by our College Data Analytics TeamThis guide covers the real cost of attending Bushnell University, spanning what it costs to attend, projected costs over a degree, net price, debt outcomes, and aid equity.
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The total published cost of attendance at Bushnell University is about $45,535.00 annually.
Below, the published cost is shown three ways — the full sticker price with no aid, the net price after the average grant package, and the net price for low-income students who typically receive the most aid.
| Tuition and fees | $35,800.00 |
| + Room, board & other expenses | $9,735.00 |
| Total cost | $45,535.00 |
| That is 39% above the national average net price. |
| Total cost | $45,535.00 |
| − Grants and scholarships | −$26,354.00 |
| Net price | $19,181.00 |
| That is 42% below the national average net price. |
| Total cost | $45,535.00 |
| − Grants and scholarships | −$29,219.00 |
| Net price | $16,316.00 |
| That is 50% below the national average net price. | |
| For the full breakdown, see tuition and fees plus room and board. |
Cost of attendance here has been rising at about 3.5% per year, so the four-year total runs well above today’s cost. The projections below run a full degree for a low-income aided student, an average-aid student, and the full sticker price. Loan totals assume a ten-year repayment at 6.8%.
| Projected 4-year net costs | Low Income w/ Aid | w/ Average Aid | No Aid |
|---|---|---|---|
| Annual growth rate | 3.5% | 3.5% | 3.5% |
| Freshman year | $16,882.00 | $19,847.00 | $47,115.00 |
| Senior year | $18,702.00 | $21,986.00 | $52,193.00 |
| Total 4-year net price | $71,126.00 | $83,616.00 | $198,501.00 |
| 10-year loan interest @ 6.8% | $27,097.00 | $31,855.00 | $75,622.00 |
| Total monthly payment | $819.00 | $962.00 | $2,284.00 |
| Total amount paid | $98,223.00 | $115,470.00 | $274,123.00 |
| Projected 2-year net costs | Low Income w/ Aid | w/ Average Aid | No Aid |
|---|---|---|---|
| Annual growth rate | 3.5% | 3.5% | 3.5% |
| Freshman year | $16,882.00 | $19,847.00 | $47,115.00 |
| Senior year | $17,468.00 | $20,535.00 | $48,750.00 |
| Total 2-year net price | $34,350.00 | $40,382.00 | $95,866.00 |
| 10-year loan interest @ 6.8% | $13,086.00 | $15,384.00 | $36,521.00 |
| Total monthly payment | $395.00 | $465.00 | $1,103.00 |
| Total amount paid | $47,437.00 | $55,766.00 | $132,387.00 |
Read more in the net price section below.
Net price is what students actually pay after grants and scholarships are subtracted from the published sticker price. For most students, this is the more useful number than published tuition because it reflects the real out-of-pocket cost.
| Average net price (on-campus) | $20,789.00 |
| Average net price (off-campus) | $23,520.00 |
What families actually pay shifts with income, since need-based grants are larger for lower-income students. The table below shows the average net price by family-income bracket:
| Family income | Average net price |
|---|---|
| Under $30,000 | $18,377.00 |
| $30,000 to $48,000 | $21,119.00 |
| $48,001 to $75,000 | $19,732.00 |
| $75,001 to $110,000 | $24,304.00 |
| Over $110,000 | $27,182.00 |
Run your own numbers with the Bushnell University Net Price Calculator, or contact the financial aid office.
Curious how grants and scholarships are distributed? Explore the financial aid page.
The median graduating debt at Bushnell University amounts to $15,633.00, categorized as a Low ($10-20k) burden category.
The percentile breakdown reveals the full debt landscape:
| Percentile | Debt at graduation |
|---|---|
| 10th | $3,500.00 |
| 25th | $8,110.00 |
| Median (50th) | $15,633.00 |
| 75th | $26,000.00 |
| 90th | $33,250.00 |
The distance from the 10th to the 90th percentile shows how widely debt outcomes vary.
Explore borrowing, repayment, and default in detail on the student-loan-debt breakdown.
Family income tracks closely with debt at graduation. The figures below split graduating borrowers into three income brackets:
| Family income | Median debt at graduation |
|---|---|
| Low income | $16,197.00 |
| Middle income | $15,230.00 |
| High income | $17,391.00 |
First-generation college students often carry different debt loads than their continuing-generation peers.
| Student group | Median debt at graduation |
|---|---|
| First-generation students | $15,063.00 |
| Continuing-generation students | $18,296.00 |
The Pell Grant is the largest federal grant for undergraduates from low-income families. Comparing Pell recipients vs non-recipients shows how debt is distributed by need.
The gap between Pell-eligible and non-Pell median debt at Bushnell University stands at $-2,167.00.
The default-rate category at Bushnell University is Low (<5%).
| Window | Cohort default rate |
|---|---|
| 2-year | 2.0% |
For context on the loan portfolio, Stafford disbursements at Bushnell University total $92,281,103.00 covering 3,626 disbursements.
Veterans and active-duty service members may qualify for substantial federal education benefits such as the Post-9/11 GI Bill and DoD Tuition Assistance.
| GI Bill recipients | 24 |
| Avg GI Bill amount | $20,522.00 |
| DoD Tuition Assistance recipients | 1 |
| Avg DoD Tuition Assistance | $4,000.00 |
Read more about military and veteran aid on the college veterans page.
Numbers only tell part of the story. As you weigh Bushnell University, the questions below are worth your time:
Explore the related pages below for a deeper look at the cost picture:
Data sources. Figures on this page draw from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, the Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS), and MediaFactual editorial review. Net-price calculator and financial-aid office links are taken from the institution’s own published data.