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Bucknell University

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Rating

Private

Type

3,842

Students

$57,882

Tuition

34%

Acceptance

#67

Ranking

Distant Town

Campus Setting

Lewisburg, PA

One Dent Drive, Lewisburg, PA 17837

Bucknell University is a small private liberal arts college located in Lewisburg, PA ranked 67th in the nation. It has a total of 3,756 full-time undergraduate students and is somewhat competitive, accepting barely over 1/3 of applicants. Bucknell University offers 80 different majors and is best known for its Accounting and Finance, Italian Studies, and Early Childhood Education and Teaching programs (nationally ranked 2nd, 2nd, and 7th respectively). With an annual tuition of $57,882 per year, Bucknell University is extremely high-priced. 86.66% of students graduate ready to the next stage of their lives, joining the labor force. Open graduating, alumni go on to take home approximately $70,800 per year, which is 70% above the national median.
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Cost

$58,196
Above Average

Bucknell University

$58,196

National Average

$18,347
Pay with Cash

$75,400

Total annual cost including tuition, books and living expenses; excluding any financial aid, grants or scholarships.

Pay with Financial Aid

$43,465

Average annual cost including tuition, books and living expenses after financial aid, grants or scholarships.

Getting In

34%Acceptance
Average

Bucknell University

34%

National

69%
Sat

1255 - 1430

72% of students submit

Admissions Yield

29%

ACT

26 - 31

36% of students submit

SAT & ACT

Considered but not required

Application Fee

$40

Application Website

https://www.commonapp.org/

Students

3,756Undergrads
Small Student Population

Full-Time

100%

Part-Time

0%
Male

49%

In-state

83%

Female

51%

Out of state

15%

Undergrads Over 25

0%

International

1%

Majors/Degrees

Popular Majors
Graduates per Major
11% Economics, General8% Accounting and Finance7% Psychology, General75% Others

11% Economics, General

8% Accounting and Finance

7% Psychology, General

75% Others

Economics, General

11%

112 Graduates

Accounting and Finance

8%

79 Graduates

Psychology, General

7%

75 Graduates

Political Science and Government, General

7%

69 Graduates

Biology/Biological Sciences, General

6%

59 Graduates

Marketing/Marketing Management, General

4%

41 Graduates

Computer Engineering, General

3%

33 Graduates

Mechanical Engineering

3%

32 Graduates

Chemical Engineering

3%

29 Graduates

Academics

A+
Professors
StudentsProfessors9:19:1

Students

Professors

Student Faculty Ratio

9

Number of Library Books

675,811

Academic Spend per Student

$23,205

Total spend on salaries and wages to all employees, faculty, staff, per student.

Full-time Retention Rate

93%

High retention indicates students are generally satisfied with their experience.

Post-Graduation Salary

$57,700/Year

Bucknell University

$57,700

National

$26,900
Median Earnings

$57,700

2 Years After Graduation

Employed 2 Years after Graduation

1%

Median Earnings

$70,800

6 Years After Graduation

Graduation Rate

86%