The primary job of the Financial Aid Office is to work with students to help them plan for and obtain the resources needed to make a Bastyr education a reality.
The Cost of a Bastyr University Undergraduate Education: Some Things to Consider
Education is an investment in your own future. It demands a significant commitment of time, energy and money. Before you make your decision, there are a number of things you should consider.
Educational Cost
There are a number of questions you should ask yourself and also apply in your analysis of the affordability of a particular school.
What does it cost to attend the school?
The tuition is the price set by the school, but the real cost is the net price — what it costs after financial aid. The average undergraduate tuition and fee charge at Bastyr University for 2010-2011 is $19,050, making Bastyr one of the least expensive private schools in the Northwest. When living expenses and books are factored in, the average cost of attendance for the 2010-2011 year is $34,714. More than 83% of current undergraduates receive financial aid, with an average award of $17,080 — more than 49% of the total cost of attendance.
How long does it take to complete school?
The longer it takes you to complete your degree, the longer you will be out of the workforce and the more you will pay to support yourself as a student. Our bachelor degree programs are designed to be completed in two years. You can take longer if you want to carry a part-time schedule, but most students graduate within the two-year period.
If you put the pieces together, you will see that Bastyr's combination of low tuition rates, strong financial aid support and undergraduate programs designed for completion within two years equal a top-quality education at a very affordable price.
Program Costs
The budget figures listed below are the costs for the 2009-10 academic year, a three-term period, for first-year students. The cost covers tuition, fees, books and a standard living allowance for single students.
Undergraduate Programs First Year Cost of
Attendance
1 These charges may increase for the 2010-11
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