Bushnell University Acceptance Rate
Eugene, Oregon · Private not-for-profit · 4-year or above
- Applicants
- 755
- Admitted
- 501
- Yield
- 16.6%
- Test policy
- Test-optional
Latest official IPEDS 2023–24 · Updated July 2026
Small sample: this rate is based on 755 applicants, so year-to-year swings can be large. Read it as approximate.
Acceptance rate & applications over time
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Over the 10 years of federal data, Bushnell University's acceptance rate has fallen from 71.9% in 2014–15 to 66.4% in 2023–24. Applications grew from 356 to 755 (+112%) over that period.
Its 66.4% rate makes Bushnell University more selective than about 68% of the 1,419 schools tracked here. Among 19 tracked Oregon schools, it is more selective than about 84%.
In 2023–24, women were admitted at a higher rate (70.9% for women vs 60.2% for men, a 10.7-point gap). Bushnell University has been test-optional since 2020–21. Of admitted students, 16.6% enrolled (the yield rate) in 2023–24.
Full year-by-year table
| Year | Applicants | Admitted | Acceptance | Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014–15 | 356 | 256 | 71.9% | 78 |
| 2015–16 | 369 | 251 | 68% | 84 |
| 2016–17 | 427 | 285 | 66.7% | 81 |
| 2017–18 | 407 | 280 | 68.8% | 102 |
| 2018–19 | 479 | 299 | 62.4% | 100 |
| 2019–20 | 474 | 312 | 65.8% | 113 |
| 2020–21 | 415 | 283 | 68.2% | 89 |
| 2021–22 | 456 | 310 | 68% | 85 |
| 2022–23 | 552 | 369 | 66.8% | 91 |
| 2023–24 | 755 | 501 | 66.4% | 83 |
Acceptance rate by gender
| Group | Applicants | Admitted | Acceptance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Women | 436 | 309 | 70.9% |
| Men | 319 | 192 | 60.2% |
SAT / ACT ranges & policy
Test-optional (considered if submitted).
| Test | 25th–75th percentile | % submitting |
|---|---|---|
| SAT EBRW | 520–635 | 13% |
| SAT Math | 490–680 |
How Bushnell University compares
Where this school sits among peers of similar selectivity — each dot is a school's current acceptance rate on the same scale.
Frequently asked
What is Bushnell University's acceptance rate?
Bushnell University's acceptance rate is 66.4% for 2023–24, the most recent year of federal IPEDS data (501 admitted of 755 applicants).
Is Bushnell University test optional?
Bushnell University is test-optional: SAT/ACT scores are considered if submitted but not required.
How many people apply to Bushnell University?
Bushnell University received 755 applications in 2023–24 and admitted 501.
What SAT score do you need for Bushnell University?
Admitted students at Bushnell University typically scored 520–635 on SAT Reading/Writing and 490–680 on SAT Math (middle-50% ranges).
Is Bushnell University getting harder to get into?
Bushnell University has become harder to get into: its acceptance rate went from 71.9% in 2014–15 to 66.4% in 2023–24.
How this is calculated
Acceptance rate = admitted ÷ applicants, first-time degree-seeking undergraduates, from the U.S. Department of Education's IPEDS Admissions (ADM) survey; institution details from the IPEDS Institutional Characteristics (HD) survey. Data span: 2014–15 to 2023–24. Official site: www.bushnell.edu/.