Overview
Student Population
| 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 |
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
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Outcomes
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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
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Rankings
Rankings for Bucknell University within the 2023 CollegeSimply Best Colleges Lists.
#62 in Best Colleges in the U.S.
#57 in Best Private Colleges in the U.S.
#7 in Best Colleges in Pennsylvania
#7 in Best Private Colleges in Pennsylvania
#228 in Best Value Colleges in the U.S.
#14 in Best Value Colleges in Pennsylvania
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Getting In
Admission Standards
| SAT | 1295/1450 |
| ACT | 29/33 |
| GPA | 3.62 |
Applications Accepted
| Applications Due | Jan 15, 2023 |
| Applicant Competition | High |
| Application Fee | $40 |
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Annual Cost to Attend
Tuition
| 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 |
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.
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