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Academics

Quick Stats

Student-Faculty Ratio 10:1
Full-Time Student Population 3,603
Part-Time Student Population 70
Full-Time Instructional Faculty 368
Total FT Faculty 368
Faculty with Terminal Degree 97%
Average Faculty Salary $83,455
Full-Time Retention Rate 93%
Transfer-Out Rate 11%
Graduation Rate 88%
Programs/Majors Offered 58
Average Course Load 4 courses
Academic/Career Counseling? Yes
Remedial Services? No
Class Sizes
  • Fewer than 20 students: 55%
  • 20 to 49 students: 43%
  • 50 or more students: 2%

Student Author OverviewWhat's This?

Bucknell’s academic community truly is a community. Students and professors constantly interact with one another in and outside of the classroom. If you’re looking for a more intimate college atmosphere, Bucknell is a great school for you. Classes are small, so students have a voice and can express themselves during lectures and discussions. The majority of the professors really do love their jobs and are committed to helping students. All professors hold office hours a couple of days per week, and students can drop by with any questions they may have. Often times, students will contact professors via e-mail to set up meetings outside of office hours. When a professor is passionate about the subject and about teaching, she can make even a biology class interesting for a science- and math-hating English major. The workload at Bucknell is definitely manageable, although engineers seem to have a heavier course load than other majors. Many students are involved in other activities besides just academics. The key to balancing it all is just time management.

Students learn quickly that the distractions of online conversations, roommates, and loud dorms can prevent them from getting all of their studying done. Fortunately, Bucknell has a massive library with desks, group tables, private study-group rooms, couches, and beanbag chairs. Something that sets Bucknell apart from many of the nation’s other top universities is the fact that many Bucknellians find a balance between their studies and their social life. Most other schools are either described as workaholic schools or party schools; at Bucknell, there is a great balance that allows students to excel academically, graduate with a degree from a top university, and have a great time doing so.

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Academics at Bucknell University

barstoolbu

'13

Business Administration and Management

5.0
A+

Amazing Professors

I have never had a professor that I did not love. There are a few that stand out, though, and I recommend visiting them often. They will often recommend meeting you for lunch or coffee and will talk to you about anything.

Jan 09, 2012

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Academics at Bucknell University

swedishfish213

'11

Neuroscience

4.6
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Neuroscience

The neuroscience major currently is still in its infancy in Bucknell. They recently just revamped and reorganized the curriculum, which has improved the major significantly. However, since the department has no dedicated neuroscience faculty, the professors teaching the neuroscience classes belong to either the biology department, the psychology department, or the animal behavior department. While this doesn't affect the quality or focus of the neuroscience courses, it does limit the amount of pure neuroscience research that students can be involved with on campus, since they are also competing with students from the other majors to participate.

However, much of the faculty are very well-known and respected in their field, and are both knowledgeable and enthusiastic about both their research AND teaching. Professors who don't want to teach don't last long at Bucknell.

Socially, the neuroscience majors are treated by the rest of the school (that is, everyone except the engineers, physicists and chemists) with a combination of awe (You must me soooo smart!) and disbelief (Wow that sounds so hard, how do you do that?). It is, in fact, a difficult major with a high number of required courses, but it's totally worth the work!

Nov 02, 2011

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Academics at Bucknell University

Kpurdy92

'14

Pre-Medicine Studies

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Professors and Students Take Pride in What They Do.

Every Professor is very determined to see their students learn and are motivated to encourage students to enjoy their academics. Class registration is a bit aggravating but class options are wide.

Aug 15, 2011

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Facts

Instructional Programs Occupational: No
Academic: Yes
Continuing Professional: No
Recreational/Avocational: No
Adult Basic Remedial: No
Secondary (High School): No
Special Credit Opportunities Advanced Placement (AP) Credits: Yes
Dual Credit: Yes
Life Experience Credits: No
AP Test Score Requirements Possible credit for scores of 3, 4, or 5
IB Test Score Requirements IB diploma recipients with a score of 5 or higher on each of the six subject exams will be awarded six course credits toward their degree program at Bucknell. Diploma recipients not meeting the minimum score requirements will only receive credit for those higher-level courses passed with a score of five or higher. IB certificate students (non diploma) will receive course credits only for higher levels with five or higher. No credit will be awarded for standard level courses except for full IB diploma students (as noted above).
Undergraduate Schools/Divisions
  • College of Arts and Sciences
  • College of Engineering
Degrees Awarded
  • Bachelor's degree
  • Master's degree
Most Popular Majors
  • Business Administration and Management: 4%
  • Economics and Econometrics: 6%
  • Political Science and Government, General: 3%
  • Psychology: 3%
Special Study Options
  • Study abroad
  • Teacher certification (below the postsecondary level)
Best Places to Study
  • 7th Street Café
  • Library
Did You Know?

Almost 25 percent of the engineering students are women. This figure is among the highest in the nation (the national average is 20 percent).

During finals, the cafeteria sponsors “study breaks” and prepares different foods each night, from nachos to soft pretzels.

During finals the library is open 24 hours a day, and cookies or coffee are put out in the lobby. Throughout the week, all of the dorms institute “quiet hours.”

Forty-two percent of students spend a semester or more studying off campus.

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