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.
Established
1846
Mascot
Bucky the Bison
Type
Private liberal arts college
Conference
Patriot League for Division I sports (Division I FCS
Division
Division I
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32%Acceptance
1389SAT Avg
3,818Students
9:1Student:Faculty
86%Grad Rate
$93,807Earnings 10yr
$40,429Net Price
Admissions
Acceptance Rate32.0%
SAT Score Ranges
Average: 1389
Reading & WritingMid: 675
640710
MathMid: 698
660740
ACT Score Range
CompositeMid: 31
3133
Cost & Financial Aid
Sticker Price
Tuition$64,772
Room & Board$16,118
Books & Supplies$900
Total Cost of Attendance$79,956
Average Net Price$40,429
Median Debt at Graduation$27,000
Monthly Payment (10yr)$286
Net Price by Family Income
$0–30K$21,406
$30–48K$19,554
$48–75K$20,932
$75–110K$36,128
$110K+$55,354
Programs (66)
Student Body
Undergrads
3,818
Gender Split
53% / 47%
Women / Men
First Generation
12%
Pell Grant Recipients
11%
Race & Ethnicity
White 75%
Black 4%
Hispanic 8%
Asian 5%
Two+ 4%
Int'l 4%
Outcomes
4-Year Graduation Rate86.2%
Freshman Retention95.8%
Median Earnings After Graduation
6 Years$78,852
8 Years$88,483
10 Years$93,807
10-Year Earnings by Gender
Women
$74,300
Men
$90,300
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Source: Wikipedia