Bushnell University

Private · Moderately Selective · OR

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School data & stats

TypePrivate

LocationOR · West

SettingUrban

Undergrads517

Student:faculty12:1

Outcomes

4-yr grad rate53%

6-yr grad rate56%

Drop-out rate24.1%

Study abroad—

Cost

In-state tuition$36k

Out-of-state tuition$36k

Application fee—

Community

Racial diversity39.8%

Gender diversity54.2%

International4.5%

IdentityChristian Church (Disciples of Christ)

Overview

Bushnell University is a private Christian university in Eugene, Oregon with roots in the Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) tradition, offering faith-integrated academics on a small campus adjacent to downtown Eugene.

Academics

Programs in psychology, business, education, and ministry are the university's clearest strengths, each taught with explicit faith integration that runs through general education as well as the major. Class sizes are small, with the kind of direct faculty access typical of a college this size.

Campus & student life

The compact campus sits close to downtown Eugene, giving students urban proximity without a sprawling campus footprint. Chapel and other faith-life programming are part of the expected campus rhythm, consistent with the university's Christian identity.

Getting in

Admissions considers faith commitment and fit alongside academic record, in keeping with the university's Christian mission; it is not a highly selective admissions environment.

Worth knowing

Students should expect the Christian faith integration to be a real part of daily academic and campus life, not a background affiliation — a good fit for students seeking that explicitly, less so for those wanting a secular environment in a college-town setting.

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Admissions

Acceptance rate67.3%

Enrolled mid-50%ACT 18–20

Test policyoptional

Rec letters0

Deadlines (2026–27 cycle)

AdmissionRolling

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