About Bucknell University
Type
Private
Not-For-Profit
4 Years
Student Population
3,668
Website
www.bucknell.eduAccreditation
MSCHE
Religious Affiliation
Not applicable
On Campus Housing
Yes
Bucknell University, which is located in Lewisburg, Pennsylvania is a private university. At Bucknell University, around 100% of the students are 24 and under. And, when it comes to gender distribution at the varsity, around 51% of the students are females and 49% are males. Finally, at BU around 74% are white, 6% belong to Hispanic ethnicity, and 6% are Non-resident alien. Some of the notable alumni which the school has produced in its several years of existence are Christy Mathewson, Philip Roth, Edward Herrmann, and Timothy J Keller. The school believes in the all-round growth of the students and, hence encourages students to take part in several sporting activities, conducted inside the campus. Students taking admission here will notice that the university boasts of a decent sports infrastructure. BU offers a total of 87 undergraduate and graduate programs, including both residential and online. The university also has a long list of accreditations. It has been accredited by Middle States Commission on Higher Education.
Rankings
The rankings provided by Forbes and US News are trusted everywhere, as long as US universities are concerned. It is said that the more information that a prospective student has about a university, the better it is. The ranking of a university helps a student overcome the confusion of which university/college is right for them and also other prospects. Before taking admission, a student can assess the university chosen by them on various grounds like research excellence, the performance of its students after graduation, and their experience, among others. Notably, for the rankings, the two publications, US News and Forbes, are trusted everywhere. However, it should be noted that Bucknell University does not feature in the list of top colleges, according to the latest ranking of these two publications.
Admissions
Application Deadline
15th Jan
Acceptance Rate
33%
SAT Range
1250 - 1420
ACT Range
28 - 32
Application Fee
$40
SAT/ACT
Required
High School GPA
Required
Accept Common App
Yes
The admissions process is moderately difficult albeit selective in its approach. Candidates are required to fill the form and submit a fee of $40, as part of the admission process at BU. The SAT score in the range of 1255-1430 would boost a student's chances of securing admission. A candidate, in order to take admission to Bucknell University, must score 30 in her ACTs. But, in certain cases, those having ACT scores less than 28 are also given admission. The candidates can apply for the courses online. However, in case they need information or want to feel the vibes, they visit the school's office at One Dent Drive, Lewisburg, Pennsylvania 17837. They can also call them at (570) 577-2000.
Annual Cost to Attend
Net Price
$36,305
Average Annual Cost
$55,788
Books And Supplies
$900
Other Fees
$304
Room And Board
$13,662
Budget For Other Expenses
$2,096
Total One Year Cost
$72,750
Before applying to BU, candidates must keep in mind the tuition fees and the cost of living during the course tenure. The total one-year cost on a full-time basis would be somewhere around $75,400. This cost consists of the average annual tuition cost ($58,196), books and supplies ($900), room and boarding ($14,174), and budget for other expenses ($2,130). If it sounds unaffordable to the applicant, there are numerous financial aid options available that they can explore.
Academics
Highest Degree Offered
Master's degree
Student:Faculty Ratio
9:1
Full-Time Retention Rate
92%
Part-Time Retention Rate
N/A
Academic Calendar
Semester
Research Funding per Student
$625
Faculty Overview
Male Professors
Female Professors
Non-traditional Learning
Evening Degree Programs
Teacher Certification
Distance Education
Study Abroad
Majors
Economics
141 Graduates
Psychology, General
71 Graduates
Political Science and Government
63 Graduates
Accounting and Related Services
58 Graduates
Biology, General
58 Graduates
Mechanical Engineering
39 Graduates
Marketing
38 Graduates
Chemical Engineering
36 Graduates
Romance Languages, Literatures, and...
36 Graduates
Civil Engineering
34 Graduates
International Relations and Nationa...
32 Graduates
Computer Engineering
29 Graduates
Neurobiology and Neurosciences
28 Graduates
Natural Resources Conservation and...
24 Graduates
Business Administration, Management...
23 Graduates
English Language and Literature, Ge...
23 Graduates
Sociology
22 Graduates
Biochemistry, Biophysics and Molecu...
21 Graduates
History
19 Graduates
Rhetoric and Composition/Writing St...
16 Graduates
Biomedical/Medical Engineering
15 Graduates
Computer and Information Sciences,...
14 Graduates
International Business
14 Graduates
Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies, Ot...
14 Graduates
Mathematics
13 Graduates
Chemistry
11 Graduates
Education, General
11 Graduates
Physics
11 Graduates
Area Studies
10 Graduates
Fine and Studio Arts
10 Graduates
Geological and Earth Sciences/Geosc...
10 Graduates
Zoology/Animal Biology
10 Graduates
Teacher Education and Professional...
9 Graduates
Applied Mathematics
8 Graduates
Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft
8 Graduates
Electrical, Electronics and Communi...
8 Graduates
Philosophy
8 Graduates
Classics and Classical Languages, L...
6 Graduates
Environmental/Environmental Health...
6 Graduates
Geography and Cartography
6 Graduates
Ethnic, Cultural Minority, Gender,...
5 Graduates
Music
5 Graduates
Anthropology
4 Graduates
Linguistic, Comparative, and Relate...
3 Graduates
Teacher Education and Professional...
3 Graduates
Germanic Languages, Literatures, an...
2 Graduates
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General...
2 Graduates
Slavic, Baltic and Albanian Languag...
2 Graduates
Religion/Religious Studies
1 Graduates
Student Body
Undergraduate Students
3,597
Socio-Economic Diversity
10%
Part-time
N/A
Students Gender
LGBTQIA STUDENT RESOURCE GROUPS
ON CAMPUS WOMEN'S CENTER
Race/Ethnicity
Geographic Density
Geographic Density
High
Unknown Location
Out Of State
In State
Foreign
Economic Diversity
36% percentage of students who recieved an income-based Federal Pell Grant intended for low-income students.
Median Household Income
$84,046 per year
Campus Life
Housing
The students can reside on campus and 100% of Freshman Live On-Campus.
On Campus Housing Available
Yes
Freshmen Required to Live on Campus
No
Freshmen Live on Campus
100%
Undergrads in College Housing
92%
Averege Housing Cost
$8,332/year
Campus Food
The institution has several dining and meal plan options available to students and the average meal plan cost is around $5,330/year.
Meal Plan Available
Yes
Average Meal Plan Available
$5,330/year
Athletes
Division Sports Nickname
Bison
School Colors
orange and blue
Varsity Athletics Association
NCAA
Varsity Athletics Conference Primary
Patriot League
Total Male Athletes
360
Total Female Athletes
361
Intramural Sports
15
Sports Club
34
Sports Team (Men)
Baseball
Basketball
Cross Country
Crew-Rowing
Football
Golf
Lacrosse
Soccer
Swimming and Diving
Tennis
Track and Field
Water Polo
Wrestling
Sports Team (Women)
Basketball
Cheerleading-Dance Team
Cross Country
Crew-Rowing
Field Hockey
Golf
Lacrosse
Soccer
Softball
Swimming and Diving
Tennis
Track and Field
Volleyball
Water Polo
Campus Safety
24-Hour Security Patrol
Yes
Campus Emergency Phones
Yes
24-Hour Escort Safety rides
Yes
Mobile Campus Emergency Alert
Yes
On-campus housing facilities are offered to the students who wish to remain nearby. The normal expense for on-campus housing is $14,174 per year. The university has taken a lot of measures to ensure the safety and security of its students. Some of these measures include 24-hr security patrol, campus emergency phones, 24-hr escort safety rides and mobile campus emergency alert. The university has enrolled around 49% male and 51% female students.
After Graduation
Median Earnings 6 Years After Graduation
$57,700/year
Median Earnings 10 Years After Graduation
$70,800/year
Typical Monthly Loan Payment
$244 - 280
Financial Aid
Students Receiving Gift Aid
Average Aid Per Year
$33,820
Students Receiving Federal Grants
Average Aid Per Year
$5,425
Students Receiving State Aid
Average Aid Per Year
$3,305
Students Receiving Institutional Grants
Average Aid Per Year
$32,744
Average Grant & Scholarship by Family Income
Income
Average Amount
< $30K
$47,645
$30K - $48K
$52,751
$48K - $75K
$46,473
$75K - $110K
$36,287
> $110K
$17,179
Total Needs based Scholarships/Grants
$3,580,458
Total Non-Needs based Scholarships/Grants
$6,300,000
The financial aid department of Bucknell University helps students by assisting them with scholarships, grants, and student loans in the event that they find the fees and the cost of living at the campus to be expensive. At the university, the average federal grant comes to be around $5,831, whereas the financial aid is $32,168. Prospective students can benefit from state-level aid worth $3,665 as well as institutional aid worth $32,168. At BU, the total amount of need-based scholarships/grants awarded to students stands at $3,580,458 per year. On the other hand, the total non-need-based scholarships/grants offered in a year add up to $6,300,000.
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