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Bucknell University

Lewisburg, Pennsylvania 17837

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Top graduate earnings — known for engineering

Bucknell University is a private institution in Lewisburg with particular strength in engineering and business. With an average SAT of 1389, the school attracts a broad applicant pool.

A mid-sized campus of 3.8K undergraduates with a 9:1 student-faculty ratio. The town location creates a classic college-town feel.

86% of students graduate within four years, and graduates earn a median of $93,807 a decade after enrollment. Net price after aid averages $40,429.

Established
1846
Mascot
Bucky the Bison
Type
Private liberal arts college
Conference
Patriot League for Division I sports (Division I FCS
Division
Division I

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32%Acceptance
1389SAT Avg
3,818Students
9:1Student:Faculty
86%Grad Rate
$93,807Earnings 10yr
$40,429Net Price

News & Alerts

program2026-03-15

Bucknell University Launches New Data Science Minor

tuition2026-02-28

Tuition Increase Announced for 2026-27

Admissions

Acceptance Rate32.0%

SAT Score Ranges

Average: 1389

Reading & WritingMid: 675
640710
MathMid: 698
660740

ACT Score Range

CompositeMid: 31
3133

Admissions Intel

Acceptance Rate

32.0%

Trend

SAT Avg

1389

Yield Rate

35.0%

Cost & Financial Aid

Sticker Price

Tuition$64,772
Room & Board$16,118
Books & Supplies$900
Total Cost of Attendance$79,956
Average Net Price$40,429
Median Debt at Graduation$27,000
Monthly Payment (10yr)$286

Net Price by Family Income

$0–30K$21,406
$30–48K$19,554
$48–75K$20,932
$75–110K$36,128
$110K+$55,354

Financial Intel

Avg Net Price

$40,429

Tuition Trend

Graduate w/ Zero Debt

65.9%

Avg Tuition Increase

3.2%/yr

Median Debt at Grad

$23,250

Campus Safety

Total Incidents (2024)

26

Peer Average

37

3-Year Trend

Emergency System

Campus police, emergency alert system, blue-light phones

Programs (66)

Student Life

Student Body

Undergrads
3,818
Gender Split
53% / 47%
Women / Men
First Generation
12%
Pell Grant Recipients
11%

Race & Ethnicity

White 75%
Black 4%
Hispanic 8%
Asian 5%
Two+ 4%
Int'l 4%

Outcomes

4-Year Graduation Rate86.2%
Freshman Retention95.8%

Median Earnings After Graduation

6 Years$78,852
8 Years$88,483
10 Years$93,807

10-Year Earnings by Gender

Women
$74,300
Men
$90,300

Rankings

U.S. News
#30
Forbes
#85
Wall Street Journal
#29
Washington Monthly
#93

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History & Fun Facts

Source: Wikipedia

Location & Lifestyle

Cost of Living

112Above Average

Housing and food costs are higher than national average

Climate (School Year)

68°
Sep
55°
Oct
42°
Nov
30°
Dec
25°
Jan
28°
Feb
38°
Mar
50°
Apr
62°
May
Snowfall: 48"Sunny days: 200Rainy days: 120

Nearest Cities

Bostonpop. 675,647
90 miles(95 min)
Hartfordpop. 121,054
60 miles(70 min)

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