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Bucknell University
  • 4 Year
  • LEWISBURG, PA
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Bucknell University
#3 in Best Liberal Arts Colleges in Pennsylvania
  • A
    Overall Grade
  • 4 Year
  • LEWISBURG, PA
  • 795 reviews
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    Bucknell University Campus Life

    Housing

    Dorms
    B
    Based on housing cost, capacity, student reviews and additional factors.
    On-Campus Housing Available
    Yes
    Freshmen Required to Live on Campus
    No
    Freshmen Live On-Campus
    100%
    Undergrads in College Housing
    92%
    Average Housing Cost
    $9,192 / year
    Poll
    63%
    of students say overall dorm quality is great. 134 responses
    Poll
    81%
    of students say the dorms' social atmosphere is great. 80 responses
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    Food

    Campus Food
    C+
    Based on meal plan cost and student reviews on the food.
    Meal Plan Available
    Yes
    Average Meal Plan Cost
    $5,682 / year
    Poll
    What are the best food options on campus?
    Based on 110 responses
    • Bison
      31%
    • Flying Bison
      23%
    • Bostwick Caf
      22%
    • 7th Street Cafe
      15%
    • Commons Cafe
      5%
    • Terrace Room
      3%
    • International Community Home made Dishes
      1%
    60%
    of students highly rate the dining facilities. 48 responses

    Campus Quality

    Campus
    B+
    Based on quality of housing, food services, student reviews, and additional factors.
    Student Life
    A minus
    Based on campus diversity, social scene, student reviews, and additional factors.
    Poll
    What is your overall opinion of your school and the campus community?
    Based on 40 responses
    • I love everything about my school and have a lot of campus pride.
      55%
    • I like mostly everything about my school, but there are some things I wish were different.
      38%
    • The school community is okay-we're all just here for an education, nothing more.
      5%
    • I hate my school and have no school spirit.
      3%

    Safety

    Safety
    B minus
    Based on crimes on campus, local area crime rates, and student reviews.
    Poll
    94%
    of students say they feel extremely safe and secure on campus. 54 responses
    Poll
    How does peer pressure affect students' use of drugs and alcohol?
    Based on 41 responses
    • You can have a great social life without drugs or alcohol.
      17%
    • Most people partake in some form, but no one treats you differently if you don't.
      44%
    • You'll definitely feel a little awkward if you don't drink.
      20%
    • If you don't partake, you're left out.
      20%
    Poll
    How visible are the campus police on campus?
    Based on 45 responses
    • Extremely present and willing to assist students.
      20%
    • There if you need them but not overbearing.
      51%
    • Just there to bust up parties or give out parking tickets.
      24%
    • Not very visible.
      4%

    Sports

    Poll
    How popular are varsity sports on campus?
    Based on 80 responses
    • Varsity sports are a big part of campus life.
      24%
    • Varsity sporting events are attended, but not a huge part of campus life.
      68%
    • No one pays attention to varsity sports.
      9%
    Men's Varsity Sports
    All Track Combined, Baseball, Basketball, Football, Golf, Lacrosse, Soccer, Swimming and Diving, Tennis, Water Polo, Wrestling
    Women's Varsity Sports
    All Track Combined, Basketball, Field Hockey, Golf, Lacrosse, Rowing, Soccer, Softball, Swimming and Diving, Tennis, Volleyball, Water Polo

    Clubs & Activities

    Clubs Offered
    Campus Ministries, Dance, Drama/Theater, International Student Organizations, Literary Magazine, Model UN, Radio Station, Student Government, Newspaper, Film Society, Yearbook
    Music
    Choral Groups, Concert Band, Jazz Band, Music Ensembles, Musical Theater, Opera, Pep Band, Symphony Orchestra
    Poll
    What are your favorite campus events or traditions?
    Based on 60 responses
    • Houseparty Weekend
      18%
    • BU After Dark
      13%
    • First Night
      13%
    • Chrysalis
      10%
    • Greek Welcome Day/Night
      10%
    • Bid Day
      8%
    • Color Games
      8%
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    Party Scene

    Party Scene
    A
    Based on access to bars and student reviews on the party scene.
    Poll
    What is the party scene like on campus?
    Based on 60 responses
    • Tons of raging parties almost any night of the week.
      10%
    • Lots of options Wednesday-Saturday.
      75%
    • Some decent frat/house parties, weekends only.
      8%
    • Good parties are few and far between.
      5%
    • Parties? What parties?
      2%
    Poll
    What is the biggest social event of the year?
    Based on 36 responses
    • House Party
      56%
    • Nothing now... HP is gone :(
      14%
    • Any excuse
      8%
    • Halloween
      8%
    • None
      8%
    • Sucks now that HPW was cancelled
      3%
    • Thank God HP is done with
      3%

    Greek Life

    Men in Fraternities
    39%
    Women in Sororities
    46%
    69%
    of students say that Greek life is pretty big. 72 responses
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