Bucknell

Bucknell University

Bucknell
#921 / #269
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 70 minors in the sciences and humanities. 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
11,70733%87%139031

How Much Does Bucknell University Cost To Attend?

Tuition (in-state)
$61,746
Price by Family Income
IncomeAverage Net Cost
0 - 30K$23,618
30K - 48K$23,510
48K - 75K$29,660
75K - 110K$36,008
110K+$51,995

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
3,8473,81037

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

Literature
#380
World Rank
#436
Historical Rank
#137
USA Rank
literature Degrees
Economics
#690
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#703
Historical Rank
#158
USA Rank
economics Degrees
Religious Studies
#790
World Rank
#822
Historical Rank
#179
USA Rank
religious-studies-hub Degrees
Chemistry
#978
World Rank
#1005
Historical Rank
#205
USA Rank
chemistry Degrees
Philosophy
#772
World Rank
#834
Historical Rank
#234
USA Rank
philosophy Degrees
Sociology
#855
World Rank
#868
Historical Rank
#235
USA Rank
sociology Degrees
Engineering
#1478
World Rank
#1501
Historical Rank
#255
USA Rank
engineering Degrees
Political Science
#1063
World Rank
#1076
Historical Rank
#265
USA Rank
political-science Degrees
History
#752
World Rank
#772
Historical Rank
#265
USA Rank
history Degrees
Business
#985
World Rank
#987
Historical Rank
#287
USA Rank
business Degrees
Computer Science
#1315
World Rank
#1318
Historical Rank
#305
USA Rank
computer-science Degrees
Mathematics
#1255
World Rank
#1308
Historical Rank
#318
USA Rank
math Degrees
Psychology
#785
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#786
Historical Rank
#319
USA Rank
psychology Degrees
Anthropology
#994
World Rank
#1014
Historical Rank
#330
USA Rank
anthropology Degrees
Education
#1469
World Rank
#1474
Historical Rank
#344
USA Rank
education Degrees
Earth Sciences
#1454
World Rank
#1473
Historical Rank
#344
USA Rank
earth-science Degrees
Biology
#1702
World Rank
#1734
Historical Rank
#408
USA Rank
biology Degrees
Physics
#2647
World Rank
#2673
Historical Rank
#605
USA Rank
physics Degrees

Who Are Bucknell University's Most Influential Alumni?

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

Philip Roth
Philip Roth
An American novelist .
Marty Makary
Marty Makary
An American surgeon and author.
Robert A. Scott
An American academic administrator.
Tim Keller
Tim Keller
An American pastor .
Peter Balakian
Peter Balakian
An Armenian-American writer, winner of the 2016 Pulitzer Prize for poetry.
Sunil Gulati
Sunil Gulati
An American soccer administrator.
David Nasaw
David Nasaw
An American historian.
Martin Blumenson
An American military historian.
Christy Mathewson
An American Major League baseball player, manager .
Charles Carpenter Fries
An American linguist, English teacher.
Janet Woodcock
Janet Woodcock
An American physician.
Edward Herrmann
An American actor, director .

Who Are Bucknell University's Most Influential Faculty?

Shara McCallum
Shara McCallum
An American writer.
Dan Burt
Dan Burt
An American basketball player and coach.