School Overview
Bucknell University is a private, liberal arts college, located alongside the West Branch Susquehanna River, in the town of Lewisburg, in central Pennsylvania, United States. The university consists of the College of Arts and Sciences, School of Management, and the College of Engineering. Bucknell was founded in 1846, and features programs in engineering, management, education, and music, as well as programs and pre-professional advising that prepare students for study in law and medicine. It has almost 50 majors and over 60 minors.
It is primarily an undergraduate school (with 3,500 students), and 150 graduate students on the campus. Students come from all 50 states and from more than 66 countries.[4] Bucknell has nearly 200 student organizations and a large Greek presence. The school’s mascot is Bucky the Bison and the school is a member of the Patriot League in NCAA Division I athletics.
General Information
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Admission Office Freas Hall Bucknell University Lewisburg, PA 17837-9988 (570) 577-1101 Fax: (570) 577-3538 [email protected] Contact: Kurt Thiede Vice President for Enrollment Management and Dean of Admissions |
Main Address 701 Moore Avenue Lewisburg, PA 17837 (570) 577-2000 |
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Size Total undergrads: 3,583 First-time degree-seeking freshmen: 957 Degree-seeking undergrads: 3,560 Graduate enrollment: 136 Setting |
Degrees offered: Bachelor’s |
Admissions Information
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Application Fee College has an application fee: Yes Regular application fee: $60 Online application fee: $60 |
Enrollment Rates Percent applicants admitted: 30% Percent students who return sophomore year: 95% |
College Majors
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Area, Ethnic, Cultural, & Gender Studies East Asian Studies B Arts, Visual & Performing Art History/Criticism/Conservation B Biological & Biomedical Sciences Animal Behavior/Ethology B Business, Management, & Marketing Accounting B Computer & Information Sciences Computer/Information Sciences – General B Education Early Childhood Education B Engineering Biomedical Engineering B English Language & Literature Creative Writing B Foreign Language & Literature Classics B History History – General B Liberal Arts & Sciences Humanities B Mathematics Mathematics – General B Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies Economics and Mathematics Studies B Natural Resources & Conservation Environmental Studies B Philosophy & Religion Philosophy B Physical Sciences Chemistry B Psychology Psychology – General B Social Sciences Anthropology B |
Degree levels for each major are designated by the following letters:
B = Bachelor’s degree C = Certificate or diploma |
*We do not guarantee the accuracy of information on this page. All information is subject to change. You should confirm all information with a college admissions officer.
Bucknell University Highlights
School Information
| Phone Number: | (570) 577-2000 |
| Website: | www.bucknell.edu |
| Type of School: | 4-year, Private non-profit |
| Apply Online: | https://www.commonapp.org/ |
| Address: | One Dent Drive, Lewisburg, PA 17837 |
| Setting: | Town: Distant |
| Campus Housing: | Yes |
Students & Programs
| Student Population: | 3,697 |
| 6-yr Graduation Rate (Bachelor's): | 90% |
| Student-to-faculty Ratio: | 9 to 1 |
| Distance Learning Programs: | |
| Distance Learning Students*: | 3,697 (100% of total students) |
| Degree Levels Offered: | Bachelor's, Master's |
* Students taking at least 1 distance learning course
Tuition & Financial Aid*
| In-state Tuition: | $58,196 |
| Out-of-state Tuition: | $58,196 |
| % of Students Receiving Financial Aid: | 59% |
| Avg. Amount of Grant or Scholarship Aid Awarded: | $33,257 |
* Full-time beginning undergraduate students. Financial aid is available to those who qualify.
Bucknell University Programs
See the degree programs that are offered at Bucknell University.
| Degree Name | Cert | Assoc | Bach | Mast | Doct |
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| Area, Ethnic, Cultural, Gender, and Group Studies | 5 | ||||
| Biological and Biomedical Sciences | 4 | 2 | |||
| Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services | 5 | ||||
| Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services | 1 | ||||
| Education | 3 | 5 | |||
| Engineering | 7 | 5 | |||
| English Language and Literature/Letters | 2 | 1 | |||
| Foreign Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics | 6 | ||||
| History | 1 | ||||
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | 1 | ||||
| Mathematics and Statistics | 2 | 1 | |||
| Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies | 1 | ||||
| Natural Resources and Conservation | 2 | ||||
| Philosophy and Religious Studies | 3 | ||||
| Physical Sciences | 3 | 1 | |||
| Psychology | 1 | 2 | |||
| Social Sciences | 7 | ||||
| Visual and Performing Arts | 9 | ||||
| Grand total | 63 | 17 |
* Based on programs that produced 2019-2020 graduates
Tuition & Financial Aid
See what it costs to enroll at Bucknell University and how many students are receiving scholarships, grants, or loans as financial aid to help cover the costs of tuition.
Undergraduate Student Tuition
Average tuition and fees for academic year:
| Tuition and Fees | 2019-2020 |
|---|---|
| In-state | $58,196 |
| Out-of-state | $58,196 |
| Books and supplies | $900 |
Graduate Student Tuition
Average tuition and fees for academic year:
| Tuition and Fees | 2019-2020 |
|---|---|
| In-state | $25,412 |
| Out-of-state | $25,412 |
Undergraduate Student Financial Aid, 2018-2019
Full-time Beginning Undergraduate Students
| Type of Aid | Number Receiving Aid | % Receiving Aid | Avg. Amt. of Aid |
|---|---|---|---|
| Any student financial aid | 577 | 59% | – |
| Grant or scholarship aid | 502 | 52% | $33,257 |
| Student loan aid | 312 | 32% | $9,061 |
All Undergraduate Students
| Type of Aid | Number Receiving Aid | % Receiving Aid | Avg. Amt. of Aid |
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| Grant or scholarship aid | 1,922 | 53% | $31,935 |
| Federal student loans | 1,174 | 33% | $6,230 |
Admissions & Enrollment
See the admission requirements for Bucknell University. Find out how many students apply and how many are accepted. View a graphical breakdown of the gender, age, and ethnicity of currently enrolled Bucknell University students.
Undergraduate Admissions, Fall 2020
| Total | Male | Female | |
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| Number of applicants | 9,845 | 5,135 | 4,710 | Percent admitted | 100% | 31% | 37% |
| Percent admitted who enrolled | 10% | 9% | 11% |
Admissions Considerations
| Required | Recommended | Optional | |
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| Secondary school GPA | |||
| Secondary school rank | |||
| Secondary school record | |||
| Completion of college-preparatory program | |||
| Recommendations | |||
| Formal demonstration of competencies | |||
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| Other Test (Wonderlic, WISC-III, etc.) | |||
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language |
Bucknell University Enrollment, Fall 2020
| Total Enrollment | 3,697 |
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| Undergraduate enrollment | 3,627 |
| Graduate enrollment | 70 |
Undergraduate Attendance
Undergraduate Gender
Undergraduate Age
Undergraduate Race/Ethnicity
Undergraduate Distance Education
Undergraduates taking 100%, Some, or No Distance Education
Graduate Distance Education
Graduate students taking 100%, Some, or No Distance Education
Bucknell University Accreditation
This institution is accredited by Middle States Commission on Higher Education
Specialized institution accreditations:
- National Association of Schools of Music, Commission on Accreditation
- Music (MUS) - Institutions and units within institutions offering degree-granting and/or non-degree-granting programs
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