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Bucknell University
Explore admissions details for Bucknell University, including acceptance rate, tuition, net price, testing data, student size, and an estimated 4.0 GPA fit range that can be used with your converter results.
About Bucknell University
Bucknell University is a private nonprofit institution in Lewisburg, PA. It is listed as a bachelor's degree institution in the current dataset. Based on the latest available data, Bucknell University is selective with an acceptance rate of 32%. Reported student size is about 3,818, which helps frame the scale of the campus experience.
Bucknell University is included here as part of the CalcmyGPA US school discovery directory, which is designed to help students compare acceptance rate, tuition, SAT and ACT ranges, student size, and GPA-fit guidance in one place. If you are researching whether Bucknell University should be a reach, match, or stronger-fit option, this profile gives a faster planning summary before you move into application strategy.
Acceptance Rate
32%
Average SAT
1,389
Average ACT
31
Student Size
3,818
In-State Tuition
$64,772
Out-of-State Tuition
$64,772
Bucknell University Acceptance Rate, SAT, ACT, and Admissions Data
Bucknell University sits in the selective range with an acceptance rate of 32%. The average SAT shown here is 1,389, and the midpoint ACT composite is 31. Graduation rate is 86%, which adds useful perspective beyond admissions alone.
Admissions data matters because school selectivity is rarely about one number alone. For Bucknell University, acceptance rate, SAT or ACT ranges, and graduation-rate signals work better when read together, especially for students comparing several US schools with similar reputations, cost, or GPA expectations.
Acceptance
32%
Graduation Rate
86%
SAT Average
1,389
ACT Composite
31
SAT Reading
675
SAT Math
698
Graduation Rate
86%
Control
Private Nonprofit
Bucknell University Tuition, Net Price, and Cost of Attendance
Bucknell University reports in-state tuition of $64,772 and out-of-state tuition of $64,772. Average net price is $40,429, which can be more useful than sticker tuition when comparing affordability. Estimated annual cost of attendance is $79,956 before individual aid differences. Median debt for completers is $27,000.
Cost is often where school lists change the most. This Bucknell University cost section is meant to help you compare tuition, average net price, and overall attendance cost more naturally, so you can judge whether the school looks realistic financially before spending more time on essays, applications, or score comparisons.
In-State Tuition
$64,772
Out-of-State Tuition
$64,772
Average Net Price
$40,429
Attendance Cost
$79,956
Average Net Price
$40,429
Cost of Attendance
$79,956
Median Debt
$27,000
Bucknell University Student Size, Graduation Rate, and Outcomes
Bucknell University enrolls about 3,818 students. Private Nonprofit control can affect tuition structure, funding, and campus priorities. Reported median earnings 10 years after entry are $93,807.
Student size and outcomes add important perspective that pure admissions numbers miss. For many applicants, the right US school is not just about getting in, but also about campus scale, graduation success, and longer-term earnings potential, which is why this Bucknell University profile keeps those factors visible before you drill into calculators or related schools.
Student Size
3,818
Median Earnings
$93,807
Bucknell University GPA Requirements and Academic Fit
A practical GPA floor for discovery purposes is around 3.45 on the 4.0 scale. A stronger target is around 3.70 to improve fit. This is an estimate used to turn converter results into school suggestions, not an official admissions guarantee.
The GPA fit range on this page is not an official minimum from Bucknell University. It is a planning layer that helps you compare your converted 4.0 GPA against other US school profiles in a more practical way. That makes it useful for deciding whether Bucknell University looks more like a reach, match, or stronger-fit school inside the wider directory.
Bucknell University is competitive enough that applicants should compare their GPA and testing profile carefully before treating it as a match.
Estimated Floor
3.45
Recommended GPA
3.70
Estimated Floor
3.45
Recommended GPA
3.70
How to Apply to Bucknell University Strategically
Use this section as a quick application guide before you decide whether Bucknell University belongs in your reach, match, or safety group. The goal is to keep admissions fit, affordability, and official requirements in view at the same time.
Check your fit before treating it as a match
Compare Bucknell University with schools that have similar size, cost, selectivity, and GPA expectations before you decide where it belongs on your list.
Review cost early, not after you apply
Look at tuition, net price, and overall attendance cost early so affordability is part of the decision from the start, not something you discover after you are already committed.
Confirm official requirements on the school website
Use the official admissions and financial-aid pages for final requirements, deadlines, prerequisite expectations, and any updated testing or application-policy changes.
Bucknell University Admissions, GPA, Tuition, and FAQ
What is the acceptance rate at Bucknell University?
Bucknell University currently shows an acceptance rate of 32% in this dataset.
How competitive is Bucknell University?
Bucknell University is competitive enough that applicants should compare their GPA and testing profile carefully before treating it as a match.
What GPA is competitive for Bucknell University?
This page estimates a discovery fit band around 3.45 to 3.70 on the 4.0 scale. These are guidance estimates, not official minimums.
How much does Bucknell University cost?
Bucknell University reports in-state tuition of $64,772, out-of-state tuition of $64,772, and an average net price of $40,429.
What test scores are shown for Bucknell University?
Bucknell University shows an average SAT of 1,389 and an ACT composite midpoint of 31.
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