Bushnell University

  • 6/10 Overall Rating
  • 4 Year
  • Eugene, OR
  • 0 reviews

Overview

Total enrollment

761
Bushnell University overview
  • Location Eugene, Oregon
  • Website bushnell.edu
  • Type Private 4 Year
  • Setting Midsize City
  • Religious Affiliation Christian Church (Disciples of Christ)
Bushnell University overview
  • Size Small
  • Status Non-profit
  • Housing Yes
  • Level of Study Undergrad/Graduate

Bushnell is located in Eugene, Oregon, adjacent to the University of Oregon campus in the southern Willamette Valley. The private Christian institution, founded in 1895 as Eugene Divinity School, operates from a suburban campus characterized by modern academic buildings and residence halls. The college specializes in ministry and religious studies programs, with additional offerings in music and teacher education. Students are required to live on campus during their first two years, participating in a residential community that integrates faith-based living with academic pursuits. As a member of the National Christian College Athletic Association (NCCAA), the Bushnell Deacons compete in basketball, soccer, and volleyball.

Ratings

Bushnell is rated within the top 46% of four-year colleges nationally and earns a CollegeSimply grade of 6 out of 10.

  • Overall Rating
    6 out of 10
  • Academics
    7 out of 10
  • Resources
    4 out of 10
  • Outcomes
    NA
  • Value
    7 out of 10

Admissions

Admission Standards

Challenging
Bushnell University admission standards
  • SAT (enrolled mid-50) 1010/1315
  • GPA 3.45

Acceptance Rate

67.3%
Bushnell University applications overview
  • Applications Due -
  • Enrollment Rate 18.6%
  • Application Fee $0

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Annual Cost to Attend

Tuition

$35,800
Costs for Bushnell University
Fee Cost
Tuition $35,800
Books and Supplies $1,050
Other Fees $300
Room and Board $11,300
Budget for Other Expenses $2,450
Total One Year Cost $50,900

Student Outcomes

Average Salary After 10 Years

$45,900 per year

Bachelor's Degree Graduation Rate

100% within 6 years

Popular Areas of Study

Popular majors at Bushnell University are Business, Psychology, and General Studies. 33% of students major in Business, 17% in Psychology, and 12% in General Studies.

  • Business 33%
  • Psychology 17%
  • General Studies 12%
  • Education 11%
  • Theology and Religious Vvocations 7%

Data source: NCES / IPEDS https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=209409.

GPA calculator: Bushnell University GPA calculator.

Last updated: August 2026