Bucknell University
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$57,882
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About Bucknell University
Bucknell University is a small private university located on a rural campus in Lewisburg, Pennsylvania. It has a total undergraduate enrollment of 3,695, and admissions are very selective, with an acceptance rate of 38%. The university offers 63 bachelor's degrees, has an average graduation rate of 88%, and a student-faculty ratio of 9:1. Tuition and fees for students are $57,882.
Admissions Breakdown
Acceptance Rate Insight
This school has a competitive acceptance rate.
This school is a little more selective about its students. Competitive acceptance schools welcome 15-50% of all applicants.
This school has a competitive acceptance rate.
This school is a little more selective about its students. Competitive acceptance schools welcome 15-50% of all applicants.
38% of students were accepted during the 2020-2021 school year. Sometimes schools with midrange acceptance rates have higher standards of entry but are still accessible to many students who apply.
Retention Rate Insight
Students remain enrolled in this school at a higher rate than other schools.
This typically means students are happy with their school selection and wish to continue their education there.
Learn more about how we determine school awards
Students remain enrolled in this school at a higher rate than other schools.
This typically means students are happy with their school selection and wish to continue their education there.
Learn more about how we determine school awards92% of full-time students stayed to continue their studies the following academic year. These students started in Fall 2019 and returned in Fall 2020.
Graduation Rate Insight
Students graduate from this school at a higher rate than other schools.
This is typically an indication of a school's quality and means most students finish their degree in a timely manner.
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Students graduate from this school at a higher rate than other schools.
This is typically an indication of a school's quality and means most students finish their degree in a timely manner.
Learn more about how we determine school awards88% of students graduated out of all full-time, first-time students who began their studies in Fall 2014. Keep in mind many students who enroll are not typically first-time students, as most are adult learners. Therefore, the number of first-time students is traditionally low.
Application Considerations
Test scores Considered (not required)
High school transcript Required
High school rank Recommended
Letter of recommendation Required
High school GPA Required
Open admission No
Completion of college prep program Required
Test of English as a foreign language (TOEFL) Required
Transfer Credit Policy
Dual enrollment Yes
Credit for qualified life experience* Implied no
Advance placement (AP) credits Yes
*This can include previous jobs, trainings, licenses/credentials, or seminars. You may need to complete an exam or provide a portfolio to earn credit.
SAT & ACT
Students who attend this school typically have higher standardized test scores than students at other schools.
While test scores can be an important aspect of college applications, schools determine admission based on several factors, and these test scores are only a suggested range.
Learn more about how we determine school awardsACT 25th-75th Percentile 28-32
SAT 25th-75th Percentile 1250-1430
Learning Environment
Student Body Stats
This school has a student body of fewer than 5,000 students.
Learn more about how we determine school awards4k
Students enrolled
Information not available
Online student enrollment
9:1
Student to faculty ratio
Ways Students Can Learn
Demographics
White
75%
Hispanic
7%
Non-U.S. Citizen
5%
Asian
5%
Black
4%
Two or more races
4%
Unknown
0%
American Indian/Alaska Native
0%
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander
0%
Female student population
52%
Socio-economic diversity
8% of students received an income-based Federal Pell Grant intended for low-income students.
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Student Charges
Tuition and Required Fees
Student Level | In-state | Out-of-state |
---|---|---|
Undergraduate | $57,882 | $57,882 |
Graduate | $25,412 | $25,412 |
Cost of Undergraduate Attendance
Costs based on full-time, first-time degree or certificate-seeking undergraduates for the 2020–2021 academic year.
Costs to Consider | Price |
---|---|
Books and supplies | $900 |
On-campus room and board | $14,670 |
On-campus other expenses | $2,150 |
Off-campus (not with family) room and board | $14,670 |
Off-campus (not with family) other expenses | $2,150 |
Off-campus (with family) other expenses | $2,150 |
Total Undergraduate Cost
Total cost by category | In-state | Out-of-state |
---|---|---|
On-campus | $75,602 | $75,602 |
Off-campus without family | $75,602 | $75,602 |
Off-campus with family | $60,932 | $60,932 |
Financial Breakdown
Students Receiving Aid
Federal Grant Aid
8%
State Grant Aid
5%
Institution Grant Aid
50%
Pell Grant
8%
Average Aid Awarded
Financial Outlook
$27k
Average student debt after graduation
$62k
Average salary 6 years after starting school
Varsity Athletic Teams
NCAA Division I-FCS
of the overall student body is a member of an athletic team.
Participation
- Baseball
- Basketball
- Field Hockey
- Football
- Golf
- Lacrosse
- Rowing
- Soccer
- Softball
- Swimming Diving
- Tennis
- Volleyball
- Water Polo
- Wrestling
- All Track Combined
Degrees Awarded by Program
Degrees given for the 2020-2021 academic year.
1Area, Ethnic, Cultural, And Gender Studies
BA
MA
DOC
African Studies
BA
MA
DOC
East Asian Studies
BA
MA
DOC
Latin American Studies
BA
MA
DOC
Italian Studies
BA
MA
DOC
Women's Studies
BA
MA
DOC
East Asian Studies
BA
MA
DOC
Italian Studies
BA
MA
DOC
Women's Studies
BA
MA
DOC
2Area, Ethnic, Cultural, Gender, And Group Studies
BA
MA
DOC
Italian Studies
BA
MA
DOC
Women's Studies
BA
MA
DOC
African Studies
BA
MA
DOC
East Asian Studies
BA
MA
DOC
3Biological And Biomedical Sciences
BA
MA
DOC
Biology/Biological Sciences, General
BA
MA
DOC
Biochemistry
BA
MA
DOC
Neuroscience
BA
MA
DOC
Biochemistry
BA
MA
DOC
Neuroscience
BA
MA
DOC
Animal Behavior and Ethology
BA
MA
DOC
Biochemistry
BA
MA
DOC
Biology/Biological Sciences, General
BA
MA
DOC
Biology/Biological Sciences, General
BA
MA
DOC
Animal Behavior and Ethology
BA
MA
DOC
Animal Behavior and Ethology
BA
MA
DOC
Neuroscience
BA
MA
DOC
4Business, Management, Marketing, And Related Support Services
BA
MA
DOC
Business Administration and Management, General
BA
MA
DOC
Marketing/Marketing Management, General
BA
MA
DOC
International Business/Trade/Commerce
BA
MA
DOC
Accounting and Finance
BA
MA
DOC
Business Administration and Management, General
BA
MA
DOC
Business Administration and Management, General
BA
MA
DOC
International Business/Trade/Commerce
BA
MA
DOC
Marketing/Marketing Management, General
BA
MA
DOC
Accounting and Finance
BA
MA
DOC
Accounting and Finance
BA
MA
DOC
International Business/Trade/Commerce
BA
MA
DOC
Marketing/Marketing Management, General
BA
MA
DOC
5Computer And Information Sciences And Support Services
BA
MA
DOC
Computer and Information Sciences, General
BA
MA
DOC
Computer and Information Sciences, General
BA
MA
DOC
Computer and Information Sciences, General
BA
MA
DOC
6Education
BA
MA
DOC
Early Childhood Education and Teaching
BA
MA
DOC
Higher Education/Higher Education Administration
BA
MA
DOC
Education, General
BA
MA
DOC
Higher Education/Higher Education Administration
BA
MA
DOC
Education, General
BA
MA
DOC
Education, General
BA
MA
DOC
Early Childhood Education and Teaching
BA
MA
DOC
Higher Education/Higher Education Administration
BA
MA
DOC
Music Teacher Education
BA
MA
DOC
Music Teacher Education
BA
MA
DOC
Early Childhood Education and Teaching
BA
MA
DOC
Music Teacher Education
BA
MA
DOC
7Engineering
BA
MA
DOC
Biomedical/Medical Engineering
BA
MA
DOC
Chemical Engineering
BA
MA
DOC
Civil Engineering, General
BA
MA
DOC
Electrical, Electronics and Communications Engineering
BA
MA
DOC
Environmental/Environmental Health Engineering
BA
MA
DOC
Mechanical Engineering
BA
MA
DOC
Computer Engineering, General
BA
MA
DOC
Computer Engineering, General
BA
MA
DOC
Bioengineering and Biomedical Engineering
BA
MA
DOC
Chemical Engineering
BA
MA
DOC
Mechanical Engineering
BA
MA
DOC
Electrical, Electronics and Communications Engineering
BA
MA
DOC
Computer Engineering, General
BA
MA
DOC
Civil Engineering, General
BA
MA
DOC
Environmental/Environmental Health Engineering
BA
MA
DOC
Biomedical/Medical Engineering
BA
MA
DOC
Mechanical Engineering
BA
MA
DOC
Environmental/Environmental Health Engineering
BA
MA
DOC
Electrical and Electronics Engineering
BA
MA
DOC
Civil Engineering, General
BA
MA
DOC
Chemical Engineering
BA
MA
DOC
8English Language And Literature/Letters
BA
MA
DOC
English Language and Literature, General
BA
MA
DOC
Creative Writing
BA
MA
DOC
Creative Writing
BA
MA
DOC
English Language and Literature, General
BA
MA
DOC
English Language and Literature, General
BA
MA
DOC
Creative Writing
BA
MA
DOC
9Foreign Languages, Literatures, And Linguistics
BA
MA
DOC
Linguistics
BA
MA
DOC
Russian Language and Literature
BA
MA
DOC
German Language and Literature
BA
MA
DOC
French Language and Literature
BA
MA
DOC
Spanish Language and Literature
BA
MA
DOC
Spanish Language and Literature
BA
MA
DOC
Classics and Classical Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics, General
BA
MA
DOC
Classics and Classical Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics, General
BA
MA
DOC
French Language and Literature
BA
MA
DOC
German Language and Literature
BA
MA
DOC
Russian Language and Literature
BA
MA
DOC
Linguistics
BA
MA
DOC
Classics and Classical Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics, General
BA
MA
DOC
Spanish Language and Literature
BA
MA
DOC
French Language and Literature
BA
MA
DOC
German Language and Literature
BA
MA
DOC
Russian Language and Literature
BA
MA
DOC
Linguistics
BA
MA
DOC
10History
BA
MA
DOC
History, General
BA
MA
DOC
History, General
BA
MA
DOC
11History
BA
MA
DOC
History, General
BA
MA
DOC
12Liberal Arts And Sciences, General Studies And Humanities
BA
MA
DOC
Humanities/Humanistic Studies
BA
MA
DOC
Humanities/Humanistic Studies
BA
MA
DOC
13Mathematics And Statistics
BA
MA
DOC
Applied Mathematics, Other
BA
MA
DOC
Mathematics, General
BA
MA
DOC
Applied Mathematics, Other
BA
MA
DOC
Mathematics, General
BA
MA
DOC
Applied Mathematics, Other
BA
MA
DOC
Mathematics, General
BA
MA
DOC
14Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies
BA
MA
DOC
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other
BA
MA
DOC
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other
BA
MA
DOC
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other
BA
MA
DOC
15Natural Resources And Conservation
- Volleyball
- Basketball
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