For the 2022-23 school year, tuition at Bushnell University rose by 2.8%, as indicated in the most recent disclosure, according to the latest disclosure from the National Center for Education Statistics.
Students enrolled at the four-year private nonprofit institution paid $33,220 this year, an increase of $900 from the $32,320 charged during the 2021-22 academic year.
Approximately 58% of the undergraduate students at Bushnell University are residents of Oregon, while about 35% come from other states and 7% are international students.
Data reveals that all full-time undergraduates who began their studies at Bushnell University in 2022-23 received some form of student financial aid. A total of 91 students were awarded grants or scholarships amounting to $2.1 million, and 49 students obtained student loans exceeding $330,971.
Across the entire undergraduate population, 446 students benefited from grants or scholarships totaling $9.4 million. Additionally, 301 students secured federal student loans amounting to $2.1 million.
Undergraduate education costs have seen a significant increase over the past few decades. Data shows a 169% rise in the average total cost, including tuition, fees, room, and board, between 1980 and 2020.
According to a 2023 College Board report, in-state students at public universities paid an average of $11,260, while out-of-state students paid $29,150 in the 2023-24 academic year.
Meanwhile, student loan debt has steadily increased over the last 30 years, reaching $1.75 trillion in 2024, averaging a total of $28,950 per borrower. Federal loans make up 92% of the debt, with over half of students at both public and private four-year colleges graduating with student loans.
Available data sometimes exceeds 100% due to rounding and administrative calculations.
The following data includes only full-time students who began an undergraduate program at the Bushnell University in the 2022-23 school year.
| Type of Aid | Number of students awarded aid | Percent awarded aid | Total amount of aid awarded | Average amount of aid per student |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Federal grants | 32 | 35% | $186,875 | $5,840 |
| State / local grant or scholarship | 15 | 16% | $63,792 | $4,253 |
| Institutional grants or scholarships | 91 | 100% | $1.8 million | $20,178 |
| Grant or scholarship aid total | 91 | 100% | $2.1 million | $22,933 |
| Federal student loans | 49 | 54% | $265,771 | $5,424 |
| Other student loans | 0 | 4% | $0 | $0 |
| Student loan aid | 49 | 54% | $330,971 | $6,755 |
| Total student aid | 91 | 100% | $2.4 million | $26,569 |
Information in this story was obtained from the National Center for Education Statistics. The source data can be found here.
