Bushnell University
Bushnell
Eugene, Oregon 97401-3745
Data last updated: August 29, 2026
Known for business — close-knit campus
Bushnell University is a private institution in Eugene with particular strength in business and health sciences. With an average SAT of 1120, the school attracts a broad applicant pool.
A small campus of 533 undergraduates with a 15:1 student-faculty ratio. The urban location puts students at the center of city life.
62% of students graduate within four years, and graduates earn a median of $53,623 a decade after enrollment. Net price after aid averages $23,520.
More About This School
Varsity Sports — Northwest Christian
History & Fun Facts
- •The Eugene Divinity School and its successive institutions maintained this arrangement with the University of Oregon until 1995, when it was discontinued.
- •In 1908 it became Eugene Bible University; in 1930 that name changed to Eugene Bible College.
- •After a merger with Spokane University in 1934, it became known as Northwest Christian College and then Northwest Christian University in 2008.
- •In 2020, it formally changed its name to Bushnell University, after James A.
Source: Wikipedia
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Admissions
SAT Score Ranges
Average: 1120
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard / IPEDS.
Typical Application Requirements
Cost & Financial Aid
Sticker Price
Net Price by Family Income
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Net price reflects most recent cohort of federally-aided undergraduates.
Debt & Aid Detail
Net Price Trend
Tuition Trend
Graduate w/ Zero Debt
41.0%
Avg Tuition Increase
3.8%/yr
Median Debt at Grad
$15,633
Programs (54)
Outcomes
Median Earnings After Graduation
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Earnings reflect federally-aided students 6 and 10 years after entry.
Student Life
Student Satisfaction
Retention Rate
71%
Student Body
Race & Ethnicity
Campus Safety
Total Incidents (2024)
3
Peer Average
3
3-Year Trend
Emergency System
Campus security, emergency notification system
Incident Breakdown (2024)
Burglary
Aggravated Assault
Robbery
Motor Vehicle Theft
Sex Offenses
Arson
Drug Arrests
Liquor Arrests
Source: U.S. Department of Education Campus Safety & Security data (Clery Act, 2024 reporting year).
Location & Lifestyle
Cost of Living
Estimated from OR state average + city premium