Bushnell University

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2023 Undergraduate Tuition

$34,500

4.55% growth from 2022

2023 Average Net Price

$22,534

After Financial Aid

2020 Default Rate

on Student Loans

2023 Acceptance Rate

66.4%

755 Applicants

2023 Enrolled Students

758

87.6% Full-Time

2023 Graduation Rate

61.4%

62 Graduates

About

Bushnell University is a higher education institution located in Lane County, OR. In 2023, the most popular Masters Degree concentrations at Bushnell University were Other Clinical, Counseling, & Applied Psychology (21 degrees awarded), General Business Administration & Management (13 degrees), and School Counseling & Guidance Services (9 degrees).

In 2023, 206 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at Bushnell University. 67.5% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 32.5% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was white (144 degrees), 6.55 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (22 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at Bushnell University is $34,500, which is $9,925 more than the national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($24,575).

In 2020 the default rate for borrower's at Bushnell University was 0%, corresponding to 0 out of the 304 total borrowers.

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Costs

In 2023, the median undergraduate tuition at Bushnell University is $34,500, which is $9,925 more than the national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($24,575).

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $22,534.

In 2023, 88% of undergraduate students attending Bushnell University received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 59% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Tuition Costs

$34,500

2023 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2023, the cost of tuition at Bushnell University was $34,500. The cost of tuition at Bushnell University is $9,925 more than than the overall (public and private) national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($24,575).

This chart compares the tuition costs of Bushnell University (in red) with those of other similar universities.

Average Net Price

$22,534

2023 Value

5.27%

1 Year Growth

In 2023 Bushnell University had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $22,534. Between 2022 and 2023, the average net price of Bushnell University grew by 5.27%.

This chart compares the average net price of Bushnell University (in red) with that of other similar universities.

Average net price is calculated from full-time beginning undergraduate students who were awarded a grant or scholarship from federal, state or local governments, or the institution.

Other Student Expenses

$10,480

Room and Board

$1,050

Books and Supplies

The average yearly cost of room and board at Bushnell University was of $10,480 in 2023. The cost of room and board increased by 2.85% between 2022 and 2023.

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.

This chart compares the average student costs at Bushnell University (in red) with that of similar universities.

Financial Aid by Income Level

88%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

59%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

88% of undergraduate students at Bushnell University received financial aid through grants or loans in 2023. This represents a decline of 1.12% with respect to 2022, when 89% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

This chart compares the average award discount at Bushnell University (in red) with that of other similar universities.

The average award discount is the ratio between the average grant or scholarship value, and the cost, which is the sum of out-of-state tuition, room, board, book, supplies, and other expenses.

Student Loan Default Rate

Cohort default rates only account for borrowers who default in the first three years, and some schools only have a small proportion of borrowers entering repayment. These rates should be interpreted with caution, as they may not be reflective of the entire school population.

2020 Default Rate

Number of Defaults

In 2020 the default rate for borrower's at Bushnell University was 0%, which represents 0 out of the 304 total borrowers.

A cohort default rate is the percentage of a school's borrowers who enter repayment on certain Federal Family Education Loan (FFEL) Program or William D. Ford Federal Direct Loan (Direct Loan) Program loans during a particular federal fiscal year (FY), October 1 to September 30, and default or meet other specified conditions prior to the end of the second following fiscal year.

Admissions

Bushnell University received 755 undergraduate applications in 2023, which represents a 36.8% annual growth. Out of those 755 applicants, 501 students were accepted for enrollment, representing a 66.4% acceptance rate.

There were 758 students enrolled at Bushnell University in 2023. 13% of first-time enrollees submitted SAT scores with their applications.

Bushnell University has an overall enrollment yield of 16.6%, which represents the number of admitted students who ended up enrolling.

Acceptance Rate

66.4%

Acceptance Rate in 2023

501

Accepted Out of 755

In 2023, the undergraduate acceptance rate of Bushnell University was 66.4% (501 admissions from 755 applications). This is lower than the acceptance rate of 2022, which was 66.8%. Between 2022 and 2023, the number of applicants grew by 36.8%, while admissions grew by 35.8%.

This chart compares the acceptance rate of Bushnell University (in red) with that of other similar universities, and the chart below shows the acceptance rate by gender.

SAT Scores

13%

Submission Percentage (2023)

Scores Submitted (2023)

13% of enrolled first-time students at Bushnell University in 2023 submitted SAT scores with their applications.

The following chart shows the average SAT scores for the 25th, 50th, and 75th percentile of applicants for each section of the test that they are evaluated on.

Enrollment

Bushnell University had a total enrollment of 758 students in 2023. The full-time enrollment at Bushnell University is 664 students and the part-time enrollment is 94. This means that 87.6% of students enrolled at Bushnell University are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at Bushnell University, both undergraduate and graduate, is 64.4% White, 13.5% Hispanic or Latino, 8.44% Two or More Races, 3.3% Asian, 2.51% Black or African American, 1.58% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders, and 0.66% American Indian or Alaska Native.

Students enrolled at Bushnell University in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly White Female (39.6%), followed by White Male (28.9%) and Two or More Races Male (4.41%). Students enrolled in full-time Graduate programs are most commonly White Female (48.9%), followed by White Male (22.9%) and Hispanic or Latino Female (7.43%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

87.6%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at Bushnell University in 2023, both undergraduate and graduate, is 758 students. The full-time enrollment at Bushnell University is 664 and the part-time enrollment is 94. This means that 87.6% of students enrolled at Bushnell University are enrolled full-time compared with 68.2% at similar Masters Colleges and Universities.

This chart shows the full-time vs part-time enrollment status at Bushnell University (in red) compares to similar universities.

Retention Rate over Time

71%

2023 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 71%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Masters Colleges and Universities (74%), Bushnell University had a retention rate lower than its peers.

This chart shows the retention rate over time at Bushnell University (highlighted in red) compares to similar universities.

Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2023)

White
488 enrolled students
Hispanic or Latino
102 enrolled students
Two or More Races
64 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at Bushnell University is 64.4% White, 13.5% Hispanic or Latino, 8.44% Two or More Races, 3.3% Asian, 2.51% Black or African American, 1.58% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders, and 0.66% 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 50.1% White, 17.7% Hispanic or Latino, and 13.4% 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, 27 students (3.56%) did not report their race.

Graduates

In 2023, 72 more women than men received degrees from Bushnell University. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at Bushnell University is white (144 degrees awarded). There were 6.55 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (22 degrees).

The most common Masters Degree concentration at Bushnell University is Other Clinical, Counseling, & Applied Psychology (21 degrees awarded), followed by General Business Administration & Management (13 degrees) and School Counseling & Guidance Services (9 degrees).

In 2023, 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 (8 degrees awarded), Psychology (40 degrees), and Interdisciplinary Studies (18 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 (1,613,163 people), Secondary school teachers (552,208 people), Education administrators (308,971 people), Other managers (237,953 people), and Special education teachers (226,899 people).

The most specialized majors at Bushnell University in 2023 are Theology (8 degrees awarded), Psychology (40 degrees), Interdisciplinary Studies (18 degrees), Education (39 degrees), and Math & Statistics (5 degrees) (as of 2023).

Highest Paying Jobs by Major

Diagnostic medical sonographers

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 Diagnostic medical sonographers, Surgeons, Magnetic resonance imaging technologists, Physicians, and Securities, commodities, & financial services sales agents

The most specialized majors at Bushnell University are Theology (8 degrees awarded), Psychology (40 degrees), Interdisciplinary Studies (18 degrees), Education (39 degrees), and Math & Statistics (5 degrees) (as of 2023).

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 (3,161,071 people), Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (455,266 people), General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (365,041 people), Outpatient care centers (215,825 people), and Individual & family services (190,105 people).

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 (2023)

Registered Nursing
19 degrees awarded
Other Multidisciplinary Studies
18 degrees awarded
General Psychology
13 degrees awarded

In 2023, the most common bachelors degree concentration at Bushnell University was Registered Nursing with 19 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of degree-majors recipients from bachelors degree programs at Bushnell University according to their major.

Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2023

139

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2023

In 2023, 67 degrees were awarded to men at Bushnell University, which is 0.482 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (139).

This chart displays the sex disparity between the top 5 majors at Bushnell University by degrees awarded.

Most Common Male Majors

In 2023, 12 degrees were awarded to men at Bushnell University in General Business Administration & Management, which is 1.09 times more than the 11 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2023, 16 degrees were awarded to men at Bushnell University in Registered Nursing, which is 5.33 times more than the 3 male recipients with that same degree.

Time to Complete

51%

100% Completion Time

60%

150% Completion Time

In 2023, 51% of students graduating from Bushnell University completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 60% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 60% within 200%.

The following chart shows these completion rates over time compared to the average for the Masters Colleges and Universities Carnegie Classification group.

Graduation rate is defined as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within a specific percentage of "normal time" to completion for their program.

Graduation Rate by Race and Sex

Showing demographic groups with ≥ 5 graduating students.

Asian Male

Highest Graduation Rate (100%)

The student demographic with the highest graduation rate in 2023 at Bushnell University is Male and Asian (100% graduation rate). Across all Masters Colleges and Universities, Non-resident Alien Male students have the highest graduation rate (65.7%).

The department of education defines graduation rate as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within 150% of "normal time" to completion.

Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2023)

White
144 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino
22 degrees awarded
Two or More Races
11 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at Bushnell University is white (144 degrees awarded). There were 6.55 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (22 degrees).

2.43% of degree recipients (5 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2023)

White Female
95 degrees awarded
White Male
49 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino Female
16 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at Bushnell University is white female (95 degrees awarded). There were 1.94 times more white female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white male (49 degrees).

Operations

Bushnell University has an endowment valued at nearly $17.3M, as of the end of the 2023 fiscal year. The return on its endowment was of 2.02M (11.7%) compared to the 5.72% average return (2.84M on 49.7M) across all Masters Colleges and Universities.

In 2023, Bushnell University had a total salary expenditure of 18M. Bushnell University employs 16 Assistant professors, 7 Professors and 4 Associate professors. Most academics at Bushnell University are Female Assistant professor (9), Male Assistant professor (7), and Male Professor (4).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at Bushnell University are: Management, with 27 employees, Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media, with 12 employees, and Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services with 9 employees.

Endowment

$17.3M

2023 Endowment

1.35%

growth from 2022

Bushnell University has an endowment valued at about $17.3M, as of the end of the 2023 fiscal year. The endowment of Bushnell University grew 1.35% from the previous year. The value of their endowment was $32.4M lower than than the median endowment of Masters Colleges and Universities according to the Carnegie Classification grouping.

This line chart shows how the endowment at Bushnell University (in red) compares to that of some similar universities.

The small bar chart below shows the endowment quintiles for all universities in the Masters Colleges & Universities: Small Programs Carnegie Classification grouping.

Salary Expenditure

$7.93M

2023 Salaries

5.47%

growth from 2022

In 2023, Bushnell University paid a median of $7.93M in salaries, which represents 44% of their overall expenditure ($18M) and a 5.47% growth from the previous year. This is compared to a 8.34% growth between 2021 and 2022, and a 2.2% decline between 2020 and 2021.

The median for similar Masters Colleges and Universities is 36.1M (39.6% of overall expenditures).

Instructional Salaries

$1.61M

Instructional Salaries

Number of Employees

In 2023, Bushnell University paid a total of $1.61M to 29 employees working as instructors, which represents 20.3% of all salaries paid.

This is compared to a median of $1.12M (2.97%) for similar Masters Colleges and Universities.

Occupations by Share

Assistant professor

Most Common Instructor

16 Employees

Management

Most Common Non-Instructional Employee

27 Employees

In 2023, the most common positions for instructional staff at Bushnell University were Assistant professor with 16 employees, Professor with 7 employees, and Associate professor with 4 employees.

In 2023, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at Bushnell University were Management with 27 employees, Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media with 12 employees, and Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services with 9 employees.

Instructors by Academic Rank and Sex

Most Common Demographic (2023)

Female Assistant professor
Male Assistant professor
Male Professor

In 2023, the most common demographic for instructional staff at Bushnell University was Female Assistant professor with 9 employees, Male Assistant professor with 7 employees, and Male Professor with 4 employees.

This chart shows the sex split between each academic rank present at Bushnell University.

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