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Bastyr University is a non-profit, private university. The university was established in 1978 as the John Bastyr College of Naturopathic Medicine. It is situated in Kenmore, Washington, United States. The university offers undergraduate, graduate, research, and professional programs in various areas of herbal medicine and nutrition. Naturopathic medicine, oriental medicine, clinical health psychology, exercise science, and nutrition are some of the subjects in which degrees are offered.
Financial aid is provided to students at Bastyr University. Deserving and eligible candidates can avail loans, grants, and scholarships. Bastyr University runs the Bastyr Center for Natural Health which is a natural medicine clinic. The clinic is located in the Wallingford neighborhood of Seattle. Patients with varied types of health conditions are provided naturopathic medicine, nutritional counseling, and acupuncture at the clinic.
Bastyr can be found in Kenmore, WA (a large suburb). The school is a private, not-for-profit institution. The Doctoral degree is the highest degree at Bastyr.
The most common majors at the school are in mathematics, therapy and counseling, and nutrition and exercise therapy.
Bastyr does not have an open admissions system. Not everyone who applies is accepted.
In 2007, 1,103 students were enrolled in the school. A very high share of students at Bastyr are female.
The school reports its educational mission is:
"We educate future leaders in the natural health arts and sciences.
Respecting the healing power of nature and recognizing that body, mind and spirit are intrinsically inseparable, we model an integrated approach to education, research and clinical service."
More complete details are provided below.
Bastyr University
14500 Juanita Drive NE
Kenmore, WA 98028
General Phone: (425) 823-1300
http://www.bastyr.edu
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Nutrition And Exercise Therapy | 233 | naturopathic medicine, nutrition sciences, traditional Asian medicine, herbalist, acupuncture |
| Therapy And Counseling | 63 | psychology, counseling psychology, behavioral sciences |
| Mathematics | 15 | systems science and theory |
| Nursing And Emergency Medicine | 3 | direct entry midwifery |
Number of programs and degrees for Bastyr in 2007:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Master's degree | 116 | 5 |
| First-professional degree | 98 | 1 |
| Bachelor's degree | 93 | 5 |
| Post-master's certificate | 5 | 2 |
| Doctor's degree | 2 | 1 |
In 2007, Bastyr had a total enrollment of 1,103 students (968 full-time equivalent).
Students By Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 25% |
| Graduate | 33% |
| First Professional | 42% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 65% |
| Black | 2% |
| Hispanic | 3% |
| Asian | 6% |
| American Indian | 1% |
| Unknown | 17% |
| (Foreign Students) | 6% |
Students by Age:
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| 18-19 | 0% |
| 20-21 | 2% |
| 22-24 | 13% |
| 25-29 | 38% |
| 30-34 | 20% |
| 35-39 | 9% |
| 40-49 | 10% |
| 50-64 | 5% |
| 65+ | 0% |
Bastyr offers campus housing for 49 of its 968 (full-time) students.
(Please refer to our profile of Kenmore, Washington for details about the area surrounding the campus. Also see our list of other Washington Colleges).
The school does not offer students a meal plan.
Application Requirements:
| Item | Requirement |
|---|---|
| Years of College Work Before Admittance | recommended |
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| Room charge | $ 5,584 |
Financial Aid:
Bastyr participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 2242500)
Tenure Status of Faculty (2007):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|
| Non-tenured and not on tenure track | 18 | 24 |
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2007):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | calendar year | 4 | $73,395 | 3 | $74,901 |
| Associate professor | calendar year | 3 | $66,576 | 5 | $63,901 |
| Assistant professor | calendar year | 3 | $55,248 | 9 | $54,586 |
| No academic rank | calendar year | 2 | * | 10 | $27,056 |
| All faculty total | calendar year | 12 | $59,679 | 27 | $48,372 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Full-Time Faculty (2007):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | academic year | 3 | $82,701 | 1 | * |
| Associate professor | academic year | 2 | * | 3 | $51,164 |
| Assistant professor | academic year | 3 | $49,858 | 1 | * |
| All faculty total | academic year | 8 | $66,674 | 5 | $59,105 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
MATHEMATICS
Systems Science and Theory
NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE
Direct Entry Midwifery (LM, CPM)
NUTRITION AND EXERCISE THERAPY
Acupuncture
Herbalism/Herbalist
Naturopathic Medicine/Naturopathy (ND)
Nutrition Sciences
Traditional Chinese/Asian Medicine and Chinese Herbology
THERAPY AND COUNSELING
Behavioral Sciences
Counseling Psychology
Psychology, General
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets Bastyr Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| % of degrees in mathematics (vs. all colleges) | Top 2% |  |
| % of degrees in nutrition and exercise therapy (vs. all colleges) | Top 4% | |
| Female % of student body (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 4% | |
| % of degrees in therapy and counseling (vs. all colleges) | Top 14% | |
| Number of degree programs (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 19% | |
Notable:
Grants credits for AP courses Offers weekend classes Career counseling Student employment services On-campus day care Option to study abroad Offers part-time study On-campus library Offers campus housing
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