Bucknell University
- 4 Year
- LEWISBURG, PA
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Bucknell University
- 4 Year
- LEWISBURG, PA
- Rating 3.67 out of 5 774 reviews
Report Card
- Academicsgrade A+
- Valuegrade A+
- Diversitygrade A minus
- Campusgrade B
- Athleticsgrade B+
- Party Scenegrade A
- Professorsgrade A+
- Locationgrade C+
- Dormsgrade B+
- Campus Foodgrade C+
- Student Lifegrade A minus
- Safetygrade C+
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Bucknell University Rankings
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Bucknell Admissions
Acceptance Rate
38%
Application Deadline
January 15
SAT Range
1250-1430
ACT Range
28-32
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
$39,359 / year
National
$15,523Average cost after financial aid for students receiving grant or scholarship aid, as reported by the college.
Average Total Aid Awarded
$36,041 / year
National
$7,535Students Receiving Financial Aid
60%
Scholarship
Academics
Professors
grade A+
Based on faculty accomplishments, salary, student reviews, and additional factors.
Student Faculty Ratio
9:1
Evening Degree Programs
No
93%
of students agree that professors put a lot of effort into teaching their classes. 46 responses55%
of students agree that it is easy to get the classes they want. 49 responses49%
of students agree that the workload is easy to manage. 49 responsesMajors
Most Popular Majors
- Economics125 Graduates
- Political Science and Government92 Graduates
- Biology60 Graduates
- Accounting56 Graduates
- Psychology46 Graduates
- Mechanical Engineering41 Graduates
- Computer Hardware Engineering38 Graduates
- Marketing33 Graduates
- Civil Engineering29 Graduates
- English27 Graduates
Students
Full-Time Enrollment
3,686 Undergrads
Part-Time Undergrads
9
Undergrads Over 25
1%
Pell Grant
8%
Varsity Athletes
20%
Campus Life
Freshmen Live On-Campus
100%
Poll
70%
of students say that Greek life is pretty big. 69 responsesPoll
68%
of students say varsity sporting events are attended, but not a huge part of campus life. 77 responsesAfter College
Median Earnings 6 Years After Graduation
$70,800 / year
National
$33,028Graduation 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 responsesSimilar Colleges
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Going into my freshman year, I was nervous to start a new phase in my life, but Bucknell's staff and student body made me feel so welcome. The campus is beautiful and there is a tight sense of community. There is always something to go do, so you're never bored, and all school-sponsored events are really fun! I have made life-long friends and know that I'll always have a place in the Bucknell community. The academics are so immersive. The professors are very helpful and kind, always making time for students in class and outside of class. They are really there to help you learn as best you can. The class sizes are typically small, so you can develop a good relationship with professors. I really love Bucknell. It's such a great school and is really preparing me to transition into the workforce or graduate school.
I’m transferring out once the year concludes. To start with, Bucknell’s academics are great. Every Professor I’ve had has been amazing. The campus is also beautiful. These are what give this place 2 stars.
Now for the bad:
-Lewisburg is extremely dull and boring. I knew that Lewisburg was small before committing, but knowing about it and living it everyday are very different. The best thing to do, and I wish I wasn’t exaggerating, is going to the local Walmart.
-There’s a huge “high school” vibe. What I mean is stuff spreads like wildfire around residence halls, many people are two-faced and dislike each other without saying anything, and the people here are grown-up children. I currently am having horrible rumors (which are completely untrue) spreading around, which is partly why I’m transferring
-The food here sucks. The dining hall food is garbage
-The most popular people here are the ones who have loads of money and love getting drunk every night.
Now for the bad:
-Lewisburg is extremely dull and boring. I knew that Lewisburg was small before committing, but knowing about it and living it everyday are very different. The best thing to do, and I wish I wasn’t exaggerating, is going to the local Walmart.
-There’s a huge “high school” vibe. What I mean is stuff spreads like wildfire around residence halls, many people are two-faced and dislike each other without saying anything, and the people here are grown-up children. I currently am having horrible rumors (which are completely untrue) spreading around, which is partly why I’m transferring
-The food here sucks. The dining hall food is garbage
-The most popular people here are the ones who have loads of money and love getting drunk every night.
Bucknell has a beautiful campus and amazing professors and very interesting classes, but beyond that, I have nothing much more positives to say. As a Black person on campus, I feel very distanced even in a room full of people. I thought it would be more welcoming, but I certainly had too high of expectations set.
If diversity matters to you, I do not recommend you coming to Bucknell, truthfully. Everyone here looks, thinks, and basically talks the same. The student body is (mainly) made up of rich, white, conservative families. People are shallow and make friendships by gossiping about others.
Currently there has been a mold situation going on in the dorms as well. But since we do not have the "toxic and harmful" kind, little is being done to actually remove the mold. Instead, they give us free laundry to make up for those who have been hospitalized.
There is much more that I can say about Bucknell, but I will leave it at that.
If diversity matters to you, I do not recommend you coming to Bucknell, truthfully. Everyone here looks, thinks, and basically talks the same. The student body is (mainly) made up of rich, white, conservative families. People are shallow and make friendships by gossiping about others.
Currently there has been a mold situation going on in the dorms as well. But since we do not have the "toxic and harmful" kind, little is being done to actually remove the mold. Instead, they give us free laundry to make up for those who have been hospitalized.
There is much more that I can say about Bucknell, but I will leave it at that.