Bucknell engineering

[Anonymous]

DD originally had eyes set on UMD or Tech for engineering, but just heard about Bucknell. The size of the school is appealing to her, but not sure how the engineering program stacks up to the bigger schools. Hoping to visit at some point, but would appreciate any insight on the program there, job placement, internships, etc.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:DD originally had eyes set on UMD or Tech for engineering, but just heard about Bucknell. The size of the school is appealing to her, but not sure how the engineering program stacks up to the bigger schools. Hoping to visit at some point, but would appreciate any insight on the program there, job placement, internships, etc.

I don’t know much about the program, but when we visited the school just seemed so...bland. And insanely overpriced. All identical brick buildings. Two of my kids’ friends are going there and they are very average students (like national average sats).

[Anonymous]

All of Bucknell's engineering degree programs are accredited by the Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology (ABET).

https://www.bucknell.edu/academics/college-engineering/abet-accreditation#:

She's good.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:DD originally had eyes set on UMD or Tech for engineering, but just heard about Bucknell. The size of the school is appealing to her, but not sure how the engineering program stacks up to the bigger schools. Hoping to visit at some point, but would appreciate any insight on the program there, job placement, internships, etc.

I don’t know much about the program, but when we visited the school just seemed so...bland. And insanely overpriced. All identical brick buildings. Two of my kids’ friends are going there and they are very average students (like national average sats).

Bucknell's 25% ACT is 28, and the national average is around 21, so at least 3/4 of the students there are substantially above average.

Data: it's your friend! Anecdotal opinions not so much.

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:DD originally had eyes set on UMD or Tech for engineering, but just heard about Bucknell. The size of the school is appealing to her, but not sure how the engineering program stacks up to the bigger schools. Hoping to visit at some point, but would appreciate any insight on the program there, job placement, internships, etc.

I don’t know much about the program, but when we visited the school just seemed so...bland. And insanely overpriced. All identical brick buildings. Two of my kids’ friends are going there and they are very average students (like national average sats).

Bucknell's 25% ACT is 28, and the national average is around 21, so at least 3/4 of the students there are substantially above average.

Data: it's your friend! Anecdotal opinions not so much.

They went test optional this year, so I’m guessing my kid’s friends didn’t submit their scores. One of them got a 960.

[Anonymous]

"They went test optional this year, so I’m guessing my kid’s friends didn’t submit their scores. One of them got a 960."

More likely they got a higher ACT score and/or aren't studying engineering.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:"They went test optional this year, so I’m guessing my kid’s friends didn’t submit their scores. One of them got a 960."

More likely they got a higher ACT score and/or aren't studying engineering.

This is my last post but the kids all chatted about their scores and none of my kid’s classmates took the ACT. People keep trying to refute me. They’re premed.

[Anonymous]

DS applied and was accepted to Bucknell Engineering for electrical engineering two years ago but opted not to attend. We toured it though and he really liked the program. The engineering school is well regarded and highly ranked, and very collaborative. It does not appear to have a weed out culture like some other engineering programs.

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:DD originally had eyes set on UMD or Tech for engineering, but just heard about Bucknell. The size of the school is appealing to her, but not sure how the engineering program stacks up to the bigger schools. Hoping to visit at some point, but would appreciate any insight on the program there, job placement, internships, etc.

I don’t know much about the program, but when we visited the school just seemed so...bland. And insanely overpriced. All identical brick buildings. Two of my kids’ friends are going there and they are very average students (like national average sats).

Bucknell's 25% ACT is 28, and the national average is around 21, so at least 3/4 of the students there are substantially above average.

Data: it's your friend! Anecdotal opinions not so much.

They went test optional this year, so I’m guessing my kid’s friends didn’t submit their scores. One of them got a 960.

Colleges are grabbing any full pays who will pony up the cash this year.

[Anonymous]

A relative attended the chemical engineering program and really liked it. They have a focus on encouraging female engineers. I don’t think you can mix apples and oranges with the engineering school versus the arts and sciences school. This relative went on to a PhD program at a very good engineering school and had many job offers after her PhD, fwiw.

[Anonymous]

Any idea if Bucknell is generous with their merit money?

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Any idea if Bucknell is generous with their merit money?

It depends on what you mean. I highly doubt anyone is getting the cost under $35k on merit aid alone (which is the line between expensive and cheaper in my opinion). They do give FA but it’s not as generous as tippy top schools.

[Anonymous]

Bucknell has a great engineering program. If she likes smaller schools, Lehigh and Lafayette also have solid ABET accredited programs with plenty of women.

[Anonymous]

Also look at Case Western, RPI and Clarkson.

[Anonymous]

I would say Bucknell, Lehigh, and Lafayette offer a more broad spectrum college experience with sports, greek life, etc, while Case Western, RPI, and Clarkson offer an equally solid education with an equally vibrant but more tech focused peer group.