3,846 : Undergraduates 46: Graduate students 89% : Undergraduate students who live on campus 40% : Number of students who study abroad (compared to 10% nationally) 22% : Students of color (5% Asian, 4% Black, 7% Hispanic/Latino, 4% multiple races/ethnicities) 5% : International students
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11,377: Applicants 3,291: Admitted (28.9% admit rate) 994: Enrolled 3.76: Average GPA (4.0 scale)* 670-740: Middle 50% SAT R Evidence-Based Reading & Writing* 670-760: Middle 50% SAT R Math* 31-34: Middle 50% ACT composite* 47: States represented (plus D.C. and Puerto Rico)* 89: Countries represented* 26.9%: Students of color 10.2%: First-generation college students * Number(s) represent students admitted to Bucknell. Please note: Bucknell is test-optional, meaning applicants can decide whether to include SAT or ACT scores when applying.
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NCAA Division I Graduation Success Rate Rank
93% of the Class of 2023 reported successful outcomes within nine months of graduation (includes those who are employed, in graduate school, applying/preparing for graduate school, volunteering or engaged in another activity) 96% of first-year students come back for their second year (compared to about 75% nationally) 86% of students graduated within six years (compared to about 64% nationally)
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$72,735: Mean starting salary for the Class of 2023 57% of full-time undergraduates receive Bucknell grants and scholarships 65% of Bucknell students receive financial aid of some form, including loans and work-study $18,814: Average federal student loan indebtedness upon graduation for Class of 2022, among students who borrowed (compared to about $30,000 nationally) $88.6 Million: Total awarded by Bucknell toward grants and scholarships to undergrads (2023-24)
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*Represents fees before financial aid and grants. Keep in mind that this comprehensive fee may not represent the true cost to your family. For the 2024-25 academic year, the cost of attendance budget is $88,496, which includes the direct charges listed above plus an allowance of $900 for books, course materials, supplies and equipment, $2,800 for personal and travel expenses and $60 for loan fees, if borrowing.
†Represents the average total need-based package for a student who demonstrates financial need (based on data from the previous incoming class). A total need-based aid award can include a combination of Bucknell need-based grant funding, federal grants, state grants, federal work-study and a federal subsidized student loan. We evaluate income, untaxed income, assets and other family information from both the custodial and non-custodial parent to determine financial aid eligibility.
27 : Varsity sports teams (14 women's, 13 men's)
3: National ranking for student-athlete graduation rate (according to U.S. Department of Education standards)
1: National ranking using the NCAA's Graduation Success Rate
91% : Student-athlete graduation rate (compared to 69% nationally at other DI schools)
18 : Number of Patriot League Presidents' Cup wins — most in the league
