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Who is Cambridge College

Cambridge College is a private, non-profit institution founded in 1971 to serve the needs of adult learners. Today, Cambridge College offers undergraduate and graduate programs to approximately 2,500 students, primarily online, delivering on their mission “to provide academically excellent, time-efficient, and cost-effective higher education for a diverse population of working adults for whom those opportunities may have been limited or denied.” The Cambridge community spans age, background, ethnicity, and work experience. More than 65% of students are members of minority groups, three-quarters are women, and 17% are non-native English speakers. Approximately 29% of Cambridge students are Latino, and the school is designated a Hispanic Serving Institution.

Where is Cambridge College located?

Cambridge’s main campus is in Boston, Massachusetts, and they have a campus in San Juan, Puerto Rico. In addition, Cambridge’s online platform, Cambridge College Global, serves students nationwide and internationally.

How does this align with our mission/vision?

At Bay Path, we promise our students that their dreams of a better career, a richer life, and a brighter future will be realized. This commitment, like our core values of access, innovation, excellence, and collaboration, is equally fundamental at Cambridge. This relationship will enable us to build upon one another’s strengths. There is no doubt that we will be better and stronger together!

Why Cambridge College?

In Cambridge College, Bay Path has found a partner that shares our deep commitment to serving all student populations – first-generation, transfer students, and working adults – with an education offering flexible, accessible programs that position them to grow in their careers and contribute to their communities. Through this acquisition, we can create a university roughly double the size of either alone. Cambridge has a broad footprint that will expand Bay Path’s reach both nationally and internationally, connecting us to valuable workforce development partnerships that will benefit all of our learners. By combining our strengths and experience, we will be an important resource for the Commonwealth and beyond, at a time when workforce challenges have created a high demand and knowledgeable professionals who can fill critical roles.

Was Cambridge in financial trouble?

The pandemic most acutely impacted the students Cambridge serves: working adults, primarily women, who found themselves challenged by school and daycare closures, as well as the demands of their work roles. These circumstances created obstacles for pursuing higher education and impacted enrollment levels at institutions that serve working adults. This acquisition puts us in a strong position to move toward the future.

Will Cambridge continue to operate its Springfield location?

Earlier this year, prior to our partnership discussions, Cambridge had decided to phase out the Springfield location. During and since the pandemic, the vast majority of students from this location have been pursuing their education online, negating the need for a physical location.

Will Bay Path remain a women鈥檚 college at the undergraduate level?

Yes. Our Longmeadow campus will continue to serve women and will maintain their current admissions policies.

Will Cambridge College still be called 鈥淐ambridge College鈥�?

Yes. Cambridge College will remain Cambridge College, as we go through the process of integrating both schools. During this time, we will evaluate name options, for example, “Cambridge College at 麻豆视频.” However, the final name will likely not be determined until the end of the regulatory process which we estimate will take 18-24 months.

What does it mean for our future?

As the higher education industry continues to change and be challenged, colleges and universities must take bold action. In our case, taking bold, entrepreneurial steps in order to continuously position the university for future success has always been Bay Path’s approach. With this acquisition, more students are able to access Bay Path’s high-quality programs and our unique learning and advising model. It leverages our comprehensive data tools toward retaining and graduating students and giving them the skills and knowledge they need to fill critical workforce needs. It puts us in a position to continue to think creatively about opportunities for internships, project-based learning, and professional development training. It expands our access to grants and programs that help us strengthen the support we can provide to our students, which includes an increasing number of Spanish speakers. All of these factors point the way toward a bright future.

What does this mean for Bay Path students?

With over 50 new graduate programs, combined with new internship potential and an extended business network, our students will have more opportunities to explore career paths and gain experience. This is mutually true for the Cambridge College students joining our community. Also, as we continue to focus on access and support for our growing community of Hispanic learners, we will apply the experiences of Cambridge College, a designated Hispanic Serving institution.

When will students notice this change?

For current students at both 麻豆视频 and Cambridge College, nothing in their day-to-day learning experience will change. Throughout this transition, continuity of student experience is a priority for both Cambridge College and Bay Path. Between now and the time that the two institutions are fully integrated, a process we expect to last 18 - 24 months, we anticipate that programs at Cambridge College will continue at the same cost (maintaining Cambridge College’s tuition and fees), and that students completing their programs will receive degrees awarded by Cambridge College. We also anticipate Cambridge students will have opportunities to access Bay Path programs beginning as early as this summer. Following receipt of regulatory approvals, Cambridge College would be fully integrated into 麻豆视频, at which time all Cambridge College students would become students of 麻豆视频.

Will we have an international presence

Yes! Cambridge serves an international student population on ground in Boston and through Cambridge College Global (CCG), an online program that offers undergraduate and graduate degree programs and professional training to adult learners. It's vital to our mission to provide cross-cultural competencies and learning opportunities for all our students, and we plan to expand CCG’s reach through this partnership.

What does the university's partnership mean for the broader community and region it serves?

Bay Path remains committed to our region's businesses, organizations, agencies, school districts, and communities. Our relationship with Springfield and the surrounding communities is an integral part of our identity and our mission. This acquisition will help strengthen our community and expand the Bay Path footprint to new regions, connecting us to even greater opportunities with tremendous potential for broader collaboration. Cambridge has a breadth of partnerships in the regions they serve. As we both focus on meeting workforce development needs, this vast and combined network of rich partnerships will serve the learners of today and the future.

Was there a cost for Bay Path to acquire Cambridge College?

No. This acquisition was a charitable conveyance of assets.

What are the next steps?

Bay Path’s acquisition of Cambridge College is likely to be complete in June 2024. As with any transaction, due diligence will continue until this date to ensure the best possible outcome for all parties involved, with a keen eye on our learners, who are at the heart of all we do. Full integration of Cambridge College into Bay Path will take 18 to 24 months, pending a series of approvals by accreditors and appropriate state and federal regulators.