Bushnell University

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2024 Undergraduate Tuition
$35,500
2.9% growth from 2023
2024 Average Net Price
$22,907
After Financial Aid
2024 Acceptance Rate
67.3%
871 Applicants
2024 Enrolled Students
761
86.9% Full-Time
2024 Graduation Rate
56%
56 Graduates

About

Bushnell University is a higher education institution located in Lane County, OR. In 2024, the most popular Bachelors Degree concentrations at Bushnell University were Registered Nursing (44 degrees awarded), Other Multidisciplinary Studies (19 degrees), and General Psychology (17 degrees).

In 2024, 250 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at Bushnell University. 62.8% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 37.2% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was white (172 degrees), 5.73 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (30 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at Bushnell University is $35,500, which is $10,212 more than the national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($25,288).

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Costs

In 2024, the median undergraduate tuition at Bushnell University is $35,500, which is $10,212 more than the national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($25,288).

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $22,907.

In 2024, 87% of undergraduate students attending Bushnell University received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 61% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Tuition Costs

$35,500
2024 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2024, the cost of tuition at Bushnell University was $35,500. The cost of tuition at Bushnell University is $10,212 more than than the overall (public and private) national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($25,288).

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Average Net Price

$22,907
2024 Value
1.66%
1 Year Growth

In 2024 Bushnell University had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $22,907. Between 2023 and 2024, the average net price of Bushnell University grew by 1.66%.

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Other Student Expenses

$10,980
Room and Board
$1,050
Books and Supplies

The average yearly cost of room and board at Bushnell University was of $10,980 in 2024. The cost of room and board increased by 4.77% between 2023 and 2024.

During the same period, the average yearly cost of books and supplies was $1,050. The cost of books and supplies did not change during the same period.

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Financial Aid by Income Level

87%
Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants
61%
Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

87% of undergraduate students at Bushnell University received financial aid through grants or loans in 2024. This represents a decline of 1.14% with respect to 2023, when 88% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

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Admissions

Bushnell University received 871 undergraduate applications in 2024, which represents a 15.4% annual growth. Out of those 871 applicants, 586 students were accepted for enrollment, representing a 67.3% acceptance rate.

There were 761 students enrolled at Bushnell University in 2024. 4% of first-time enrollees submitted SAT scores with their applications.

Bushnell University has an overall enrollment yield of 18.6%, which represents the number of admitted students who ended up enrolling.

Acceptance Rate

67.3%
Acceptance Rate in 2024
586
Accepted Out of 871

In 2024, the undergraduate acceptance rate of Bushnell University was 67.3% (586 admissions from 871 applications). This is higher than the acceptance rate of 2023, which was 66.4%. Between 2023 and 2024, the number of applicants grew by 15.4%, while admissions grew by 17%.

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SAT Scores

4%
Submission Percentage (2024)
4
Scores Submitted (2024)

4% of enrolled first-time students at Bushnell University in 2024 submitted SAT scores with their applications.

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Enrollment

Bushnell University had a total enrollment of 761 students in 2024. The full-time enrollment at Bushnell University is 661 students and the part-time enrollment is 100. This means that 86.9% of students enrolled at Bushnell University are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at Bushnell University, both undergraduate and graduate, is 64.7% White, 15.4% Hispanic or Latino, 8.15% Two or More Races, 3.15% Asian, 2.1% Black or African American, 1.58% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders, and 0.657% American Indian or Alaska Native.

Students enrolled at Bushnell University in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly White Female (35.2%), followed by White Male (25%) and Hispanic or Latino Female (8%). Students enrolled in full-time Graduate programs are most commonly White Female (50.8%), followed by White Male (21.9%) and Hispanic or Latino Female (7.99%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

86.9%
Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at Bushnell University in 2024, both undergraduate and graduate, is 761 students. The full-time enrollment at Bushnell University is 661 and the part-time enrollment is 100. This means that 86.9% of students enrolled at Bushnell University are enrolled full-time compared with 68.6% at similar Masters Colleges and Universities.

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Retention Rate over Time

76%
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. The retention rate for full-time undergraduates at Bushnell University was 76%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Masters Colleges and Universities (74%), Bushnell University had a retention rate higher than its peers.

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Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2024)
  1. White
    492 enrolled students
  2. Hispanic or Latino
    117 enrolled students
  3. Two or More Races
    62 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at Bushnell University is 64.7% White, 15.4% Hispanic or Latino, 8.15% Two or More Races, 3.15% Asian, 2.1% Black or African American, 1.58% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders, and 0.657% American Indian or Alaska Native. This includes both full-time and part-time students as well as graduate and undergraduates. By comparison, enrollment for all Masters Colleges and Universities is 48.8% White, 18.2% Hispanic or Latino, and 13.7% Black or African American.

Any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis is categorized as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the share of those students are shown in the chart below. Additionally, 10 students (1.31%) did not report their race.

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Graduates

In 2024, 64 more women than men received degrees from Bushnell University. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at Bushnell University is white (172 degrees awarded). There were 5.73 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (30 degrees).

The most common Bachelor's Degree concentration at Bushnell University is Registered Nursing (44 degrees awarded), followed by Other Multidisciplinary Studies (19 degrees) and General Psychology (17 degrees).

In 2024,  the most specialized majors across all degree types at Bushnell University, meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are Theology (5 degrees awarded), Parks, Recreation, & Leisure (13 degrees), and Education (50 degrees).

Common Jobs by Major

Elementary & middle school teachers
Most Common Job

The most common jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Bushnell University are Elementary & middle school teachers (1,628,498 people), Secondary school teachers (521,169 people), Education administrators (314,013 people), Other managers (240,968 people), and Special education teachers (228,637 people).

The most specialized majors at Bushnell University in 2024 are Theology (5 degrees awarded), Parks, Recreation, & Leisure (13 degrees), Education (50 degrees), Interdisciplinary Studies (19 degrees), and Psychology (23 degrees) (as of 2024).

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Highest Paying Jobs by Major

Surgeons
Highest Paying Job

The highest paying jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Bushnell University are Surgeons, Physicians, Nuclear medicine technologists and medical dosimetrists, Gaming services workers, and Diagnostic medical sonographers

The most specialized majors at Bushnell University are Theology (5 degrees awarded), Parks, Recreation, & Leisure (13 degrees), Education (50 degrees), Interdisciplinary Studies (19 degrees), and Psychology (23 degrees) (as of 2024).

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Common Industries by Major

Elementary & secondary schools
Most Common Industry

The most common industries for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Bushnell University are Elementary & secondary schools (3,139,155 people), Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (444,091 people), General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (430,578 people), Outpatient care centers (280,587 people), and Individual & family services (193,004 people).

The most specialized majors at Bushnell University are Theology (5 degrees awarded), Parks, Recreation, & Leisure (13 degrees), Education (50 degrees), Interdisciplinary Studies (19 degrees), and Psychology (23 degrees) (as of 2024).

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Majors Awarded

IPEDS uses the Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) standard, so the categories may not match the exact concentrations offered by Bushnell University.
Most Common (2024)
  1. Registered Nursing
    44 degrees awarded
  2. Other Multidisciplinary Studies
    19 degrees awarded
  3. General Psychology
    17 degrees awarded

In 2024, the most common bachelors degree concentration at Bushnell University was Registered Nursing with 44 degrees awarded.

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Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

93
Degrees Awarded to Men
in 2024
157
Degrees Awarded to Women
in 2024

In 2024, 93 degrees were awarded to men at Bushnell University, which is 0.592 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (157).

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Most Common Male Majors

In 2024, 13 degrees were awarded to men at Bushnell University in General Business Administration & Management, which is 1.3 times more than the 10 female recipients with that same degree.

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Most Common Female Majors

In 2024, 32 degrees were awarded to men at Bushnell University in Registered Nursing, which is 2.67 times more than the 12 male recipients with that same degree.

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Time to Complete

43%
100% Completion Time
52%
150% Completion Time

In 2024, 43% of students graduating from Bushnell University completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 52% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 52% within 200%.

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Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2024)
  1. White
    172 degrees awarded
  2. Hispanic or Latino
    30 degrees awarded
  3. Two or More Races
    26 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at Bushnell University is white (172 degrees awarded). There were 5.73 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (30 degrees).

2% of degree recipients (5 students) did not report their race.

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Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2024)
  1. White Female
    109 degrees awarded
  2. White Male
    63 degrees awarded
  3. Hispanic or Latino Female
    22 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at Bushnell University is white female (109 degrees awarded). There were 1.73 times more white female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white male (63 degrees).

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Operations

Bushnell University has an endowment valued at nearly $19.6M, as of the end of the 2024 fiscal year. The return on its endowment was of 3.5M (17.9%) compared to the 9.96% average return (5.41M on 54.3M) across all Masters Colleges and Universities.

In 2024, Bushnell University had a total salary expenditure of 19.1M. Bushnell University employs 12 Assistant professors, 7 Professors and 4 Associate professors. Most academics at Bushnell University are Female Assistant professor (7), Male Assistant professor (5), and Male Professor (4).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at Bushnell University are: Management, with 28 employees, Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media, with 23 employees, and Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services with 10 employees.

Endowment

$19.6M
2024 Endowment
13.3%
growth from 2023

Bushnell University has an endowment valued at about $19.6M, as of the end of the 2024 fiscal year. The endowment of Bushnell University grew 13.3% from the previous year. The value of their endowment was $34.7M lower than than the median endowment of Masters Colleges and Universities according to the Carnegie Classification grouping.

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Salary Expenditure

$8.27M
2024 Salaries
0%
growth from 2023

In 2024, Bushnell University paid a median of $8.27M in salaries, which represents 43.2% of their overall expenditure ($19.1M) and a 0% growth from the previous year.

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Instructional Salaries

$1.48M
Instructional Salaries
25
Number of Employees

In 2024, Bushnell University paid a total of $1.48M to 25 employees working as instructors, which represents 17.9% of all salaries paid.

This is compared to a median of $1.15M (2.91%) for similar Masters Colleges and Universities.

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Occupations by Share

In 2024, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at Bushnell University were Management with 28 employees, Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media with 23 employees, and Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services with 10 employees.

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