PrivateTownBucknell University
Lewisburg, Pennsylvania 17837
Data last updated: August 29, 2026
Top graduate earnings — known for engineering
Bucknell University is a private institution in Lewisburg with particular strength in engineering and business. With an average SAT of 1389, the school attracts a broad applicant pool.
A mid-sized campus of 3.8K undergraduates with a 9:1 student-faculty ratio. The town location creates a classic college-town feel.
86% of students graduate within four years, and graduates earn a median of $93,807 a decade after enrollment. Net price after aid averages $40,429.
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History & Fun Facts
- •In 1846, the "school preparatory to the University" opened in the basement of the First Baptist Church in Lewisburg.
- •Known originally as the Lewisburg High School, it became in 1848 the Academic and Primary Department of the University at Lewisburg.
- •The school's first commencement was held on August 20, 1851, for a graduation class of seven men.
- •Benefactor William Bucknell In 1881, facing dire financial circumstances, the college turned to William Bucknell, a charter member of the board of trustees, for help.
Source: Wikipedia
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Admissions
SAT Score Ranges
Average: 1389
ACT Score Range
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard / IPEDS.
Deadline Calendar
Typical Application Requirements
Cost & Financial Aid
Sticker Price
Net Price by Family Income
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Net price reflects most recent cohort of federally-aided undergraduates.
Debt & Aid Detail
Net Price Trend
Tuition Trend
Graduate w/ Zero Debt
66.0%
Avg Tuition Increase
3.9%/yr
Median Debt at Grad
$23,250
Programs (66)
Outcomes
Median Earnings After Graduation
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Earnings reflect federally-aided students 6 and 10 years after entry.
Student Life
Student Satisfaction
Retention Rate
96%
Student Body
Race & Ethnicity
Campus Safety
Total Incidents (2024)
26
Peer Average
37
3-Year Trend
Emergency System
Campus police, emergency alert system, blue-light phones
Incident Breakdown (2024)
Burglary
Aggravated Assault
Robbery
Motor Vehicle Theft
Sex Offenses
Arson
Drug Arrests
Liquor Arrests
Source: U.S. Department of Education Campus Safety & Security data (Clery Act, 2024 reporting year).
Location & Lifestyle
Cost of Living
Estimated from PA state average