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Total Enrollment 3,737
Student-to-Faculty Ratio 10 : 1

Bucknell University

http://www.bucknell.edu
Dent Drive, Lewisburg, Pennsylvania 17837
(570) 577-2000

Bucknell is a unique national university where liberal arts and professional programs complement each other. Bucknell educates men and women for a lifetime of critical thinking and strong leadership characterized by continued intellectual exploration, creativity, and imagination. A Bucknell education enables students to interact daily with faculty who exemplify a passion for learning and a dedication to teaching and scholarship. Bucknell fosters a residential, co-curricular environment in which students develop intellectual maturity, personal conviction and strength of character, informed by a deep understanding of different cultures and diverse perspectives. Bucknell seeks to educate our students to serve the common good ...show more »

General Information
Institution Type 4-year, Private not-for-profit
Special Learning Opportunities ROTC (Army)
Teacher certification
Study abroad
Student Services Academic/career counseling service
Employment services for students
Placement services for completers
Credit Accepted Dual credit
Advanced placement (AP) credits
Religious Affiliation Not applicable
Federal Aid Eligible students may receive Pell Grants and other federal aid (e.g. Direct Loans).
Degrees/Certificates Offered Bachelor's degree
Master's degree
Campus Setting Town: Distant
Disability Services Student 3% or less
 
School Costs

At Bucknell University, 51.0% percent of first-time undergrads receive financial aid, 49.0% receive grants and/or scholarships (an average of $23,644), and 46% receive loans ($5,489 on average). On-campus room and board costs about $9,504.

Taking into account total living expenses and financial aid, the average net cost of attending Bucknell University is $25,130 per year.

 
Enrollment & Graduation Rates

In Fall 2009, 7,572 people applied to Bucknell University. Of the applicants, 30.0% were admitted (29.0% male & 31.0% female ) and 41.0% accepted (41.0% male and 40.0% female)

Of the 3,607 undergraduate students at Bucknell University, 1.0% are part-time. A majority (99.0%) of the undergrad students are under 25 years of age. And 38.0% of the 130 graduate students are part-time.

Percent of In-State Undergrads     20.0%
Full Time Retention Rate     93.0%
Four-Year Graduation Rate     86.0%
Six-Year Graduation Rate     89.0%
Overall Graduation Rate     90.0%
 
Admissions
Yearly Application Deadline November 15
Admissions Office Phone 570-577-1101
Admissions Office Email admissions@bucknell.edu
Admissions Office Address 701 Moore Avenue Lewisburg, PA 17837-2010
Admissions Website http://www.bucknell.edu/x68.xml (find financial aid info here)
Application Website http://www.bucknell.edu/x584.xml
Application Fee $60

In order to be accepted to Bucknell University, you should have:

  • A High School Record
  • Completed a college prep course
  • SAT and ACT test scores
  • TOEFL
 
Test Scores
SAT Reading (25th Percentile) 600
SAT Reading (75th Percentile) 680
SAT Math (25th Percentile) 630
SAT Math (75th Percentile) 720
ACT Composite (25th Percentile) 27
ACT Composite (75th Percentile) 31
 
Bucknell University Programs
 

Number of Reported Graduates Last Year
(According to the US National Center for Education Statistics)

Program Name Certificate Associate Bachelor Master Doctorate
Area, ethnic, cultural, and gender studies 12
East Asian Studies 9
Latin American Studies 1
Women's Studies 2
Biological and biomedical sciences 74 3
Animal Behavior and Ethology 9 2
Biochemistry 18
Biology/Biological Sciences, General 47 1
Business, management, marketing, and related support services 118 0
Accounting 37
Business Administration and Management, General 81 0
Computer and information sciences and support services 9
Computer and Information Sciences, General 9
Education 31 15
Counselor Education/School Counseling and Guidance Services 6
Curriculum and Instruction 4
Early Childhood Education and Teaching 0
Education, General 8 2
Educational Administration and Supervision, Other 1
Elementary Education and Teaching 20
Higher Education/Higher Education Administration 2
Music Teacher Education 3
Secondary Education and Teaching 0
Engineering 135 6
Biomedical/Medical Engineering 18
Chemical Engineering 25 1
Civil Engineering, General 25 2
Computer Engineering, General 11
Electrical, Electronics and Communications Engineering 22 1
Mechanical Engineering 34 2
Engineering technologies/technicians 1
Environmental Engineering Technology/Environmental Technology 1
English language and literature/letters 52 5
Creative Writing 23
English Language and Literature, General 29 5
Foreign languages, literatures, and linguistics 18
Classics/Classical Languages, Lit & Linguistics, General 6
French Language and Literature 2
German Language and Literature 0
Russian Language and Literature 0
Spanish Language and Literature 10
History 27
History, General 27
Liberal arts and sciences, general studies and humanities 3
Humanities/Humanistic Studies 3
Mathematics and statistics 10 0
Mathematics, General 10 0
Multi/interdisciplinary studies 21
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other 7
Neuroscience 14
Natural resources and conservation 13
Environmental Studies 13
Philosophy and religious studies 16
Philosophy 9
Religion/Religious Studies 7
Physical sciences 28 3
Chemistry, General 11 3
Geology/Earth Science, General 7
Physics, General 10
Psychology 64 14
Psychology, General 64 2
School Psychology 12
Social sciences 212
Anthropology 18
Economics, General 110
Geography 3
International Relations and Affairs 30
Political Science and Government, General 33
Sociology 18
Visual and performing arts 22
Art History, Criticism and Conservation 6
Art/Art Studies, General 5
Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General 1
Fine/Studio Arts, General 3
Music History, Literature, and Theory 0
Music Performance, General 2
Music Theory and Composition 2
Music, General 3
 
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