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Bucknell University

Lewisburg, Pennsylvania · Private Non-Profit

Avg Earnings (5yr)

$78,852

Acceptance Rate

32%

Graduation Rate

86%

Annual Tuition

$64,772

At a Glance

Total Students

3,818

Retention Rate

96%

Faculty Ratio

9

Financial Aid

34%

Median Debt

$27,000

Campus Setting

Town

Institution Type

Private Non-Profit

Institution Overview

Bucknell University is a private, non-profit institution with 3,818 students. The university has a 32% acceptance rate and a high retention rate of 95.8%, with 86.4% of students graduating. The in-state tuition is $64,772.

Graduates see a return on their investment, with median earnings of $59,472 one year after graduation, $78,852 after five years, and $93,807 after ten years. The median debt for graduates is $27,000, and 34.1% of students receive financial aid.

Generated from College Scorecard & IPEDS data

Earning Projection Over Time

$59k

1 YEAR

$79k

5 YEARS

$94k

10 YEARS

Top 5% in Earnings

Graduate Outcomes

Bucknell University graduates have strong earnings potential. One year after graduation, the median salary is $59,472. Five years after graduation, the median salary increases to $78,852, and after ten years, the median salary is $93,807. The median debt for graduates is $27,000.

Bucknell University has a high retention rate of 95.8% and an 86.4% graduation rate. The university has a 32% acceptance rate and a student body of 3,818. The in-state tuition is $64,772, and 34.1% of students receive financial aid.

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Campus Location

Lewisburg, Pennsylvania

Lewisburg, PA 17837

Bucknell University is located in Lewisburg, Pennsylvania. The campus is in a town setting.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Bucknell University has an acceptance rate of 32.0%.