College Confidential Forums Outdoor, mountain setting colleges like Bucknell? College Search & Selection. bucknell-university. Sweetgum August 2, 2023, 12:22am 22. NC has beautiful mountains, but High Point University is not near them. It’s about 100 miles away from the mountains. App State, UNC-Asheville, Western Carolina, …Many students wonder if Bucknell and Holy Cross can offer an Ivy League level education in a liberal arts setting. Join the discussion on College Confidential and share your opinions, experiences and insights about these two prestigious schools.<p>I think Colgate is the most well known of the three and would consider it a cross of Middlebury and Bucknell. I get the impression that Bates is more hippie, crunchie than Bowdoin, Middlebury, Colgate or Hamilton. Hamilton and Bates have a fair amount higher % coming from prep schools (~45%) than does Colgate (~34%).</p>Both have lots of rah-rah school spirit, robust party reputations, the reputation for having a bit of a pre-professional vibe compared to most LACs. And they are quite rural. Two differences are: Colgate is a bit more selective. Bucknell offers an undergrad Business degree and related majors, while Colgate does not.A College Confidential poster on another thread has stated that Haverford's rate this year was 21%; however, I have not been able to confirm that.</p> <br> <blockquote> <p>For physics and math, Princeton is a notch above the other Ivies. Cornell, Penn, and Brown would come next, and Haverford and Bucknell would be below them.</p> </blockquote ...Navy men's lacrosse edges Bucknell, 13-12, in overtime on Dane Swanson's game-winner Mids earn No. 3 seed, will host Loyola Maryland in Patriot League Tournament quarterfinal on TuesdayI agree with you that Bucknell does prioritize study abroad and just because it is available at all schools doesn't mean that it is as integrated and part of the core values at all schools. One example of the way that it is in the fabric is that they are able to facilitate a far higher percentage of engineers studying abroad than most schools do.<p>I see that you are a dual Amer/Latino citizenship, with SAT's in the range that Bucknell likes. Are you aware that Bucknell gets more than 8,000 applications, and can you imagine how many more requests for information.</p> <p>I find it hard to believe that the admissions at Bucknell needs to spend their time with hand written notes.Article Library Applying to College Test Prep College Essays Campus Tours Paying for College Tools 7C6B5DA8-C847-426B-8DA5-B5EA3616E8C5Bucknell is definitely on the shortlist! Just waiting couple of more schools. Thanks for the info. College Confidential Forums Bucknell Class of 2027 Official Thread. Colleges and Universities A-Z. Bucknell University. offtocollegewego March 16, 2023, 11:32am 44. My son also waitlisted🙄 They say in their waitlist info that about 1000 ...Apr 4, 2006 · texastaximom April 5, 2006, 8:01am 4. <p>We are also out of state (Texas). My son loves Bucknell, and is completing his sophomore year as a poli sci/philo double major. The rural location has not bothered him. He finds a lot to do there on campus, and does travel to Philly, DC, NYC etc…on occasion. This weekend there is a big Coheed concert ... This is the official discussion thread for Bucknell Class of 2027 RD applicants. Ask your questions and connect with fellow applicants. RD Application Deadline is: January 15 ... College Confidential Forums Bucknell Class of 2027 Official Thread. Colleges and Universities A-Z. Bucknell University. Sophia34 March 16, 2023, 11:03am 43. thank you ...However, Bucknell does not include the cost of books, student costs, transportation costs, and they also would charge me 1,800 as a parental contribution. The following from Wake includes all of the above but they do not charge my parents. </p> <p>WFU Sch to Cap Borrowing $6,000.00 Wake Forest College Sch $32,600.00Bucknell, as an LAC, has a better student:faculty ratio 9:1 vs the U’s of 13:1. Both have a ‘bro’ culture with many affluent students. Partying/drinking is common at both, drug use more common at Miami. Bucknell’s greek life is more pervasive, Miami’s school spirit greater. Bucknell has not only a higher absolute number of athletes ...IWillKillForMIT April 29, 2013, 11:47pm 4. <p>No offense to Bucknell (It is a great school) but people act as if it is a school for people who get rejected from ivy league backups.</p>. community75 April 30, 2013, 12:53am 5. <p>i think thats a little overstated. Im sure some kids applied and didnt get into Ivys and then went to Bucknell, but ...thinking about applying to bucknell but have a few questions about the small school social liberal arts scene as well 1.) is there a social hierarchy? like a popular clique in each class? do these revolve around greek life? 2.) is there a divide between people who party and people who don't? (and greek people parties and non greek people parties?) 3.) does everyone tend to know everyones ...As for Bucknell, there are about 180 engineers in my 2nd year class of 900 or so. & there are 188 in the freshman year. Plus you have your science and math types as well. bucknell is a good engineering school so it draws its share of "nerds". Anyway, you meet many different types of people in college and very few people will feel left out.Lehigh campus environment is much more lively and vibrant. And Lafayette will be a great choice if you want a really small campus community and are not much into the school spirit thing. Hope it helps. Not sure about that. On another thread, Fiske Guide to Colleges, 2020 Edition rates Lafayette #10 for social life.How hard is it to get into Bucknell? My friend said its really hard to get inHey fellow admitted students (and parents), I am having trouble deciding if I want attend Bucknell. I plan on having an engineering-related major and I will definitely be attending the admitted student event this month. So, why do you think Bucknell is right for you?When it’s time to apply for college, the first thing you need to do is make a list of schools that interest you. As you narrow down your college top 25, one thing you may ask is wh...With the increasing popularity and convenience of online education, more and more individuals are turning to online universities to further their education and advance their career...Hey all, I'm a current junior at a small high school about 3 hours from Bucknell. It's one of my top choices, I plan on visiting this summer. I was wondering if anybody could comment on their Political Science department, which would be my major, and also they Theater program-i'm interested in a theater minor.<p>Newer, but small intensive 4-year program at Bucknell. Also accepted to 4-year business program at McGill (about 600 students entering class). Also accepted as Business Econ major at UCLA, and a general Arts and Science admit at U Mich. (did not get pre-admitted to Ross and would have to fight to get in at the end of freshman year where only about 30% of the applicants make it). What makes ...Our son applied ED to the Arts & Sciences school, undecided major. 3.88 unweighted, 1370 superscore. National Honor Society, Nat'l English Honor Society, Conference All-Academic for hockey. Newspaper Sports Editor, two writing awards from Northwestern-Medill. Varsity baseball co-captain, varsity hockey co-captain. Misc. volunteer work with area charities, and co-hosts a Chicago Bulls podcast ...Presidential Fellowships award a $30,000 annual merit scholarship renewable over four years, and match recipients with a mentor from the faculty or University staff who include them in a significant, long-term project or experience.. Recipients must maintain a cumulative GPA of 3.2 or higher at Bucknell. Presidential Fellows dedicate six to eight hours per week during the academic year on a ...Apr 7, 2015 · Hi everyone, I was accepted into Bucknell and was lucky enough to receive the Presidential Fellowship. It seems like a great opportunity and I’ve read up about it, but I was wondering if someone with knowledge of or experience in the program could answer a few questions I had about it. -Is the research/internship for four years all paid? -What kind of research will be conducted early on when ... College Confidential Forums Bucknell Class of 2026 - Fall 2022 Admissions - RESULTS ONLY. ... Freeman Business is hardest college to get into at Bucknell - only 22.8% admit rate according to Poets & Quants website. sophiarperkins March 18, 2022, 12:32pm 27. Early/Regular: Regular ...I need help choosing between Bucknell and Providence(Econ or Poly Sci). I've gone through the list of pros and cons and right now I'm curious which school would be more academically rigorous, and which school is more highly regarded. Boston College is my dream school, and I am exploring the idea of going to either Bucknell or Providence for the year, and then transferring to Boston College ...<p>My son accepted the offer of admission to Bucknell and as good fortune would have it was accepted to Brandeis from their waitlist.</p> <p>Intended major: mathematics. Pure mathematics. He is a thinker.</p> <p>Cost: not a consideration.</p> <p>Temperament: Quiet. A loner and a clown who people like to have around. Friends …College Search & Selection. seniorfall2014 November 29, 2014, 9:47pm 1. <p>Unfortunately, I was not accepted into my early decision school, so I’m starting up all the rest of my applications and scrambling to figure out where I want to go. I’ve always known that Richmond and Bucknell were tied as my second choice behind my ED choice, but I ...I’m a graduating senior this year and have already applied and been accepted to colleges. I’m trying to choose between Bucknell University, William and Mary, and the University of Richmond. I have a few specific questions, but I would greatly appreciate any general thoughts. Richmond is at list price for me, $85,730/year. I don’t live in Virginia, so W&M is $67,722. I’m a Presidential ...Apr 7, 2015 · Hi everyone, I was accepted into Bucknell and was lucky enough to receive the Presidential Fellowship. It seems like a great opportunity and I’ve read up about it, but I was wondering if someone with knowledge of or experience in the program could answer a few questions I had about it. -Is the research/internship for four years all paid? -What kind of research will be conducted early on when ... bucknell-university. SALSRL April 3, 2016, 11:17am 1. My S was admitted to the Engineering schools at Bucknell, Virginia Tech & Ohio State. He is having a tough time making a decision. Even after weighing the pros & cons of each, he is not sure which program to pick. Any thoughts from those who may have or may be having the same or …About the College of Engineering. Bucknell's College of Engineering provides its students with the tools to question, explore, synthesize and fully participate in the achievement of their professional and personal goals. As a Bucknell engineering student, you'll discover innovative, one-of-a-kind opportunities to prepare for a meaningful career.Bucknell leans conservative. The typical Bucknell student is quite different from the typical student at Haverford College (the other school which you have inquired …Bucknell is also among the least racially and socioeconomically diverse colleges in the US: 78% white and 9% Pell Grant recipients vs Lehigh's 61 and 17%. Visits will help you decide, but on paper this is not a close call, in my opinion. zozoty July 13, 2022, 1:28pm 9.ilmor November 17, 2008, 1:45am 2. <p>Bucknell doesn't seem conservative. There seems to be a lot more Obama supporters than McCain supporters. Bucknell invited some national pollsters to the campus and they conducted a survey among 600 volunteers. 66% of the participants said they would vote for Obama. I'm a minority and I haven't encountered ...Three Colleges, One Bucknell. Learn across disciplines to pursue headline-making discoveries. College of Arts & Sciences. Go beyond problem-solving to create change through engineering. College of Engineering. Collaborate with your peers as you work to create a better world. Freeman College of Management.I would like to get a sense of the social scene at each of these 3 schools, specifically with regard to sorority life. D19 has visited and likes them all. She is also considering a number of other schools, including some smaller LACs, e.g., NESCACs (with no greek life). D19 is academically inclined with high stats (top 25%, maybe higher, at these 3 schools), but very social, athletic, kind ...When it’s time to apply for college, the first thing you need to do is make a list of schools that interest you. As you narrow down your college top 25, one thing you may ask is wh...My S is interested in Animal Behavior/Biology. We've visited both, had an overnight at Bucknell, not F&M, sat in on a class. Still a coin flip. ... Current student feedback appreciated as well. College Confidential Forums Franklin & Marshall vs Bucknell. College Search & Selection. gdrvasc April 23, 2017, 2:18am #1. Tough decision having been ...Party School? - Bucknell University - College Confidential Forums. Colleges and Universities A-Z Bucknell University. bucknell-university. JJS88 April 24, 2007, 7:11pm 1. <p>I know Bucknell is no where near many state schools and lower tier schools when it comes to partying all the time, but partying seems to be big at Bucknell …I need help choosing between Bucknell and Providence(Econ or Poly Sci). I’ve gone through the list of pros and cons and right now I’m curious which school would be more academically rigorous, and which school is more highly regarded. Boston College is my dream school, and I am exploring the idea of going to either Bucknell or Providence for the year, and then transferring to Boston College ...At Bucknell, we offer students the holistic resources they need to create a healthy college experience, paving the way to a healthy life. ... Bucknell Student Health offers a wide range of on-site, confidential, quality care to help students meet their health goals. Services include treatment for routine illnesses and injuries, as well as:My daughter is trying to decide between Pitt, Gettysburg, and Bucknell. She is going for a history/political science degree and was wondering which one would be the best fit. ... College Confidential Forums Pitt vs. Gettysburg vs. Bucknell. College Search & Selection. ReillysDad March 29, 2020, 1:29pm 1. My daughter is trying to decide between ...I have read greek life at Bucknell University is a must. My son wants to go but I have some doubts. ... College Confidential Forums concern parent about Greek life at Bucknell. College Search & Selection. ghong0218 April 5, 2014, 3:20pm 1 <p>I have read greek life at Bucknell University is a must. My son wants to go but I have some doubts. Can ...My son just got home, no final grades yet, but he's loving everything Bucknell, too. College Confidential Forums Bucknell vs Lehigh vs Lafayette. Colleges and Universities A-Z. Bucknell University. bucknell-university. bkablik24 November 9, 2016, 12:26am 1. Hi! I am a high school senior and am currently deciding whether to apply to Lehigh ...College Confidential Forums Bucknell vs. Lehigh? College Search & Selection. joewii January 22, 2009, ... Lehigh is more of a national reasearch university with a pre-professional focus, while Bucknell is more of a LAC.</p> Dave_Berry January 22, 2009, 8:10am #3 ... some kids would exclaim the "location" of Bowdoin College or Colby College, but ...Join conversations on college admissions, decisions, applications, ACT, SAT, paying for school, ... Threads; College Confidential Community. 18857. Student Lounge. The student lounge is for college and high school students to share their experiences. 96. Parents Forum. 47683. College Search & Selection. 120871. Compare College Offers.The Real Deal on Applying to College. Access information on 3,800+ colleges and universities, planning tools, and a vibrant online community to guide you to the college experience of your dreams.Thanks. benreb June 12, 2016, 10:04pm 2. Nothing to worry about. A lot of kids join the residential colleges. Not only is it a quick and easy way to make friends, but the res college students are housed in the best dorms. You should definitely go for it if you are interested, momofzag June 13, 2016, 1:16am 3. I concur with benreb.As for Bucknell, there are about 180 engineers in my 2nd year class of 900 or so. & there are 188 in the freshman year. Plus you have your science and math types as well. bucknell is a good engineering school so it draws its share of "nerds". Anyway, you meet many different types of people in college and very few people will feel left out.Good luck.</p>. MADad July 28, 2010, 9:31am 6. <p>Two of my kids applied there, and frankly, we found their merit aid stingy as compared to offers from other schools. Bucknell's merit aid, in our case, was far behind that offered by schools like Lafayette, Colgate, Mt. Holyoke, and URochester. All 4 made generous offers of merit aid.bucknell-university. SALSRL April 3, 2016, 11:17am 1. My S was admitted to the Engineering schools at Bucknell, Virginia Tech & Ohio State. He is having a tough time making a decision. Even after weighing the pros & cons of each, he is not sure which program to pick. Any thoughts from those who may have or may be having the same or similar dilemma?Bucknell uses the Confidential Statement of Finances for International Students, which is a form that you must complete along with your application. Before we can issue a Certificate of Visa Eligibility (Form I-20 or DS-2019) Bucknell must have the completed form and accompanying evidence.<p>So, the impression I got from visiting Bucknell is that the students tend to be the "popular" kids from high school. They seemed good-looking, athletic, out-going, etc. I'd like to hear from some self-professed nerd…<p>iceman-</p> <p>im somewhat concerned that youre worried about transferring already! that said, the only thing you need to transfer from bucknell, or any college, is an official university transcript. transcripts are very easy to obtain (you can even get one online if you fax them your signature), though they cost something like $5. you can get a transcript at any time. </p>Bucknell is also among the least racially and socioeconomically diverse colleges in the US: 78% white and 9% Pell Grant recipients vs Lehigh’s 61 and 17%. Visits will help you decide, but on paper this is not a close call, in my opinion. zozoty July 13, 2022, 1:28pm 9.College Confidential Forums Colleges and Universities A-Z Villanova University. Thread Replies Views Activity; Villanova Class of 2028 Official Thread. This is the official discussion thread for Villanova Class of 2028 RD applicants. Ask your questions and connect with fellow applicants. 35: 9525: April 11, 2024 ...The information was leaked from an internal source. Apple spends $150 million annually with United Airlines, according to a leaked photo from an internal United source. The data fr...<p>My son accepted the offer of admission to Bucknell and as good fortune would have it was accepted to Brandeis from their waitlist.</p> <p>Intended major: mathematics. Pure mathematics. He is a thinker.</p> <p>Cost: not a consideration.</p> <p>Temperament: Quiet. A loner and a clown who people like to have around. Friends make me, he says. Competitive. Judgmental. Athletic. A smart kid (many ...College Confidential Forums Bucknell Students? Colleges and Universities A-Z. Bucknell University. bucknell-university. melodysonn December 1, 2013, 3:31pm 1 <p>I’ve heard as a stereotype that most Bucknell students are elitists and and snobby, is there any truth to this? As a ...Lafayette College - very similar in school spirit, academics, admission req, campus size, etc. Also…Colgate, Bucknell, Whitman College & maybe Union College or Hamilton College (Peer schools to UR include UVA, W & L, Boston College, Villanova, William & Mary - per college website)bucknell12 April 8, 2009, 3:39pm 8. <p>i’m an engineer, so my process was slightly different; i chose bucknell because i loved the balance between all the different areas of study as well as academics/social life.</p>. <p>my roommate is actually a creative writing scholar or something and actually planned on going to another, more creative ...College Confidential Forums Bucknell Class of 2027 Official Thread. Colleges and Universities A-Z. Bucknell University. NJHawker March 16, 2023, ... Needless to say, We are closing the Book on Bucknell and will look to one of the other schools my D23 was accepted to. BTW, the other schools (with the exception of our State School, averaged about ...College Confidential Forums Bucknell Class of 2027 Official Thread. Colleges and Universities A-Z. Bucknell University. CC_Sorin January 2, 2023, 3:48pm 1. This is the official discussion thread for Bucknell Class of 2027 RD applicants. ... DD never heard from Bucknell. When I told her that results will be out, she was very surprised.If You Need Help Now Confidential Resources. Transitions Crisis Center (available 24/7) — 800-850-7948. Interpersonal Violence Prevention and Advocacy Coordinator — 570-577-1542. Counseling and Student Development Center (available 24/7) — 570-577-1604. Bucknell Student Health — 570-577-1401. Bucknell Chaplains — 570-577-1592. Evangelical Community Hospital (available 24/7) — 570 ...From their very recent discussions this summer, it seems that as much as my son likes F&M, Bucknell may offer more choices in course selection (especially within your major), more EC opportunities and fewer 'fluffy' required courses. My son actually sounded a little envious of his friend's academic experience at Bucknell, as my son and ...College Search & Selection. Djay123 July 19, 2010, 11:37pm 1. <p>Hi, I am going to be a high school senior and am looking to go to a good engineering school and play college baseball, but unfortunately I don't play for my high school and only outside my school for a club team. I have the grades and qualifications to go to most any school.This is the official discussion thread for Bucknell Class of 2027 RD applicants. Ask your questions and connect with fellow applicants. RD Application Deadline is: January 15 ... College Confidential Forums Bucknell Class of 2027 Official Thread. Colleges and Universities A-Z. Bucknell University. Broshinsky March 15, 2023, ...Focusing on easy access to nature and better acceptance rates, a few more to investigate … Mercer University in Macon GA. Almost 5000 undergrad students. 74% Acceptance Rate. Champlain College in Burlington VT. 1800 undergrad students. 56% Acceptance Rate. (campus blocks from Lake Champlain) University of New Orleans. 6500 undergrad students. 57% Acceptance Rate. (New Orleans is obviously a ...Our son applied ED to the Arts & Sciences school, undecided major. 3.88 unweighted, 1370 superscore. National Honor Society, Nat'l English Honor Society, Conference All-Academic for hockey. Newspaper Sports Editor, two writing awards from Northwestern-Medill. Varsity baseball co-captain, varsity hockey co-captain. Misc. volunteer work with area charities, and co-hosts a Chicago Bulls podcast ...College Confidential Forums ... Bucknell University. bucknell-university. LCBwhy January 22, 2019, 9:29pm 1. Any idea when students will know if they received (or are in the running) for a merit scholarship? shuffle1 January 24, 2019, 1:51am 2. They are awarded when the admission letters go out. ...<p>chocolate-</p> <p>what bucknell actually considers is not so much religious affiliation as religious commitment, which is something that holds true at most schools, regardless of how an administrator chooses to fill out the common data set. this isnt to say that a lack of religious commitment is frowned upon; its not. rather, it simply …Bucknell gets thousands of applications. My guess is they offer the scholarship app to the tippy top of the applicant pool and/or those with some unusual interest or quality. I am interested in Bucknell and I know they have great FA, but I would also like to try for some merit aid. The two I am interested in is the Presidential Fellowship and ...It utilizes a semester-based academic calendar. Bucknell University's ranking in the 2024 edition of Best Colleges is National Liberal Arts Colleges, #30. Its tuition and fees are $64,772.Financial aid for international students. Colleges and Universities A-ZBucknell University. bucknell-university. Boyan January 3, 2010, 10:50am 1. <p>Hello. I am an international student and I consider applying to Bucknell University. Well I will do so but I am not sure whether it could provide me a FULL NEED BASED FINANCIAL AID FOR ...Bucknell feels (and looks) more like a liberal arts college. Both schools have a majority of students coming from Pa, NJ and NY. Villanova is Catholic, and about half the students went to Catholic high schools. Bucknell has a greater prep school influence. The Bucknell student body is somewhat more diverse, but there is strong sense of suburban ...There are 7 original residential colleges (Art, Humanities, Languages and Culture, Global, Society and Technology, Social Justice, Environmental) as well as the Discovery college which is just finishing its first year. To join, an incoming student only needs to fill out the short application and preference sheet.bucknell-university. 7isMagic March 30, 2006, 10:52pm 1. <p>I was just accepted to Lehigh for engineering, and am probably going to be accepted to Bucknells as well. I’ve been looking for comparisons of each departement online but it’s hard to find because Lehigh is a university and Bucknell (while having the title university), is ...Join conversations on college admissions, decisions, applications, ACT, SAT, paying for school, scholarships and much more! ... Threads; College Confidential Community. 18857. Student Lounge. The student lounge is for college and high school students to share their experiences. 96. Parents Forum. 47683. College Search & Selection. 120871 ...Lehigh vs. Bucknell. Colleges and Universities A-Z Bucknell University. bucknell-university. HACLTD March 28, 2009, 1:38pm 1. <p>My S has been accepted to Lehigh and Bucknell, both College of Arts and Science, undecided. He loves both schools. But he can only pick one. So it is time to compare and decide.</p>.
College Confidential Forums My Bucknell Visit. Colleges and Universities A-Z. Bucknell University. bucknell-university. yesnomaybeso7 January 27, 2008, 9:34pm 1 <p>So, this winter I visited Bucknell along with Dickinson, F&M, and Gettysburg College. ... <p>So I came to Bucknell college and I noticed how much larger it is then the three other .... Pornhubcartoon
I know in college I want to go on a premed track majoring in chemistry or possibly do something with computer science. I also know that in college I want to be able to have fun on the weekends (partying and being able to make friends easily). ... Davidson vs. William and Mary vs. Elon vs. Tufts vs. Bucknell. College Search & Selection. rhelfant ...However, WhistlePig is wrong to imply that Bucknell is academically inferior to Wake. </p> <p>Just a quick glance at the stats in the 2008 US News & World Report’s College Rankings issue will tell you that the schools are very similar. Although, Bucknell’s Acceptance Rate is listed as 33% compared to WFU at 43%.</p>Choosing the Best Laptops for College Students in 2020. Collapse All; Expand All. University of California. Location. Updated May 23, 2023 thebestschools.org is an advertising-supp...Solid academics. At almost 3,700 students, Bucknell University is among the two or three largest LACs. Member of the Patriot League for athletics-which is a definite positive in my view. In short, lots of fun activities, beautiful campus, & excellent academics. College Confidential Forums General thoughts about Bucknell. Colleges and ...In today’s fast-paced world, there are various options available for pursuing higher education. While traditional universities have long been the go-to choice for many students, al...Jan 19, 2017 · Bucknell/Lafayette also offer classes in engineering, while Haverford/Hamilton do not Hamilton is significantly smaller than Bucknell, Lafayette, or Haverford+Bryn Mawr merc81 January 19, 2017, 10:54pm Bucknell and the University of Rochester are the two universities that accepted me AND gave me enough financial aid to even be possible. I want to do engineering (probably chemical or electrical). ... College Confidential Forums ... College Majors. Engineering Majors. Einsbert April 11, 2014, 5:04am 1 <p>Bucknell and the University of Rochester ...Focusing on easy access to nature and better acceptance rates, a few more to investigate … Mercer University in Macon GA. Almost 5000 undergrad students. 74% Acceptance Rate. Champlain College in Burlington VT. 1800 undergrad students. 56% Acceptance Rate. (campus blocks from Lake Champlain) University of New Orleans. 6500 undergrad students. 57% Acceptance Rate. (New Orleans is obviously a ...All three are good options. Really just a question of which campus felt like the best fit. Academically, Lehigh is mostly engineering and business majors…Bucknell has both majors but to a lesser degree. Lafayette has strong engineering but no business major. Lehigh is somewhat bigger/ Bucknell middle/Lafayette smaller.Hi, I find it quite tough to decide between Penn State and Bucknell for engineering, as Penn state is ranked 18th among doctoral schools and Bucknell is ranked 8th among non-doctoral schools. ... College Confidential Forums Penn State vs Bucknell. College Majors. Engineering Majors. h0tmale April 27, 2006, 4:25am #1 <p>Hi, I find it quite tough ...I recently toured Bucknell and loved the setting - mountains, trees, etc. It may be a good fit but would love to find some other options that have similar types of settings. Open to east coast and possibly the south. Would love something little bigger (5,000 students or more) and less Greek life focused than Bucknell.This pretty much goes for any college campus. My D never complains of boredom. There are lectures, concerts ,movies, sports events, parties, etc. The town is small but quaint and has some great restaurants/bars. </p> <p>There is also a great natural beauty. Bucknell is adjacent to the Susquehanna River and some great state parks.</p> <p>Cost stuff.I recently toured Bucknell and loved the setting - mountains, trees, etc. It may be a good fit but would love to find some other options that have similar types of settings. Open to east coast and possibly the south. Would love something little bigger (5,000 students or more) and less Greek life focused than Bucknell.College Confidential Forums Presidential Fellowship. Colleges and Universities A-Z. Bucknell University. bucknell-university. Reverie39 April 7, 2015, 4:18am 1. Hi everyone, I was accepted into Bucknell and was lucky enough to receive the Presidential Fellowship. It seems like a great opportunity and I've read up about it, but I was wondering ...The kids who aren’t in Greek life are either on a sports team or they are the type of students who aren’t into partying and drinking, or international kids who hang out amongst themselves. Bucknell is a small school, so when more than half the visible student body are athletes or in Greek life, there is a lot of social pressure to join.Bucknell has a large presence on Wall Street and in business. (Les Moonves, a top 10 paid CEO in the US and CEO of CBS is a grad, as is multi- billionaire Ken Langone, co- founder of Home Depot) I truly expect that in the future it will have a highly ranked b-school for undergraduate as its College of Engineering does.Data Sources. Bucknell is a highly rated private university located in East Buffalo Township, Pennsylvania. It is a small institution with an enrollment of 3,733 undergraduate students. Admissions is fairly competitive as the Bucknell acceptance rate is 35%. Popular majors include Economics, Political Science and Government, and Psychology.In today’s digital age, ensuring the security of sensitive information is of utmost importance. This is especially true for Human Resources (HR) departments, which handle confident...The information was leaked from an internal source. Apple spends $150 million annually with United Airlines, according to a leaked photo from an internal United source. The data fr...Bucknell feels (and looks) more like a liberal arts college. Both schools have a majority of students coming from Pa, NJ and NY. Villanova is Catholic, and about half the students went to Catholic high schools. Bucknell has a greater prep school influence. The Bucknell student body is somewhat more diverse, but there is strong sense of suburban ....