Bucknell University
PrivateLewisburg, PA
Located in Lewisburg, PA, Bucknell University is a private mid-sized school with roughly 3,876 undergraduates. Admissions are selective here -- roughly 29% of applicants get in. Engineering graduates, especially in Computer Engineering, report the strongest earnings here: a median of $156,885/year. On-campus housing isn't required, so many students live off campus.
Admissions
Cost & outcomes
From the US Dept of Education College Scorecard, most recent year reported. Not every school reports every field.
Where do you stand against Bucknell University's numbers?
Check your chances hereHow Bucknell University weighs your application
From Bucknell University's own Common Data Set, 2024-25, Section C7 -- not a generic admissions checklist. What is a Common Data Set?
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Paying it back
"Still growing" means a borrower's payments aren't yet covering interest 3 years into repayment -- not a default rate. A high number here can mean real repayment difficulty, or just a lot of grads who deferred for graduate school, so read it alongside the school's typical outcomes above.
Majors & earnings
Median earnings 4 years after graduation, by major, from the US Dept of Education. Only shown where the school reports a real figure for that major -- most schools don't report every major they offer, especially smaller programs.
Campus life
Room and board are shown separately from the cost of attendance above -- that total already includes them alongside tuition and fees, this just breaks out the living-cost portion.
What matters in your application
From this school's own reporting to the US Dept of Education on what it formally requires, considers, or doesn't use when reviewing applications.
Frequently asked questions
What does Bucknell University look for in applicants?
Per Bucknell University's own Common Data Set (Section C7), it rates extracurricular activities, talent/ability, character/personal qualities, rigor of secondary school record, class rank, academic GPA, application essay as "very important" in admissions decisions -- its own stated top factors, not a generic guess.
What is Bucknell University's acceptance rate?
Bucknell University in Lewisburg, PA admits approximately 29% of applicants, based on the US Dept of Education's most recently reported figures.
What SAT score do I need for Bucknell University?
Admitted students at Bucknell University typically score between 1310–1470 on the SAT (25th–75th percentile).
What ACT score do I need for Bucknell University?
Admitted students at Bucknell University typically score between 30–33 on the ACT (25th–75th percentile).
How much does Bucknell University cost?
Bucknell University's total cost of attendance is reported at $83,756 per year, including tuition, fees, and room and board.
When is the application deadline for Bucknell University?
Bucknell University's earliest deadline is Nov 1, 2026 (ED1), per its own published admissions calendar.
Does Bucknell University require students to live on campus?
No -- Bucknell University doesn't require students to live in on-campus housing.
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