Bushnell Admission Requirements

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Bushnell Admission Overview

Bushnell admission requirements are moderately competitive. Last year Bushnell admitted 67.3% of applicants. Enrolled freshmen typically had about a 3.45 GPA (B+) and SAT 1010-1315. Bushnell is test-optional, so you choose whether to send SAT or ACT. Those figures describe last year's class, not a score you must hit.

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

Bushnell Acceptance Rate

Admission Rate & Difficulty

Acceptance rate

67.3%

Admission Standards

Challenging

Applicant Competition

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Admission difficulty for Bushnell University

Acceptance Rate

The Bushnell acceptance rate is 67.3%. Last year, 586 of 871 applicants were admitted. That is the 3rd lowest acceptance rate in Oregon.

Admission Selectivity

How hard is it to get into Bushnell and can you get accepted?

Bushnell is a moderately competitive school to get into, admitting a large majority of applicants. You have a strong chance of acceptance if you meet last year's profile.

Bushnell University typically attracts "B+" average high school students with an average GPA around 3.45. 19% of those admitted chose to enroll.

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

Bushnell GPA

GPA of enrolled freshmen

Avg. High School GPA

3.45

Typical High School Grades

B+

Average GPA (4.0 Scale) 3.45

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Average GPA

Enrolled freshmen at Bushnell typically have around a 3.45 GPA (B+) on a 4.0 scale. That is last year's class average, not a cutoff. Enrolled students typically have above average high school grades. Bushnell is test-optional. If you withhold SAT or ACT, GPA carries more weight.

The school ranks #13 in Oregon for highest average GPA.

See additional colleges accepting applicants in the 3.5 GPA range.

Competitiveness by GPA Ranges

Share of last year's freshmen in each GPA range, compared with the rest of the class.

High school GPA ranges for enrolled Bushnell University freshmen
High School GPA Freshmen Within Range Competitiveness
4.0 10.5% Good
3.75 to 3.99 20.0% Avg +
3.50 to 3.74 19.0% Avg +
3.25 to 3.49 14.0% Avg -
3.00 to 3.24 23.5% Reach
2.50 to 2.99 9.4% Reach
2.00 to 2.49 3.5% Reach
1.00 to 1.99 0% Reach
less than 1.00 0% Reach

What do these figures mean?

GPA Data Source, Peterson's Data 2024

Bushnell SAT Scores

SAT scores of enrolled freshmen

SAT Range

1010-1315

Freshmen who sent SAT

4%

25th Percentile Scores

  • Reading 520
  • Math 490
  • Composite 1010
SAT 25th percentile scores for Bushnell University

75th Percentile Scores

  • Reading 635
  • Math 680
  • Composite 1315
SAT 75th percentile scores for Bushnell University

Average SAT

Enrolled testers at Bushnell typically score around a 1160 SAT (middle 50% 1010–1315) out of 1600. That is last year's class, not a cutoff. The average SAT of enrolled testers is about the 69th percentile nationally. Bushnell ranks #9 in the state of Oregon for highest average SAT composite score.

SAT Range (25th-75th Percentile) 1010 to 1315

800 1000 1200 1400 1600

SAT policy

Bushnell is test-optional. You choose whether to send SAT. If you send a score, it is considered.

View other colleges which accept students in the 1160 SAT score range.

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

How SAT scores compare with last year's enrolled testers

This table compares SAT ranges with last year's enrolled testers and the school's acceptance rate. It is not a personal chance of admission. If you withhold SAT, skip this table.

SAT ranges vs last year's enrolled testers at Bushnell University
SAT Score (1600 scale) Competitiveness Admission Chances
1315+ Above 75th >79%
1160 to 1315 Avg + 67%-79%
1010 to 1160 Avg - 52%-67%
Below 1010 Below mid-50 <52%

What do these figures mean?

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

Bushnell ACT Scores

ACT scores among enrolled freshmen

ACT Range

Not Reported

Freshmen reporting ACT

5%

25th Percentile Scores

  • English N/A
  • Math N/A
  • Composite N/A
ACT 25th percentile scores for Bushnell University

75th Percentile Scores

  • English N/A
  • Math N/A
  • Composite N/A
ACT 75th percentile scores for Bushnell University

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

Estimate How You Compare

See how your GPA and scores compare with last year's enrolled testers. You can mark that you will withhold scores.

Open the Bushnell chances calculator

Applying

Admission Statistics

Admission and enrollment rates by gender are detailed in the table below.

Bushnell University admission statistics
Women Men Total
Applied 492 378 871
Accepted 342 244 586
Acceptance Rate 70% 65% 67%
Enrolled 58 51 109
Percent of Admitted Who Enrolled (Admission Yield) 17% 21% 19%

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

Application Requirements

What are the requirements for admission to Bushnell University and what student information is used for admission decisions?

Bushnell University application requirements
Requirement Used for Admission
Test Scores Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional)
High School GPA Required to be considered for admission
High School Class Rank Not required for admission, but considered if submitted
Completion of College Preparatory Program Not required for admission, but considered if submitted
Recommendations Not required for admission, but considered if submitted
Demonstration of Competencies Not considered for admission, even if submitted

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

Application Fee

The cost for prospective students to apply to Bushnell University is $0. The school is free to apply to.

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

Credits Accepted

High school credits accepted at Bushnell University
Credit Type Accepted
AP Credit Yes
Dual Credit Yes
Credit for Life Experiences Yes

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

Admission summary

Bushnell is test-optional for 2024-25. Last year it admitted 67.3% of applicants. Enrolled freshmen typically had about a 3.45 GPA (about an B+ average). Send SAT/ACT if you are at or above this campus mid-50 (1010-1315); otherwise withhold. Mid-50 scores, where shown, are enrolled testers, not cutoffs.

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

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

GPA calculator: Bushnell University GPA calculator.

Last updated: August 2026