Bucknell University

Lewisburg, PA · Private Nonprofit

Acceptance rate
29%
Average SAT
1,410
ACT midpoint
31
Enrollment
3,876
In-state tuition
$67,812
Out-of-state tuition
$67,812
Avg net price
$40,766
4-yr grad rate

Test scores

Admitted students score between 1310 and 1470 on the SAT (25th–75th percentile).

ACT midpoint: 31

Popular programs at Bucknell University

Bachelor’s degree programs ranked by Stairway Ranking — a composite letter grade comparing this school’s program against every other school’s in the same major nationally. Ties broken alphabetically.

#ProgramStairway RankingGraduates/yr
1Economics.133
2Political Science and Government.97
3Psychology, General.93
4Accounting and Related Services.74
5Biology, General.64
6Marketing.36
7Computer Engineering.32
8Computer and Information Sciences, General.26
9Mechanical Engineering.26
10Chemical Engineering.25
11Romance Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics.25
12Rhetoric and Composition/Writing Studies.25
13Civil Engineering.23
14Sociology.23
15English Language and Literature, General.22
16Biomedical/Medical Engineering.21
17Neurobiology and Neurosciences.21
18History.21
19Natural Resources Conservation and Research.19
20Biochemistry, Biophysics and Molecular Biology.18

Showing top 20 of 52 programs

Frequently asked questions

What is the acceptance rate at Bucknell University?

Bucknell University has an acceptance rate of 29% according to the most recent U.S. Department of Education data.

What SAT score do I need for Bucknell University?

Admitted students at Bucknell University typically score between 1310 and 1470 on the SAT (25th–75th percentile).

How much does Bucknell University cost?

The average net price (after grants and scholarships) at Bucknell University is approximately $40,766 per year.

What is the graduation rate at Bucknell University?

4-year graduation rate data for Bucknell University is not currently published.

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Data: U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard. Last updated 5/1/2026.