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Overview

Bucknell
Location Lewisburg, PA
Setting Distant Town
Enrollment 3,787
Type Private 4 Year
National Ranking #71
Religious Affiliation -
Status Non-profit
Website bucknell.edu
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Costs

Bucknell
Tuition (In State) $61,408
Tuition (Out of State) $61,408
Room & Board $15,358
Avg Net Price $39,965
Avg Grant Aid $37,775
% Receiving Grant Aid 56%

Admission

Bucknell
Admission Chances Calculate
Applied 11,707
Admitted 3,811
Acceptance Rate 32.6%
Enrolled % 27.1%
Avg High School GPA 3.62
Typical High School Grades B+
Admissions Standards Exceptional
Applicant Competition High
ACT Range 30/33
SAT Range 1310/1470
Submit Test Scores Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional)
Application Deadline Jan 15, 2025

Academics

Bucknell
Student to Faculty Ratio 9:1
Popular Majors
  • Social Sciences (25%)
  • Engineering (14%)
  • Business (12%)
  • Biology (8%)
  • English and Literature (6%)

Outcomes

Bucknell
Graduation Rate 91%
Median Earnings (After 10 years) $76,300
Making Student Loan Payments 89%
Median Student Loan Debt $27,000
Median Loan Payment $279

Diversity

Bucknell
% Men 48%
% Women 52%
Racial Diversity Low
HBCU No
% White 77%
% Black 3%
% Hispanic 6%
% Native American 0%
% Pacific Islander 0%
% Two or More Races 4%
% International 5%
% Unknown Race 0%

Students

Bucknell
% In-State 21%
% Out-of-State 74%

Campus

Bucknell
Campus Housing Yes
Freshman Dorm Required Yes
Meal Plan Yes
Weekend/Evening Classes No
Daycare Facility No
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Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/