Aloha from Bushnell
Learn About Bushnell
We know from experience that Hawaiian students have a tendency to thrive in our tight-knit and Christ-centered community. Hear directly from some of our students in the video below, then explore a few quick facts about life at Bushnell.
Our Pacific Islander Club serves as a vibrant place to find community!
800+
Bushnell has a population of 800+ students.
4 years
97% of graduates finish in 4 years.
15:1
Students and faculty have a ratio of 15:1, guaranteeing opportunities to connect with professors.
400+
400+ formal activities are annually offered to Bushnell students.
3 years
Students live on-campus 3 years or through the age of 21.
Visit Our Campus
Bushnell University is in the heart of Eugene, Oregon—a city full of athletic spirit, natural beauty, and respect for the arts. Conveniently located next to the University of Oregon, Bushnell is a small campus with the perks of a big one. Walk to Oregon Ducks games, sample food from countless college town eateries, and explore nearby running and hiking trails.
Discover Beacon Athletics
Continue your athletics career in a tight-knit and supportive community. Our coaches are dedicated to helping you build perseverance and character on and off the field of play. With sports ranging from baseball to esports, your athletic future is full of promise at Bushnell.
Explore Musical Opportunities
You don’t have to be a full music major to pursue a passion for music here at Bushnell. Students from across all majors participate in our choir. Dedicated music majors enjoy close relationships with instructors and valuable guidance in their growth as musicians. Learn more about music at Bushnell and the audition process below.
Scholarships & Aid
Bushnell offers scholarships for visiting, academics, leadership & more.
Contact Us
Have questions about your college journey? Contact your admissions counselor today for personalized guidance, helpful insights, and support throughout the application process.
Jameson Hussey, MBA
Assistant Baseball Coach
Happening at Bushnell
Do you remember… these fall September days? 🍁
Serving our community on ETC Day 2026! 💙💛
Check out our full group of serving Beacons from above at the end!
We were honored to welcome Dr. LeRoy Lawson ’60 back to Bushnell as our guest speaker for Chapel today!
An author, pastor, Bushnell alum, and President Emeritus of Hope International University, Dr. Lawson gave a message of encouragement to our students, leaving them with these words: “Don’t lie. Be good. Love widely. And grow up in every way into Christ.”
📣 Shoutout to our Student Life Student Leaders who are ready to help make Bushnell a great place to learn, connect, and belong!
Next week, we serve our community.
Embrace the Community is Thursday, September 17, and our Beacons will be serving throughout the Eugene and Springfield area. Together, let’s serve our neighbors as Christ has called us to do.
Shhh, don`t tell Iggy. 🤫🔥 We checked in with our Beacons and got some REAL opinions on what they think about our bright mascot.
Pics from our first few weeks back on campus! 💙💛
Students, be encouraged by these words from Professor Joshua Little during Chapel earlier this week. We are grateful for our Savior, Jesus Christ.
Starting off the year with a big win and a big crowd! 🔵🟡🏐 Great job, Beacons! @bushnellvball
So many local churches and collegiate ministries to get connected to Christian community with at our annual Church Fair! Thank you to all who joined us!
All Things New Church
Bell Fountain Community church
Central Lutheran Church
Chi Alpha International Campus Ministry
Citizens Church
@wearecityfirst
@ekklesiaeugene @youngadultsofekklesia
Eugene Faith Center @theonyxhouse
@eugenevineyard
@eugeneyounglife
@fbceugene @ccfeugene
@generationseugene @saltoregon
@gracecityeugene
@gcfeugene
@harrisburgchristianchurch
@joychurcheugene
Medicine & Ministry Club
@newhope.west
@uo_newman
@northparkcommunitychurch
@ncm_eugene
@rrbceugene
@st.marys.eugene
St. Thomas Episcopal Church
@summitcrkchurch
@uo_newman
@universityfellowship @ufcgoodfight
@waypoint_community_church
@westsidefc
@mywillamette
That cozy campus feeling is back with the first rainy day of the semester! 🌧️
Introducing this year’s Chapel series: God With Us!
Professor and Pastor Joshua Little shared our first message of the series, exploring creation and the image of God as we begin our focus on “Encountering the presence of God through the story of Scripture.”
We’re excited for the speakers who will join us throughout the year as we continue exploring what it means to experience God With Us!
Next Steps
Interested in becoming a part of the Beacon community? We’re here to answer questions and help you see if Bushnell is right for you.
