Bucknell University: Review & Facts

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Bucknell University is a medium four-year, private not-for-profit school with 3,790 students enrolled. This school was established in 1846 and is the only school located in Lewisburg, Pennsylvania.

Academic Offerings

Bachelor's degree and master's degree are available at Bucknell University.

Majors
Offered
72
Bucknell University deploys a semester-based curriculum calendar system and offers choices in 72 majors. The most popular concentrations are Engineering, Biology, Economics, Political Science, and Psychology. Read the details about Majors offered at this college and see program Ratings.

It is important to know student retention and graduation rates before you apply to a school to get your diploma or to engage in a long-term study; high retention and graduation rates are normally a good sign. Nevertheless, if you are planning to transfer out or take non-credit coursework, these metrics are not important.

The student retention rate at Bucknell University is very high at 91% (well above Pennsylvania average). Considering this statistic, apparently students love their stay at this school.

Student Retention
91%
Good
The graduation rate at Bucknell University is very good - 88%. Nearly 11% of the school's undergraduate students transfer to other colleges.

Student to faculty ratio at Bucknell University is good -- 9:1. Learn more information about instruction at this college in the Faculty & Salaries report.

Tuition and Loans

Average tuition costs are extremely high, about $61,500 a year. The additional fees at Bucknell University beyond tuition are around $400; which comes to a total of $61,900 a year.

Read the details about Bucknell University additional charges as well as availability of loans and likelihood of repaying them upon graduation in the Tuition & Loans report for this college.

Admissions Information

Acceptance
Rate
33%
Hard
According to government data, 11,707 applications were submitted and 3,811 were accepted, so it is pretty hard to become a student at this school.

The school might accept dual credits and advanced placement credits at entry.

Learn more about admissions as well applicants' SAT and ACT test scores at Bucknell University in the Admissions and Tests report for this institution.

Opportunities and Services

Dormatory
Annual Price
$9,500
High
Bucknell University offers study abroad programs.

There are options for on-campus part-time employment at Bucknell University, which allows students to cover some of the tuition expenses. Additionally, this school helps students to evaluate their career options and find a full-time job upon graduation.

Safety
Grade
F
Unsafe
Bucknell University provides on-campus housing. Dormitory capacity at this college accommodates nearly 3,500 students, which provides a reasonable on-campus housing opportunity. The room price is high: approximately $9,500 a year.

Army ROTC programs are available at Bucknell University. Reserve Officers' Training Corps commissioning programs typically imply elective classes in addition to required college curriculum, possible funding for your tuition, and an obligation to serve upon graduation.

ROTC
Available
Yes
It is important to keep in mind that enrolling in a ROTC course does not commit you to serve unless you have obtained a ROTC scholarship, grant, or any other funding.

Based on the college crime information, Bucknell University appears to be a very dangerous school. Read the details in the Campus Crime report for this college.

Bucknell University Location and Address

Postal Address:
Bucknell University
One Dent Drive
Lewisburg, Pennsylvania
17837, USA
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