by our College Data Analytics TeamAre the tuition & fee charges at Bucknell University reasonable when compared to nationwide averages? Find out here. If you're looking for specific information on Bucknell costs, you can go to any of the following sections:
The average tuition and fees at Bucknell University for undergraduates was $59,802 a year in 2020-2021. There was no discount for in-state students.
| Tuition | Fees | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition & Fees | $59,474 | $328 | $59,802 |
Bucknell tuition and fees is for one year of attendance, not including room and board.
The numbers quoted on this page are all sticker price and don't include any financial aid or scholarships students may qualify for.
How much does Bucknell University cost for part-time students?
Go to the Cost Per Credit Hour page for details.
At the national level, average out-of-state tuition and fees are $19,933 a year. At $59,802 a year, the average out-of-state tuition at Bucknell University was high when compared to the national average. Note that Bucknell does not give any in-state discounts.
The chart below shows how Bucknell compares to other schools nationwide, in the region, and in the state.
| Nationwide | Middle Atlantic | Pennsylvania | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition & Fees | Expensive | Expensive | Expensive |
Remember to also consider financial aid when trying to decide if you can afford to go to a particular school. For more details on that, see: Bucknell University Financial Aid.
Tuition and Fees for Bucknell University increased with an average annual rate of 2.17% over the past five years. Tuition grew by 2.17%, and fees grew by 2.72%. If costs keep growing at the same rate students will be charged $62,426 this school year.
This means an estimated $126,206 for two years of out-of-state tuition and fees at Bucknell, and $257,949 for four years.
These numbers don't include room and board, transportation or books.
The following chart shows projected upcoming tuition and fees for undergraduates at Bucknell.
Be aware of just how much the tuition and fees are increasing each year. At most colleges undergrads will wind up spending more on their last year of school compared to what they did for their first.
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