Bucknell University Demographics & Diversity Overview

20%
Minority Students
52%
Female Students
4%
International
35
States Represented

Race & Ethnicity

Bucknell University has a diverse student body with 20% students of color and 4% international students, creating a rich multicultural learning environment that celebrates students from all racial and ethnic backgrounds.

Racial & Ethnic Composition

White
79.3%(2,829)
Hispanic
7.6%(272)
African American
4.3%(154)
Asian
4.8%(170)
American Indian or Alaska Native
0.0%(1)
Pacific Islander
0.1%(2)
Two or More Races
3.9%(138)
Unknown
0.1%(3)

Diversity Highlights

Students of Color20%
Total Enrollment3,787
International Students4%

Cultural Engagement

Bucknell University offers numerous cultural organizations, diversity programs, and multicultural events that celebrate the rich backgrounds of our student community.

Gender Distribution

Bucknell University has a gender distribution of 52% female students and 48% male students.

Overall Gender Distribution

Men
48.0%(1,797)
Women
52.0%(1,950)

Gender Statistics

Men1,797

47% of total enrollment

Women1,950

51% of total enrollment

Age Distribution

Bucknell University serves a diverse student population across multiple age demographics. The university enrolls 94% traditional college-age students (18-21 years old) and 0% non-traditional students aged 25 and older.

Undergraduate Ages

Under 18
2.2%(83)
18-19
48.4%(1,812)
20-21
45.2%(1,692)
22-24
3.9%(145)
25+
0.4%(15)

Graduate Student Ages

20-21
2.5%(1)
22-24
37.5%(15)
25+
60.0%(24)

Age Diversity Insights

94%

Traditional Age (18-21)

0%

Non-Traditional (25+)

1%

Graduate Students

Geographic Diversity

Bucknell University attracts students from across the United States and internationally, with 4% international students contributing to a globally diverse campus community. The student body includes 21% in-state residents, 74% out-of-state students, and 4% international students, creating rich cross-cultural learning opportunities.

Geographic Origin

In-State
21.4%(221)
Out-of-State
74.3%(768)
International
4.4%(45)

Regional Representation

In-State221

21% of student body

Out-of-State768

74% of student body

International45

4% of student body

States Represented

35 states are represented on campus.

Diversity Metrics

Ethnic Diversity

20%

Students of Color

Gender Balance

52%

Female Students

Global Reach

4%

International

Age Diversity

0%

Non-Traditional Age