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Private Non-Profit4-Yearmedium campus
Bucknell University
Lewisburg, PA
4.2Excellent
32%
Moderately Selective
86%
Graduation
About Bucknell University
Bucknell University is a private, non-profit four-year institution located in Lewisburg, Pennsylvania. With an enrollment of approximately 3,818 undergraduate students, it is a small institution. The university admits 32% of applicants, making it moderately selective. The graduation rate stands at a strong 86%. Graduates earn a median salary of $93,807 within 10 years of enrollment. After financial aid, the average student pays a net price of $40,429 per year.
Key Statistics
Acceptance Rate
32%
Class of 2026 data
Graduation Rate
86%
Enrollment
3,818
Total students
Median Earnings
$93,807
10 yrs after entry
In-State Tuition
$64,772
Per year
Out-of-State Tuition
$64,772
Per year
Average Net Price
$40,429
After aid (avg)
SAT Range (M+R)
1310–1470
25th–75th percentile
Campus Location
Admissions
Admission Requirements
ACT Score Range
31 – 33
Test Score Ranges
SAT Score (Math + Reading)
25th
1310
Median
1398
75th
1470
4001600
SAT Math
25th
660
Median
698
75th
740
200800
ACT Composite
25th
31
Median
31
75th
33
136
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Cost & Financial Aid
Cost Comparison
Out-of-State Tuition$64,772/yr
Avg Net Price (after aid)$40,429/yr
What most students actually pay
Return on Investment
Below Avg4-Year Cost
$161,716
10-Year Earnings
$938,070
ROI Multiple
5.8×
Based on avg net price × 4 years vs. median earnings × 10 years after enrollment
Scholarships at Bucknell University
Student Outcomes
86%
Graduation Rate
Above national average
$94k
Median Earnings
10 years after enrollment
3,818
Total Enrollment
Undergraduate students
