National university
Bastyr University
Kenmore, WA · Private nonprofit · 4-year
Academic Excellence
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Cost and value
Federal data: what families pay after aid, what graduates earn, and what they owe.
| Undergraduate students Fall enrollment (IPEDS) | 58 |
|---|---|
| Men and women Undergraduates, fall 2023 (College Scorecard) | Men 18% · Women 82% |
| Total students | 760 |
| Median federal debt at graduation | $13,817 |
| Borrowers paying down their loans within 3 years Borrowers who repaid at least $1 of principal within 3 years (College Scorecard) | 60% |
| Median earnings 10 years after entry | $49,364 |
| Application fee Undergraduate application fee, 2023–24 (IPEDS) | $75 |
| Students receiving Pell grants | 14% |
Sources: College Scorecard · IPEDS College Navigator · Net price calculator
College Scorecard, most recent cohorts (data release 06/10/2026); IPEDS 2024-25 directory and institutional characteristics; fall 2023 enrollment.
Earnings by major
Median earnings of bachelor’s graduates a few years after finishing, by major (College Scorecard).
| Major | Median earnings |
|---|---|
| Energy and Biologically Based Therapies | |
| Nutrition Sciences |
Also offered (no earnings published yet): Culinary arts, Health sciences, Human Biology, Other psychology.
What students study most
Share of bachelor’s degrees by field, first majors in 2023–24 (IPEDS).
| Field | Share of degrees |
|---|---|
| Interdisciplinary studies | |
| Health professions | |
| Psychology |
Campus life
| School colors | |
|---|---|
| Setting | Suburb |
| Part-time undergraduates | 23% |
| Undergraduates aged 25 and older | 59% |
| Study abroad | Offered |
| Students per faculty member | 12 to 1 |
| Faculty who are full-time | 51%Of instructional faculty, fall 2023 (College Scorecard) |
| Endowment per student | $3,666Endowment at the end of fiscal year 2023, per full-time-equivalent student (IPEDS) |
| Nearest airport with scheduled flights | Seattle Paine Field International Airport (PAE)About 12 miles away in a straight line (OurAirports) |
| Town population | 23,7412020–2024 five-year estimate (U.S. Census Bureau) |
| Nearest city of 250,000 people or more | SeattleAbout 9 miles away in a straight line (U.S. Census Bureau) |
| Average temperature in January | 42°F1991–2020 normal, from SEATTLE SAND PT WSFO, WA US, about 3 miles away (NOAA) |
| Average temperature in July | 67°F1991–2020 normal, from SEATTLE SAND PT WSFO, WA US, about 3 miles away (NOAA) |
Federal data (IPEDS and College Scorecard), except school colors.
Campus safety reports
On-campus crimes reported in 2024, per 1,000 students.
| Category | This campus | U.S. rate |
|---|---|---|
| Rape | 0.00 | 0.07 |
| Robbery | 0.00 | 0.01 |
| Aggravated assault | 0.00 | 0.04 |
| Burglary | 0.00 | 0.08 |
| Motor vehicle theft | 0.00 | 0.15 |
Numbers reflect what each campus reported. They differ with campus size and how reporting is done, so compare with care. U.S. rate: total reported offenses divided by total students at every institution in the report.
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- How do Bastyr University’s graduates do?
- The median earnings of former students ten years after entry are $49,364; the median federal debt at graduation is $13,817.
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About this school’s data
- IPEDS unit ID 235547
- Carnegie classification: Doctoral/professional university
- Accreditation: Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities (U.S. Department of Education DAPIP)
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