Bushnell University: Review & Facts

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Bushnell University is a very small four-year, private not-for-profit school with 700 students enrolled. This school was originated in 1895 and is one of the 4 colleges and schools located in Eugene, Oregon.

Bushnell University is affiliated with Christian Church Disciples of Christ.

Academic Offerings

At Bushnell University you can receive your associate's degree, bachelor's degree, postbaccalaureate certificate, master's degree, or postmaster certificate.

Majors
Offered
52
Bushnell University implements a semester-based curriculum calendar system and offers enrollment in 52 majors. The most popular concentrations are Education, Psychology, Management, Business, and Nursing. Read the details about Majors offered at this college and see program Ratings.

It is important to know student retention and graduation rates when you apply to a school to get your diploma or to engage in a long-term study; high retention and graduation rates are typically a good sign. However, if you anticipate to transfer out or take non-credit coursework, these metrics are not important.

Bushnell University student retention rate is fair at 78% (above Oregon average). Taking this statistic into consideration, apparently students enjoy their stay at this school.

Student Retention
78%
Good
The graduation rate at Bushnell University is low: 49%.

Student to faculty ratio at Bushnell University is pretty good, 12:1. Learn more information on faculty at this college in the Faculty & Salaries report.

Tuition and Loans

Average tuition pricing is extremely high, $33,000 per year. The additional fees at Bushnell University not covered by tuition are around $300; this makes it a total of $33,300 per academic year.

Read the details about Bushnell University additional charges as well as availability of loans and likelihood of repaying them upon graduation in the Tuition & Loans report for this college.

Admissions Information

Acceptance
Rate
67%
Doable
As reported in recent data, 552 applications were submitted and 369 were accepted, so it is relatively easy to become a student at this school.

This school might accept your dual credits, credits for life experience, and advanced placement credits at entry.

Learn more about admissions as well applicants' SAT and ACT test scores at Bushnell University in the Admissions and Tests report for this college.

Opportunities and Services

Safety
Grade
C+
Dicey
Bushnell University provides a distance education program, study abroad programs, and evening/weekend study opportunity, which is a great option for those who work full-time.

There are options for on-campus part-time employment at Bushnell University, which allows students to cover some of the tuition expenses. Additionally, this school helps students to evaluate their career options and find a full-time job upon graduation.

ROTC
Available
Yes
Bushnell University offers on-campus housing. Dormitory capacity at this college accommodates about 300 students, which provides a decent on-campus housing option.

Army ROTC programs are available at Bushnell University. Reserve Officers' Training Corps commissioning programs typically imply elective classes in addition to required college curriculum, possible funding for your tuition, and an obligation to serve upon graduation.

It is important to keep in mind that enrolling in a ROTC course does not commit you to serve unless you have received a ROTC scholarship, grant, or any other funding.

Based on the college crime information, Bushnell University appears to be a relatively safe school. Read the details in the Campus Crime report for this college.

Bushnell University Location and Address

Postal Address:
Bushnell University
828 E. 11th Ave.
Eugene, Oregon
97401-3745, USA
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