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General Information

School Contact
Bucknell University
Moore Ave.
Lewisburg, PA 17837
United States
(570) 577-2000
www.bucknell.edu
Cost
Tuition: $37,934
Room and Board: $8,052
Books and Supplies: $750
Undergrad Student Body
Full-Time: 3,492
Total Male: 1,726
Total Female: 1,794
Part-Time: 34
Founded:
1846
Control:
Private
Setting:
Rural
Academic Calendar:
Semester
Religious Affiliation:
None

Overall Experience

An overwhelming amount of students say that they cannot imagine being in college anywhere else and are extremely happy with their decision to attend Bucknell. Many students have gripes about the isolated location, lack of diversity, and emphasis on Greek life, but these issues all seem to dull in comparison to the overwhelming sense of community that many Bucknellians admit to feeling. Most think of the “Bucknell Bubble” as a bad aspect of their college experience, but it also appears to be the very thing that has made Bucknell the cohesive place that students say they love. Bucknell has gotten the reputation of being a private institution filled with rich kids that think too highly of themselves, but while some kids do fit that description here, it is not the norm—most of the people you will meet here are truly genuine.

Bucknell is a place where students can flourish academically and socially in a small, supportive environment. Professors are deeply committed to the students, and the students seem to be genuinely interested in learning. The campus is physically breathtaking, and you will often find yourself in awe while walking in the academic quad through autumn leaves or watching a crisp, cold winter sunset from the top of Freas Hall. Bucknell may not be located in the hustle and bustle of a city with new and eccentric sites around every corner, but what Bucknell has is a very real sense of family—something that no city school could ever achieve.

Students Speak Out

BucAA says:

February 26, 2009

I really do love Bucknell. Being from Colorado, people on the East Coast can be a bit abrasive and uncaring sometimes, but I find that Bucknell is a generally caring place, and almost anyone who can get in can thrive here.
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BucDD says:

February 26, 2009

I can't really compare Bucknell to any other school because I've only gone here. It is really a bubble here, you never hear of the outside world, and you are very babied as a student. There is always help if you need it, and people are generally nice, probably because we are paying so much to go here.
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cmercado333 says:

February 24, 2009

Bucknell is awesome. It was my first choice, and it was the right choice. The academic reputation, alumni network, and overall social experience are well worth the $50k we pay to attend.
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BucMK says:

February 24, 2009

Overall, Bucknell was definitely the college for me, and I am having a great time right not. If I had do it all over again, I would apply early decision to Bucknell again. But, I want to give a little advice: Bucknell is a great school, but it may not be the place you want to come. Only come to Bucknell if you feel it is truly the place you want to spend four years of your life. If your answer is "yes," then see you next fall.
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BucLA says:

February 24, 2009

Bucknell is a great place, and my overall experience has been positive. I would definitely come here again if I could do it all over again. It is a superior school academically and reputation wise, and I think you really grow as a person here. I have met some great people through my courses, living situations, and my sorority and wouldn't trade the stellar friends I've made for anything in the world. Finding your niche and group of people to associate with has really made Bucknell a fantastic place to spend the past four years.
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Admissions Stats See more admissions statistics

Contact Admissions
Phone: (570) 577-1101
E-Mail: admissions@bucknell.edu
Web Site: www.bucknell.edu/Admissions.xml
Dates To Know Deadline Notification
Regular Decision January 1 April 1
Must-Reply-By May 1
Acceptance Rate:   30% Application Fee:   $60 Common Application Accepted?   Yes

Financial Aid Stats

Contact Admissions
Phone: (570) 577-1331
E-Mail: finaid@bucknell.edu
Web Site: www.bucknell.edu/FinancialAid.xml
Other Stats
Financial Aid Forms Deadline: January 1
Average Financial Aid Package: ? $23,400
Applicants Who Received Aid: 85%

Standardized Tests

Scores Verbal Math Composite (out of)
SAT I * 600 - 690 630 - 710 1230 - 1400 (1600)
* 25th - 75th Percentile
Other Stats
Top 10% of HS Class: 72%
SATI / ACT Required? Either