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Study at Bucknell University


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 Enrolment 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.

Profile of Bucknell University

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.

Course Topics

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.

Bucknell Selectivity

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 . 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.

Faculty

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.

Student Enrolment

The school has 3, 677 enrolled students .

Student Life

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.

Bucknell Programs and Degrees
General CategoryDegreesMost Common Majors
Liberal Arts288economics, international relations, English, history, political science, sociology, creative writing, anthropology, . . .
Science139biology, chemistry, biochemistry, animal behavior, physics, geology
Engineering137civil engineering, mechanical engineering, chemical engineering, electrical engineering, biomedical engineering
Business and Management133business management, accounting
Therapy and Counselling57psychology, school psychology
Education and Teaching43elementary school teaching, education, curriculum and instruction, music teaching, early childhood education, educational admin and supervision, school Counselling, secondary teaching
Mathematics28mathematics
Computer Science and Engineering26computer engineering, computer and info science
Conservation and Resource Management17environmental studies
Fine Arts11art history and criticism, fine arts
Music8music, music theory and composition, music history and theory, music performance
Religion and Philosophy8philosophy, religion
Drama and Performing Arts3drama
Art Studies2art studies
Engineering Technician1environmental engineering tech


Contact: Bucknell

Bucknell University

Dent Drive

Lewisburg, PA 17837

General Phone: (570) 577-2000

http: //www.bucknell.edu