Information to help you compare
college options
As you weigh colleges and universities against one another, how will you know which one is right for you? The following information can help you understand Bucknell’s educational offerings and student outcomes, compare Bucknell to other schools and decide whether it’s the right fit for you.*
Academics
Bucknell University students lead exciting and invigorating academic lives. Some participate in groundbreaking research, while others triumph on stage or in the studio. Caring faculty members are both teachers and mentors for these students in – and out – of the classroom. At the same time, they are also scholars who conduct research, publish widely, receive media coverage, and receive grants from national organizations for their work.
Accreditation, Approval, and Licensure of Institution and Programs
Transfer of Credit Policies and Articulation Agreements
Copyright Infringement − Policies and Sanctions
Privacy of Student Records − Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA)
Student Life, Health and Safety
Our students benefit from boundless opportunities to explore their passions, discover new insights and fulfill their potential in a friendly, safe and inclusive environment. Students so much enjoy their experience that 95 percent of first-year students return as sophomores.
Facilities and services for students with disabilities
Campus security policies, crime statistics and crime log
Drug and alcohol abuse prevention
Tuition, Costs and Aid
We are here to work with you and your family regarding financial need and aid. Any student who feels he or she needs assistance may apply for financial aid. We consider each family's situation and re-evaluate cases annually to accommodate changes in financial resources.
Assistance Available From Federal, State, Local, and Institutional Programs
Federal Student Financial Aid Penalties for Drug Law Violations (search the PDF by "Financial Aid")
Notice of Availability of Institutional and Financial Aid Information
Refund Policy and Requirements for Withdrawal and Return of Federal Financial Aid
Student Success and Outcomes
One indicator of student satisfaction and student achievement is our high four-year graduation rate, which is typically around 87 percent. Some students graduate in five years because they've chosen a five-year dual-degree program, such as our engineering/ management major. University policy requires that students complete their studies in eight semesters with rare exceptions.
Common Data Set -- more on our graduation rate
Career and job placement services
Job/Graduate school placement information and rates
* This page provides links to information about Bucknell University in accordance with the 2008 Higher Education Opportunity Act.
