Bastyr University

Bastyr University is a private university located in Kenmore, Washington. BU was established in the year 1978. The university was named after the late John Bastyr, a pioneering naturopathic physician and chiropractor in Seattle. BU offers undergraduate, graduate and doctoral programs in several subjects, including oriental medicine, nutrition sciences and applied behavioral science, nutrition and Oriental medicine. The university is divided into the following academic schools and colleges:

• College of Family, Home and Social Sciences
• College of Fine Arts and Communications
• College of Health and Human Performance
• College of Humanities
• College of Life Sciences
• College of Nursing
• College of Physical and Mathematical Sciences
• David O. McKay School of Education
• Ira A. Fulton College of Engineering and Technology
• J. Reuben Clark Law School
• Marriott School of Management

BU has several student clubs and organizations. The Student Research Grant Committee, the Tai Chi Club, the Student Nutrition Association, the Pediatrics Club and the Community Health Club are some of the student organizations operating on campus.

Bastyr University Highlights

Where Bastyr University stands out most compared to other schools (details below):

• Many students concentrating in mathematics, nutrition and exercise therapy, and therapy and counseling.
• High female/male ratio.
• Large number of students.
• Large number of programs of study offered.

Other important characteristics:

• Library on-campus
• Campus housing available
• Study abroad option
• Weekend study option
• Part-time classes available

Degrees Awarded (in 2007)

Bastyr Students

The student enrollment at Bastyr was 1,103 in 2007 (968 full-time equivalent).

Undergrads are 25% of enrolled students, graduate students are 33%, and those seeking first-professional graduate degrees represent 42%.

Tuition and Other Costs

Financial Aid: Bastyr participates in US Title IV financial assistance programs.

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Faculty

Tenure (2007):

Housing and Meals

Bastyr provides on-campus housing for 49 of its 968 (full-time) students (as of 2007).