Bucknell Demographics & Diversity Report
Is Bucknell really diverse? College Factual's 2021 diversity report reveals the facts about diversity at Bucknell. We analyzed racial demographics, gender ratios, student age ranges, and more.- Student Population
- Diversity Rankings
- Racial/Ethnic Diversity
- Male/Female Diversity
- Location Diversity
- Student Age Diversity
Bucknell Student Population
How Many Students Attend Bucknell University?
Bucknell total enrollment is approximately 3,697 students.
3,606 are undergraduates and 37 are graduate students.
Bucknell Undergraduate Population
Male/Female Breakdown of Undergraduates
The full-time Bucknell undergraduate population is made up of 51% women, and 49% men.
For the gender breakdown for all students, go here.
Bucknell Racial/Ethnic Breakdown of Undergraduates
| Race/Ethnicity | Number |
|---|---|
| White | 2,680 |
| Hispanic | 235 |
| International | 232 |
| Asian | 178 |
| Multi-Ethnic | 150 |
| Black or African American | 123 |
| Unknown | 5 |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 1 |
See racial/ethnic breakdown for all students.
Bucknell Graduate Student Population
Male/Female Breakdown of Graduate Students
About 62% of full-time grad students are women, and 38% men.
For the gender breakdown for all students, go here.
Bucknell Racial-Ethnic Breakdown of Graduate Students
| Race/Ethnicity | Number |
|---|---|
| White | 24 |
| Unknown | 8 |
| International | 4 |
| Asian | 0 |
| Hispanic | 0 |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 |
| Multi-Ethnic | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
See racial/ethnic breakdown for all students.
High Ranking in Overall Diversity Nationwide
Bucknell achieved a College Factual diversity rank of #217 out of 3,514 total schools in the ranking.
This college ranks above average in overall diversity, which means there is high variety on campus in racial/ethnic diversity, ages, gender, and location.
How Does Bucknell Diversity Compare to National Averages?
Bucknell is considered to have excellent overall diversity when compared to the nationwide average.
Average Racial/Ethnic Diversity
Bucknell is ranked 2,393 out of 3,790 when it comes to the racial/ethnic diversity of the students.
Some schools are low in racial/ethnic diversity due to catering to one specific racial/ethnic group, or because they are located in an area where they primarily serve the nearby community.
Bucknell Racial Demographics:
| Race/Ethnicity | Number |
|---|---|
| White | 2,731 |
| International | 251 |
| Hispanic | 237 |
| Asian | 184 |
| Multi-Ethnic | 152 |
| Black or African American | 124 |
| Unknown | 14 |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 1 |
Low Racial/Ethnic Diversity Among Faculty
Bucknell University Faculty Racial/Ethnic Demographics:
| Ethnicity | Number of Faculty |
|---|---|
| White | 1,182 |
| Black or African American | 45 |
| Asian | 30 |
| Multi-Ethnic | 17 |
| Hispanic | 0 |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 |
| International | 0 |
| Unknown | 0 |
Learn more about the faculty at Bucknell.
Near Even Male/Female Ratio
Bucknell ranks 149 out of 3,790 when it comes to gender parity on campus.
This school is more popular with women than with men.
There are approximately 1,896 female students and 1,801 male students at Bucknell.
Even Balance of Male & Female Teachers
Reporting of the gender of Bucknell is unknown or unavailable.
There are more female teachers than male teachers at this school.
There are approximately 704 female teachers and 666 male teachers.
High Geographic Diversity
Bucknell ranks 151 out of 2,183 when it comes to geographic diversity.
82.92% of Bucknell students come from out of state, and 7.58% come from out of the country.
The undergraduate student body is split among 33 states (may include Washington D.C.). Click on the map for more detail.
Top 5 States
| State | Amount |
|---|---|
| New Jersey | 186 |
| New York | 155 |
| Pennsylvania | 150 |
| Connecticut | 77 |
| Massachusetts | 58 |
International Students at Bucknell
Students from 54 countries are represented at this school, with the majority of the international students coming from China, Vietnam, and South Korea.
Learn more about international students at Bucknell.
Average Student Age Diversity
A traditional college student is defined as being between the ages of 18-21. At Bucknell, 91.73% of students fall into that category, compared to the national average of 60%.
| Student Age Group | Amount |
|---|---|
| 18-19 | 1,777 |
| 20-21 | 1,597 |
| 22-24 | 160 |
| 25-29 | 27 |
| 35 and over | 17 |
| 30-34 | 13 |
| Under 18 | 0 |
Notes and References
Footnotes
*The racial-ethnic minorities count is calculated by taking the total number of students and subtracting white students, international students, and students whose race/ethnicity was unknown. This number is then divided by the total number of students at the school to obtain the racial-ethnic minorities percentage.
References
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