Fast Facts
At Bucknell, we know that researching universities is about more than comparing numbers.
But we still believe in sharing facts and figures to help you examine Bucknell more closely. We think you'll see that our groundbreaking approach to education yields quantifiable results.
Bucknell at a Glance
Faculty:
360+
Average class size:
20
Worldwide Alumni:
56,000
Academic Majors:
64
Student-faculty ratio:
9:1
Classes taught by faculty:
100%
Enrollment
3,724:Undergraduates
33:Graduate students
89%:Undergraduate students who live on campus
42%:Number of students who study abroad (compared to 10% nationally)
20%:Students of color (5% Asian, 4% Black, 7% Hispanic/Latino, 4% multiple races/ethnicities)
5%:International students
Class of 2026
11,708:Applicants
3,812:Admitted (32.6% admit rate)
1,047:Enrolled (27.5% yield)
3.75:Average GPA (4.0 scale)
650–730:Middle 50% SAT R Evidence-Based Reading & Writing*
660–770: Middle 50% SAT R Math*
29–33:Middle 50% ACT composite*
49:States represented (plus D.C.)
88:Countries represented
21.8%: Students of color
13.3%: First-generation college students
* Bucknell is now test-optional, meaning applicants can decide whether to include SAT or ACT scores when applying.
Rankings
Rank among national liberal arts colleges (U.S. News & World Report 2023)
Rank among undergraduate engineering programs where a doctorate is not offered (U.S. News & World Report 2023)
Rank among undergraduate U.S. business schools (Poets&Quants 2022)
Rank among liberal arts colleges for alumni mid-career salary (PayScale 2022 College ROI Report)
Outcomes
94% of the Class of 2022 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)
91% of first-year students come back for their second year (compared to about 75% nationally)
89% of students graduated within six years (compared to about 64% nationally)
Financial Aid
$63,552: Mean starting salary for the Class of 2021
54% of full-time undergraduates receive Bucknell grants and scholarships
63% of Bucknell students receive financial aid of some form, including loans and work-study
$22,000: Average federal student loan indebtedness upon graduation for Class of 2021, among students who borrowed (compared to about $30,000 nationally)
$78 million: Total awarded by Bucknell toward grants and scholarships to undergrads (2021-22)
Cost Breakdown for 2022-23
Tuition:
$61,408
Housing:
$9,490
Approximate Meal Plan Cost:
$5,868
Activity Fee:
$338
Total comprehensive cost*:
$77,104
Average Total Need-Based Package†:
$43,000
†Represents average total need-based package for a student who demonstrates financial need (Class of 2026 Admitted Student Data as of 08/10/22). We evaluate each family's financial circumstances to determine financial aid eligibility.
Division I Athletics
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)
2: 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