by our College Data Analytics TeamSee current tuition and fees for Bucknell University, plus how they compare to other colleges and a forward projection.
For the latest reported year, tuition and fees at Bucknell University amounted to $67,812 per year for undergraduates. There is no residency discount at this school.
Required fees account for added up to $366; the rest is tuition itself.
| Most Recent Reported Year | |
|---|---|
| Tuition | $67,446 |
| Fees | $366 |
| Total | $67,812 |
This tuition and fees total reflects one year of study and leave out room and board.
Keep in mind that a number of students receive financial aid and scholarships that cut the price they ultimately pay. The figures here are the published sticker price.
What does Bucknell University cost per credit hour part time? Go to the Cost Per Credit Hour page for the breakdown.
For perspective, here is how Bucknell University prices compare to peer schools. Each rating is relative to the average for that group of schools.
| Nationwide | In PA | Similar Colleges | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition & Fees | Expensive | Expensive | Expensive |
Against the nationwide average, Bucknell University sits above the national average.
Note that financial aid can substantially change the real price, so compare net cost too. Review the Bucknell University Financial Aid page for more.
The table below shows how tuition at Bucknell University has trended over the last several reported years.
| Year | Tuition |
|---|---|
| Three Years Ago | $59,474 |
| Two Years Ago | $61,408 |
| One Year Ago | $64,418 |
| Most Recent Year | $67,446 |
The chart below tracks how tuition at Bucknell has shifted across recent years.
Year over year, tuition rose 4.7%. Holding that rate for one more year would put tuition + fees near $70,999 for the upcoming year.
Tuition tends to creep up year over year at most schools, so expect the price in later years to be higher than today’s figure.
Discover answers to frequently asked questions about college tuition and fees for additional detail.
Over the reported years, tuition and fees grew at an average annual rate of 4.28%, which puts the figure next year near $70,715.
If that pace holds, here is what tuition and fees could look like over the next five years:
| Academic Year | Tuition & Fees |
|---|---|
| Next Year | $70,715 |
| In 2 Years | $73,742 |
| In 3 Years | $76,899 |
| In 4 Years | $80,191 |
| In 5 Years | $83,624 |
Budgeting for four years rather than one is the safer way to plan — at this pace, four years of out-of-state tuition and fees projects to about $301,547.
Tuition is just the starting figure — financial aid can change the actual price a family pays substantially.
For details on financial aid availability at Bucknell University, check out the Bucknell University Financial Aid page.
