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Bushnell University
Bushnell University says yes to 67.3% of applicants. Focus less on getting in and more on what's below — starting with the $53,623 median earnings.
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Bushnell University sits in Eugene proper — a private campus woven into the city rather than walled off from it. The school maintains its Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) affiliation, which threads through campus life to a degree that varies by program.
Its highest-earning path is Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing, where graduates median $131,400 four years out. 32.7% of undergraduates carry Pell grants — a plain read on who the campus actually serves. With 517 undergraduates and a residential core, weekends happen on campus — and 75.9% of first-years come back for a second year.
Submitters admitted here typically landed between 1010 and 1315 — below the OR middle for four-year schools. Put your own practice estimate on Bushnell University's range with the SAT calculator, or bring a saved GPA from the grade tools.
Admissions
In the Fall 2023 cycle, Bushnell University received 755 applications and admitted 501 (66.4%), with 83 enrolling.
Bushnell University is test-optional: scores are considered when submitted but not required. The 1010–1315 range below describes admitted students who chose to submit — typically Bushnell University's stronger testers — so treat it as the higher end of what gets in.
| Score | 25th | 50th | 75th |
|---|---|---|---|
| SAT Reading & Writing | 520 | 570 | 635 |
| SAT Math | 490 | 550 | 680 |
Percentiles are among students who submitted scores (Fall 2023 admissions cycle).
How Bushnell University compares
| Bushnell University | Oregon median | National median | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acceptance rate | 67.3% | 88.3% | 77.2% |
| Tuition (in-state) | $35,800 | $22,220 | $19,591 |
| Median earnings (10 yr) | $53,623 | $57,671 | $53,781 |
At $53,623, ten-year earnings trail the state median ($57,671). Look at Bushnell University's major-level rows below before reading too much into the campus-wide number.
Cost, size & completion
Tuition runs $35,800 regardless of where you're from. At Bushnell University, that sticker is a starting point for aid talks — not what the median family pays.
Enrollment sits at 517 — Bushnell University is one of the smaller campuses on this site.
56% graduate within six years. Roughly 44% don't — ask a Bushnell University tour guide what happens to them and watch the answer carefully.
Top majors by earnings at Bushnell University
| Bachelor's program | Median earnings, 4 yrs after completion |
|---|---|
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | $131,400 |
| Business/Commerce, General | $71,050 |
| Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other | $57,601 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | $46,716 |
Median earnings for these 4 Bushnell University programs come from a different federal cohort than the campus-wide $53,623 above — compare rows to each other, not to that 10-year figure. 29 additional Bushnell University programs have earnings withheld under federal privacy rules.
Frequently asked questions
What GPA and test scores do you need for Bushnell University?
Among admitted students who submitted scores, the middle 50% scored 1010–1315 on the SAT. There's no published GPA cutoff — pair these ranges with the 67.3% admission rate to judge your odds.
What is Bushnell University's acceptance rate?
66.4% in the Fall 2023 cycle — 501 admitted from 755 applicants.
How much does Bushnell University cost?
At Bushnell University, published tuition is $35,800 — net price after aid usually comes in lower. That number is Bushnell University's ceiling, not a quote.
What do Bushnell University graduates earn?
Federal data puts median earnings at $53,623 ten years after enrolling. The table above breaks this down by major.
Similar colleges in Oregon
- Oregon State University — 77.3% admitted
- Pacific Northwest College of Art — 74.9% admitted
- Lewis & Clark College — 78.5% admitted
- New Hope Christian College-Eugene — 80% admitted
Run your own numbers
Data: U.S. Dept. of Education College Scorecard (Jun 2026), IPEDS ADM2023/HD2024. Retrieved 2026-09-01. Figures reflect the latest federal cohorts, which lag the current admissions cycle.