Bastyr University Acceptance Rate & Tuition (2026)

Last updated: June 29, 2026 Source: College Scorecard

Bastyr University is a private research university in Kenmore, Washington, enrolling about 39 students. Bastyr University awards degrees and certificates tracked in federal College Scorecard and IPEDS reporting. Median earnings about ten years after entry reach about $49,364 among students who received federal aid.

Key Facts

  • 2024 Undergraduate Tuition: $N/A
  • 2024 Average Net Price: $N/A After Financial Aid
  • 2024 Acceptance Rate: N/A Moderate Selectivity
  • 2024 Enrolled Students: 39 76.9% Full-Time
  • 2024 Graduation Rate: 0.00%
  • Carnegie Classification: Doctoral/Professional Universities
  • Full-Time Faculty: 50.8%
  • Undergraduate Enrollment: 44

Bastyr University: what the data shows

Common questions about Bastyr University, answered from College Scorecard and IPEDS in this repository.

Where is Bastyr University?

Bastyr University is located in Kenmore, WA (ZIP 98028-4966).

NCES locale classification: Rural fringe.

Is Bastyr University public or private?

Bastyr University is a Private Non-profit institution.

How big is Bastyr University?

Total enrollment: 39 students.

Undergraduate enrollment: 44 students.

Graduate enrollment: 695 students.

About 77% enroll full-time in our extract.

What do graduates of Bastyr University earn?

Median earnings: $46,867 six years after entry; $49,364 ten years after entry (College Scorecard).

How much debt do students have?

Median federal loan debt among completers: $13,817.

13.79% of students receive Pell grants.

What is Bastyr University known for?

Largest IPEDS program completions at this institution:

  • Naturopathic Medicine/Naturopathy (83 completions)
  • Nutrition Sciences (40 completions)
  • Counseling Psychology (33 completions)
  • Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine (28 completions)
  • Natural Resources/Conservation, General (14 completions)
  • Human Nutrition (13 completions)
  • Herbalism/Herbalist (10 completions)
  • Dietetics and Clinical Nutrition Services, Other (9 completions)
  • Psychology, Other (4 completions)
  • Direct Entry Midwifery (4 completions)

See ROI & Programs for more.

Is Bastyr University a good school?

We do not score schools on opinion. Federal data in our extract show median earnings $49,364 at 10 years. Compare these figures to your cost, aid, and career goals.

Tuition & Cost

Tuition Costs

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2024 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2024, the cost of tuition at Bastyr University was $N/A.

Tuition comparison with similar institutions.

Average Net Price

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2024 Value

In 2024 Bastyr University had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $N/A.

Average net price comparison with similar institutions.

Total Cost of Attendance

Costs include tuition and fees. Room & board, books, and other expenses are additional where not shown.

4-year total cost breakdown for Bastyr University.

Financial Aid by Income Level

13.79% Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

17.24% Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

Financial aid distribution by income level.

Student Loan Default Rate

0.00%
3-year cohort default rate (College Scorecard)

The published 3-year cohort default rate for borrowers at Bastyr University was 0.00%.

Cohort default rates account for borrowers who default in the first three years.

Tuition tracker

Published tuition and average net price by reporting year come from the College Scorecard institution file. Values are not adjusted for inflation; missing cells mean the field was not reported or was suppressed for Bastyr University in that year.

Multi-year history is not in this profile yet. It is added when the institution cost history CSV has been collected and merged into school JSON.

Sticker tuition and net price over time

Where the institution reported separate in-state and out-of-state tuition, both appear. Gaps mean the value was not reported for that year.

College Scorecard reporting-year fields (not inflation-adjusted).

Net price by family income

Brackets follow Scorecard definitions for the series shown (public vs private institution).

Latest income-band net prices available in the processed extract.

Acceptance Rate & Admissions

Acceptance Rate

Acceptance rate data is not available for this institution.

Acceptance rate compared to national average.

Test Scores

Test score data is not available for this institution.

Average SAT and ACT scores for admitted students.

Academic Requirements

GPA requirements are not published by this institution. Contact the admissions office for specific academic requirements.

Estimated GPA and test score ranges.

Enrollment & Student Demographics

Bastyr University reported total enrollment of about 39 students in the latest College Scorecard extract. The student body is about 18% male and 82% female. Enrollment by race and ethnicity includes White (64.1%), Two or More Races (20.5%), and Black or African American (7.7%). About 13.79% of undergraduates receive Pell Grants.

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

76.9% Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at Bastyr University in 2024 is 39 students.

Undergraduate enrollment is about 44 students. Graduate enrollment is about 695 students.

Full-time vs part-time enrollment comparison.

Retention Rate over Time

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2024 Retention Rate

Retention rate measures the number of first-time students who began their studies the previous fall and returned to school the following fall.

Retention rate over time compared to similar institutions.

Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

The largest enrollment share in our College Scorecard extract is White at 64.1%.

Shares are for total enrollment (undergraduate and graduate combined when reported).

College Scorecard student demographics.

Graduates & Outcomes

Time to Complete

0.00% 100% Completion Time

0.00% 150% Completion Time

In 2024, 0.00% of students graduating from Bastyr University completed their program within 100% "normal time".

Completion rates over time compared to similar institutions.

Completions by Sex (Top Programs)

  • Naturopathic Medicine/Naturopathy: 18% male / 82% female
  • Nutrition Sciences: 8% male / 92% female
  • Counseling Psychology: 12% male / 88% female

IPEDS completions by sex for the five largest programs (aggregate CIPs excluded).

Completions by Race & Ethnicity

Combined IPEDS award counts across reported programs; largest group: White.

Summed across program completion records in our extract.

ROI & Programs

Financial value and program information for Bastyr University.

Return on Investment

$13,817 Median Student Debt

$49,364 Median Annual Earnings (10 years)

27.99% Debt-to-Earnings Ratio

2.8 years Estimated Payback Period

Financial value analysis for Bastyr University.

Top Programs by Completions

10 largest programs by IPEDS completions (of 15 reported codes; aggregate/unknown CIP buckets excluded).

1. Naturopathic Medicine/Naturopathy: 83 completions

2. Nutrition Sciences: 40 completions

3. Counseling Psychology: 33 completions

4. Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine: 28 completions

5. Natural Resources/Conservation, General: 14 completions

6. Human Nutrition: 13 completions

7. Herbalism/Herbalist: 10 completions

8. Dietetics and Clinical Nutrition Services, Other: 9 completions

9. Psychology, Other: 4 completions

Most popular programs at Bastyr University.

Employment Outcomes

Employment outcome data is not available for this institution.

Earnings outcomes for Bastyr University graduates.

Operations

Instructional staffing and expenditure indicators for Bastyr University from College Scorecard (not a full IPEDS finance statement).

Instructional Resources

  • Full-time faculty share: 50.8%
  • Average faculty salary (Scorecard): $7,395
  • Instructional expenditure per FTE: $18,357

Endowment and detailed non-instructional staff counts require IPEDS Finance/HR surveys and are not in this extract.

Scorecard instructional metrics where reported.

About

Bastyr University is a private non-profit institution located in Kenmore, WA, classified as Doctoral/Professional Universities. In the latest IPEDS completions in our extract, the largest programs by awards were Naturopathic Medicine/Naturopathy, Nutrition Sciences, Counseling Psychology. Enrollment is approximately 39 students. Student body composition includes White (64.1%), Two or More Races (20.5%), Black or African American (7.7%). Approximately 13.79% of students receive Pell Grants.

Institution Type

Private Non-profit

Carnegie Classification: Doctoral/Professional Universities

Location

Kenmore, WA 98028-4966

Region: Far West

Insights and Analysis

Bastyr University provides educational opportunities for students seeking higher education. Prospective students should carefully evaluate all factors including costs, outcomes, and program offerings when making their enrollment decisions.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Bastyr University located?

Bastyr University is located in Kenmore, WA.

How much does Bastyr University cost?

Reported tuition is N/A and average net price is N/A in the latest College Scorecard data.

What is the student body demographics at Bastyr University?

Bastyr University reports undergraduate enrollment of about 44 students, White (64.1%), Two or More Races (20.5%) in federal College Scorecard data.

What do graduates of Bastyr University earn?

Median earnings are $46,867 six years after entry and $49,364 ten years after entry.

How much debt do Bastyr University students have?

Median federal loan debt among completers is $13,817.

Is Bastyr University public or private?

Bastyr University is a private nonprofit institution located in Kenmore, WA.

Is Bastyr University an HBCU?

No. Bastyr University is not flagged as an HBCU in the IPEDS institutional directory.

Is Bastyr University a tribal college?

No. Bastyr University is not flagged as a tribal college in IPEDS.

Is Bastyr University a Hispanic-serving institution (HSI)?

Using a 25% Hispanic enrollment threshold on College Scorecard demographics, Bastyr University does not meet that proxy (reported share 0.0%).

Is Bastyr University religiously affiliated?

No religious affiliation is reported for Bastyr University in IPEDS institutional characteristics.

Data Sources

This page uses data from the following sources:

  • Far West regional profile
  • All state profiles
  • Regional profiles
  • National benchmarks
  • School directory
  • All schools in Washington

    • Data Processing: All data has been processed, cleaned, and aggregated for presentation. Where specific data points are unavailable, estimates are based on available data and clearly marked.

    Last Updated: Data reflects the most recent available information as of January 2025.

    Methodology

    Data for this profile is sourced from the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard dataset, which provides comprehensive information on institutions of higher education in the United States.

    All financial figures are adjusted for inflation and represent the most recent available data. Graduation rates and completion times are calculated according to federal standards.