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Bucknell University was founded in 1846 as Lewisburg High School. In 1848, it became the Academical and Primary Department of the University at Lewisburg. The university campus covers more than 400 acres of land in Lewisburg, Pennsylvania, United States. Bucknell University is also referred to as BU. The university records an enrollment of over 3,500 students per year. It attracts students from appoximately 50 countries all over the world. BU offers more than 50 majors and nearly 60 minors and is organized into several academic departments.
Bucknell University has an active Greek Life. There are nearly 200 student organizations recognized by the university. BU is enrolled in the Patriot League, Division I sports. Their football team is a member of Division I-AA. The sports teams are popularly known as the Bucknell Bisons, and their mascot is called Bucky Bison. The men's basketball team participated in the NCAA men's basketball tournament in 2005 and was the first Patriot League team to win an NCAA tournament game.
Lewisburg, PA is home to Bucknell. Lewisburg is a rural site not far from an urban area. The school is a private, not-for-profit institution. Degrees at Bucknell go up to the Master's degree.
Students at the school can choose among many degree programs. Students commonly pursue studies in engineering, science, mathematics, liberal arts, and conservation and resource management.
Prospective students are advised that admissions are not open to all; the school selects from among qualified applicants. Bucknell attracts a lot of applicants every year, and can only accept about 30% of them (as of 2007). Three quarters of students in 2007 had SAT verbal scores of at least 600. Half of math SAT scores of accepted students fell between 630 and 710.
Bucknell maintains a faculty/student ratio (full-time) which is better than most colleges. The school has a tenure system for senior faculty. The full-time faculty at Bucknell is well-paid, which often goes with faculty quality.
The school has 3,677 enrolled students (as of 2007).
Full-time students are the norm at Bucknell. The school has a residential or campus feel. Bucknell offers dorm rooms to a higher percentage of its students than do most colleges. The school offers students meal plans. Bucknell values student athletics, and belongs to the Patriot League.
More complete details are provided below.
Bucknell University
Dent Drive
Lewisburg, PA 17837
General Phone: (570) 577-2000
http://www.bucknell.edu
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Liberal Arts | 288 | economics, international relations, English, history, political science, sociology, creative writing, anthropology, ... |
| Science | 139 | biology, chemistry, biochemistry, animal behavior, physics, geology |
| Engineering | 137 | civil engineering, mechanical engineering, chemical engineering, electrical engineering, biomedical engineering |
| Business And Management | 133 | business management, accounting |
| Therapy And Counseling | 57 | psychology, school psychology |
| Education And Teaching | 43 | elementary school teaching, education, curriculum and instruction, music teaching, early childhood education, educational admin and supervision, school counseling, secondary teaching |
| Mathematics | 28 | mathematics |
| Computer Science And Engineering | 26 | computer engineering, computer and info science |
| Conservation And Resource Management | 17 | environmental studies |
| Fine Arts | 11 | art history and criticism, fine arts |
| Music | 8 | music, music theory and composition, music history and theory, music performance |
| Religion And Philosophy | 8 | philosophy, religion |
| Drama And Performing Arts | 3 | drama |
| Art Studies | 2 | art studies |
| Engineering Technician | 1 | environmental engineering tech |
Number of programs and degrees for Bucknell in 2007:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree | 862 | 52 |
| Master's degree | 39 | 17 |
In 2007, Bucknell had a total enrollment of 3,677 students (3,611 full-time equivalent).
Students in the Freshman Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Men | 50% |
| Women | 50% |
| Full-Time | 100% |
| Part-Time | 0% |
Students By Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 95% |
| Graduate | 5% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 79% |
| Black | 3% |
| Hispanic | 3% |
| Asian | 7% |
| American Indian | 1% |
| Unknown | 4% |
| (Foreign Students) | 3% |
Students by Age:
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 2% |
| 18-19 | 45% |
| 20-21 | 44% |
| 22-24 | 5% |
| 25-29 | 1% |
| 30-34 | 0% |
| 35-39 | 0% |
| 40-49 | 1% |
| 50-64 | 0% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence:
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| Pennsylvania | 23% |
| New Jersey | 16% |
| New York | 15% |
| Connecticut | 8% |
| Maryland | 8% |
| Massachusetts | 5% |
| California | 5% |
| Virginia | 3% |
| Ohio | 3% |
| (International Students) | 2% |
| Illinois | 1% |
| Colorado | 1% |
| North Carolina | 1% |
| Florida | 1% |
| Washington, DC | 1% |
| Washington | 1% |
| Oregon | 1% |
| West Virginia | 1% |
| New Hampshire | 1% |
| Rhode Island | 1% |
Retention Rates (2007):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 94 % |
Bucknell offers campus housing for 2,894 of its 3,611 (full-time) students. Freshmen are required to live on campus.
(Please refer to our profile of Lewisburg, Pennsylvania for details about the area surrounding the campus. Also see our list of other Pennsylvania Colleges).
The school offers students a meal plan with 19 meals per week.
Acceptances:
| Group | Applicants | Accepted | Percent Accepted | Enrolled | Percent of Accepted Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 8,943 | 2,673 | 30% | 887 | 33% |
| Men | 4,790 | 1,311 | 27% | 446 | 34% |
| Women | 4,153 | 1,362 | 33% | 441 | 32% |
Standardized Test Scores:
| Test | 25th Percentile | 75th Percetile |
|---|---|---|
| SAT Verbal | 600 | 690 |
| SAT Math | 630 | 710 |
| SAT Writing | 600 | 690 |
| ACT Composite | 27 | 31 |
Application Requirements:
| Item | Requirement |
|---|---|
| GPA | recommended |
| Class Rank | recommended |
| High School Record | required |
| College Prep Program | required |
| Recommendations | required |
| Formal Demonstration of Competence | required |
| Standardized Tests (SAT and/or ACT) | required |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting SAT | 86% |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting ACT | 28% |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) | required |
| Other Standardized Tests | not required |
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 38,134 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 38,134 |
| Room and board | $ 8,052 |
| Room charge | $ 4,452 |
| Board (meal plan) charge | $ 3,600 |
| Books and supplies | $ 750 |
| Other expenses | $ 1,000 |
Financial Aid:
Bucknell participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 323800)
Bucknell has a tenure system for faculty.
Tenure Status of Faculty (2007):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|
| Tenured | 133 | 63 |
| Non-tenured, but on tenure track | 52 | 52 |
| Non-tenured and not on tenure track | 21 | 14 |
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2007):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | academic year | 56 | $113,273 | 14 | $103,065 |
| Associate professor | academic year | 77 | $81,209 | 50 | $79,420 |
| Assistant professor | academic year | 73 | $66,249 | 64 | $64,775 |
| Instructor | academic year | 0 | * | 1 | * |
| All faculty total | academic year | 206 | $84,624 | 129 | $74,485 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Athletic Conferences:
| Sport | Conference |
|---|---|
| Football | Patriot League |
| Basketball | Patriot League |
| Baseball | Patriot League |
| Track | Patriot League |
Students on Athletic Scholarships (2007):
| Sport | Men | Women | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 93 | 112 | 205 |
| Football | 54 | 0 | 54 |
| Track | 8 | 29 | 37 |
| Basketball | 11 | 11 | 22 |
| Baseball | 3 | 0 | 3 |
| All Other Sports | 17 | 72 | 89 |
ART STUDIES
Art/Art Studies, General
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Accounting
Business Administration and Management, General
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
Computer Engineering, General
Computer and Information Sciences, General
CONSERVATION AND RESOURCE MANAGEMENT
Environmental Studies
DRAMA AND PERFORMING ARTS
Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General
EDUCATION AND TEACHING
Counselor Education/School Counseling and Guidance Services
Curriculum and Instruction
Early Childhood Education and Teaching
Education, General
Educational Administration and Supervision, Other
Elementary Education and Teaching
Music Teacher Education
Secondary Education and Teaching
ENGINEERING
Biomedical/Medical Engineering
Chemical Engineering
Civil Engineering, General
Electrical, Electronics and Communications Engineering
Mechanical Engineering
ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN
Environmental Engineering Technology/Environmental Technology
FINE ARTS
Art History, Criticism and Conservation
Fine/Studio Arts, General
LIBERAL ARTS
Anthropology
Classics/Classical Languages, Lit & Linguistics, General
Creative Writing
East Asian Studies
Economics, General
English Language and Literature, General
French Language and Literature
Geography
German Language and Literature
History, General
Humanities/Humanistic Studies
International Relations and Affairs
Latin American Studies
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other
Political Science and Government, General
Russian Language and Literature
Sociology
Spanish Language and Literature
Women's Studies
MATHEMATICS
Mathematics, General
MUSIC
Music History, Literature, and Theory
Music Performance, General
Music Theory and Composition
Music, General
RELIGION AND PHILOSOPHY
Philosophy
Religion/Religious Studies
SCIENCE
Animal Behavior and Ethology
Biochemistry
Biology/Biological Sciences, General
Chemistry, General
Geology/Earth Science, General
Physics, General
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets Bucknell Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| Dorm rooms per full-time student (vs. all colleges) | Top 5% |  |
| Student SAT scores (vs. all colleges) | Top 5% | |
| Selectivity (based on % of applicants accepted) (vs. all colleges) | Top 5% | |
| Number of degree programs (vs. all colleges) | Top 5% | |
| Faculty/student ratio (full-time) (vs. all colleges) | Top 6% | |
| % of degrees in mathematics (vs. all colleges) | Top 7% | |
| Salaries of full-time faculty (vs. all colleges) | Top 7% | |
| % of degrees in science (vs. all colleges) | Top 8% | |
| % of degrees in engineering (vs. all colleges) | Top 12% | |
| % students on athletic fin. aid (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 14% | |
| Male % of student body (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 15% | |
| % of full-time faculty on tenure track (vs. all colleges) | Top 17% | |
| % of degrees in conservation and resource management (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 18% | |
| % of degrees in liberal arts (vs. all colleges) | Top 19% | |
| Number of students (vs. all colleges) | Top 19% | |
Notable:
Accepts some high school credits Grants credits for AP courses Career counseling Career services Student employment services Option to study abroad Offers part-time study On-campus library Offers campus housing Offers a board (meal) plan Tenure system for quality teaching Has ROTC (army) Offers athletic scholarships NCAA athletic conference member
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