College
Bucknell University
- A+Overall Grade
- 4 Year
- Lewisburg, PA
- 715 reviews
- AcademicsA+
- ValueA+
- DiversityA-
- CampusA
- AthleticsA-
- Party SceneB+
- ProfessorsA+
- LocationB-
- DormsA-
- Campus FoodB+
- Student LifeA
- SafetyC+
Athletic Division
NCAA Division I-FCS
Athletic Conference
Patriot League
Address
One Dent Drive
Lewisburg, PA 17837
Website
Bucknell University Rankings
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Admissions
Acceptance Rate
30%
SAT Range
1200-1380
ACT Range
28-32
Application Fee
$40
SAT/ACT
Required
High School GPA
Required
Early Decision/Early Action
Yes
Application Website
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Cost
Net Price
$34,339/ year
National
$15,523Average cost after financial aid for students receiving grant or scholarship aid, as reported by the college.
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Academics
Professors
A+
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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 responses
- 58%
- of students agree that it is easy to get the classes they want.43 responses
- 47%
- of students agree that the workload is easy to manage.43 responses
Majors
Most Popular Majors
Economics
141 GraduatesPsychology
71 GraduatesPolitical Science and Government
63 GraduatesAccounting
58 GraduatesBiology
58 GraduatesMechanical Engineering
39 GraduatesMarketing
38 GraduatesChemical Engineering
36 GraduatesCivil Engineering
34 GraduatesInternational Relations and National Security Studies
32 Graduates
Students
Full-Time Enrollment
3,530Undergrads
Undergrads Over 25
0%
Pell Grant
12%
Varsity Athletes
22%
Campus Life
Freshmen Live On-Campus
100%
Poll
- 70%
- of students say that Greek life is pretty big.63 responses
Poll
- 65%
- of students say varsity sporting events are attended, but not a huge part of campus life.71 responses
After College
Median Earnings 6 Years After Graduation
$66,200/ year
National
$33,028Graduation Rate
88%
National
49%Employed 2 Years After Graduation
96%
National
83%- 81%
- of students feel confident they will find a job in their field after graduation.32 responses
Bucknell University Reviews
715 reviews
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Great courses and the professors are amazing! I am a history major and as sophomore I was able to do research. There are so many enriching opportunities that Bucknell has to offer. However, the campus can be a bit isolating at times. Transportation is very poor in the area and there is virtually nothing to do off campus. Nonetheless, the school offers affordable trips to different cities and cool activities. Overall my experience at Bucknell has been good!
Bucknell University is honestly such a wonderful place to grow into a young adult. The classes are interesting, challenging, and rewarding. The professors are passionate about what they teach and really care if students understand the material. It's not just about the grades at this university, it truly is about learning information and expanding your knowledge. The location is great as well. A safe small town that still is full of fun activities to keep students occupied on the weekends. Another great part of Bucknell is that it is a liberal science university. I can major in biology, but also take art or dance classes if I want. It's overall a great place and I'm very happy with my choice to attend.
Academics and professors are great for the most part. Few complaints on that front. However, the school has so many other problems.
First off, diversity sucks. It doesn't really affect me since I am white, upper-class male, but I could imagine that it would be awfully difficult to adjust for international/minority students. The wealth is obvious around campus, and honestly I wish I could meet more people with more diverse personalities. Everybody has virtually the same background.
Greek life dominates Bucknell. There is barely anything else to do and trust me I have tried looking. After you join a frat, say bye to your freshman friends. Your frat completely isolates you from everybody else, so you better pray that you made a good choice and like the people. Between meals, events, etc, it actually consumes your life, especially during pledging. I guess you could say it fits the lifestyle of a stereotypical white, upper-class person though.
First off, diversity sucks. It doesn't really affect me since I am white, upper-class male, but I could imagine that it would be awfully difficult to adjust for international/minority students. The wealth is obvious around campus, and honestly I wish I could meet more people with more diverse personalities. Everybody has virtually the same background.
Greek life dominates Bucknell. There is barely anything else to do and trust me I have tried looking. After you join a frat, say bye to your freshman friends. Your frat completely isolates you from everybody else, so you better pray that you made a good choice and like the people. Between meals, events, etc, it actually consumes your life, especially during pledging. I guess you could say it fits the lifestyle of a stereotypical white, upper-class person though.