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Bucknell University Tuition and Fees

Bucknell University, which is located in Lewisburg, Pennsylvania is a private university. At Bucknell University, around 100% of the students are 24 and under. And, when it comes to gender distribution at the varsity, around 51% of the students are females and 49% are males. Finally, at BU around 74% are white, 6% belong to Hispanic ethnicity, and 6% are Non-resident alien. Some of the notable alumni which the school has produced in its several years of existence are Christy Mathewson, Philip

$55,788

Tuition

$72,750

Cost of Attendance

$36,305

Net Price

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Bucknell University Tuition and Fees

Bucknell University offers undergraduate and postgraduate programs across different fields, providing quality education to students. The expense of education here is very high, compared to the tuition fees charged by different colleges. The 2020 - 2021 official data shows that the estimated average cost for students pursuing undergraduate courses at Bucknell University comes to around $58,196, which includes tuition and other expenses as well. The housing facilities, books and supplies, and other expenses cost $14,174, $900, and $2,130, respectively.

Total Cost of Attendance

Student type	In-state	Out-State
Tuition & Fees	$56,092	$56,092
Book & Supplies	$900	$900
Room & Board cost	$13,662	$13,662
Other Expenses	$2,096	$2,096
Total Cost of Attendance	$72,750	$72,750

Coming to the cost of attendance, students need to understand that the tuition fee is just a single aspect of the expenses that come under the overall cost of attending the university. They must plan for several other expenses that accompany the cost of attendance such as lodging, dining, textbooks, supplies, and the cost of living, among others. For students attending the university, the total tuition and fees for one year add up to about $58,196. In addition, the students will be needed to pay an average expense of $900 for books and supplies, $14,174 toward room and boarding, and $2,130 for different other expenses in a year. Hence, based on this information, the overall cost of attending the university adds up to around $75,400 per year.

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Average Net Price by Family Income

Net Price

$36,305

Family Income

Avg. Net Price

$0 to $30,000

$22,480

$30,001 to $48,000

$17,374

$48,001 to $75,000

$23,652

$75,001 to $110,000

$33,838

$110,000+

$52,946

The net cost of attending Bucknell University – the actual amount that students and their families are required to pay in a given year – varies depending on the candidate's annual family income. The net cost to be borne is typically higher for candidates whose family income is comparatively higher. Simply put, the family income of the candidate is a key factor in determining the net amount. At BU, the average net price is estimated to be $39,493. Candidates whose annual family income is less than $30,000 will have to pay a net amount of $22,342. For the individuals whose income is somewhere between $30,001 and $48,000, the amount comes to $20,566. Meanwhile, the net price stands at $30,416 for the $48,001-$75,000 income bracket and at $32,203 for an income between $75,001 and $110,000. This amount adds up to $55,270 for students whose annual family income is more than $110,000.

Undergraduate Tuition and Fees

Student type	In-state	Out-State
Tuition & Fees	$56,092	$56,092
Room & Board Cost	$13,662	$13,662
Total Tuition & Fees	$69,754	$69,754

For students pursuing undergraduate courses at Bucknell University, the tuition and fees are estimated to be $58,196 per year. They would also be required to pay around $14,174 for their room and boarding expenses. In this way, for one year, the total cost for undergraduate students comes to around $75,400.

Graduate Tuition and Fees

	In-state	Out-State
Tuition	$24,496	$24,496
Fees	N/A	N/A

Moving on to the tuition and fees charged for students who wish to join postgraduate programs offered at BU, the amount stands at $25,412 per year. Notably, no graduation fee is collected from the students at Bucknell University.

Cost Per Credit Hour

Degree	Year	Cost per Credit hour
Graduate	2018 - 2019	$1,531
Undergraduate	2018 - 2019	$1,531

The total program cost divided by the total number of credit hours of the program – also called cost per credit hour – that the student has to pay to attend Bucknell University varies for graduate and undergraduate courses. The 2019-2020 fee structure places the cost per credit hour for graduate courses at $423 and the undergraduate cost per credit hour at $447. Also, Bucknell University currently offers a number of online courses to students across 67 different majors.

Campus Housing Expenses

Housing & other expenses	On Campus	Off Campus
Room & Board	$13,662	$13,662
Other Expense	$2,096	$2,096
Book & Supplies	$900	$900

Now, coming to the lodging and related expenses at BU, the actual amount to be paid remains the same irrespective of whether the candidate opts to live on-campus or off-campus. The housing facilities will cost students around $16,304 per year. Besides, the room and boarding charges for the students come to around $14,174 per year. In addition to that, the candidates will have to pay an amount of about $900 for books and supplies. Meanwhile, the other expenses that a student needs to plan for add up to $2,130.

Campus Housing Expenses

Housing & Other Expenses

Room & Boards

On Campus

$13,662

Off Campus

$13,662

Housing & Other Expenses

Other Expenses

On Campus

$2,096

Off Campus

$2,096

Housing & Other Expenses

Book & Supplies

On Campus

$900

Off Campus

$900

Projected Price for a 4 year degree

As per official data, the current projected cost for a four-year bachelor's degree, along with the living expenses, at the university is estimated to be around $380,019. In comparison, the total expenses for undergraduate students stood at $39,493 for 2018-2019, $36,305 for 2017-2018, and $37,817 for 2016-2017.

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