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$67,812
per year
In-State Tuition
33%
Acceptance Rate
86%
Graduation Rate
94%
Retention Rate
Bucknell University is an educational institution in Lewisburg, PA. Check program requirements, costs and credit policies with the institution.
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26 of 26 CLEP exams accepted
Business & Finance
Major: Accounting & Finance
Real Estate & Construction
Healthcare & Medicine
Social Services & Nonprofit
Arts & Communications
Technology & Computer Science
Major: Computer & Information Sciences
Law & Criminal Justice
Broad degrees built to transfer into a bachelor’s program rather than lead to one specific career. They’re a common starting point at community colleges — you pick your major after you transfer.
A broad program in the humanities -- literature, history, philosophy, languages and the arts -- taken as a general or transfer degree rather than a single-discipline major. NCES CIP 24.0103 "Humanities/Humanistic Studies".
Multi- and interdisciplinary programs that do not fall under a more specific code. NCES CIP 30.9999 "Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other".
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Women’s teams
Team Sports(8)
Football
Basketball
Baseball
Softball
Soccer
Volleyball
Lacrosse
Field Hockey
Individual Sports(2)
Tennis
Golf
Aquatic Sports(3)
Swimming and Diving
Water Polo
Rowing
Combat Sports(1)
Wrestling
Typical Admitted Student
Application Requirements
Historical data for first-time undergraduate applicants seeking a degree or certificate; requirements may have changed. This does not specify a number of recommendation letters.
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In-State Students
Bucknell offers competitive merit scholarships to incoming first-years, including $20,000-a-year Dean's and Community Engagement awards.
For students entering Class of 2031
Dean's Scholarship
Competitive$20,000 per year
No published minimums; chosen from applicants.
Renewable: Satisfactory academic progress and good social standing
Apply by Nov. 1 (Early Decision I) or Jan. 10 (Early Decision II and Regular Decision); no separate scholarship application
For students with outstanding academic profiles, a very rigorous curriculum and civic engagement. Test scores considered only if submitted. Bucknell awards only one academic scholarship per student.
Community Engagement Scholars Program
Competitive$20,000 per year
No published minimums; chosen from applicants.
Renewable: Program participation, including an average of four to six hours per week
Separate scholarship application due by your admission round deadline (Nov. 1 ED I; Jan. 10 ED II and RD)
For students who have been public-service leaders in their home communities. Financial need is not required.
National Merit Scholarship (Bucknell-sponsored)
CompetitiveRenewable $2,000 National Merit Scholarship (no period stated)
No published minimums; chosen from applicants.
Renewable
Be named a National Merit Finalist and select Bucknell as first choice with National Merit before May 31
For National Merit Finalists who name Bucknell their first choice. Some recipients may instead receive a one-year, non-renewable award.
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College scholarship pageChecked Oct 27, 2026
From the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard, most recent reporting cohort.
Net Price(family income < $30K)
$20,980
Per year, after grants & scholarships
Median Earnings
$93,807
10 years after entry, working full-time
Median Debt at Graduation
$27,000
Among completers who borrowed
Verified on Jul 2026
⚠️ Partial acceptance — not all exams listed below may be accepted. Verify each with the registrar before planning your CLEP strategy.
| Exam | Credits | Min Score | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
CLEP American Government Political Science | — | 58 | Accepted |
CLEP American Literature Literature & Humanities | — | 58 | Accepted |
CLEP Biology Biology & Science | — | 59 | Accepted |
CLEP Calculus Mathematics | — | 64 | Accepted |
CLEP Chemistry Science | — | 59 | Accepted |
CLEP College Composition English & Writing | — | 59 | Accepted |
CLEP English Literature Literature & Humanities | — | 59 | Accepted |
CLEP Financial Accounting Accounting | — | 59 | Accepted |
CLEP French Language — Level 1 World Languages | — | 50 | Accepted |
CLEP French Language — Level 2 World Languages | — | 58 | Accepted |
Type
Private University
Location
Lewisburg, Pennsylvania
Union County
Control
Private
Programs Listed
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