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Bucknell University Academics

Academic Statistics

Academics
A+
Based on acceptance rate, quality of professors, student reviews, and additional factors.
Graduation Rate
88%
National
49%
Full-Time Retention Rate
92%
Part-Time Retention Rate
—
Academic Calendar
Semester
Research Funding per Student
$683
National
$1,524
Non-traditional Learning
  • Evening Degree Programs
    No
  • Teacher Certification
    Yes
  • Distance Education
    No
  • Study Abroad
    Yes

About the Classes

Class Size Breakdown
  • 2-19 students
    57%
  • 20-39
    41%
  • 40-99
    2%
  • 100+
    1%
Most Popular Majors
  • Economics
    141 Graduates
  • Psychology
    71 Graduates
  • Political Science and Government
    63 Graduates
  • Accounting
    58 Graduates
  • Biology
    58 Graduates
  • Mechanical Engineering
    39 Graduates
  • Marketing
    38 Graduates
  • Chemical Engineering
    36 Graduates
  • Civil Engineering
    34 Graduates
  • International Relations and National Security Studies
    32 Graduates
97%
of students say they attend class.32 responses

About the Professors

Professors
A+
Based on faculty accomplishments, salary, student reviews, and additional factors.
Student Faculty Ratio
9:1
Female Professors
42%
Male Professors
58%
Average Professor Salary
$131,160
Poll
56%
of students say they take advantage of office hours/study sessions.32 responses
Faculty Diversity
  • African American
    5%
  • Asian American
    5%
  • Hispanic
    6%
  • International (Non-Citizen)
    4%
  • Multiracial
    1%
  • Native American
    0%
  • Pacific Islander
    0%
  • Unknown
    0%
  • White
    78%

What Students Say About Professors

Poll
94%
of students say professors are passionate about the topics they teach.47 responses
Poll
91%
of students say professors care about their students' success.47 responses
Poll
91%
of students say professors are engaging and easy to understand.47 responses
Poll
91%
of students agree professors are approachable and helpful when needed.47 responses
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