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:
66
Student-faculty ratio:
9:1
Classes taught by faculty:
100%
Enrollment
3,920: Undergraduates*
49: Graduate students*
89%: Undergraduate students who live on campus
40%: Number of students who study abroad (compared to 10% nationally)
21%: Students of color (4% Asian, 4% Black, 9% Hispanic/Latino, 4% multiple races/ethnicities — figures may not sum due to rounding)
5%: International students
*As of Jan 13, 2025
Class of 2028
11,377: Applicants
3,291: Admitted (28.9% admit rate)
994: Enrolled
3.62: Average high school 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*
37: States represented (plus D.C. and Puerto Rico)
54: Countries represented
23.5%: 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.
Rankings
Rank among national liberal arts colleges (U.S. News & World Report 2025)
Rank among undergraduate engineering programs where a doctorate is not offered (U.S. News & World Report 2025)
Rank among undergraduate U.S. business schools (Poets&Quants 2025)
NCAA Division I Graduation Success Rate Rank
Outcomes
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)
Financial Aid
$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
$21,719: Average federal student loan indebtedness upon graduation for Class of 2024, among students who borrowed (compared to about $38,000 nationally)
$88.6 Million: Total awarded by Bucknell toward grants and scholarships to undergrads (2023-24)
Cost Breakdown for 2024-25
Tuition:
$67,446
Housing:
$10,454
Approximate Meal Plan Cost:
$6,470
Activity Fee:
$366
Total comprehensive cost*:
$84,736
Average Total Need-Based Package†:
$52,500
†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.
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)
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