Overview
Enrollment
| Location | Lewisburg, Pennsylvania |
| Online | bucknell.edu |
| School Type | Private 4 Year |
| Setting | Distant Town |
| Size | Mid-size |
| Status | Non-profit |
| On Campus Housing | Yes |
| Level of Study | Undergrad/Graduate |
Bucknell University sits on a 450-acre campus in the small town of Lewisburg, Pennsylvania, along the Susquehanna River and approximately 150 miles northwest of Philadelphia. The private liberal arts institution, founded in 1846, features Georgian-style architecture across its residential campus, where most students live in university housing all four years. Operating with three distinct colleges?Arts & Sciences, Engineering, and Management?Bucknell maintains selective admission standards and combines professional programs with liberal arts education. The university is particularly known for its engineering, business, economics, and psychology programs, while competing in NCAA Division I athletics (Patriot League) except for football, which competes in the Football Championship Subdivision.
Ratings
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Academics
Resources
Outcomes
Value
Bucknell is rated within the top 16% of four-year colleges nationally and earns a CollegeSimply grade of 9 out of 10. Learn how ratings are calculated
Rankings
Rankings for Bucknell University within the 2024 CollegeSimply Best Colleges Lists.
#71 in Best Colleges in the U.S.
#65 in Best Private Colleges in the U.S.
#9 in Best Colleges in Pennsylvania
#9 in Best Private Colleges in Pennsylvania
#251 in Best Value Colleges in the U.S.
#17 in Best Value Colleges in Pennsylvania
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Getting In
Admission Standards
| SAT | 1310/1470 |
| ACT | 30/33 |
| GPA | 3.62 |
Applications Accepted
| Applications Due | Jan 15, 2025 |
| Applicant Competition | High |
| Application Fee | $50 |
Annual Cost to Attend
Tuition
| Fee | Cost |
|---|---|
| Books and Supplies | $900 |
| Other Fees | $338 |
| Room and Board | $15,358 |
| Budget for Other Expenses | $2,166 |
| Total One Year Cost | $80,170 |
Outcomes
Average Salary After 10 Years
Bachelor's Degree Graduation Rate
Popular Areas of Study
| Subject | Percent of Class |
|---|---|
| Social Sciences | 25% |
| Engineering | 14% |
| Business | 12% |
| Biology | 8% |
| English and Literature | 6% |
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Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=211291 IPEDS survey data for Bucknell University.
Current students may use the Bucknell University GPA calculator to determine their current college GPA.
Last updated February 24, 2024