Applicants Whose First Language is Not English
All applicants for whom English is a second language must present evidence of proficiency in the English language in one of the following ways:
- Official TOEFL Internet-based test (iBT) exam results with a score of 92, with a minimum speaking exam score of 26, a minimum reading exam score of 20, a minimum writing exam score of 24 and a minimum listening exam score of 22; or IELTS exam score of level 6 (or 6.5 for AEAM applicants); or PTE Academic-Pearson exam results with a minimum speaking exam score of 71, a minimum reading exam score of 53, a minimum writing exam score of 62 and a minimum listening exam score of 59.
- Two quarters or semesters of enrollment in liberal arts courses taught in English, totaling at least 15 quarter credits (10 semester credits) of college transferable credits (not including vocational coursework or English as a second language), completed at an accredited U.S. or Canadian school, with GPA of 3.0 or greater (no single course less than a C- grade or 1.7 on a 4.00 scale). (Please note that the Admissions Committee reserves the right to request further English proficiency documentation or TOEFL results if desired.)
- AEAM applicants must have completed a two-year (60 semester credits or 90 quarter credits) baccalaureate-level education in an institution accredited by an agency recognized by the U.S. Secretary of Education or from an equivalent English language institution in another country. AEAM applicants who are demonstrating English language proficiency with IELTS score will need to be at a level higher than 6.5.
TOEFL scores more than two years old at the time of application will not be accepted. The Bastyr University code for the TOEFL exam is #9839. Admitted students whose first language is not English may also be required to take additional courses and/or training to improve their language skills.
English proficiency is required as all courses at Bastyr University are taught in English. For those applicants whose first language is not English and need additional English language training, Bastyr University has partnered with Seattle Central Community College’s Intensive English program. That program offers several levels of English language training. The University Prep Pathway into Bastyr University facilitates successful transfer from Seattle Central Community College into one of Bastyr’s degree programs.