Bucknell University
Liberal arts college · Lewisburg, PA · 3,876 undergraduates
Acceptance rate, SAT and ACT scores, cost, and financial aid
Acceptance rate
29%
Selective
SAT (middle 50%)
1310–1470
ACT (middle 50%)
30–33
Average net price
$50,021
per year, after grants
Cost of attendance
$87,696
per year, before aid
Graduation rate
85%
within 6 years
These numbers haven't been checked against official data yet. Values marked changed a lot or disagree with another source. Costs, aid, and policies change every year — always confirm on the college's website before you decide.
How hard is it to get into Bucknell University?
Bucknell University accepts about 29 of every 100 applicants (29%), which makes it selective. This number changed a lot in the latest data, so confirm it with the college.
The middle half of admitted students scored between 1310 and 1470 on the SAT. A score at or above 1470 puts you in the top quarter of admitted students; below 1310, your scores are below most.
On the ACT, the middle half scored 30–33.
The latest federal data says Bucknell University is test-optional (scores are considered if you send them), but that data can lag a year or two and several colleges have changed their policies since. Confirm on Bucknell University's admissions website before you decide whether to send scores.
How much does Bucknell University cost?
The full cost of attendance — tuition, fees, housing, food, books, and other expenses — is about $87,696 a year before financial aid.
After grants and scholarships, students who get federal aid pay $50,021 a year on average. Your price depends on your family's income — use the college's net price calculator for an estimate.
Tuition and fees are $70,576 a year.
- Tuition & fees (in-state)$70,576
- Tuition & fees (out-of-state)$70,576
- Room & board$17,560
- Total cost of attendance$87,696
- Average net price after grants$50,021
Popular majors
Social Sciences, Engineering, Biology, Interdisciplinary Studies, Business.
Bucknell University FAQ
- What is Bucknell University's acceptance rate?
- 29% — selective.
- What SAT score do you need for Bucknell University?
- Admitted students' middle 50% range is 1310–1470. Aim for 1470 or higher to be above most admitted students.
- What ACT score do you need for Bucknell University?
- Admitted students' middle 50% range is 30–33.
- Is Bucknell University test-optional?
- The latest federal data says Bucknell University is test-optional (scores are considered if you send them), but that data can lag a year or two and several colleges have changed their policies since. Confirm on Bucknell University's admissions website before you decide whether to send scores.
- How much does Bucknell University cost?
- About $87,696 a year before aid; $50,021 on average after grants.
- What is Bucknell University's FAFSA school code?
- 003238. Add it in the "Colleges" section of the FAFSA at studentaid.gov so Bucknell University receives your information.
- What is Bucknell University's graduation rate?
- 85% of students finish within six years.
Colleges similar to Bucknell University
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|---|---|---|---|---|
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