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Bucknell University
Lewisburg, PAPrivate NonprofitTown Setting
Selective • 29% Acceptance
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Overview & Identity
Bucknell University is a private nonprofit institution located in the town setting of Lewisburg, PA. The university supports an undergraduate student body of 3.9K students and has an admission acceptance rate of 29%.
Quick Facts
Institution Type
Private Nonprofit
Student Population
3.9K (Medium)
Admissions Selectivity
29% (Selective)
Predominant Degree
Bachelor's
Locale / Setting
Town
Admissions & Academics
Admitted Student Scores
SAT Reading650 - 730
200typical 50% range800
SAT Math660 - 740
200typical 50% range800
ACT Composite30 - 33
1typical 50% range36
29%
Acceptance Rate
Selective
Top Majors & Programs
Social Sciences22% of degrees
Engineering19% of degrees
Business & Marketing16% of degrees
Biological Sciences14% of degrees
Programs / Fields of Study
Program
Credential
Earnings 4yr
Earnings 5yr
Debt
Computer Engineering.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $156,885
Earnings 5yr: $140,705
Debt: N/A
Accounting and Related Services.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $130,990
Earnings 5yr: $121,826
Debt: $26,881
Computer and Information Sciences, General.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $122,651
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Economics.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $108,422
Earnings 5yr: $101,580
Debt: $25,888
Mechanical Engineering.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $99,860
Earnings 5yr: $99,777
Debt: $19,500
Chemical Engineering.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $99,536
Earnings 5yr: $110,838
Debt: $27,000
Civil Engineering.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $95,693
Earnings 5yr: $88,296
Debt: $27,000
Political Science and Government.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $94,028
Earnings 5yr: $87,169
Debt: $26,000
International Relations and National Security Studies.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $90,393
Earnings 5yr: $77,668
Debt: N/A
Biology, General.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $85,687
Earnings 5yr: $72,196
Debt: $26,672
Romance Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $76,364
Earnings 5yr: $80,998
Debt: $24,625
Natural Resources Conservation and Research.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $66,963
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: $26,798
Psychology, General.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $66,206
Earnings 5yr: $61,400
Debt: $27,000
English Language and Literature, General.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $49,785
Earnings 5yr: $61,250
Debt: $27,000
Marketing.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: N/A
Earnings 5yr: $98,141
Debt: $26,000
Business Administration, Management and Operations.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: N/A
Earnings 5yr: $87,854
Debt: N/A
History.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: N/A
Earnings 5yr: $84,411
Debt: N/A
Sociology.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: N/A
Earnings 5yr: $66,041
Debt: N/A
Rhetoric and Composition/Writing Studies.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: N/A
Earnings 5yr: $63,043
Debt: N/A
Anthropology.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: N/A
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Tuition & Cost Portrait
Avg Net Price$40,766
In-State Tuition$67,812
Out-of-State Tuition$67,812
Net Price DifferentiatorAverage Net Price is what typical families actually pay out of pocket after receiving federal, state, and institutional grants and scholarships. It provides a more accurate metric of affordability than the sticker tuition.
Financial Assistance & Support
12%
Pell Grants
35%
Take Loans
90%
Repayment
Student Outcomes & ROI
Earnings Milestones Post-Graduation
6 Years Post-Entry
$78,852
+19% growth
10 Years Post-Entry
$93,807
Completion Signals
86%
Graduation Rate
4-Year Completion
94%
Retention Rate
1st-to-2nd Year Return
Median Debt at Graduation
$23,250
Est. Monthly Payment
$251/mo
Based on standard 10yr path
Campus & Demographics
Student Demographics & Community
Diversity Mix
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Gender Balance
48%
Men52%
WomenThe campus gender distribution displays a split of 48% men and 52% women.
Student Vitals
First-Gen Share
12%
Part-Time Share
0%
Avg Family Income
$143,225
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