BUCKNELL UNIVERSITY

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Bucknell University

School Overview

The school's main campus is located in a small town (in Lewisburg, PA). The maximum program length is more than 4 years. The highest degree offered by the school is the Master's degree.

Contacting the School

1 Bucknell University
Lewisburg, PA 17837
Main Phone: (570) 577-2000
Web Site: www.bucknell.edu

Student Body Size and Diversity

In Fall 2002, the school had 3,521 (full-time equivalent) students. In Fall 2002, 461 male students and 456 female students enrolled as first-time students (freshmen, typically). Male students comprised 50.3% of the student body, while females made up 49.7%.

Minority enrollment included African-American (3)%, Hispanic (2)%, and Asian (5)%.

School Selectivity

In the class starting in 2002, 38.7% of applicants were admitted.

Verbal SAT:
Three quarters of students scored at least 590. One quarter of students scored at least 670.

Math SAT:
On the Math SAT, 75% of students scored 620 or higher. One fourth of students scored 700 or higher.

Degree Levels

Bachelor's Degree
Master's Degree

Degree Programs

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Area Cultural And Ethnic Studies

Area Studies

Business And Management

Computer

Computer And Information Sciences

Education

Engineering

English Language And Literature

General English Language

Environmental Conservation

Natural Resources Conservation

History And Social Sciences

Interdisciplinary Studies

Life Sciences

Literature And Language

Mathematics

Mathematics

Performing And Visual Arts

Philosophy And Religion

Philosophy

Physical Sciences

Psychology

School Accreditation

Bucknell University reports that it is nationally accredited. Accreditation is by an agency recognized by the US Dept. of Education.

Bucknell University is accredited regionally. The school is state accredited.

Athletics, Including Athletic Scholarships & Financial Aid

Bucknell University belongs to the following athletic conferences:

Patriot League (for football, basketball, baseball, and track & field).

The school offers financial aid to athletes for football, basketball, baseball, track & field, other sports, and in general.

Special Student Services

Academic Services

AP credits
Study abroad

Financial Flexibility

ROTC
Student employment services
Career counseling
Placement services for graduates

Cost of Attending

In-State, Living On Campus:	$ 36,787
In-State, Living With Family:	$ 30,735
Out of State, Living On Campus:	$ 36,787

Admission Requirements

The school does not offer open admission; requirements include:

Required:

Secondary school record is required.
Standardized test scores are required.
Recommendations are required.
A college preparatory program is required.
A demonstration of competency (such as samples of work, e.g.) is required.
The TOEFL (if applicable) is required for international students.

Recommended (but not required):

High-school GPA is recommended.
Secondary school rank is recommended.

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