Bucknell University
Acceptance
29%
Avg SAT
1410
Tuition
$67,812
Grad Rate (4yr)
82%
Retention
94%
Earnings
$93,807
AI Overview
Bucknell blends liberal arts with nationally recognized engineering and sciences, making it ideal for intellectually curious students who want both breadth and technical depth. The picturesque campus in rural Pennsylvania fosters tight-knit community and hands-on research opportunities—undergrads regularly co-author publications with faculty. Students here are collaborative rather than cutthroat, balancing academic intensity with outdoor recreation and Division I athletics. The standout: genuinely accessible professors who prioritize teaching alongside their research.
AI-generated interpretation, separate from the federal statistics on this page · refreshed Mar 2026
SAT Score Range
ACT Score Range
Tuition
$67,812
Room & Board
$16,924
Average Net Price
$40,766
Net Price by Family Income
Average annual cost after grants & scholarships
Receive Pell Grants
12%
Take Federal Loans
35%
Median Debt at Graduation
$27,000
6-Year Graduation Rate
1st Year Retention Rate
Median Earnings
10 years after enrollment
$93,807Median Debt
At graduation for completers
$27,000Top Programs by Earnings
Bachelor's degree graduatesComputer Engineering
35 graduates
$156,885
4 yrs after graduation
Accounting and Related Services
70 graduates
$130,990
4 yrs after graduation
Computer and Information Sciences, General
24 graduates
$122,651
4 yrs after graduation
Economics
121 graduates
$108,422
4 yrs after graduation
Mechanical Engineering
46 graduates
$99,860
4 yrs after graduation
Chemical Engineering
23 graduates
$99,536
4 yrs after graduation
Civil Engineering
24 graduates
$95,693
4 yrs after graduation
Political Science and Government
87 graduates
$94,028
4 yrs after graduation
International Relations and National Security Studies
24 graduates
$90,393
4 yrs after graduation
Biology, General
75 graduates
$85,687
4 yrs after graduation
Source: U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard
Available Programs
57+ programsAnd 45 more programs available
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