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#7 Best Private Colleges in Pennsylvania

Bucknell University

Lewisburg, Pennsylvania

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Overview

Enrollment

3,757
Bucknell University overview
Location Lewisburg, Pennsylvania
Online bucknell.edu
School Type Private 4 Year
Setting Distant Town
Bucknell University overview
Size Mid-size
Status Non-profit
On Campus Housing Yes
Level of Study Undergrad/Graduate
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Located in Lewisburg, Pennsylvania, Bucknell University is a mid-size four year private college offering both undergrad and graduate programs. In the most recent statistical year 11,263 prospective students applied, and 3,886 were granted admission.  Of those admitted 1,027 enrolled in the school.  3,731 students are enrolled on a full time basis, and 26 attend part time. In-state tuition for 2021/2022, excluding room and board, is $59,474 plus fees of $328. Bucknell is ranked 62 nationally in the CollegeSimply.com 2023 U.S. Colleges Ranking.

Ratings

9/10

Overall

10/10

Academics

10/10

Resources

8/10

Outcomes

8/10

Value

Bucknell is rated within the top 15% 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 2023 CollegeSimply Best Colleges Lists.

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Getting In

Admission Standards

Elite
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SAT 1295/1450
ACT 29/33
GPA 3.62

Applications Accepted

34.5% 
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Applications Due Jan 15, 2024
Applicant Competition High
Application Fee $40

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Annual Cost to Attend

Tuition

$59,474
Costs for Bucknell University
Fee Cost
Books and Supplies$900
Other Fees$328
Room and Board $14,874
Budget for Other Expenses$2,164
Total One Year Cost$77,740

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Outcomes

Average Salary After 10 Years

$76,300 per year

Bachelor's Degree Graduation Rate

91% within 6 years

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Popular Areas of Study

Popular subjects studied by Bucknell University students
Subject Percent of Class
Social Sciences 25%
Engineering 14%
Business 12%
Biology 8%
English and Literature 6%

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