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Bucknell University
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  • 4 Year
  • LEWISBURG, PA

Report Card

grade A
Overall Niche Grade
  1. Academics
    grade A+
  2. Value
    grade A minus
  3. Diversity
    grade B+
  4. Campus
    grade B+
  5. Athletics
    grade B+
  6. Party Scene
    grade A
  7. Professors
    grade A
  8. Location
    grade B minus
  9. Dorms
    grade B
  10. Campus Food
    grade C+
  11. Student Life
    grade A minus
  12. Safety
    grade B minus

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Bucknell is a highly rated private university located in East Buffalo Township, Pennsylvania. It is a small institution with an enrollment of 3,715 undergraduate students. Admissions is fairly competitive as the Bucknell acceptance rate is 35%. Popular majors include Economics, Political Science and Government, and Psychology. Graduating 88% of students, Bucknell alumni go on to earn a starting salary of $57,700.

About

ONE DENT DR
LEWISBURG, PA 17837
Athletic Division
NCAA Division I-FCS
Athletic Conference
Patriot League

Bucknell University Rankings

Niche rankings are based on rigorous analysis of key statistics from the U.S. Department of Education and millions of reviews.

Bucknell Admissions

Acceptance Rate
35%
Application Deadline
January 15
SAT Range
1270-1450
ACT Range
29-33
Application Fee
$40
SAT/ACT
Considered but not required
High School GPA
Required
Early Decision/Early Action
Yes

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Cost

Net Price
$38,170 / year
National
$15,523
Average cost after financial aid for students receiving grant or scholarship aid, as reported by the college.
Average Total Aid Awarded
$37,752 / year
National
$7,535
Students Receiving Financial Aid
62%

Scholarship

Academics

Professors
grade A
Based on faculty accomplishments, salary, student reviews, and additional factors.
Student Faculty Ratio
10:1
Evening Degree Programs
No
91%
of students agree that professors put a lot of effort into teaching their classes. 47 responses
52%
of students agree that it is easy to get the classes they want. 52 responses
46%
of students agree that the workload is easy to manage. 52 responses

Majors

Students

Full-Time Enrollment
3,715 Undergrads
Part-Time Undergrads
9
Undergrads Over 25
0%
Pell Grant
10%
Varsity Athletes
20%
Poll
What one word or phrase best describes the typical student at this school?
Based on 40 responses
  • Stuck up
    20%
  • Wealthy
    20%
  • Friendly
    18%
  • Balanced
    13%
  • Fun
    10%
  • Extroverted
    8%
  • Sheltered
    8%

Campus Life

Freshmen Live On-Campus
100%
Poll
69%
of students say that Greek life is pretty big. 72 responses
Poll
68%
of students say varsity sporting events are attended, but not a huge part of campus life. 80 responses
Poll
What one word or phrase best describes your school?
Based on 43 responses
  • Preppy
    37%
  • Friendly
    16%
  • Prestigious
    12%
  • Ambitious
    7%
  • Bad
    7%
  • Small
    7%
  • Rich and white, or not
    5%

After College

Median Earnings 6 Years After Graduation
$70,800 / year
National
$33,028
Graduation Rate
88%
National
49%
Employed 2 Years After Graduation
95%
National
83%
81%
of students feel confident they will find a job in their field after graduation. 32 responses

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