Bring your natural curiosity to Bucknell University in Pennsylvania, where you'll meet world-class faculty and study in leading-edge lab spaces.
Bucknell is an innovative university based in the liberal arts. We have three colleges: the College of Arts & Sciences, College of Engineering and the Freeman College of Management.
With 65 majors and 70 minors, we help you explore many different interests, meaning you'll graduate with an impressive array of in-demand skills.
We have a 9-to-1 student-faculty ratio and average class size of 20. Our professors will know you and support you in every aspect of your education.
An application to Bucknell is an application to a new kind of education — one where learning isn't limited to a classroom and investigation is encouraged. Where your classmates are more than people in a classroom — they are your companions on a quest to discover new truths and invent new possibilities.
At Bucknell University, you can become the most brilliant, most adventurous, most authentic you.
To apply to Bucknell University, choose either the Common Application or the Coalition Application. We encourage each applicant to express their unique personality and diverse array of life experiences through the included essays. We don't require SAT or ACT scores, though you're welcome to submit them if you choose.
Deadlines
Regular Decision applications should be filed by Jan. 15 for notification by April 1.
Early Decision candidates may apply for Early Decision I consideration by Nov. 15 or Early Decision II consideration by Jan. 15.
Transfer student information is available at bucknell.edu/transfer. Applications for transfer students should be submitted by Nov. 1 for spring enrollment and March 15 for fall enrollment.
For detailed information about admissions at Bucknell and to sign up for our mailing list, go to bucknell.edu/admissions.
We also invite you to visit our beautiful campus to learn more about our academic and co-curricular opportunities, meet faculty and students, and see for yourself how you will discover your path to success.
View visit options at bucknell.edu/visit
To explore Bucknell from the comfort of your home, visit our Virtual Welcome Center at https://www.bucknell.edu/admissions-aid/virtual-welcome-center. There, you'll find links to eye-opening ways to explore Bucknell, including the Bucknell Virtual Experience and our interactive campus map.
We'd also love to hear from you! Get in touch with us at admissions@bucknell.edu
About
From the School
Contact & Visit
Campus Visits Contact
Address
Admissions Office
1 Dent Drive
Lewisburg, PA 17837
1 Dent Drive
Lewisburg, PA 17837
Phone
570-577-3000
Email
admissions@bucknell.edu
Experience College Life
Most Popular Places On Campus
Weis Center for the Performing Arts
Outdoor Primate Facilities
Uptown Night Club
Stadler Poetry Center
Library with Technology and Media Commons
Bertrand Library, Seventh Street Cafe, Elaine Langone Center (student center), Bucknell Observatory, Environmental Center, Samek Art Gallery, Academic West, Academic East, Holmes Hall, Graham Building
Outdoor Primate Facilities
Uptown Night Club
Stadler Poetry Center
Library with Technology and Media Commons
Bertrand Library, Seventh Street Cafe, Elaine Langone Center (student center), Bucknell Observatory, Environmental Center, Samek Art Gallery, Academic West, Academic East, Holmes Hall, Graham Building
Most Popular Places Off Campus
Variety of Restaurants in historic Lewisburg
R.B. Winter State Park
Historic Campus Movie Theater- Downtown
2 malls within 30 min. drive
Skiing in the Poconos
Packwood House Museum, Slifer House Museum, Rail Trail (biking, walking), over 20 covered bridges in the area
R.B. Winter State Park
Historic Campus Movie Theater- Downtown
2 malls within 30 min. drive
Skiing in the Poconos
Packwood House Museum, Slifer House Museum, Rail Trail (biking, walking), over 20 covered bridges in the area
Campus Tours
Campus Visiting Center
Monday-Friday; 1/2 Sat. Sept.-June
8:30am-4:30pm; Sat. 8:30am-noon
570-577-3000
8:30am-4:30pm; Sat. 8:30am-noon
570-577-3000
Campus Tours
Appointment Required: Yes
Dates: Year-round
Times: Varies
Average Length: 1 hour
Dates: Year-round
Times: Varies
Average Length: 1 hour
On Campus Interview
Campus Interviews
No
Information Sessions
Available
Times
year round, scheduled by phone only, 570-577-3000
Faculty and Coach Visits
Dates/Times Available
Year-round
Arrangements
Contact Admissions Office
Advance Notice
2 weeks
Contact Email Address for Visit
admissions@bucknell.edu
Class Visits
Dates/Times Available
Academic Year
Arrangements
Contact Admissions Office
Overnight Dorm Stays
Overnight Dorm Stays
Not Available
Limitations
Available only to those considering Early Decision in the fall, or accepted seniors in the spring.
Transportation
Types of Transportation Available to Campus
By Plane
Scheduled airline service is available at the Harrisburg International and Wilkes-Barre/Scranton airports, while Allegheny Commuter (USAir) serves the Lycoming County Airport near Williamsport.
By Bus
The Susquehanna Trailways bus lines serves the area. The bus stop is about three blocks from campus.
Susquehanna Trailways: 1-800-692-6314
Local Bus Ticket Vendor (Market Street Deli): 570-524-7776
Limousine Service
Susquehanna Valley Limousine Service: 1-800-685-5567
Car Rental
The following automobile rentals are available at the Harrisburg International Airport:
Avis: 1-800-831-2847
Enterprise: 1-800-736-8222
Hertz: 1-800-654-3131
National: 1-800-227-7368
Thrifty: 1-800-847-4389
The following automobile rentals are available at the Lycoming County Airport:
Avis: 1-800-831-2847
Hertz: 1-800-654-3131
Driving Instructions to Campus
Allentown (2 hours)
PA Turnpike Northeast Extension
Route 80 West to Exit 210A
Route 15 South
At 11th traffic light, turn left
(Look for the Bucknell Athletic Stadium on the left.)
Baltimore (approx. 3 hours)
83 North
Route 81 South
Route 322 West
Route 11and15 North
When Routes 11 and 15 split, stay on Route 15 (Tedd's Landing is on your right; KMart on your left)
Approx. 7 miles after Selinsgrove / Shamokin Dam, you'll come to a stoplight. Bucknell is on your right.
(Look for the Bucknell Athletic Stadium on right.)
Harrisburg (1:15 hours)
Route 83 North
Route 81 South
Route 322 West
Routes 11and15 North
When Routes 11 and 15 split, stay on Route 15 (Tedd's Landing is on your right; KMart on your left)
Approx. 7 miles after Selinsgrove / Shamokin Dam, you'll come to a stop light. Bucknell is on your right.
(Look for the Bucknell Athletic Stadium on right.)
New York City (3.5 hours)
Route 80 West to Exit 210A
Route 15 South
At 11th traffic light, turn left (Look for the Bucknell Athletic Stadium on the left.)
Philadelphia (3.5 hours)
PA Turnpike Northeast Extension
Route 80 West to Exit 210A
Route 15 South
At 11th traffic light, turn left (Look for the Bucknell Athletic Stadium on the left.)
Alternate Route:
PA Turnpike West to Harrisburg
Route 283 North
Route 83 North
Route 81 South
Route 322 West
Routes 11and15 North
When Routes 11 and 15 split, stay on Route 15 (Tedd's Landing is on your right; KMart on your left)
Approx. 7 miles after Selinsgrove / Shamokin Dam, you'll come to a stop light.
Bucknell is on your right. (Look for Bucknell Athletic Stadium on right.)
Pittsburgh (4 hours)
Route 22 East
220 North (I99)
Interstate 80 East to Exit 210A
Route 15 South
At the 11th traffic light, turn left (Look for the Bucknell Athletic Stadium on the left.)
Alternate Route:
Route 22 East
Route 453 North for 1 mile
Route 45 East
Route 15 South
At the next traffic light, turn left (Look for the Bucknell Athletic Stadium on the left.)
Reading (2 hours)
Route 422 West
Route 61 North
Route 54 West
Route 642 West
Route 45 West
Cross Bridge into Lewisburg
Turn left on 7th Street. (This leads directly to campus.)
State College (1 hour)
Route 26 North
Route 322 East
Route 45 East
Route 15 South
At the next traffic light, turn left (Look for the Bucknell Athletic Stadium on the left.)
Washington D.C. (3.5 hours)
Route 495
Route 270 to Frederick, MD
Route 15 North
When Routes 11 and 15 split, stay on Route 15 (Tedd's Landing is on your right; KMart on your left)
Approx. 7 miles after Selinsgrove / Shamokin Dam, you'll come to a stop light.
Bucknell is on your rightl ( Look for Bucknell Athletic Stadium on right.)
Alternate Route:
Route 95 North
Route 695 West (Inner Loop of Baltimore)
Route 83 North
Route 81 South
Route 322 West
Route 11and15 North
When Routes 11 and 15 split, stay on Route 15 (Tedd's Landing is on your right; KMart on your left)
Approx. 7 miles after Selinsgrove / Shamokin Dam, you'll come to a stoplight. Bucknell is on your rightl
(Look for the Bucknell Athletic Stadium on right.)
Wilkes-Barre / Scranton (1:40 / 2:00 hours)
Route 81 South
Route 80 West to Exit 210A
Route 15 South
At 11th traffic light, turn left (Look for the Bucknell Athletic Stadium on the left.)
Local Accommodations
A few blocks from Bucknell in the restored downtown area is an antique-filled bed-and-breakfast, the Pineapple Inn (439 Market St.; 570-524-6200). Built in the 1850s, it has an inexpensive to moderate rate that includes a full breakfast and tea in the afternoon. Another bed and breakfast located just a few blocks from campus is The Tawsty Flower (106 S. 4th St., 522-6600)and a third just a little farther on Market Street is the Copper Beech Manor. (17 Market St., 570-524-1460) Many inexpensive and moderate motels and hotels are located in and around Lewisburg, particularly along U.S. Rte. 15. These include: Days Inn (570-523-1171), only 1 mile away; Best Western Country Cupboard Inn (570-524-5500),Country Inn and Suites (570-524-6600) and Hampton Inn (522-8500), about 2 miles from the university; Comfort Inn (570-568-8000), and Holiday Inn Express (570- 568-1100), 8 miles away in New Columbia at the junction of Rtes. 15 and 80; and Hampton Inn (570-743-2223), 10 miles south of campus on Rte. 15 in Shamokin Dam.
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Admissions
Overall
From The School
An application to Bucknell is an application to a new kind of education — one where learning isn't limited to a classroom and investigation is encouraged. Where your classmates are more than people in a classroom — they are your companions on a quest to discover new truths and invent new possibilities.
At Bucknell University, you can become the most brilliant, most adventurous, most authentic you.
To apply to Bucknell University, choose either the Common Application or the Coalition Application. We encourage each applicant to express their unique personality and diverse array of life experiences through the included essays. We don't require SAT or ACT scores, though you're welcome to submit them if you choose.
Deadlines
- Regular Decision applications should be filed by Jan. 15 for notification by April 1.
- Early Decision candidates may apply for Early Decision I consideration by Nov. 15 or Early Decision II consideration by Jan. 15.
- Transfer student information is available at bucknell.edu/transfer. Applications for transfer students should be submitted by Nov. 1 for spring enrollment and March 15 for fall enrollment.
For detailed information about admissions at Bucknell and to sign up for our mailing list, go to bucknell.edu/admissions.
We also invite you to visit our beautiful campus to learn more about our academic and co-curricular opportunities, meet faculty and students, and see for yourself how you will discover your path to success.
View visit options at bucknell.edu/visit
Take a virtual tour at bucknell.edu/virtualtour
Get in touch with us at admissions@bucknell.edu
Overview
Applicants: 11,707
Acceptance Rate: 33%
Average HS GPA: 3.63
GPA Breakdown
10%
4.0
30%
3.75 - 3.99
29%
3.50 - 3.74
19%
3.25 - 3.49
9%
3.00 - 3.24
3%
2.50 - 2.99
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Learn MoreSAT & ACT Test Scores
SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing
25th-75th percentile (enrolled students)
590 - 690
SAT Math
25th-75th percentile (enrolled students)
580 - 710
SAT Composite Scores
25th-75th percentile (enrolled students)
1180 - 1290
ACT Composite Scores
25th-75th percentile (enrolled students)
27 - 32
Testing Policies
Yes
Yes
Standardized testing policy for use in admission
Test Optional
Deadlines
Early Decision — November 15
Early Decision II — January 15
Regular — January 15
Other Admission Factors
Academic
Rigor of Secondary School Record
Academic GPA
Application Essay
Non-Academic
Extracurricular Activities
Talent / Ability
Character / Personal Qualities
Selectivity Rating
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Learn MoreAcademics
Academics
Overall
From The School
Academic Programs
At Bucknell, we support our students as they explore their intellectual curiosity, and we empower them to become innovators in whatever field they choose.
It starts in the classroom, where our world-class professors personally guide discovery in small groups. But it doesn't end there.
We are a living-learning community where students explore the ideas and theories they're passionate about. This happens in laboratories, residence hall lounges, the local community and study-abroad programs around the world.
It's why our students graduate ready to make a difference and shape the world they live in.
See more at bucknell.edu/academics
Majors and Degrees Offered
At Bucknell, you can choose from a much larger selection of majors, minors and courses than other liberal arts colleges and universities.
You can major in English and go to medical school, major in anthropology and become a marketing executive, or major in engineering and become a manager. About 25% of our students go one step further and double up on majors. And if you're still deciding, you can apply undeclared — you have until your sophomore year to choose the most appropriate path for you.
That's the beauty of our liberal arts mission and personalized education — you will have the freedom to pursue your interests while staying on target with your future plans.
Discover your path at bucknell.edu/majors.
Faculty and Class Information
Student/Faculty
9:1
Total Faculty
430
with Terminal Degree
395
237
Men
193
Women
72
Minority
28
International
Most frequent class size
10 - 19
Most frequent lab / sub section size
10 - 19
Graduation Rates
Graduate in 4 years
83%
Graduate in 5 years
88%
Graduate in 6 years
88%
Majors
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AREA, ETHNIC, CULTURAL, GENDER, AND GROUP STUDIES.
African Studies.
East Asian Studies.
Italian Studies.
Latin American Studies.
Women's Studies.
-
BIOLOGICAL AND BIOMEDICAL SCIENCES.
Animal Behavior and Ethology.
Biochemistry.
Biology, General.
Cell/Cellular and Molecular Biology.
Neuroscience.
-
BUSINESS, MANAGEMENT, MARKETING, AND RELATED SUPPORT SERVICES.
Accounting and Finance.
Accounting.
Business Administration and Management, General.
Business Statistics.
International Business/Trade/Commerce.
Marketing/Marketing Management, General.
-
COMPUTER AND INFORMATION SCIENCES AND SUPPORT SERVICES.
Computer and Information Sciences, General.
-
EDUCATION.
Early Childhood Education and Teaching.
Education, General.
Elementary Education and Teaching.
Music Teacher Education.
-
ENGINEERING.
Bioengineering and Biomedical Engineering.
Chemical Engineering.
Civil Engineering, General.
Computer Engineering, General.
Electrical and Electronics Engineering
Engineering, General.
Environmental/Environmental Health Engineering.
Mechanical Engineering.
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ENGLISH LANGUAGE AND LITERATURE/LETTERS.
Creative Writing.
English Language and Literature, General.
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FOREIGN LANGUAGES, LITERATURES, AND LINGUISTICS.
Arabic Language and Literature.
Classics and Classical Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics, General.
Classics and Classical Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics.
French Language and Literature.
German Language and Literature.
Linguistics.
Russian Language and Literature.
Spanish Language and Literature.
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HISTORY.
History, General.
-
LIBERAL ARTS AND SCIENCES, GENERAL STUDIES AND HUMANITIES.
Humanities/Humanistic Studies.
-
MATHEMATICS AND STATISTICS.
Applied Mathematics, Other.
Mathematics, General.
-
MULTI/INTERDISCIPLINARY STUDIES.
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other.
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NATURAL RESOURCES AND CONSERVATION.
Environmental Science.
Environmental Studies.
-
PHILOSOPHY AND RELIGIOUS STUDIES.
Philosophy.
Religion/Religious Studies.
-
PHYSICAL SCIENCES.
Chemistry, General.
Geology/Earth Science, General.
Physics, General.
-
PSYCHOLOGY.
Psychology, General.
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SOCIAL SCIENCES.
Anthropology.
Econometrics and Quantitative Economics.
Economics, General.
Geography.
International Relations and Affairs.
Political Science and Government, General.
Sociology.
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VISUAL AND PERFORMING ARTS.
Art History, Criticism and Conservation.
Art/Art Studies, General.
Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General.
Fine/Studio Arts, General.
Music History, Literature, and Theory.
Music Performance, General.
Music Theory and Composition.
Music, General.
Visual and Performing Arts, General.
Voice and Opera.
Students Say
To students, Bucknell University is a Goldilocks school: not too big or small, but “just right.” The 445-acre campus is glowingly, goldenly described as well: “A beautiful campus…the sunset is unbeatable and the buildings are so technologically advanced.” Curiosity is a pillar of learning at Bucknell, where the administration “ensure[s] a well-rounded education with experiential learning.” Enrollees are welcome “to study far beyond my chosen major” in all three schools—College of Arts & Sciences, College of Engineering, and Freeman College of Management. Biomedical engineers note their work with orthopedic surgeons on device prototypes, Markets, Innovation & Design students examine sustainability for renovations on campus, and management students treat $3 million of Bucknell’s endowment like their own investment company. Students feel their education at Bucknell “simulates a real-life work environment while also being centered around serving the Lewisburg community.”
Bucknell professors are “all leaders in their field,” and devote time to share their expertise: “[They] are very dedicated and willing to engage with students…on an academic level or just grabbing a coffee to chat.” The 9:1 student-teacher ratio sets the bar for dynamic discussion in small classes, as one observes, “Get[ting] to know my professors personally…makes me more likely to ask questions.” Even with all the attention, students still feel they are allowed the autonomy to learn and make mistakes. They rise to the challenges of “academically rigorous” and “truly stellar” instruction, which fuels the inquisitive mind: ”Everyday class life has proved to keep me motivated and constantly trying to learn in different disciplines.”
Degrees
Bachelor's
Master's
Master's
Career Services
On-Campus Job Interviews Available
Yes
Career Services
Alumni Network
Alumni Services
Classes
Interest Inventory
Internships
Regional Alumni
Opportunities at School
Experiential
Internship
Notable Faculty
Prominent Alumni
Jessica Jackley
Co-founder, KIVA.org, current consultant and investor with theCollaborative
Jane Elfers
CEO and President, The Children's Place
Philip Roth
Pulitzer Prize novelist
Bill Westenhoffer
Freelance Special Effect Artist and 2 time Oscar winner
Marc Lore
President & CEO, Walmart.com|Founder & CEO, Jet.com
Sunil Gulati
President, US Soccer
Academic Rating
90/99
Careers
Graduation Rates
Graduate in 4 years
83%
Graduate in 5 years
88%
Graduate in 6 years
88%
Career Services
On-Campus Job Interviews Available
Yes
Career Services
Alumni Network
Alumni Services
Classes
Interest Inventory
Internships
Regional Alumni
Opportunities at School
Experiential
Internship
ROI & Outcomes
Information from PayScale:
Starting Median Salary (Up to Bachelor's degree completed, only)
$82,400
Mid-Career Median Salary (Up to Bachelor's degree completed, only)
$155,500
Starting Median Salary (At least Bachelor's degree)
$84,100
Mid-Career Median Salary (At least Bachelor's degree)
$173,700
Percent High Job Meaning
43%
Percent STEM
36%
Students Say
“Bucknell University allows students, no matter what their academic or social preferences are, to find opportunities to really explore their interests.” This, coupled with “a huge focus on service learning and community service, which is phenomenal,” leaves students impressed by the career services and “networking opportunities” available, especially the alumni dedication. The 56,000 global alumni are valuable assets to future Bucknellians and remain involved with the school and students long after graduation. Also, the Center for Career Advancement is amazing, as are the study abroad programs, internships, and undergrad research opportunities. Students receive guidance and opportunities through the center’s career counselors and assessment tests and get connected to internships, externships, and unique micro-internships that let them explore different career paths as they launch their careers. According to the website PayScale.com, the median starting salary for graduates is $79,300, with a mid-career median of $151,700.
Tuition & Aid
Tuition & Aid
Overview
From The School
Tuition, Room, Board and Fees
For the 2022-23 academic year, tuition and fees are set at:
Tuition: $61,408
Meal plan: $5,868
Room: $9,490
Activity fee: $338
Total comprehensive fee: $77,104
Financial Aid
More than half of our students receive financial assistance. We're here to help you understand all of your options and guide you through the process of applying for grants, loans and work-study opportunities. Our goal is to assist all students and their parents to try and find reasonable ways to pay the costs associated with joining their peers at an exceptional university.
Together we can explore all available aid options at Bucknell and help you on your way to becoming part of the Bucknell family.
The average total need-based financial aid package for a student in the Class of 2025 is $43,000, including need-based grants and scholarships, loans and work-study.
About 54% of students receive financial aid from Bucknell, and 63% receive financial aid of some form.
The average federal student loan indebtedness upon graduation for those who borrowed was $22,000 (Class of 2021)
Scholarships:
Bucknell University's merit awarding process is comprehensive, holistic and extremely competitive. We're looking for students who have extraordinary academic records and show promise that their talents will enrich our highly personal, transformative learning environment. Explore scholarship opportunities at bucknell.edu/TuitionAndAid
Dates
Application Deadlines
Jan 15
Notification Date
Apr 1
Required Forms
FAFSA
Forms CSSProfile
Forms CSSProfile
Financial Aid Statistics
Average Freshman Total Need-Based Gift Aid
$43,466
Average Undergraduate Total Need-Based Gift Aid
$42,325
Average Need-Based Loan
$4,398
Undergraduates who have borrowed through any loan program
38%
Average amount of loan debt per graduate
$37,632
Average amount of each freshman scholarship/grant package
$40,220
Financial aid provided to international students
Yes
Expenses per Academic Year
Tuition
$64,418
Required Fees
$354
Average Cost for Books and Supplies
$900
Tuition / Fees Vary by Year of Study
No
Board for Commuters
Transportation for Commuters
On-Campus Room and Board
$16,118
Comprehensive Fee
Available Aid
Financial Aid Methodology
Federal and Institutional
Scholarships and Grants
Need-Based
Need-Based College/University Scholarship or Grant Aid from Institutional Funds
Need-Based Federal Pell
Need-Based Private Scholarships
Need-Based SEOG
Need-Based State Scholarships
Non-Need-Based
Institutional non-need-based scholarship or grant aid is available
Federal Direct Student Loan Programs
Direct PLUS Loans
Direct Subsidized Stafford Loans
Direct Unsubsidized Stafford Loans
Direct Subsidized Stafford Loans
Direct Unsubsidized Stafford Loans
Federal Family Education Loan Programs (FFEL)
Is Institutional Employment Available (other than Federal Work Study)
Yes
Direct Lender
No
Financial Aid Rating
83/99
Student Body
Student Body
Overall
From The School
Bucknell's undergraduate student body includes approximately 3,700 students from most states and 43 countries. You'll join active students whose voices are valued in the classroom, lab and creative spaces, in student government and throughout the University community.
While here, you can expect something extraordinary from your extracurriculars.
With more than 200 student clubs, you'll find your place. Plunge into your interests with people who share your passion. Explore a new endeavor to reveal a talent you didn't know you had. Or embrace your pioneering spirit and get funding to start your own group.
And it doesn't end there. You'll discover something new on campus every day of the week. Volunteer at the community garden, watch some stand-up comedy, learn yoga. We offer the variety of opportunities found at a larger university but in a personalized setting.
That means that even when you're cheering for one of our 27 Division I sports teams, you're not just a face in the crowd.
See what you can do at bucknell.edu/life-bucknell.
Student Body Profile
Total Undergraduate Enrollment
3,747
Foreign Countries Represented
50
Demographics
4.50%
Asian
4.13%
Black
7.26%
Hispanic
75.67%
Caucasian
4.61%
International
52% female
48% male
76% are out of state
100% are full time
0% are part time
Students Say
Students at Bucknell work together in a wide variety of ways to study, improve the school, and advance their “collaborative living and learning environment.” The collegiate atmosphere, described as “extremely supportive and smart, but not overly competitive,” motivates students—“I feel compelled by my peers to work hard”—and the many study groups help to keep “an emphasis on teamwork.”
Students also “prioritize health,” which means many can be found together on the field, from gym workouts to Division I sports. “Many of my peers are athletes,” notes a student; a few have even gone on to become Olympians. A “work hard, play hard” mantra also cultivates a “strong community bond” among students that explains why diversity and equity are so important to students. One student has already taken notice: “I feel…the student body became more diverse…from the time I was a freshman to a senior.” Regardless of similarities and differences, Bucknellians are confident about what unites them, declaring, “[We] all share the same goal: to learn.”
Campus Life
Campus Life
Overview
From The School
Location
Bucknell's gorgeous campus is located in the heart of central Pennsylvania, a scenic region where you can enjoy the changing beauty of all four seasons in a climate that's neither too hot nor too cold. As college towns go, it's hard to imagine a better one than Lewisburg. Like Bucknell itself, it's the ideal size. So you won't get stuck in traffic, but you won't run out of things to do, either.
Campus Facilities & Equipment
For many Bucknell students, their most meaningful academic experiences are the research projects they undertake with faculty mentors.
The University provides many opportunities for students to get involved in research, starting the summer before their first semester and continuing through all four years.
Students who take part in research not only learn about their own projects, they build analytical and critical-thinking skills, leaving them better prepared to take on their first job or excel in graduate school.
This happens in state-of-the-art labs and learning spaces that, at other schools, might be off-limits to undergrads or first-year students. At Bucknell, we're all about opening doors and opening minds.
Off-Campus Opportunities
You don't have to travel far to get out and explore nature. There are eight state parks less than an hour from campus — a fact that our adventurous students see as a welcome challenge to hike, swim, climb, fish and paddle. Explore areas rich with geological and paleontological significance. Gaze up at a night sky unsullied by light pollution. Borrow a kayak from Bucknell's rental center and travel down the Susquehanna River.
With so many great options right here in town, you may never want to leave. But if you're craving a weekend getaway, you can get to New York City, Philadelphia, Baltimore, and Washington, D.C., in just three hours.
Ready to take your exploration beyond the border? About half of all Bucknell students study abroad, with programs available on six continents. Experience next-level immersion as you study sustainability in Costa Rica, classical literature in Greece or intercultural management in Ireland.
Plan your visit to campus at bucknell.edu/visit.
Campus Life
Undergrads living on campus
88%
Help finding off-campus housing
No
84/99
First-Year Students living on campus
100%
Campus Environment
Village
93/99
Housing Options
Apartment Single
Cooperative
Disabled Student
Dorms Coed
Dorms Female
Cooperative
Disabled Student
Dorms Coed
Dorms Female
Frat Sorority
International Student
Other
Theme Housing
Wellness Housing
International Student
Other
Theme Housing
Wellness Housing
Students Say
The vibrant campus life at Bucknell “has the perfect balance of challenging academics and a plethora of fun activities [with which] to let off steam.” The University hosts weekly activities; some foster arts and entertainment with concerts and gallery shows; others advance education and careers with guest speakers who are often alumni, a network that “genuinely wants to help out the community that helped them.” Students embrace the cooperative spirit with their “highly involved” leadership and outreach. Many are “committed to making change,” with “amazing research opportunities” starting freshman year, like Bucknell’s chapter of “e-NABLE,” where students rev up MakerSpace’s 3-D printer to fabricate upper limb prosthetics for those in need, and in turn see “a great chance to support and get to know the local community.”
On the weekend, students kick back with a movie, break a sweat on a hike, or venture off the quad to “let loose” outside of campus. Many partake in Super Saturday, “an all-day party hosted by the fraternities where everyone is welcome.” Bucknellians can “easily walk downtown” for the restaurant and bar scene or go kayaking and biking. Whatever the interest, group camaraderie abounds: “There is always someone who will happily join you.
Special Needs Admissions
Program / Service Name
Office of Accessibility Resources
Type of Program
For all students with disabilities
Director
Lakeisha Meyer
College Entrance Tests Required
Yes
Interview Required
No
Documentation Required for LD
Educational Psychological evaluationDocumentation Required for ADHD
Educational Psychological evaluationSpecial Need Services Offered
Calculator allowed in exams
Yes
Dictionary allowed in exams
No
Computer allowed in exams
Yes
Spellchecker allowed in exams
Yes
Extended test time
Yes
Scribes
Yes
Proctors
Yes
Oral exams
Yes
Notetakers
Yes
Distraction-free environment
Yes
Accommodation for students with ADHD
Yes
Reading machine
Yes
Other assistive technology
Yes
Student Activities
Registered Student Organizations
152
Number of Honor Societies
22
Number of Social Sororities
9
Number of Religious Organizations
9
30% join a fraternity
41% join a sorority
Sports
Athletic Division
Division I
41% participate in intramural sports
19% participate in intercollegiate sports
Men's Sports (Bison)
14 Sports
Baseball
Basketball
Cross Country
Diving
Football
Golf
Lacrosse
Soccer
Swimming
Tennis
Track Field Indoor
Track Field Outdoor
Water Polo
Wrestling
Basketball
Cross Country
Diving
Football
Golf
Lacrosse
Soccer
Swimming
Tennis
Track Field Indoor
Track Field Outdoor
Water Polo
Wrestling
Women's Sports (Bison)
15 Sports
Basketball
Crew Rowing
Cross Country
Diving
Field Hockey
Golf
Lacrosse
Soccer
Softball
Swimming
Tennis
Track Field Indoor
Track Field Outdoor
Volleyball
Water Polo
Crew Rowing
Cross Country
Diving
Field Hockey
Golf
Lacrosse
Soccer
Softball
Swimming
Tennis
Track Field Indoor
Track Field Outdoor
Volleyball
Water Polo
Student Services
Health
Womens Center
Army ROTC Offered on-campus
Womens Center
LGBT Support Groups: Part-time advisor for gay, lesbian and transgender students. Also a student organization. See: https://www.bucknell.edu/life-bucknell/diversity-equity-inclusion/lgbtq-resources
Minority Support Groups: Administrative office specifically for multicultural/minority affairs.
Multicultural center. See: https://www.bucknell.edu/life-bucknell/diversity-equity-inclusion
Army ROTC Offered on-campus
Sustainability
99/99
AASHE STARS® rating
Gold
School Has Formal Sustainability Committee
Yes
Sustainability-focused degree available
Yes
School employs a sustainability officer
Yes
Public GHG inventory plan
Yes
% food budget spent on local/organic food
2%
Available Transportation Alternatives
Bike Share
Yes
Carpool/Vanpool Matching Program
Yes
Condensed Work Week Option For Employees
Yes
Free Or Reduced Price Transit Passes And/Or Free Campus Shuttle
Yes
Incentives Or Programs To Encourage Employees To Live Close To Campus
Yes
Indoor And Secure Bike Storage, Shower Facilities, And Lockers For Bicycle Commuters
Yes
Reduced Parking Fees For Car And Van Poolers
Yes
School Adopted A Policy Prohibiting Idling
Yes
School Developed Bicycle Plan
Yes
School Offers A Telecommute Program For Employees
Yes
Data provided by Association for the Advancement of Sustainability in Higher Education (AASHE), STARS®, as of March, 2024.
Campus Security Report
Campus Security Report
The Jeanne Clery Act requires colleges and universities to disclose their security policies, keep a public crime log, publish an annual crime report and provide timely warnings to students and campus employees about a crime posing an immediate or ongoing threat to students and campus employees.
Please visit The Princeton Review’s page on campus safety for additional resources: http://www.princetonreview.com/safety
The Princeton Review publishes links directly to each school's Campus Security Reports where available. Applicants can also access all school-specific campus safety information using the Campus Safety and Security Data Analysis Cutting Tool provided by the Office of Postsecondary Education of the U.S. Department of Education: https://ope.ed.gov/campussafety/#/
Other Information
Campus-wide Internet Network
Yes
% of Classrooms with Wireless Internet
100
Fee for Network Use
No
Partnerships with Technology Companies
Yes
Personal computer included in tuition for each student
No
Discounts Available with Hardware Vendors
Yes
Description
Dell and Apple
Wellness Program/Clinical Offerings
Institution has a mental health/wellness program that makes counseling, referral, and well-being services available to all students
Not Reported
Mental Health Website
Not Reported
Education & Training
Types of training available for students and faculty/staff
Program
Availability
Not Reported
Not Reported
Not Reported
Not Reported
Not Reported
Engaging the Whole Campus
Institution has a Chief Behavioral Health Officer (and/or Chief Wellness Officer)
Not Reported
Peer-to-Peer
Institution has peer-to-peer offerings relating to mental health
Not Reported
Residential Life
Institution incorporates mental health and wellness into the residential experience
Not Reported
Student Orientation
Students who are provided an opportunity to participate in mental-health-orientation activities
First-year students
Not Reported
Incoming transfer students
Not Reported
Returning students
Not Reported
Entering graduate students
Not Reported
Mental Health in the Curriculum
The institution offers for-credit mental health/well-being education for students
Not Reported
The institution offers non-credit mental health/well-being education for students
Not Reported
Off-Campus Offerings
Institution offers referrals to off-campus counseling services
Not Reported
Health and Counseling Center Accreditation
Institution's counseling center is accredited
Not Reported
Accrediting body
Not Reported
Taking and Returning from Medical Leave
Institution has an official support program in place for students returning from mental health leave of absence
Not Reported
Counseling Demand
Number of months a year counseling center is open and fully staffed
Not Reported
