loan options to understand their potential net cost.

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Tuition and Fees$19,650
Room and BoardN/A
Average Merit AwardN/A
Application Fee$45
Students on AidN/A
Average Aid PackageN/A
Average Debt at GradN/A

Bay Atlantic University’s full cost of attendance will be higher than its $19,650 tuition and fees once housing, meals, books, and personal expenses are included. Students should compare the published price with any grants, scholarships, and other aid they receive, since the amount families actually pay can vary. Reviewing the financial aid offer carefully can help estimate the net price after aid.

Student life at Bay Atlantic University

Activities and Organizations
Drama and theater
Housing

Freshman housing: Guaranteed

Coed
Greek life

No fraternity or sorority life on campus.

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