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Bucknell Housing Costs

$9,192 On-Campus Room Typical Cost
$5,682 On-Campus Meals Typical Cost
$900 Books & Supplies Typical Cost
$2,164 Other Living Expenses Typical Cost

What are the Bucknell Living Expenses?

There are extra expenses related to college in addition to tuition fees. Find out exactly how much you'll be having to pay to go to Bucknell .

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Bucknell Housing and Meal Plan Costs Bucknell prices housing and dining separately. The on-campus housing expense for any average student was $9,192 in 2021, and the price of a standard dining plan was $5,682.

The following table outlines expected prices at Bucknell University both for on-campus and off-campus housing, meals and other charges.

ExpenseOn CampusOff Campus
Room and Board$14,874$14,874
— Housing      $9,192
— Meals      $5,682
Other Living Expenses$2,164$2,164
Books and Supplies$900$900
Total$17,938$17,938

Planning on Spending 4 Years in the Dorms? Estimated Cost is $76,518

There was an average 2.9% price adjustment every year over the past five years in Bucknell room & board costs, compared to a nationwide average change of 2.4%. If existing developments in housing and meal expenses continue, we expect incoming freshmen in 2022 to be charged about $18,401 in their first year of school. Those individuals will likely end up spending an average of $18,877 for their second year, and $19,872 for their fourth year.

The entire degree (assuming you graduate on-time) the total will be close to $76,518 for a four-year stay or $37,278 for two years.

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How to Finance Your Bucknell Education?

Details on Your Campus Living Situation and Meal Plan

Are you wondering whether you may be required to live on campus? If you are a first-time full-time student, some schools may require it. See the table below to find out whether Bucknell does or not, as well as the on-campus housing capacity.

Schools may offer meal plans where the number of meals per week can vary, for example, the student receives a meal card and charges meals against the card. Then there are schools like Bucknell that offer meal plans based on the number of meals per week. See the table below to find out the number of meals per week in the maximum meal plan offered at Bucknell.

QuestionAnswer
Are Freshmen Required to Live on Campus?No
On-Campus Housing Capacity3,394
Meals Per Week Included in Max Meal Plan19

Room & Board Costs Higher Than Average

With room, board, books, supplies, and additional expenses costing on-campus students $17,938, Bucknell University is above the national average of $15,282.

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