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General Information About Bucknell University Bucknell is a unique national university where liberal arts and professional programs complement each other. Bucknell educates men and women for a lifetime of critical thinking and strong leadership characterized by continued intellectual exploration, creativity, and imagination. A Bucknell education enables students to interact daily with faculty who exemplify a passion for learning and a dedication to teaching and scholarship. Bucknell fosters a residential, co-curricular environment in which students develop intellectual maturity, personal conviction and strength of character, informed by a deep understanding of different cultures and diverse perspectives. Bucknell seeks to educate our students to serve the common good and to promote justice in ways sensitive to the moral and ethical dimensions of life. Bucknell’s rich history and heritage will influence its planning for the future. Bucknell’s potential as an institution of higher learning extends beyond that of a traditional liberal arts college by virtue of its larger size and expansive programs. The University’s broader spectrum of disciplines and courses of study within a diverse and active residential campus community enhance the quality of all aspects of the undergraduate experience, both in and out of the classroom.
Institutional statistical data was gathered from the U.S. Department of Education - Institute of Education Sciences, National Center for Education Statistics.Institution Type - 4-year, Private not-for-profit
Special Learning Opportunities - ROTC (Army)
- Teacher certification
- Study abroad
Student Services - Academic/career counseling service
- Employment services for students
- Placement services for completers
Credit Accepted - Dual credit
- Advanced placement (AP) credits
Religious Affiliation - Not applicable
Federal Aid - Eligible students may receive Pell Grants and other federal aid (e.g. Direct Loans).
Degrees/Certificates offered - Bachelor's degree
- Master's degree
Campus Setting - Rural: Fringe
Disability Services Student - 3% or Less
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Admission Total Applicants 7,572 Percent Admitted 30% Men Admitted 29% Women Admitted 31% Full Time Retention Rate 93% -
Submitted ACT & SAT Scores
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25th Percentile Score 75th Percentile Score Critical Reading 600 680 Math 630 710 Writing 610 700 -
25th Percentile Score 75th Percentile Score Composite 27 31
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Tuition & Fees 09-10 Tuition & Fees $40,816 Room & Board Charge $9,504 Books & Supplies Cost $880 Dorm Capacity 3,020 -
Student Demographics Total Enrolled 3,823 Native American 6 Asian 191 African American 101 Hispanic 125 Enrolled FullTime Undergraduates 3,488 Enrolled FullTime Graduates 66


