Bucknell University
Lewisburg, PA
Bucknell University, founded in 1846, is a private university. It combines the highly personal experience of a national liberal arts college with the wide choices offered by a comprehensive university. Liberal arts are combined with preprofessional programs in engineering, education, business and music. Students are exposed to the kind of team-based learning experiences that are of increasing importance in the world of work and are encouraged to pursue independent research and study under the close supervision of the faculty. Within a beautiful campus setting in a scenic region of central Pennsylvania, students are also encouraged to pursue global connections through programming (such as the International Focus Semester), technology (e.g., satellite reception of foreign language broadcasts) and an extensive program of study abroad. The university fosters leadership through the development of the students' abilities to think broadly, cross global and ethnic boundaries and provide ethical solutions to the world's problems. Its 393-acre campus is located in Lewisburg, 55 miles from Harrisburg. Buildings on campus and in town retain 19th century architectural styles.
Website: www.bucknell.edu/
Admission
- Entrance Difficulty
- Most difficult
- Overall Admission Rate
- 33% of 10,144 applicants were admitted
- Early Action Offered
- No
- Early Decision Offered
- Yes
- Regular Admission Deadline
- January 15
Qualifications of Enrolled Freshmen
- Average GPA
- 3.56
- SAT Math
- 630-730 range of middle 50%
- SAT EBRW
-
657 average
620-690 range of middle 50% - ACT Composite
- 30 average
28-32 range of middle 50%
Money Matters
- Cost of Attendance
- $75,800
- Tuition and Fees
- $58,196
- Room and Board
- $14,174
- Average Percent of Need Met
- 92%
- Average Freshman Award
- $37,500
- Average Indebtedness of 2018 Graduates
- $31,087
Academics
- Academic Calendar System
- Semester
- General Education/Core Curriculum
- Not required for most or all students
- Full-Time Faculty Teaching Undergraduates
- 384
- Regular Class Size
- 2-9 students: 18% of classes
10-19 students: 39% of classes
20-29 students: 29% of classes
30-39 students: 12% of classes
40-49 students: 1% of classes
50-99 students: 1% of classes
Over 100 students: 1% of classes
Campus Life
- Lewisburg Population
- 5,763
- Nearest Metropolitan Area
-
- Freshman Housing Guarantee
- Freshmen are guaranteed housing
- Students in College Housing
- 92% of all students
- Athletic Conferences
- NCAA Division I
- Mascot
- Bison
- Sororities
- 56% of women participate
- Fraternities
- 48% of men participate
Students
- Ethnicity of Students from U.S.
- 0.1% American Indian/Alaskan Native
6.1% Asian
3.8% Black/African-American
7.4% Hispanic/Latino
4.8% Multi-race (not Hispanic/Latino)
0.0% Native Hawaiian/ Pacific Islander
77.7% White
0.2% Unknown - International Students
- 6.8% from 50 countries
- First-Year Students Returning
- 92.0%
- Students Graduating Within 4 Years
- 84.6%
- Graduates Offered Full-Time Employment Within 6 Months
- 74%
- Graduates Pursuing Advanced Study Directly
- 17.0%
Freshman Admission Requirements
Entrance Difficulty
Most Difficult: More than 75% of freshmen were in the top 10% of their high school class and scored over 1310 on the SAT I or over 29 on the ACT; about 30% or fewer of all applicants accepted.
High School Preparation
- High School Graduation
- High school diploma required and GED is accepted
- High School Program
- College preparatory program is required
High School Units Required or Recommended
Subject | Required Units | Recommended Units |
---|---|---|
English | 4 | |
Mathematics | 3 | 4 |
Science | 2 | |
Foreign Language | 2 | 4 |
Social Studies | 2 | |
History | 2 | |
Academic Electives | 1 |
Examinations
Exam | Required Units | Scores Due in Admissions Office |
---|---|---|
SAT or ACT | Considered if submitted | February 15 |
SAT Only | ||
ACT Only | ||
SAT and SAT Subject Tests, or ACT | ||
SAT Subject Tests Only | Considered if submitted | |
SAT Essay Component Policy | Accepted with or without essay component | |
ACT Writing Test Policy | Accepted with or without writing component | |
ACT Writing Test Policy | SAT: Not used ACT: Not used |
Applying for Admission
Admissions Office
- Address
- One Dent Drive
- City, State, Zip
- Lewisburg, PA 17837
- Phone
- (570) 577-3000
- Fax
- (570) 577-3760
- admissions@bucknell.edu
Application Dates and Fees
- Regular Admisson Deadline
- January 15
- Application Fee
- $40
- Application Fee Waiver
- Available
- Regular Admission Notification
- April 1
- Accept Offer of Admission
- May 1
- Waiting List Used
- Yes
- Defer Admission
- Student can defer admission
- Transfer Admission
- Transfer applications accepted
Early Admission
- Early Decision Offered
- Yes
- Early Decision Deadline
- November 15, January 15
- Early Decision Notification
- December 15
- Early Action Offered
- No
- Early Action Deadline
- Early Action Notification
Application Form
- Common Application
- Accepted
- Universal College Application
- Not accepted
- Electronic Application
- Available
Other Application Requirements
- Interview
- Not Required
- Essay or Personal Statement
- Required for all freshmen
- Letters of Recommendation
- 1 required for all freshmen
- Other
- Financial Need
- Financial need is not a consideration in the admissions process
Selection of Students
Factor | Very Important | Important | Considered | Not Considered |
---|---|---|---|---|
Rigor of Secondary School Record | X | |||
Academic GPA | X | |||
Standardized Tests | X | |||
Class Rank | X | |||
Recommendations | X | |||
Essay | X | |||
Interview | ||||
Level of Applicant's Interest | X | |||
Extracurricular Activities | X | |||
Volunteer Work | X | |||
Particular Talent/Ability | X | |||
Character/Personal Qualities | X | |||
First Generation to Attend College | X | |||
State Residency | X | |||
Geographic Residence | X | |||
Relation with Alumnus | X | |||
Religious Affiliation/Commitment | X | |||
Ethnicity | X | |||
Work Experience | X |
Profile of Fall Admission
- Overall Admission Rate
- 33% of 10,144 applicants were admitted
- Women
- 35% of 4,913 applicants were admitted
- Men
- 31% of 5,231 applicants were admitted
- Students Enrolled
- 973 (29%) of 3,352 admitted students enrolled
- Women
- 515 (30%) of 1,744 admitted students enrolled
- Men
- 459 (29%) of 1,608 admitted students enrolled
- Early Decision Admission Rate
- 56% of 719 applicants were admitted
- Early Action Admission Rate
- Students Offered Wait List
- 2,726
- Students Accepting Wait List Position
- 1,188
- Students Admitted From Wait List
- 78
Grade Point Average of Enrolled Freshmen (4.0 scale)
- Average GPA
- 3.56
- 3.75 and Above
- 29%
- 3.50 - 3.74
- 26%
- 3.25 - 3.49
- 24%
- 3.00 - 3.24
- 15%
- 2.50 - 2.99
- 6%
- 2.00 - 2.49
SAT Scores of Enrolled Freshmen
- SAT Math
- 630-730 range of middle 50%
- Score of 700 - 800
- 44%
- Score of 600 - 700
- 41%
- Score of 500 - 600
- 15%
- Score of 400 - 500
- 1%
- Score of 300 - 400
- 0%
- Score of 200 - 300
- 0%
- SAT EBRW
- 657 average
620-690 range of middle 50% - Score of 700 - 800
- 24%
- Score of 600 - 700
- 65%
- Score of 500 - 600
- 11%
- Score of 400 - 500
- 0%
- Score of 300 - 400
- 0%
- Score of 200 - 300
- 0%
ACT Scores of Enrolled Freshmen
- ACT Composite
- 30 average
28-32 range of middle 50% - Score of 30 - 36
- 61%
- Score of 24 - 29
- 36%
- Score of 18 - 23
- 3%
- Score of 12 - 17
- 0%
- Score of 6 - 11
- 0%
- Score of 5 or Below
- 0%
Other Qualifications of Enrolled Freshmen
- High School Class Rank
- Top tenth: 58%
Top quarter: 85%
Top half: 98% - National Merit Scholar
- 1%
- Valedictorian
- 2%
- Class President
- Not reported
- Student Government Officer
- Not reported
Tuition and Expenses
- Cost of Attendance
- $75,800
- Tuition and Fees
- $58,196
- Room and Board
- $14,174
- Books and Supplies
- $900
- Other Expenses
- $2,530
- Payment Plans
- Prepayment plan
Applying for Financial Aid
Financial Aid Office
- finaid@bucknell.edu
- Web Site
- Financial Aid Web Site
- Net Price Calculator URL
- Net Price Calculator URL
Application Process
- Application Deadline
- January 15
- Award Notification
- On or about April 1
- Methodology for Awarding Institutional Aid
- Federal and Institutional Methodologies
Forms Required | Cost to File |
---|---|
FAFSA Code is 003238 |
Free |
CSS/Financial Aid Profile | $25 for first college, $16 each additional |
Profile of 2018 - 19 Financial Aid
Freshman
- Financial Aid Applicants
- 567 (57.0%) of freshmen
- Found to Have Financial Need
- 408 (73.0%) of applicants
- Received Financial Aid
- 408 (100.0%) of applicants with financial need
- Need Fully Met
- Not reported
- Average Percent of Need Met
- 92%
- Average Award
- $37,500
- Need-Based Gift
- Received by 353 (69.1%) of aid recipients, average amount $32,000
- Need-Based Self-Help
- Received by 408 (100.0%) of aid recipients, average amount $4,100
- Merit-Based Gift
- Received by 115 (21.7%) of aid recipients
- Merit-Based Gift
- 74 (7.4%) of freshmen had no financial need and received merit aid, average amount $18,017
All Undergraduates
- Financial Aid Applicants
- 1,554 (39.3%) of undergraduates
- Found to Have Financial Need
- 1,343 (86.4%) of applicants
- Received Financial Aid
- 1,343 (100.0%) of applicants with financial need
- Need Fully Met
- Not reported
- Average Percent of Need Met
- 92%
- Average Award
- $34,500
- Need-Based Gift
- Received by 1,271 (93.4%) of aid recipients, average amount $31,600
- Need-Based Self-Help
- Received by 1,343 (100.0%) of aid recipients, average amount $5,100
- Merit-Based Gift
- Received by 366 (24.2%) of aid recipients
- Merit-Based Gift
- 345 (11.6%) of undergraduates had no financial need and received merit aid, average amount $14,442
Borrowing
- 2018 Graduates Who Took Out Loans
- 46%
- Average Indebtedness of 2018 Graduates
- $31,087
- Parents of Students Receiving Aid
- 5.0%
- Parents of Students Not Receiving Aid
- 1.0%
Financial Aid Programs
Loans
- Federal Loans
- Direct subsidized Stafford loans, direct unsubsidized Stafford loans, direct PLUS loans, Federal Perkins loans
- State Loans
- Other Loans
Scholarships and Grants
- Need-Based Available
- Federal Pell grants, SEOG, State scholarships, Institutional scholarships, Private scholarships
- Non-Need–Based Available
- Academic scholarships, Creative arts/performance scholarships, Special achievements/activities
Non-Need Awards
- Academic Interest/Achievement Award Areas
- Business, Engineering/Technologies, Mathematics, Physical Sciences
- Number of Awards
- 301
- Top Areas (By Money Awarded)
- Creative Arts/Performance Award Areas
- Applied Art and Design, Creative Writing, Dance, Music, Performing Arts, Theater/Drama
- Number of Awards
- 100
- Top Areas (By Money Awarded)
- Special Achievements/Activities Award Areas
- Leadership
- Number of Awards
- 116
- Top Areas (By Money Awarded)
- Special Characteristics Award Areas
- Not reported
- Number of Awards
- Not reported
- Top Areas (By Money Awarded)
Employment
- Work-Study Programs
- Federal work study available, other work study available
- Average Earnings from On-Campus Employment
- $1,500
- Academic Calendar System
- Semester
- Summer Session
- Offered
- General Catalog/Bulletin
- Online Catalog
Undergraduate Education
Undergraduate Majors
- Accounting and Finance
- Animal Behavior and Ethology
- Anthropology
- Applied Mathematics, Other
- Art History, Criticism and Conservation
- Art/Art Studies, General
- Biochemistry
- Bioengineering and Biomedical Engineering
- Biology/Biological Sciences, General
- Biopsychology
- Business Administration and Management, General
- Business/Commerce, General
- Cell/Cellular and Molecular Biology
- Chemical Engineering
- Chemistry, General
- Civil Engineering, General
- Classics and Classical Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics, General
- Computer Engineering, General
- Computer and Information Sciences, General
- Creative Writing
- Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General
- Early Childhood Education and Teaching
- East Asian Studies
- Econometrics and Quantitative Economics
- Economics, General
- Education, General
- Educational Statistics and Research Methods
- Electrical and Electronics Engineering
- Elementary Education and Teaching
- English Language and Literature, General
- Environmental Science
- Environmental Studies
- Environmental/Environmental Health Engineering
- Fine/Studio Arts, General
- French Language and Literature
- Geography
- Geology/Earth Science, General
- German Language and Literature
- History, General
- Humanities/Humanistic Studies
- International Business/Trade/Commerce
- International Relations and Affairs
- Kindergarten/Preschool Education and Teaching
- Latin American Studies
- Linguistics
- Marketing/Marketing Management, General
- Mathematics, General
- Mechanical Engineering
- Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, General
- Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other
- Music History, Literature, and Theory
- Music Performance, General
- Music Teacher Education
- Music Theory and Composition
- Music, General
- Neuroscience
- Philosophy
- Physics, General
- Political Science and Government, General
- Psychology, General
- Religion/Religious Studies
- Russian Language and Literature
- Secondary Education and Teaching
- Sociology
- Spanish Language and Literature
- Visual and Performing Arts, General
- Voice and Opera
- Women's Studies
- Most Popular Disciplines
- Social sciences, Engineering, Business/marketing
- Combined Liberal Arts/Professional Degree Programs
- Engineering, biology, chemistry
- Special Programs
- Student-designed major, Double major, Honors program, Independent study, Internships, Study abroad, Summer session
- Study Abroad
- Offered
- Online Degrees
- No online degree programs
Curriculum and Graduation Requirements
- General Education/Core Curriculum
- Not required for most or all students
- Computer
- Students not required to own/lease a computer
- Foreign Language
- Not required
- Math/Science
- Not required
Faculty and Instruction
- Full-Time Faculty
- 384
- Part-Time Faculty
- 38
- Full-Time Faculty with Ph.D./Terminal Degree
- 90%
- Regular Class Size
- 2-9 students: 18% of classes
10-19 students: 39% of classes
20-29 students: 29% of classes
30-39 students: 12% of classes
40-49 students: 1% of classes
50-99 students: 1% of classes
Over 100 students: 1% of classes - Discussion Section/Lab Class Size
- 2-9 students: 24% of discussion sections/labs
10-19 students: 52% of discussion sections/labs
20-29 students: 19% of discussion sections/labs
30-39 students: 3% of discussion sections/labs
40-49 students: 1% of discussion sections/labs
50-59 students: 0% of discussion sections/labs
Advanced Placement
- International Baccalaureate
- Accepted
- Advanced Placement (AP) Examinations
- Accepted for placement and credit
- Sophomore Standing
- Available through AP examinations
Academic Resources
- Library Available on Campus
- Yes
- Holdings
- 1,572,712
- Computer Ownership
- Students not required to own/lease a computer
- Computers Available on Campus
- 1038
- Internet/E-mail Access
- Not reported
Academic Support Services
- Remedial Instruction
- Not Offered
- Tutoring
- Available
- Services for Learning Disabled Students
- Available
- Services for Physically Disabled Students
- Hearing impaired services, visually impaired services, wheelchair access
Graduate/Professional School Education
Master's Degrees Offered
Master of Science in Education, Master of Arts, Master of Science in Civil Engineering, Master of Science in Chemical Engineering, Master of Science in Environmental Engineering, Master of Science, Master of Science in Mechanical Engineering, Master of Science in Electrical Engineering
Master's Programs of Study
- Chemical Engineering
- Chemistry
- Education--General
- English
- Mathematics
- Psychology--General
- Student Affairs
Doctoral Degrees Offered
Not reported
Doctoral Programs of Study
- Not reported
Location and Setting
- Lewisburg Population
- 5,763
- Nearest Metropolitan Area
- Campus Size
- 446 acres
Weather
- Temperature
- 17.1 average low in January, 79 average high in September
- Rain
- 140 rainy days per year
Getting Around
- Campus Map
- Map
- Nearest Bus Station
- 1 mile(s) from campus in Lewisburg
- Nearest Train Station
- 75 mile(s) from campus in Harrisburg
Housing
- College Housing
- College offers housing to students
- Types of Housing
- Women only housing, coed housing, cooperative housing, disabled student housing
- Students in College Housing
- 92% of all students
- Housing Requirements
- Students required to live on campus through senior year
- Freshman Housing Guarantee
- Freshmen are guaranteed housing
- Students Living Off Campus/Commuting
- Off-Campus Housing Assistance
Security
- 24-Hour Emergency Phone/Alarm Devices
- Available
- 24-Hour Security Patrols
- Available
- Late-Night Transport/Escort Services
- Available
- Electronically Operated Housing Entrances
- Available
- Other
Personal Support Services
- Health Service
- Offered
- Personal Counseling
- Offered
- Child Care
- Not offered
Sports and Recreation
Intercollegiate Athletics
- Athletic Conferences
- NCAA Division I
- Mascot
- Bison
- School Colors
- Orange and blue
Intercollegiate Sports Offered
Sports | Women | Men | ||
---|---|---|---|---|
Offered | Scholarships | Offered | Scholarships | |
Baseball | x | |||
Basketball | x | x | x | x |
Crew | x | |||
Cross-Country Running | x | x | x | |
Field Hockey | x | x | ||
Football | x | x | ||
Golf | x | |||
Lacrosse | x | x | x | x |
Soccer | x | x | x | |
Softball | x | x | ||
Swimming And Diving | x | x | x | |
Tennis | x | x | ||
Track And Field | x | x | x | |
Volleyball | x | x | ||
Water Polo | x | x | ||
Wrestling | x | x |
Women's Sports | Offered | Scholarships |
---|---|---|
Baseball | ||
Basketball | x | x |
Crew | x | |
Cross-Country Running | x | x |
Field Hockey | x | x |
Football | ||
Golf | ||
Lacrosse | x | x |
Soccer | x | |
Softball | x | x |
Swimming And Diving | x | |
Tennis | x | |
Track And Field | x | x |
Volleyball | x | x |
Water Polo | x | |
Wrestling |
Mens's Sports | Offered | Scholarships |
---|---|---|
Baseball | x | |
Basketball | x | x |
Crew | ||
Cross-Country Running | x | |
Field Hockey | ||
Football | x | x |
Golf | x | |
Lacrosse | x | x |
Soccer | x | x |
Softball | ||
Swimming And Diving | x | x |
Tennis | x | |
Track And Field | x | |
Volleyball | ||
Water Polo | x | |
Wrestling | x | x |
- Women's Club Sports
- cheerleading, equestrian sports, golf, rock climbing, rugby, sailing, skiing (downhill), squash, ultimate Frisbee, weight lifting
- Men's Club Sports
- cheerleading, crew, equestrian sports, ice hockey, rock climbing, rugby, sailing, squash, ultimate Frisbee, volleyball, weight lifting
Recreational Sports
- Intramural Sports
- basketball, cross-country running, golf, racquetball, soccer, softball, squash, table tennis, tennis, ultimate Frisbee, volleyball, weight lifting, wrestling
Student Activities
- Activities and Organizations
- choral groups, drama theatre, radio station, student newspaper, national fraternities, national sororities, black student union, outing club, activities and campus events, french club, catholic campus ministries
- Sororities
- 56% of women participate
- Fraternities
- 48% of men participate
- ROTC
- Army ROTC offered on campus
Student Body
- Coeducational
- Yes
- All Undergraduates
- 3,597
- Women
- 1,835 (51.0%)
- Men
- 1,762 (49.0%)
- Full-Time Undergraduates
- 3,581
- Ethnicity of Students from U.S.
- 0.1% American Indian/Alaskan Native
6.1% Asian
3.8% Black/African-American
7.4% Hispanic/Latino
4.8% Multi-race (not Hispanic/Latino)
0.0% Native Hawaiian/ Pacific Islander
77.7% White
0.2% Unknown - International Students.
- 6.8% from 50 countries
- Average Age
- 20
- All Graduate Students
- 71
Undergraduate Retention and Graduation
- First-Year Students Returning
- 92.0%
- Students Graduating Within 4 Years
- 84.6%
- Students Graduating Within 5 Years
- 87.9%
- Students Graduating Within 6 Years
- 90.0%
After Graduation
- Graduates Offered Full-Time Employment Within 6 Months
- 74%
- Average Starting Salary
- 74%
- Graduates Pursuing Advanced Study Directly
- 17.0%
- Disciplines Pursued
- Business 1%
Engineering 3%
Law 5%
Dentistry 0.5%
Arts and Sciences 6%
Medicine 2%
Veterinary Medicine 0.3%
Education 2%
Other 2%
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