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Bucknell University Computer Science Programs

Bucknell University is a private not-for-profit institution located in Lewisburg, PA. A Distant Town provides an ideal setting near the excitement of urban amenities.

Where Is Bucknell University?

Get in touch with Bucknell University can be found below.

	Contact Details
Address:	One Dent Drive, Lewisburg, PA 17837
Phone:	5705772000
Website:	www.bucknell.edu/
Admissions:	www.bucknell.edu/admissions-aid
Financial Aid:	www.bucknell.edu/admissions-aid/tuition-financial-aid

How Do I Get Into Bucknell University?

You can apply to Bucknell University online at: https://www.commonapp.org/

Bucknell University is classified as Very Selective (20-30%) for admissions.

Admission Requirements for Bucknell University

These are the things Bucknell University requires for admission:

Requirement	Status
Secondary School Record	Required
Secondary School GPA	Required
Recommendations	Required
Admission Test Scores (SAT/ACT)	Considered but not required

How Hard Is It To Get Into Bucknell University?

Bucknell University maintains an acceptance rate of 29%, which means it is moderately selective. Be sure to prepare a complete application and prepare the application in full.

Of those admitted, 30% choose to enroll — a typical enrollment-to-admission yield.

Average Test Scores

29% of admitted students submitted SAT scores and 10% submitted ACT scores.

When looking at the 25th through the 75th percentile of admitted students at Bucknell University, SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing scores ranged between 650 and 730. Math scores were between 660 and 740.

Combined SAT scores ranged from 1310 to 1470. ACT Composite scores for admitted students at Bucknell University ranged between 30 and 33.

Selectivity by Gender

Acceptance rates at Bucknell University are broken out by gender below.

Gender	Applicants	Admitted	Acceptance Rate
Men	5,691	1,460	26%
Women	5,684	1,830	32%

Can I Afford Bucknell University?

The average net price after aid at Bucknell University is $40,429. The affordability of the school largely depends on your financial need since net price varies by income group.

Tuition & Fees

Category	Cost
In-State Tuition	$67,446
In-State Fees	$366
Out-of-State Tuition	$67,446
Out-of-State Fees	$366
Total In-State Tuition & Fees	$67,812
Total Out-of-State Tuition & Fees	$67,812

Financial Aid

When including loans, work-study, and grants, 27% of students at Bucknell University receive some form of financial aid (1,030 students).

Approximately 60% of students at Bucknell University receive grant or scholarship aid, averaging $43,902 per student.

12% of students receive federal Pell Grants, averaging $5,651.

Student Loan Debt

35% of Bucknell University undergraduates take out federal student loans, averaging $6,389 per year.

Bucknell University Undergraduate Student Diversity

There are 44 students enrolled at Bucknell University. Bucknell University is classified as a 1,000 - 4,999 institution by enrollment size. Its Carnegie Classification is Baccalaureate Colleges: Arts & Sciences Focus.

Gender Diversity

Of the 3,818 undergraduate students at Bucknell University, approximately 48% are male and 52% are female.

Racial-Ethnic Diversity

The racial-ethnic breakdown of Bucknell University undergraduate students is as follows.

Race/Ethnicity	Number of Students
Asian	167
Black or African American	160
Hispanic	343
White	2,787
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander	3
Two or More Races	160
Non-Resident	175

Geographic Diversity

The top 5 home states of first-time undergraduate students at Bucknell University are listed below.

State	First-Time UG Students
Pennsylvania	185
New Jersey	173
New York	168
Connecticut	86
Massachusetts	72

Additionally, approximately 4.6% of undergraduate students are non-resident from outside the United States.

Bucknell University Graduate Student Diversity

46 of Bucknell University’s students are in graduate programs. The highest graduate-level award offered is Master’s degree.

Gender Diversity (Graduate)

Among graduate students at Bucknell University, approximately 43% are male and 57% are female.

Racial-Ethnic Diversity (Graduate)

The racial-ethnic breakdown of Bucknell University graduate students is as follows.

Race/Ethnicity	Number of Students
Asian	0
Black or African American	1
Hispanic	0
White	20
Two or More Races	0
Non-Resident	20

Online Learning at Bucknell University

Bucknell University offers remote learning paths for students who need flexibility.

Distance education is available at the undergraduate level.

Computer Science Programs at Bucknell University

The following computer science degree programs are offered by Bucknell University, with per-level degree counts in the most recent reporting year.

Program	Bachelor’s	Master’s	Doctorate	Total
Computer and Information Sciences, General	29	—	—	29

Academic Programs at Bucknell University

Bucknell University offers 18 distinct academic programs.

The highest level of award offered is Master’s degree.

Institutional Profile

Bucknell University maintains an open admission policy: No. Credit transfer:

• AP credits: Implied no
• Dual enrollment credits: Yes
• Life experience credits: Implied no

References

• College Factual
• National Center for Education Statistics (IPEDS)

More about our data sources and methodologies.