Bucknell University Transfer and Admissions Information

Private

4 year
3,536

Full + Part time Students
1:10

Faculty to Student Ratio
0%

Transfer Student Ratio
$32.5K

Avg. Financial Aid

Whether you want to transfer from a community college or another four-year college, Bucknell welcomes your interest. We believe we have much to offer. A prestigious university with a worldwide network of loyal alumni, Bucknell ranks 29th in academic reputation among all national liberal arts colleges, according to a survey of college presidents and deans. Bucknell is one of the few highly selective institutions in the nation that provides students with the distinct advantages of both a smaller liberal arts college and a larger research university. Like other liberal arts schools, Bucknell focuses its attention on undergraduate students. Bucknell's professors take a personal interest in their students and will challenge you to do your best.

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Overview

Total Faculty	385
Full-Time Undergraduate	3,515
Part-Time Undergraduate	21
Programs	71 Programs
Courses	2,729 Courses
Equivalencies	1,273 outgoing Equivalencies

Financial Information

In-State Tuition	$45,378
Out-of-State Tuition	$45,378
Books and Supplies	$900
Federal Loans: Undergrads receiving aid	42%
Federal Loans: Average amount received	$6,466
Scholarships & Grants: Undergrads receiving aid	51%
Scholarships & Grants: Average amount received	$26,059

Scholarships and Financial Aid:

This site will acquaint you with the financial aid and financing options at Bucknell. If you have questions about any of the information, please contact the Office of Financial Aid at (570) 577-1331 or email us at finaid@bucknell.edu.

Information for Transfer In Students

Transfer Applications Received:

Fall: 179
Transfer Applications Accepted:

Fall: 45
Percentage Accepted:

Fall: 25%
Transfer Applicants Enrolled:

Fall: 28

Application Deadlines for Transfer

Fall	March 15
Spring	November 1

Transfer Application Requirements

Minimum GPA:

A 2.5 grade point average is required for admission consideration.
Official Transcripts:

Official university transcripts and your official high school transcript must be submitted.
SAT Scores:

SAT I or ACT scores (TOEFL for International Students) are required.
Letters of Recommendation:

Bucknell does not publish a requirement for letters of recommendation.
Essay:

The submission of an essay or personal statement is required.
Application Fee:

Application fee of $60 (waived if you have previously applied to Bucknell).
Interview:

A personal interview is not required.
Other Requirements:

Course descriptions from college or university (no course catalogues). Common Application - Professor Evaluation and College Official's Report. Bucknell Transfer Supplemental Application. Mid-Semester Grade Report. Transfer Credit Summary Sheet.
Apply Here:

www.bucknell.edu/x68.xml

Transfer Credit Policy

Minimum Grade:

In order to receive credit at Bucknell, each previous course is evaluated by the Registrar’s Office, and if the courses the student has taken are less than C, then they are not given credit.
Credits (Min/Max):

A student may transfer to BU with no less than 15 semester hours and no more than 80 semester hours of college work. To earn a BU degree, a student must spend at least three semesters in residence at BU and complete at least 12 Bucknell courses.
Transfer Policy Document:

Bucknell Transfer.pdf