Bushnell University Acceptance Rate & Test Scores

Eugene, OR · Private · 4-year

  • Acceptance rate: 67% for fall 2024
  • ACT, middle 50%: 18–20 composite
  • Average net price: $22,534 a year (2022–23)
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Bushnell University GPA requirements

Bushnell University requires a high school GPA from first-year applicants, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024.

Federal data doesn't include GPA averages, and Bushnell University hasn't published one we could verify, so this page doesn't list an average GPA.

Bushnell University acceptance rate

Bushnell University admitted 586 of 871 first-year applicants for fall 2024, an acceptance rate of 67%, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education.

Bushnell University (formerly Northwest Christian University) is a private nonprofit 4-year university in Eugene, Oregon, with 520 undergraduates.

SAT and ACT scores

Scores of the first-year students who entered Bushnell University in fall 2024 and submitted them. Half of them scored between the 25th and 75th percentiles:

Test25th percentileMedian75th percentile
ACT Composite181920
ACT English181819
ACT Math151616
5% submitted ACT scores, as Bushnell University reported to the U.S. Department of Education.

The U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard estimates an average SAT score of 1020 for admitted students.

Admission requirements

What Bushnell University looks at when it decides on first-year applicants, as it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024:

Admission factorStatus
High School GPAYour cumulative high school grade point average.Required
High School RecordYour transcript: the courses you took and the grades you earned.Required
Essay or Personal StatementA personal statement or essay written for your application.Required
High School Class RankYour ranking relative to other students in your graduating class.Considered if submitted
College Preparatory ProgramCompletion of a college preparatory curriculum in high school.Considered if submitted
RecommendationsLetters of recommendation from teachers, counselors, or other mentors.Considered if submitted
Test ScoresSAT or ACT scores.Considered if submitted
Work ExperiencePaid or volunteer work.Considered if submitted
Legacy StatusWhether a parent or other relative attended the college.Considered if submitted
Other TestsOther admission tests, such as the Wonderlic or WISC-III.Not considered
Demonstration of CompetenciesEvidence of specific skills through portfolios, auditions, or other demonstrations.Not considered
Requirements can differ by program and applicant type, so check with Bushnell University's admissions office before you apply.

AP credit

Bushnell University awards college credit for Advanced Placement (AP) exams, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for 2024–25. The college decides which exams and scores earn credit.

It also awards credit for life experience, such as work or military service.

Average net price

First-time, full-time undergraduates who received grant or scholarship aid paid an average net price of $22,534 a year at Bushnell University in 2022–23, according to the U.S. Department of Education.

Net price is the full cost of attendance minus grants and scholarships.

Frequently asked questions

How selective is Bushnell University?

Moderately selective: more than half of applicants got in. Bushnell University admitted 67% of first-year applicants for fall 2024.

What ACT scores do Bushnell University students have?

The middle 50% of Bushnell University's fall 2024 first-year students who sent scores had ACT composite 18–20, according to what the college reported to the U.S. Department of Education. A quarter scored below that range.

Can a 3.0 GPA get you into Bushnell University?

GPA alone can't tell you here. Bushnell University admitted 67% of first-year applicants for fall 2024. It requires a high school GPA but hasn't published an average we could verify, so there's no admitted-student GPA to compare a 3.0 against. Your transcript and test scores are the clearer guide.

What GPA do you need to get into Bushnell University?

Bushnell University requires a high school GPA from first-year applicants, as it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024. It hasn't published an average GPA we could verify, so we don't list one.

Is Bushnell University test optional?

Check Bushnell University's admissions website for the current rule: testing policies change from year to year. Bushnell University was test optional: it considered SAT or ACT scores if you sent them, according to its filing with the U.S. Department of Education (fall 2024). Of its fall 2024 first-year students, 5% sent ACT scores.

How important is GPA for getting into Bushnell University?

A lot: Bushnell University requires high school GPA, high school record and essay or personal statement. It considers high school class rank, college preparatory program, recommendations, test scores, work experience and legacy status if you send them. It doesn't consider other tests and demonstration of competencies. That's what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024.

What is Bushnell University's acceptance rate?

Bushnell University's acceptance rate was 67% for fall 2024: it admitted 586 of 871 first-year applicants, it said in its report to the U.S. Department of Education.

Does Bushnell University accept AP credit?

Yes. Bushnell University awards college credit for Advanced Placement (AP) exams, it said in its report to the U.S. Department of Education for 2024–25. The college decides which exams and scores earn credit.

How much does Bushnell University cost after financial aid?

First-time, full-time undergraduates who received grant or scholarship aid paid an average of $22,534 a year at Bushnell University in 2022–23, according to the U.S. Department of Education. Net price is the cost of attendance minus grants and scholarships.

Does it matter at Bushnell University if a parent went there?

Yes. Bushnell University considers whether a parent or other relative attended, though it isn't required, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024.

Before you apply, check Bushnell University's official admissions site: requirements can differ by program and change from year to year.

Sources

  1. College Navigator: Bushnell UniversityU.S. Department of Education, National Center for Education Statistics, IPEDS (2024–25 provisional data): admissions, test scores and admission factors for fall 2024, undergraduate enrollment for fall 2024, net price for 2022–23 and credit policies for 2024–25.
  2. College Scorecard dataAverage SAT: an estimate by the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard (June 10, 2026 release).

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