Bucknell is a Posse school, which is a positive step toward attracting URMs. But the rural and/or “privileged” schools that are the most successful in this area are the ones that make it a top priority, and which devote substantial time and resources to attracting a diverse student body.
As the parent of an URM (rural schools)/ORM (either coast) who looked at 20 LACs, I’ve been impressed by the programs some schools in the midwest and south have in place for supporting students who are outside the majority on campus. I’ve spoken to a number of students of color at these schools, and the rate of satisfaction seems to correlate directly with whether they feel valued by the school, and not as much on whether the surrounding area is necessarily diverse.