Bushnell University

Yes, BU is online. According to the NCES, 19% of undergraduates and 36% of graduate students participate in BU's distance-only degrees. Courses last eight weeks, and start dates are offered six times a year, allowing scheduling flexibility. To save time and money, students can transfer in up to 75% of a bachelor's degree and earn college credit for work, life, or military experience.

Examples of online bachelor's degrees include business administration, forensic psychology, and registered nursing (RN to BSN). Online master's degrees include business administration (MBA), leadership, and nursing (MSN), each with various options for concentrations.

Yes, BU's online degrees are legitimate because an accredited school confers them. This is also the reason why employers respect them.

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BU is accredited by the Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities (NWCCU), an agency recognized by the U.S. Department of Education. This accreditation status signifies that NWCCU finds BU's financial practices sound and that its academic programming meets federal quality standards.

BU is well-known for being a faith-based institution of the Christian faith, offering a "Christ-centered environment" that welcomes students of all faiths or no faith. According to its mission and vision, BU's historical roots are in the "Stone-Campbell or Restoration Movement that today is represented by The Christian Church (Disciples of Christ)." It was founded in 1895 as the Eugene Divinity School and has evolved to its university status over the last 125 years. 

Faith is integrated into BU's educational programming, and undergraduates must complete at least two faith-based courses as part of BU's general education curriculum.

According to College Scorecard, BU's bachelor's degrees in business administration and teacher education provide the highest earnings. Graduates earn median annual salaries of approximately $52,200 and $42,000, accordingly. While BU offers a fully online bachelor’s degree in business administration, its bachelor’s degree in teacher education is offered in a hybrid format, requiring some on-campus work.

Additionally, OnlineU's proprietary Salary Score ranks colleges by how much their alumni earn compared to graduates with the same degree nationwide. BU has a bachelor's Salary Score of 84 and 27 for its master's degrees. Its RN to BSN program has a perfect Salary Score of 100.

Getting into BU is reasonably difficult. According to College Scorecard, it accepts 68% of applicants. However, while it accepts and considers entrance exam scores during the application process, it doesn't require them. Admitted students who submit them have combined SAT scores between 1140 and 1215 and ACT scores between 17 and 18. Students with low GPAs may consider taking entrance exams to help increase their chances of acceptance.

Although individual degree programs may have additional requirements, BU's admission requirements for first-year students generally include the following:

• A free application 
• Official high school transcripts or GED
• Official college transcripts, if transferring credits
• Official military transcripts, if applicable
• SAT/ACT scores, though optional

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