Bucknell University — Profile, Admissions, Costs & Programs

32.0%

Acceptance Rate

3,818

Undergrads

$40,429

Net Price / Year

86.2%

Grad Rate

N/A

Median Earnings (10yr)

About Bucknell University

Bucknell University is a private non-profit 4-year institution located in Lewisburg, PA. The school enrolls approximately 3,969 students. With an acceptance rate of 32.0%, it is moderately selective.

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Enrollment

Total Students 3,969

Men 1,896

Women 2,073

Quick Stats

Pell Grant Recipients 11.1%

Retention Rate (FT, 2024) 94%

3-yr Loan Default Rate 0.0%

Accreditations

National Association of Schools of... Middle States Commission on Higher Education

Admissions Data

32.0%

Acceptance Rate

11,377

Applications

991

Enrolled

Test Score Ranges (25th–75th percentile)

SAT Evidence-Based Reading & Writing

650

730

SAT Math

660

740

ACT Composite

Admissions Trend

Year	Applications	Admitted	Enrolled	Admit Rate
2024	11,377	3,291	991	28.9%
2022	11,707	3,811	1,034	32.6%
2020	9,890	3,712	986	37.5%
2018	10,144	3,352	974	33.0%
2016	10,487	3,138	950	29.9%

Costs & Financial Aid

$40,429

Average Net Price / Year

After grants and scholarships

11.1%

Pell Grant Recipients

N/A

Median Student Debt

Outcomes & Career Data

N/A

Median Earnings (10yr)

86.2%

Graduation Rate

N/A

3-yr Loan Repayment Rate

Programs Offered

50 programs · bachelor's degrees · sorted by completers

Major	Completers/yr	Median Earnings	Median Debt
Economics.	127	N/A	N/A
Political Science and Government.	95	N/A	N/A
Biology, General.	60	N/A	N/A
Accounting and Related Services.	56	N/A	N/A
Psychology, General.	46	N/A	N/A
Romance Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics.	42	N/A	N/A
Mechanical Engineering.	41	N/A	N/A
Computer Engineering.	38	N/A	N/A
Marketing.	33	N/A	N/A
Civil Engineering.	29	N/A	N/A
English Language and Literature, General.	27	N/A	N/A
Business Administration, Management and Operations.	26	N/A	N/A
Neurobiology and Neurosciences.	25	N/A	N/A
Sociology.	21	N/A	N/A
Natural Resources Conservation and Research.	21	N/A	N/A
International Relations and National Security Studies.	21	N/A	N/A
Biomedical/Medical Engineering.	20	N/A	N/A
International Business.	19	N/A	N/A
Rhetoric and Composition/Writing Studies.	19	N/A	N/A
Chemistry.	19	N/A	N/A
Chemical Engineering.	18	N/A	N/A
History.	18	N/A	N/A
Computer and Information Sciences, General.	17	N/A	N/A
Electrical, Electronics and Communications Engineering.	15	N/A	N/A
Area Studies.	15	N/A	N/A
Philosophy.	15	N/A	N/A
Mathematics.	14	N/A	N/A
Education, General.	12	N/A	N/A
Classics and Classical Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics.	12	N/A	N/A
Physics.	12	N/A	N/A
Biochemistry, Biophysics and Molecular Biology.	11	N/A	N/A
Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft.	9	N/A	N/A
Fine and Studio Arts.	9	N/A	N/A
Ethnic, Cultural Minority, Gender, and Group Studies.	7	N/A	N/A
Zoology/Animal Biology.	7	N/A	N/A
Music.	7	N/A	N/A
Environmental/Environmental Health Engineering.	6	N/A	N/A
Anthropology.	6	N/A	N/A
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods.	6	N/A	N/A
Applied Mathematics.	5	N/A	N/A
Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other.	5	N/A	N/A
Religion/Religious Studies.	5	N/A	N/A
Linguistic, Comparative, and Related Language Studies and Services.	5	N/A	N/A
English Language and Literature, General.	4	N/A	N/A
Educational Administration and Supervision.	4	N/A	N/A
Germanic Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics.	3	N/A	N/A
Mechanical Engineering.	3	N/A	N/A
Slavic, Baltic and Albanian Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics.	2	N/A	N/A
Biology, General.	2	N/A	N/A
Chemistry.	2	N/A	N/A

Athletics Program

$35,248,867

Total Athletics Expenses

$35,248,867

Total Athletics Revenue

743

Total Student Athletes

Sport	Gender	Participants	Expenses	Revenues	Head Coach Salary
Football	Men	105	$7,375,009	$7,375,009	N/A
Basketball	Coed	32	$4,998,751	$4,998,751	N/A
Lacrosse	Coed	80	$2,712,046	$2,712,046	N/A
Soccer	Coed	57	$2,497,751	$2,497,751	N/A
Track and Field and Cross Country (combined)	Coed	352	$2,368,619	$2,368,619	N/A
Swimming and Diving (combined)	Coed	61	$2,105,789	$2,105,789	N/A
Softball	Women	21	$1,465,403	$1,465,403	N/A
Field Hockey	Women	27	$1,353,230	$1,353,230	N/A
Volleyball	Women	16	$1,341,356	$1,341,356	N/A
Wrestling	Men	32	$1,042,538	$1,042,538	N/A
Baseball	Men	36	$828,005	$828,005	N/A
Water Polo	Coed	31	$777,041	$777,041	N/A
Golf	Coed	20	$409,581	$409,581	N/A
Rowing	Women	63	$404,259	$404,259	N/A
Tennis	Coed	18	$298,570	$298,570	N/A

Campus Safety (Clery Act)

Reported criminal offenses per federal Clery Act disclosure requirements, 2021-2023.

Offense Type	Total Reported
Rape	99
Fondling	31
Burglary	2
Motor Vehicle Theft	1