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Bucknell University is a private liberal arts college located in Lewisburg, Pennsylvania. Bucknell University is selective in their admissions.
Return on educational investment at Bucknell University is in the top 25% of all ranked schools. The median student earns $88,154 10 years after enrolling, 6th in Pennsylvania, and in the top 5% nationally. When adjusted for earning differences by major, Bucknell University bachelor students earn 25% more than the national average. Bucknell University is ranked 9th in Pennsylvania.
Bucknell University’s median net annual cost of $43,895 and average years to graduate of 4.1 are reported only at the school level. We assume these same costs and graduation time for all programs.
The top 6 programs at Bucknell University sorted by number of graduates - Economics, Accounting, Poli Sci/Government, Psychology, Biology, Mechanical Engineering - are shown below. To see more programs, click on "see additional programs".
Annual net cost
$43,895
Average years to graduate
4.1
Computer Engineering
Rank: #137
Economic score: 2.45
Computer and Information Sciences
Rank: #195
Economic score: 2.71
Chemical Engineering
Rank: #132
Economic score: 3.14
Marketing
Rank: #165
Economic score: 3.29
English Language & Lit
Rank: #47
Economic score: 3.77
Civil Engineering
Rank: #197
Economic score: 4.08
Biomedical/Medical Engineering
Rank: #88
Economic score: 4.37
International Relations
Rank: #41
Economic score: 4.77
Sociology
Rank: #135
Economic score: 5.31
Natural Resource Conservation
Rank: #103
Economic score: 6.21
The average full-time graduate completes their degree in 4.1 years. 90% of all students graduate within 8 years including part-time students. The graduation rate at Bucknell University is 24% higher than the state average, and 22% above the average for all liberal arts colleges in the country.
At Bucknell University, Pell Grant recipients represent 10% of the measured graduating class, 25% lower than the national average of 35%. The average Pell Grant recipient at Bucknell University graduates within 4.1 years.
Bucknell University is in the bottom 10% of schools for graduating Pell recipients.
We calculate this performance by adjusting the graduation rate of Pell students by their percentage of the student body. This adjustment is made to prevent schools with large numbers of Pell students from underperforming in comparison to schools with few Pell students but high graduation rates.
Bucknell University’s economic mobility score of 7.97 is calculated by adjusting the 1.88 economic score of lower-income students by the 10% pell grant recipients within the student body. Bucknell University’s EMS of 7.97 ranks in the bottom 25% nationally.false
Economic Mobility
To calculate economic mobility of low-income (household earnings below $30,000) students, we adjust each institution’s economic score by their percentage of Pell Grant students. The logic of this Pell-adjusted calculation is derived from Third Way’s Economic Mobility Index (EMI).
Bottom 25%
The average Title IV recipient at Bucknell University pays $43,895 a year, $32,027 less than the $75,922 advertised. See below the cost breakdown for students who receive Title IV grants, broken down by income level.
Average net price
The average net price shown by income level for all students that receive Title IV aid. Calculated by deducting the average grant and scholarship aid from tuition, fees, books, and room and board. Limited to first-time, full-time students. Public institution figures are calculated using in-state tuition figures.
Median net price $43,895
Much of the gap between net price and sticker price is filled by institutional and government grants. At Bucknell University, 59% of students receive some grants and scholarships, compared to the national average of 87% for all colleges and universities. The average amount of federal, state, and institutional grants that students receive is shown on the right.
This leaves a total of $43,895 on average to be covered by the student – be it through loans or out of pocket. In total, 32% of students take out loans, federal or private, at an average amount of $10,521. This is 22% less than the national average.
Federal grants
$5,232
Pell grants
$4,854
State grants
$4,108
Institutional grants
$36,420
Bucknell University's selective admissions are indicated by their 35% acceptance rate. In 2021, the school had 11,263 applicants, of which 3,886 were admitted and 1,027 enrolled. Bucknell University doesn't have a rolling admissions policy, which means applications are reviewed after a hard admissions deadline.
Full time
100%
83%
Female
52%
59%
First time
96%
59%
In-state
23%
68%
1st generation
12%
35%
White
75%
52%
Black
4%
14%
Hispanic
7%
15%
Asian
5%
5%
American Indian
N/A
1.6%
Pacific Islander
N/A
0.3%
Other
9%
12%