Bucknell University

#994 / #301
Global Influence / U.S. Influence
#108
Most Desirable School
Private liberal arts college in Lewisburg, Pennsylvania

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About Bucknell University

According to Wikipedia, Bucknell University is a private liberal arts college in Lewisburg, Pennsylvania. Founded in 1846 as the University at Lewisburg, it now consists of the College of Arts and Sciences, Freeman College of Management, and the College of Engineering. It offers 65 majors and over 70 minors in the humanities, arts, mathematics, natural science, social sciences, engineering, management, as well as programs and pre-professional advising that prepare students for study in law and medicine. Located just south of Lewisburg, the campus rises above the West Branch of the Susquehanna River.

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Bucknell University Admissions, Retention, and Graduation Information

Annual ApplicationsAcceptanceGraduation RateMedian SAT ScoreMedian ACT Score
11,26335%88%134030

How Much Does Bucknell University Cost To Attend?

Tuition (in-state)
$59,802
Price by Family Income
IncomeAverage Net Cost
0 - 30K$22,722
30K - 48K$28,153
48K - 75K$26,956
75K - 110K$37,106
110K+$55,823

Source: National Center for Education Statistics

How Much Do Bucknell University Graduates Make?

If you graduate from Bucknell University, then you can expect to earn an average of $82,400 per year. You also have a 93% chance of being employed after 10 years.

Bucknell University's Demographics

Demographic data is for full-time, on-campus students.

Student BodyUnder-GradsGraduates
3,9213,90516

Where is Bucknell University?

Bucknell University is located at One Dent Drive, Lewisburg PA 17837

What Is Bucknell University Known For?

Bucknell University is known for it's academic work in the following disciplines:

Bucknell University's Top Areas of Influence With Degrees Offered

Who Are Bucknell University's Most Influential Alumni?

Bucknell University's most influential alumni faculty include professors and professionals in the fields of Economics, Literature, and Philosophy. Here are some of Bucknell University's most famous alumni:

Philip Roth
Philip Roth
An American novelist .
Robert A. Scott
An American academic administrator.
Sunil Gulati
Sunil Gulati
An American soccer administrator.
Peter Balakian
Peter Balakian
An Armenian-American writer, winner of the 2016 Pulitzer Prize for poetry.
David Nasaw
David Nasaw
An American historian.
Susan J. Crawford
Susan J. Crawford
An American judge.
Charles Francis Potter
Charles Francis Potter
An American Unitarian minister .
Theodore Van Kirk
Theodore Van Kirk
An American Air Force navigator. Theodore Van Kirk is recipient of the Silver Star.
Michael Malice
Michael Malice
An American writer.
Jane T. Elfers
An American retail executive.
Bruce Lundvall
Bruce Lundvall
An American record company executive .
Christy Mathewson
An American Major League baseball player, manager .

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