Bucknell Academic Snapshot
Admission Selectiveness:
- Admission Rate: 28.93%. Selective, indicating a somewhat competitive admission process.
- SAT Average: 1400. Excellent SAT scores, indicating highly competitive applicants and often placing them in the top percentiles nationally.
Tuition Overview:
- Tuition: $67,812
- Tuition rates are on the higher end, which may reflect the institution's resources or prestige.
Student Population at Bucknell:
- Total Enrollment: 3,969
- 3,920 Undergraduate, 49 Graduate
- Gender Distribution: 47.8% men, 52.2% women.
- This is a lower medium-sized institution, balancing resources and a sense of community.
Graduation & Retention Rate
- Graduation Rate: 86%. High graduation rate, indicating strong student support and academic success.
- Transfer-Out Rate: 7%. Few students transfer out, suggesting most students remain through graduation.
- First-Year Retention Rate: 94%. Excellent retention, indicating students are satisfied and supported.
Programs & Degrees Offered
- Programs Offered: 82 academic programs available.
- Graduate Programs: 14 graduate-level programs offered.
- Degrees Awarded: Bachelor's, Master's.
Bucknell Overview
Bucknell University (Bucknell) is a four-year, private (not-for-profit) school located in Lewisburg, PA. Bucknell University was newly reclassified as an Research College/University (Baccalaureate Colleges) in 2025 due to changes in its research activities and doctoral program offerings.
The Bucknell's tuition & fees is $67,812 for the academic year 2024-2025. 60% of the enrolled undergraduates have received grants or scholarships, with an average aid amount of $43,902.
The school has a total enrollment of 3,969 and the students to faculty ratio is 9 to 1 (11.11%).
Bucknell's acceptance rate is 28.93% and the yield (enrollment rate) is 30.11%. The median SAT score is 1400 and the ACT score is 32.
Bucknell ranked 24th in Liberal Arts Colleges and 8th in Pennsylvania Colleges rankings. Bucknell University is accredited by Middle States Commission on Higher Education.
2025 Tuition & Fees and 2026 Estimation
For undergraduate programs, the 2025 tuition & fees of Bucknell University is $67,812. For graduate programs, its 2025 graduate school tuition & fees is $29,616.
The estimated 2026 tuition & fees for prospective students is $70,995 based on the current year tuition changes from last year. The estimated 2026 graduate school tuition & fees is $31,015.
| Undergraduate | $67,812 |
|---|
| Graduate | $29,616 |
|---|
| Undergraduate | $70,995 |
|---|
| Graduate | $31,015 |
|---|
The estimation for 2025-2026 tuition costs is based on the cost change rates of last year.
Learning Opportunities and Campus Services
Bucknell University offers online classes (distance learning opportunities) for undergraduate programs. It has ROTC programs and offers teacher certification programs designed to prepare students to meet the requirements for certification as teachers.
Special Learning Opportunities at Bucknell
| Learning Opportunities |
|---|
| ROTC | Army |
|---|
| Weekend/Evening College | No |
|---|
| Teacher Certification | Yes |
|---|
| Study Abroad | Yes |
|---|
| On-Campus Services |
|---|
| Academic/career counseling service | Yes |
|---|
| Employment services for students | Yes |
|---|
| Placement services for completers | Yes |
|---|
| On-campus day care for students' children | No |
|---|
Bucknell University Directory Information
Tools for analyzing and comparing Bucknell