Established in 1978, Bastyr University is a non-profit private specialized higher-education institution located in the suburban setting of the large town of Kenmore (population range of 10,000-49,999 inhabitants), Washington. Officially accredited by the Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities, Bastyr University is a very small coeducational US higher education institution. Bastyr University offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as pre-bachelor degrees (i.e. certificates, diplomas, associate or foundation), bachelor degrees, master degrees, doctorate degrees in several areas of study. This 44 years old US higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on students' past academic record and grades. International applicants are eligible to apply for enrollment. Bastyr University also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, housing, financial aids and/or scholarships, study abroad and exchange programs, online courses and distance learning opportunities, as well as administrative services.