Bucknell University
Lewisburg, PA · Private nonprofit · Bachelor's degrees · Town
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About Bucknell University
Bucknell University is a mid-sized, private nonprofit institution in Lewisburg, PA, in a town setting. It enrolls about 3,876 students. The acceptance rate is 29%. 86% of students complete their degree on time. Ten years after enrolling, graduates earn a median of $93,807.
29%
Acceptance
$40,766
Net price
3,876
Enrollment
86%
Grad rate
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Academics
Graduation & retention rates
Value
Earnings vs. cost of attendance
Career Outcomes
Graduate earnings after 10 years
Affordability
Average net price after aid
Selectivity
How hard it is to get in
Diversity
Racial & ethnic balance of students
Grades are computed from official U.S. Department of Education metrics (graduation, cost, earnings, selectivity and student diversity).
Admissions
29%
Acceptance rate
1,410
SAT average
31
ACT midpoint
Bars show the middle 50% (25th–75th percentile) of admitted students.
Cost & Financial Aid
$40,766
Average net price
$67,812
In-state tuition
$67,812
Out-of-state tuition
$16,924
Room & board
$900
Books & supplies
$83,756
Total cost of attendance
12%
Students receiving Pell grants
35%
Students with federal loans
$27,000
Median student debt
Average net price by family income
Net price is the average annual cost after grants and scholarships for federally-aided students.
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After Graduation
$93,807
Median earnings (10 yrs)
$78,852
Median earnings (6 yrs)
86%
Graduation rate
94%
Retention rate
93%
Earn more than a HS grad
$24,614
Instructional spend / student
Student Body
3,876
Total enrollment
0%
Part-time
19
Avg. age at entry
12%
First-generation
Gender balance
Race & ethnicity
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