At a glance
Average net price
$40,766
In-state, after aid
6-year graduation rate
86.3%
Admission rate
29%
Undergrad size
3,876
In-state tuition
$67,812
Out-of-state tuition
$67,812
Cost of attendance
$83,756
Median earnings (10y)
$93,807
Admissions
- SAT average
- 1,410
- ACT midpoint
- 31
- Retention
- 93.7%
- Locale
- Town
Programs breakdown
17 program areas reported · Academic mix is led by stem (41%), social sciences (33%), business (16%).
- STEM41%
- Business16%
- Humanities & arts10%
- Social sciences33%
- Social sciences21.4%~829 students/yr · Social sciencesCompare schools
- Engineering18.6%~721 students/yr · STEMCompare schools
- Business15.7%~609 students/yr · BusinessCompare schools
- Biological sciences14.0%~541 students/yr · STEMCompare schools
- Psychology8.0%~311 students/yr · Social sciencesCompare schools
- English3.5%~135 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- ~117 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- Education2.9%~113 students/yr · Social sciencesCompare schools
- Computer science2.8%~108 students/yr · STEMCompare schools
- ~81 students/yr · STEMCompare schools
- ~72 students/yr · STEMCompare schools
- ~59 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- Mathematics1.4%~54 students/yr · STEMCompare schools
- ~45 students/yr · Social sciencesCompare schools
- ~41 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- History0.8%~31 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- ~9 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
Share of all degrees and certificates awarded in each broad CIP-2 program area (U.S. Department of Education, latest reporting year). Estimated students/yr = share × undergrad size.
Specific majors offered
40 specific majors with reported completions. Earnings shown are median annual earnings 1 year after graduation; debt is median student-loan debt at graduation.
| Major | Credential | Grads | Median earnings | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Economics. | Bachelor's | 254 | $61,041 | $25,888 |
| Political Science and Government. | Bachelor's | 184 | $49,507 | $26,000 |
| Psychology, General. | Bachelor's | 164 | $38,460 | $27,000 |
| Accounting and Related Services. | Bachelor's | 144 | $68,290 | $26,881 |
| Biology, General. | Bachelor's | 139 | $35,954 | $26,672 |
| Mechanical Engineering. | Bachelor's | 72 | $68,748 | $19,500 |
| Marketing. | Bachelor's | 68 | — | $26,000 |
| Computer Engineering. | Bachelor's | 67 | $94,127 | — |
| Romance Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics. | Bachelor's | 57 | $45,358 | $24,625 |
| Sociology. | Bachelor's | 52 | $32,737 | — |
| Computer and Information Sciences, General. | Bachelor's | 50 | — | — |
| Chemical Engineering. | Bachelor's | 48 | $71,437 | $27,000 |
| Civil Engineering. | Bachelor's | 47 | $66,231 | $27,000 |
| Natural Resources Conservation and Research. | Bachelor's | 46 | — | $26,798 |
| English Language and Literature, General. | Bachelor's | 45 | — | $27,000 |
| Biomedical/Medical Engineering. | Bachelor's | 42 | — | — |
| International Relations and National Security Studies. | Bachelor's | 40 | $44,905 | — |
| Rhetoric and Composition/Writing Studies. | Bachelor's | 37 | — | — |
| Biochemistry, Biophysics and Molecular Biology. | Bachelor's | 37 | — | — |
| History. | Bachelor's | 37 | — | — |
| Neurobiology and Neurosciences. | Bachelor's | 36 | — | $27,000 |
| Education, General. | Bachelor's | 34 | — | — |
| Data Analytics. | Bachelor's | 31 | — | — |
| Area Studies. | Bachelor's | 26 | — | — |
| Zoology/Animal Biology. | Bachelor's | 25 | — | — |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations. | Bachelor's | 24 | $61,343 | — |
| Classics and Classical Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics. | Bachelor's | 23 | — | — |
| Electrical, Electronics, and Communications Engineering. | Bachelor's | 22 | — | — |
| Chemistry. | Bachelor's | 22 | — | — |
| Environmental/Environmental Health Engineering. | Bachelor's | 21 | — | — |
| Mathematics. | Bachelor's | 21 | — | — |
| International Business. | Bachelor's | 20 | — | — |
| Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods. | Bachelor's | 18 | — | — |
| Ethnic, Cultural Minority, Gender, and Group Studies. | Bachelor's | 17 | — | — |
| Philosophy. | Bachelor's | 17 | — | — |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods. | Bachelor's | 16 | — | — |
| Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft. | Bachelor's | 15 | — | — |
| Fine and Studio Arts. | Bachelor's | 15 | — | — |
| Applied Mathematics. | Bachelor's | 13 | — | — |
| Physics. | Bachelor's | 13 | — | — |
Source: U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard Field of Study. Earnings cover graduates who received federal financial aid and are working / not enrolled. Cells marked "—" are not reported or were suppressed for privacy.
About Bucknell University
Bucknell University is a mid-sized institution located in Lewisburg, Pennsylvania, primarily awarding the bachelor's degree. It enrolls roughly 3,876 undergraduate students in a town setting. The most popular fields of study include Social sciences, Engineering, Business.
Cost & tuition
The average net price at Bucknell University — what a typical student actually pays after grants and scholarships — is $40,766 per year, which is premium-priced compared to other U.S. institutions. Published tuition is $67,812 per year before aid. Total cost of attendance, including housing, books, and living expenses, comes to about $83,756 annually.
Graduation & earnings outcomes
The 6-year graduation rate is 86.3%, a strong completion outcome. 93.7% of first-time students return for a second year, a useful proxy for student satisfaction and academic fit. Ten years after enrolling, the median graduate earns $93,807 per year according to U.S. Department of Education earnings tracking.
Programs & majors
Bucknell University confers degrees and certificates across 17 broad program areas, with the largest concentrations of completions in Social sciences, Engineering, Business. Grouped into wider academic categories, the mix is led by stem (41% of credentials), social sciences (33% of credentials), business (16% of credentials), which gives a quick read on the school's overall academic profile. Use the programs breakdown below to see every reported area, an estimated number of students per program per year, and links to compare other U.S. colleges in the same field.
Admissions
Bucknell University accepts 29% of applicants, making it selective. Admitted students have an average SAT score around 1,410. The ACT midpoint for admitted students is roughly 31.
Location & campus
Set in Lewisburg, Pennsylvania (town), Bucknell University draws students from across Pennsylvania and beyond. Prospective students often weigh proximity, cost of living, and local industry demand when choosing between schools in this area.
Frequently asked questions about Bucknell University
Q.How much does Bucknell University cost?
The average net price at Bucknell University is $40,766 per year after grants and scholarships, with total cost of attendance around $83,756.
Q.What is the graduation rate at Bucknell University?
Bucknell University has a 6-year graduation rate of 86.3% according to the latest U.S. Department of Education data.
Q.How hard is it to get into Bucknell University?
Bucknell University admits 29% of applicants, which is considered selective.
Q.How much do Bucknell University graduates earn?
Ten years after enrolling, the median Bucknell University graduate earns $93,807 per year.
Q.What is tuition at Bucknell University?
Published tuition is $67,812 in-state. Most students pay less than the sticker price after financial aid.
Q.Where is Bucknell University located?
Bucknell University is located in Lewisburg, Pennsylvania (ZIP 17837).
Data on this page comes from the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard and IPEDS, the federal sources colleges are required to report to. Net price, graduation rate, and earnings figures reflect the latest available federal release. Always verify current tuition and program availability directly with Bucknell University at their official website.