Bastyr University 

School Name and Address

Contact for more information

	Bastyr University
	14500 Juanita Drive NE
	Kenmore, WA 98028
Main telephone	425.602.3000
Website	https://www.bastyr.edu/
Virtual campus tour	https://bastyr.edu/locations/kenmore-campus
Request more information	https://bastyr.edu/admissions/request-information
Other sites	4106 Sorrento Valley Boulevard San Diego, CA 92121

General Information 

General information

Public or private	Private
Type of school	University
Date founded	1978
Degrees offered	Certificate or diploma, Bachelor's, Master's, First professional, Other advanced degrees
School accreditation	Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities
Specialized accreditation	Council on Naturopathic Medical Education, Accreditation Council for Education in Nutrition and Dietetics (ACEND), Accreditation Commission for Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine (ACAOM), Washington State Student Achievement Council Approved Agency (HECB/SAA), Midwifery Education Accreditation Council (MEAC)

School setting

Setting	Suburban (within commuting distance of a large city)
Closest major metropolitan area	Seattle
Population of city the school is in	20,807
Distance from campus to city center	12 miles
Public transportation to campus	Yes; King County public transportation; also $1 shuttle between campus and clinic
Student parking on campus	$48 per quarter
Campus size	51 acres
County	King

School visits

Visitor information website	https://bastyr.edu/admissions/visit-campus
School visit availability	Monday - Friday; 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m., by appointment; except holidays and scheduled breaks
Contact to set up school visit	425.602.3332; admissions@bastyr.edu

Additional information

Bastyr University, located north of Seattle, Washington, is an accredited institution, internationally recognized as a pioneer in natural medicine. Bastyr is the largest university for natural health arts and sciences in the US, combining a multidisciplinary curriculum with leading-edge research and clinical training.

Student Body

Enrollment

Number of full time, freshmen men	0
Number of full time, freshmen women	0
Total number of full time freshmen	0
Number of part time, freshmen men	0
Number of part time, freshmen women	0
Total number of part time freshmen	0
Total number of freshmen men	0
Total number of freshmen women	0
Total number of freshmen	0
Number of full time, undergraduate men	31
Number of full time, undergraduate women	186
Total number of full time undergraduates	217
Number of part time, undergraduate men	6
Number of part time, undergraduate women	64
Total number of part time undergraduates	70
Total number of undergraduate males	37
Total number of undergraduate females	250
Total number of undergraduate students	287
Total enrollment	287
Bastyr University does not accept Freshmen. All undergraduate students are transfer students.

Racial-ethnic background of undergraduate students

American Indian/Alaskan Native	1%
Asian	8%
Black	3%
Hispanic	4%
Multiracial	3%
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander	Less than 1%
White	70%
Race/ethnicity unknown	3%
These figures reflect responses of people who chose to indicate their racial-ethnic background. All categories except Hispanic represent non-Hispanic students. International students are not included in these figures so they may not add up to 100 percent.

Out-of-state students

Percentage of students from out of state	28%
Number of states and territories represented	27

International students

Percentage of students from outside the US	2%
Number of countries represented	9

Age of students

Percentage of students 25 or older

55%

Costs 

Annual costs for full-time undergraduate students
(Costs are for the 2019-2020 academic year. Full-time costs are based on 45-quarter credits per year.)

In-state tuition	$27,045
Out-of-state tuition	$27,045
Fees	$75
Books and supplies	$2,250
Cost information website	https://bastyr.edu/admissions/tuition-fees#Undergrad-Tuition

Tuition rates vary by

Academic program/major

Class load (number of credits taken)

Tuition refund policy

Prorated; based on week of withdrawal

Tuition waivers available to

School employees and their children

Financial Aid 

Contact for counseling or more information

Danette Wells
Director of Financial Aid
finaid@bastyr.edu
425.602.3085
Financial aid office website	https://bastyr.edu/admissions/financial-aid
Scholarship list website	http://www.bastyr.edu/admissions/financial-aid

Applying for financial aid

Application deadline (for fall term)

April 15

Financial aid awarded to undergraduates
(Financial aid data are for the 2017-2018 academic year.)

Average financial aid package awarded to undergraduates (including freshmen)	$15,800
For all undergraduates, percentage of need* met by aid package	57%
Average amount of financial aid awarded to undergraduates
Loan	$11,000
Scholarship or grant	$8,850
Work study	$1,800
* "Need" as defined for financial aid results from a formula based on a student's situation. The formula considers family and student income, family size, unusual expenses, and the school's costs.

Who received financial aid

Number of freshmen who applied for aid	0
Number of freshmen who received aid	0
Number of undergraduates who applied for aid	174
Number of undergraduates who received aid	173

Financial aid programs at this school

Loans

Federal PLUS loans (for parents)

Federal Stafford loans (subsidized)

Federal Stafford loans (unsubsidized)

Need-based scholarships and grants

Federal Pell Grants

Federal Supplemental Education Opportunity Grant (FSEOG)

Privately-sponsored scholarships and grants

School-sponsored scholarships and grants

State-sponsored scholarships and grants

Student employment

Work study

Veteran's benefits

Veteran's benefits, such as the GI Bill, are honored

Admissions 

Contact for more information

Bastyr University
Office of Admissions
admissions@bastyr.edu
425.602.3330
Admissions office website	https://bastyr.edu/admissions
Electronic application website	https://bastyr.edu/admissions/apply

Last year's applicants

Number of male applicants who enrolled	0
Number of female applicants who enrolled	0
Total number of applicants who enrolled	0

Education required for admission

High school education

High school diploma required and GED accepted.

Application dates

Admission is available	Fall term
Fall* application deadline	April 15
Notification date for fall admission applicants	Continuous
Early action (apply early, but not required to attend if accepted) application deadline	November 1 - Naturopathic Doctor
Notification date for early action applicants	Rolling
Fall transfer application deadline	March 15
* Application dates for winter, spring, or summer term admission are likely to be different.

Application requirements

Online application available	https://www.bastyr.edu/admissions/apply
Application fee	$75 - graduate or professional; $60 - undergraduate
Submit these items:
Application	Required for all students
Interview	Required for some students
Letters of recommendation	2-3 depending on program, required for some students
Written essay or personal statement	Required for all students

Factors considered by schools when evaluating applicants

Recommendations	Important
Application essay	Very important
Character/personal qualities	Very important
Interview	Very important
Talent or ability	Important
Extracurricular activities	Important
Level of applicant's interest	Very important
Work experience	Considered
Related to a school graduate	Not considered
First generation college student	Considered
Racial/ethnic group	Not considered

Other admissions information

Accepted students can defer admission for a period of time

Transfer student admissions

Admission requirements	Extensive transfer coursework required; visit https://bastyr.edu/admissions/prerequisites  for more information.
Age limit on courses to be transferred	5-7 years on some core science courses

Credits accepted for transfer students

American Council on Education (ACE) recommendations

College-Level Examination Program (CLEP) general

Defense Activity for Non-Traditional Education Support (DANTES)

Academics 

Degrees offered

Certificate or diploma

Bachelor's

Master's

First professional

Doctorate

Graduate certificate

Other advanced degrees

School catalog

School catalog website	https://bastyr.edu/academics/university-course-catalog/archive
Academic index website	https://bastyr.edu/academics/areas-study

Faculty and instruction

Academic calendar	Quarters
Number of faculty on campus	299

Graduation requirements

Required number of credits for a bachelor's degree	180 credits
All students must meet:
Internship requirement	Depends on major
Math or science requirement
Senior project requirement	Depends on major

Attendance options

Evenings

Part time

Summer school

Weekends

Midwifery Masters is a mixture of online and campus courses.

Optional academic programs

Double major

Graduate courses open to undergraduates

Off-campus study

Domestic exchange available
At these US schools or through this program	Bastyr credit for elective courses in Oregon, Hawaii, and Appalachia; https://bastyr.edu/student-life/future-students/study-away-opportunities
Study abroad available
In these countries	China, Germany, Italy, Costa Rica

Alternative credit opportunities

Advanced Placement

Challenge Level Examination Program (CLEP)

Cooperative education

Independent study

International Baccalaureate

Internships

Postsecondary enrollment options (high school students can enroll for credit)

Computing

Computer lab available to students

Computer network can be accessed from dorm rooms

Computer network can be accessed from off campus

Online registration for classes

Libraries

Main library name

Bastyr University Library

Sports

Intercollegiate and intramural sports available

	Intercollegiate				Intramural
Sport	Men		Women		Men	Women
Basketball					Yes
Soccer					Yes	Yes
Ultimate Frisbee					Yes	Yes
Volleyball					Yes	Yes
Yoga	Club		Club
$ indicates scholarships offered. For intercollegiate sports, the division is given when that information is available. “Yes” is used if a sport is offered, but the school has not specified the division. “Club” indicates intercollegiate competition is at the club level. For intramural sports, “Yes” indicates a sport is available.

Other sports information

Other sports information

Club sports offered including dance, crossfit, yoga, ultimate frisbee

Student Life 

Student activities

Choral groups

Student government

Clubs and associations

Number of student clubs and associations with open membership	69
Largest clubs and organizations on campus	Naturopaths Without Borders, Nature Club, Multicultural Student Association of Natural Medicine, Environmental Action Team, Venture Grant
Student clubs and associations website	https://bastyr.edu/student-life/student-organizations

Housing 

Contact for more information

Susan Weider
VP Student Services
housing@bastyr.edu
425.602.3016
Housing office website	https://bastyr.edu/student-life/housing/campus-housing

Campus housing

Percentage of students who live on campus	10%
School owns or operates housing
Highest year that students are required to live on campus	Not required
Housing options	Co-ed
Housing is available for students with disabilities
Dorms require a key or code to enter

Campus housing for graduate students

School owns or operates housing for	Single graduate students
Housing availability for single graduate students	First come, first served
Housing application deadline	May 1
Application deposit	$400

Student Services

Academic services for all students

Academic advising

Tutoring

Health and legal services available on campus for all students

Health clinic

Low-cost health insurance

Psychological counseling

Other services for all students

Orientation

Services for students with disabilities

Student Access Support (SAS) Office

studentaccess@bastyr.edu

425.602.3337

Designated parking

Housing

Services for students with learning disabilities

Tutors

Services for women and families

Lauren Fine
prc@bastyr.edu
425.602.3302
Child daycare available on campus	Yes
Daycare cost	Co-op cost ranges from $8.50 - $13.50 per hour.

Additional services available for these groups

International students

Campus security

24-hour emergency phone and alarms on campus

Late night transport service

Career Services

Contact for more information

Careers@bastyr.edu
Career services website	https://bastyr.edu/alumni/resources

Career services offered

Alumni networking and mentoring

Career counseling

Career library

Job bank

Job fairs

Job interview preparation

Résumé preparation assistance

Graduate Study 

Contact for more information

Chris Masterson
Associate Vice President of Enrollment Management, Admissions
admissions@bastyr.edu
425.602.3330
Graduate school website	https://bastyr.edu/

Enrollment

Number of undergraduate men	37
Number of undergraduate women	250
Total number of undergraduate students	287
Total enrollment	287

Costs for full-time graduate students
(Costs are for the 2019-2020 academic year. Full-time costs are based on 34 credits per year.)

In-state tuition*	$22,365
Out-of-state tuition*	$22,365
Fees	$75
Books and supplies	$1,200 - $6,375
* Tuition may vary by program
Fees for full-time graduate students is included in tuition. Tuition shown is the estimated tuition for the first year of the Master of Arts Counseling Psychology program. Tuition varies by program, program year, and credit load, and ranges from $18,676 to $36,357. See https://bastyr.edu/admissions/tuition-fees#Graduate-Tuition  or the catalog for details on tuition and fees. Summer quarter tuition is calculated separately from the regular school year.

Graduate admissions

Admission requirements	Varies by program; https://bastyr.edu/admissions/application-process/application-requirements
Application deadline	Continuous; varies by program
Application fee	$75