Bucknell University
Bucknell University is a private nonprofit 4-year institution in Lewisburg, PA. It enrolls about 3,892 students and admits roughly 32% of first-year applicants.
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Type | Private nonprofit 4-year |
| Control | private nonprofit |
| Level | 4-year |
| Location | Lewisburg, PA 17837 |
| County | Union County |
| Enrollment | 3,892 |
| Acceptance rate | 32% |
| Applicants / admitted | 11,010 / 3,524 |
| In-state tuition & fees | $64,772 |
| Out-of-state tuition & fees | $64,772 |
| Graduation rate (150%) | 86% |
| Transfer-out rate | 5% |
| Full-time retention rate | 96% |
| Campus setting | Town: Distant |
| Size category | 1,000 - 4,999 |
| Highest degree offered | Master's degree |
| SAT middle 50% (EBRW+Math) | 640–710 |
| ACT middle 50% | 31–33 |
| Website | www.bucknell.edu/ |
| Phone | 5705772000 |
Admissions
About 11,010 students applied and 3,524 were admitted. Of those admitted, 1,030 enrolled.
Cost
Tuition and required fees are about $64,772 for full-time first-year students, the same for in-state and out-of-state students, which is typical of private institutions. Room and board are extra.
Outcomes
Of the 973 first-time, full-time students in the 150% cohort, 86% completed their programme within 150% of normal time. That cohort definition matters: part-time students and transfers are not included, so a college that serves many of them can have a low reported rate while still graduating most of its students.
Where it is
Bucknell University is in Lewisburg, PA, Union County. Its coordinates are 40.9543, -76.8826.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the acceptance rate at Bucknell University?
About 32% of first-year applicants are admitted, based on federal IPEDS data for 11,010 applicants.
How much does Bucknell University cost?
Tuition and required fees are about $64,772 for in-state students, excluding room and board.
How many students attend Bucknell University?
About 3,892 students are enrolled.