Bushnell University Acceptance Rate & Tuition (2026)
Bushnell University is a private research university in Eugene, Oregon, enrolling about 517 students. Admission is moderately selective for first-time degree-seeking undergraduates reporting admissions data to the Education Department. The acceptance rate is about 67.28% in the latest College Scorecard admissions data. Median earnings about ten years after entry reach about $53,623 among students who received federal aid.
Key Facts
- 2024 Undergraduate Tuition: $35,800
- 2024 Average Net Price: $20,789 After Financial Aid
- 2024 Acceptance Rate: 67.28% Moderate Selectivity
- 2024 Enrolled Students: 517 88.8% Full-Time
- 2024 Graduation Rate: 56.00%
- Carnegie Classification: Baccalaureate Colleges: Arts & Sciences Focus
- First-Generation Students: 34.8%
- Tuition trend: In-state tuition increase of 4.6% from 2022 to 2023 (College Scorecard).
- Net price trend: Average net price decrease of 5.3% from 2022 to 2023 (College Scorecard).
- Full-Time Faculty: 100.0%
- Average SAT Score: 1020
- Undergraduate Enrollment: 643
- Applicants (IPEDS): 755
- Room & Board: $11,300 annual estimate
Bushnell University: what the data shows
Common questions about Bushnell University, answered from College Scorecard and IPEDS in this repository.
Where is Bushnell University?
Bushnell University is located in Eugene, OR (ZIP 97401-3745).
NCES locale classification: Suburb.
Is Bushnell University public or private?
Bushnell University is a Private Non-profit institution.
How much does Bushnell University cost?
Published tuition: $35,800.
Average net price after aid: $20,789.
| Family income band | Avg. net price |
|---|---|
| Family income $0–$30,000 | $17,924 |
| $30,001–$48,000 | $21,033 |
| $48,001–$75,000 | $12,656 |
| $75,001–$110,000 | $22,084 |
| $110,001+ | $23,361 |
Sticker tuition × four years (estimate, no room/board): $143,200.
How hard is it to get into Bushnell University?
Admission rate: 67.28%.
Among enrollees who submitted scores: average SAT 1020 and midpoint ACT 18.
Scorecard does not publish admitted-student GPA for most institutions.
How big is Bushnell University?
Total enrollment: 517 students.
Undergraduate enrollment: 643 students.
Graduate enrollment: 241 students.
About 89% enroll full-time in our extract.
What is the graduation rate at Bushnell University?
150%-time completion rate: 56.00%.
First-year retention: 75.9%.
What do graduates of Bushnell University earn?
Median earnings: $43,484 six years after entry; $53,623 ten years after entry (College Scorecard).
How much debt do students have?
Median federal loan debt among completers: $23,500.
32.71% of students receive Pell grants.
What is Bushnell University known for?
Largest IPEDS program completions at this institution:
- Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse (44 completions)
- Mental Health Counseling/Counselor (32 completions)
- Business Administration and Management, General (23 completions)
- Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other (19 completions)
- Psychology, General (17 completions)
- Counselor Education/School Counseling and Guidance Services (14 completions)
- Secondary Education and Teaching (13 completions)
- Elementary Education and Teaching (11 completions)
- Exercise Science and Kinesiology (8 completions)
- Accounting (8 completions)
See ROI & Programs for more.
Is Bushnell University a good school?
We do not score schools on opinion. Federal data in our extract show admission rate 67.28%; completion rate 56.00%; median earnings $53,623 at 10 years; net price $20,789. Compare these figures to your cost, aid, and career goals.
Tuition & Cost
Tuition Costs
$35,800
2024 Undergraduate Tuition
In 2024, the cost of tuition at Bushnell University was $35,800.
Tuition comparison with similar institutions.
Average Net Price
$20,789
2024 Value
In 2024 Bushnell University had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $20,789.
Average net price comparison with similar institutions.
Total Cost of Attendance
$83,156 Estimated 4-Year Total Cost
$20,789 Average Annual Net Price (after aid)
$143,200 4-Year Tuition
$11,300 Room & Board (annual, on-campus estimate)
$1,050 Books & Supplies (annual estimate)
$48,150 Estimated Annual Sticker (tuition + room/board + books)
$192,600 Estimated 4-Year Sticker (before aid)
4-year total cost breakdown for Bushnell University.
Financial Aid by Income Level
32.71% Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants
60.75% Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans
Financial aid distribution by income level.
Student Loan Default Rate
0.00%
3-year cohort default rate (College Scorecard)
The published 3-year cohort default rate for borrowers at Bushnell University was 0.00%.
Cohort default rates account for borrowers who default in the first three years.
Tuition tracker
Published tuition and average net price by reporting year come from the College Scorecard institution file. Values are not adjusted for inflation; missing cells mean the field was not reported or was suppressed for Bushnell University in that year.
Reporting years in the table below: 2013–2023 (Scorecard labels refer to the institutional submission cycle).
| Year | In-state tuition & fees | Out-of-state tuition & fees | Average net price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | $24,930 | $24,930 | $19,254 |
| 2014 | $26,180 | $26,180 | $17,662 |
| 2015 | $27,270 | $27,270 | $18,668 |
| 2016 | $27,930 | $27,930 | $19,377 |
| 2017 | $28,680 | $28,680 | $19,277 |
| 2018 | $30,050 | $30,050 | $19,916 |
| 2019 | $31,410 | $31,410 | $20,576 |
| 2020 | $32,320 | $32,320 | $20,318 |
| 2021 | $32,320 | $32,320 | $19,991 |
| 2022 | $33,220 | $33,220 | $24,835 |
| 2023 | $34,740 | $34,740 | $23,520 |
Sticker tuition and net price over time
Where the institution reported separate in-state and out-of-state tuition, both appear. Gaps mean the value was not reported for that year.
College Scorecard reporting-year fields (not inflation-adjusted).
Net price by family income
Brackets follow Scorecard definitions for the series shown (public vs private institution).
Latest income-band net prices available in the processed extract.
Acceptance Rate & Admissions
Acceptance Rate
67.28% Acceptance Rate
755 Total Applicants
501 Students Admitted
83 First-Time Students Enrolled
16.57% Yield (enrolled ÷ admitted)
This institution has a moderate acceptance rate, accepting most qualified applicants.
Acceptance rate compared to national average.
Test Scores
SAT Average: 1020
ACT Average: 18
Average SAT and ACT scores for admitted students.
Academic Requirements
Estimated GPA Range: 3.0 - 3.4
Estimated Median GPA: 3.20
Note: GPA requirements are estimated based on admission selectivity and test scores. Actual requirements may vary.
Estimated GPA and test score ranges.
Enrollment & Student Demographics
Bushnell University reported total enrollment of about 517 students in the latest College Scorecard extract. The student body is about 46% male and 54% female. Enrollment by race and ethnicity includes White (60.2%), Hispanic or Latino (17.0%), and Two or More Races (8.5%). About 32.71% of undergraduates receive Pell Grants. Roughly 34.8% of students are first-generation college students.
Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment
88.8% Full-Time Enrollment
The total enrollment at Bushnell University in 2024 is 517 students.
Undergraduate enrollment is about 643 students. Graduate enrollment is about 241 students.
Full-time vs part-time enrollment comparison.
Retention Rate over Time
75.9%
2024 Retention Rate
Retention rate measures the number of first-time students who began their studies the previous fall and returned to school the following fall.
Retention rate over time compared to similar institutions.
Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity
The largest enrollment share in our College Scorecard extract is White at 60.2%.
Shares are for total enrollment (undergraduate and graduate combined when reported).
College Scorecard student demographics.
Graduates & Outcomes
Time to Complete
53.00% 100% Completion Time
56.00% 150% Completion Time
In 2024, 53.00% of students graduating from Bushnell University completed their program within 100% "normal time".
Completion rates over time compared to similar institutions.
Completions by Sex (Top Programs)
- Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse: 27% male / 73% female
- Mental Health Counseling/Counselor: 38% male / 62% female
- Business Administration and Management, General: 57% male / 43% female
IPEDS completions by sex for the five largest programs (aggregate CIPs excluded).
Completions by Race & Ethnicity
Combined IPEDS award counts across reported programs; largest group: White.
Summed across program completion records in our extract.
ROI & Programs
Financial value and program information for Bushnell University.
Return on Investment
$23,500 Median Student Debt
$53,623 Median Annual Earnings (10 years)
43.82% Debt-to-Earnings Ratio
544.85% Return on Investment
4.4 years Estimated Payback Period
Financial value analysis for Bushnell University.
Top Programs by Completions
10 largest programs by IPEDS completions (of 36 reported codes; aggregate/unknown CIP buckets excluded).
1. Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse: 44 completions
2. Mental Health Counseling/Counselor: 32 completions
3. Business Administration and Management, General: 23 completions
4. Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other: 19 completions
5. Psychology, General: 17 completions
6. Counselor Education/School Counseling and Guidance Services: 14 completions
7. Secondary Education and Teaching: 13 completions
8. Elementary Education and Teaching: 11 completions
9. Exercise Science and Kinesiology: 8 completions
Most popular programs at Bushnell University.
Employment Outcomes
Employment outcome data is not available for this institution.
Earnings outcomes for Bushnell University graduates.
Operations
Instructional staffing and expenditure indicators for Bushnell University from College Scorecard (not a full IPEDS finance statement).
Instructional Resources
- Full-time faculty share: 100.0%
- Average faculty salary (Scorecard): $6,083
- Instructional expenditure per FTE: $6,850
Endowment and detailed non-instructional staff counts require IPEDS Finance/HR surveys and are not in this extract.
Scorecard instructional metrics where reported.
About
Bushnell University is a private non-profit institution located in Eugene, OR, classified as Baccalaureate Colleges: Arts & Sciences Focus. In the latest IPEDS completions in our extract, the largest programs by awards were Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Mental Health Counseling/Counselor, Business Administration and Management, General. Enrollment is approximately 517 students. Student body composition includes White (60.2%), Hispanic or Latino (17.0%), Two or More Races (8.5%). The admission rate is 67.28%. Average SAT scores for admitted students are 1020. The 150%-time completion rate is 56.00%. Approximately 32.71% of students receive Pell Grants. About 34.8% of students are first-generation college students.
Institution Type
Private Non-profit
Carnegie Classification: Baccalaureate Colleges: Arts & Sciences Focus
Location
Eugene, OR 97401-3745
Region: Far West
Insights and Analysis
Bushnell University provides educational opportunities for students seeking higher education. Prospective students should carefully evaluate all factors including costs, outcomes, and program offerings when making their enrollment decisions.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Bushnell University located?
Bushnell University is located in Eugene, OR.
What is Bushnell University's acceptance rate?
The acceptance rate at Bushnell University is 67.3% among first-time degree-seeking students reporting admissions data. IPEDS reports 755 applicants and 501 admits in the latest admissions cycle in our extract.
How much does Bushnell University cost?
Reported tuition is $35,800 and average net price is $20,789 in the latest College Scorecard data. On-campus room and board is estimated at $11,300 annually.
What is the student body demographics at Bushnell University?
Bushnell University reports undergraduate enrollment of about 643 students, White (60.2%), Hispanic or Latino (17.0%) in federal College Scorecard data.
How many first-generation students attend Bushnell University?
About 34.8% of students at Bushnell University are first-generation college students.
What test scores do students need for Bushnell University?
Among enrolled students who submitted scores, Bushnell University reports midpoint SAT about 1020 and midpoint ACT about 18.
What do graduates of Bushnell University earn?
Median earnings are $43,484 six years after entry and $53,623 ten years after entry.
What is the graduation rate at Bushnell University?
The 150%-time completion rate is 56.0% for the cohort reported to the College Scorecard.
How much debt do Bushnell University students have?
Median federal loan debt among completers is $23,500.
Is Bushnell University public or private?
Bushnell University is a private nonprofit institution located in Eugene, OR.
Is Bushnell University an HBCU?
No. Bushnell University is not flagged as an HBCU in the IPEDS institutional directory.
Is Bushnell University a tribal college?
No. Bushnell University is not flagged as a tribal college in IPEDS.
Data Sources
This page uses data from the following sources:
- College Scorecard - U.S. Department of Education
- Institutional characteristics, costs, completion rates, and earnings data
- Data years: 2015-2024
- Source: collegescorecard.ed.gov
- Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS)
- Employment and wage data by occupation
- Latest data: May 2024
- Source: bls.gov/oes
- O*NET Online - U.S. Department of Labor
- Occupational skills, knowledge, abilities, and work activities
- Database version: 28.0 (August 2023)
- Source: onetcenter.org
- IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System) - National Center for Education Statistics
- Institutional data, completions, enrollment, and financial aid
- Data years: 2015-2024
- Source: nces.ed.gov/ipeds
- Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS)
- Demographic and workforce data
- Latest data: 2023 ACS 5-Year Estimates
- Source: census.gov/acs
- Related geography & profiles
- Oregon college costs
- Oregon colleges by ROI
- Eugene, Oregon city profile
- Far West regional profile
- All state profiles
- Regional profiles
- National benchmarks
- School directory
- All schools in Oregon
Data Processing: All data has been processed, cleaned, and aggregated for presentation. Where specific data points are unavailable, estimates are based on available data and clearly marked.
Last Updated: Data reflects the most recent available information as of January 2025.
Methodology
Data for this profile is sourced from the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard dataset, which provides comprehensive information on institutions of higher education in the United States.
All financial figures are adjusted for inflation and represent the most recent available data. Graduation rates and completion times are calculated according to federal standards.