Tuition and Fees

View the cost breakdown for each Bastyr University program.

Tuition by Level

Doctor of Acupuncture Completion
  Est. Credit Load Tuition* University Fees** Course Fees Total
Year One 28.5 $17,400 $420 $400 $18,220
Total 28.5 $17,400 $420 $400 $18,220
Doctor of Naturopathic Medicine - Four Year Option
  Est. Credit Load Tuition* University Fees** Course Fees Total
Year One 74.5 $41,985 $330 $1,600 $43,915
Year Two 82 $46,910 $330 $1,400 $48,640
Year Three 87 $55,946 $440 $1,150 $57,536
Year Four 56.5 $45,298 $640 $300 $46,238
Total 300 $190,139 $1,740 $4,450 $196,329
Doctor of Naturopathic Medicine - Five Year Option
  Est. Credit Load Tuition* University Fees** Course Fees Total
Year One 74.5 $41,985 $330 $1,600 $43,915
Year Two 43.5 $32,256 $330 $850 $33,436
Year Three 42.5 $33,546 $330 $700 $34,576
Year Four 85 $56,609 $440 $1,000 $58,049
Year Five 54.5 $47,100 $640 $300 $48,040
Total 300 $211,496 $2,070 $4,450 $218,016

 

* This tuition table reflects a 4% increase per year.  The total tuition of the program is accurate within a small margin if the student takes the program as it is scheduled.

**includes Technology fee, student activity fee, and graduation fee (charged on the last term)

Master of Acupuncture
  Est. Credit Load Tuition* University Fees** Course Fees Total
Year One 75 $38,457 $440 $1,100 $39,997
Year Two 55 $33,687 $440 $450 $34,577
Year Three 35.5 $26,481 $530 $300 $27,311
Total 165.5 $98,625 $1,410 $1,850 $101,885
Master of Acupuncture with Chinese Herbal Medicine Specialization
  Est. Credit Load Tuition* University Fees** Course Fees Total
Year One 78 $40,554 $440 $1,100 $42,094
Year Two 74 $41,145 $440 $450 $42,035
Year Three 67.5 $39,836 $640 $300 $40,776
Total 219.5 $121,535 $1,520 $1,850 $124,905
Master of Arts Counseling Psychology
  Est. Credit Load Tuition* University Fees**   Total
Year One 49.5 $36,257 $440   $36,697
Year Two 43.5 $37,635 $640   $38,275
Total 93 $73,891 $880   $74,971
Master of Arts Maternal-Child Health Systems
  Est. Credit Load Tuition* University Fees**   Total
Year One 47 $38,945 $440   $39,385
Total 47 $38,945 $440   $39,385
Master Of Science in Integrated Nutrition (ONLINE )
  Credit Load Tuition* University Fees**   Total
Year One 27 $12,825 $450   $13,275
Year Two 27 $12,825 $650   $13,475
Total 54 $25,650 $1,100   $26,750
Master of Science Midwifery (Master Track)
  Est. Credit Load Tuition* University Fees** Course Fees Total
Year One 48.5 $35,622 $440 $250 $36,312
Year Two 56.5 $39,150 $440 $400 $39,990
Year Three 34 $31,950 $530 $0 $32,480
Total 139 $106,722 $1,410 $650 $108,782
Master of Science Midwifery (Botanical Medicine Track)
  Est. Credit Load Tuition* University Fees** Course Fees Total
Year One 48.5 $35,622 $440 $250 $36,312
Year Two 55 $37,911 $440 $400 $38,751
Year Three 35.5 $31,804 $530 $0 $32,334
Total 139 $105,337 $1,410 $650 $107,397
Master of Science Nutrition with Didactic Program in Dietetics
  Est. Credit Load Tuition* University Fees** Course Fees Total
Year One 46 $31,428 $330 $100 $31,858
Year Two 32 $28,912 $530 $100 $29,542
Total 78 $60,340 $860 $200 $61,400
Master of Arts Counseling Psychology and Master of Science Nutrition
  Est. Credit Load Tuition* University Fees**   Total
Year One 55.5 $38,070 $440   $38,510
Year Two 47 $32,256 $330   $32,586
Year Three 47 $41,268 $640   $41,908
Total 149.5 $111,594 $1,410   $113,004
M. S. in Exercise Science and Integrated Wellness (ONLINE)
  Credit Load Tuition* University Fees**   Total
Year One 27 $10,125 $450   $10,575
Year Two 18 $6,750 $650   $7,400
Total 45 $16,875 $1,100   $17,975
Master of Acupuncture with Chinese Herbal Medicine Specialization then Doctor of Acupuncture
  Est. Credit Load Tuition* University Fees** Course Fees Total
Year One 78 $40,554 $440 $1,100 $42,094
Year Two 76 $41,845 $440 $450 $42,735
Year Three 71.5 $41,292 $440 $300 $42,032
Year Four 22.5 $18,046 $440 $400 $18,886
Total 248 $141,737 $1,760 $2,250 $145,747
Master of Acupuncture then Doctor of Acupuncture
  Est. Credit Load Tuition* University Fees** Course Fees Total
Year One 75 $38,457 $440 $1,100 $39,997
Year Two 57 $33,687 $440 $450 $34,577
Year Three 41.5 $28,230 $330 $300 $28,860
Year Four 20.5 $16,933 $440 $400 $17,773
Total 194 $117,307 $1,650 $2,250 $121,207

 

* This tuition table reflects a 4% increase per year.  The total tuition of the program is accurate within a small margin if the student takes the program as it is scheduled.

**includes Technology fee, student activity fee, and graduation fee (charged on the last term)

BS Herbal Science
  Est. Credit Load Tuition* University Fees** Course Fees Total
Year One 46.5 $31,014 $300 $950 $32,264
Year Two 43.5 $32,256 $500 $750 $33,506
Total 90 $63,270 $800 $1,700 $65,770
BS Nutrition, Food, and Exercise
  Est. Credit Load Tuition* University Fees** Course Fees Total
Year One 45 $31,014 $300 $1,600 $32,914
Year Two 45 $32,256 $500 $100 $32,856
Total 90 $63,270 $800 $1,700 $65,770

 

* This tuition table reflects a 4% increase per year.  The total tuition of the program is accurate within a small margin if the student takes the program as it is scheduled.

**includes Technology fee, student activity fee, and graduation fee (charged on the last term)

Certificate in Chinese Herbal Medicine
  Est. Credit Load Tuition* University Fees**   Total
Year One 34 $23,830 $550   $24,380
Year Two 26 $19,500 $640   $20,140
Total 60 $43,330 $1,190   $44,520
Certificate in Holistic Landscape Design
  Est. Credit Load Tuition* University Fees** Course Fees Total  
Year One 26 $18,614 $440 $550 $19,604
Total 26 $18,614 $440 $550 $19,604

 

* This tuition table reflects a 4% increase per year.  The total tuition of the program is accurate within a small margin if the student takes the program as it is scheduled.

**includes Technology fee, student activity fee, and graduation fee (charged on the last term)

Dietetic Internship
  Est. Credit Load Tuition* University Fees** Total
Year One 15 $14,820 $330 $15,150
Total 15 $14,820 $330 $15,150
Audit $300 per credit
Audit for courses outside the region $400 per credit

For more detailed information on tuition and fees for international students, visit the International Students page.

Tuition & Fee Changes Beginning Fall 2024 

To meet the needs of our university and continue to deliver rigorous education in the natural health arts and sciences, the Bastyr University Board of Trustees approved an increase to tuition and fees for some courses.  To help you better understand these changes, we’ve created resources to guide you through what to expect.

For detailed information, visit our blog post titled "Navigating Tuition Increases for FY25: What You Need to Know"and check out our FAQ page "Tuition and Fee Increase Fall 2024 (FY25) Frequently Asked Questions."