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Bucknell University

Lewisburg, PA 4-Year Private
Acceptance Rate33%

Bucknell University Student Life

Bucknell University Student Activities

Interested in Greek life?

Bucknell University has the Environmental Club. In fact, more students participate in the Environmental Club than any other on-campus activity.

Other popular student organizations at Bucknell University include Gender & Sexuality Alliance, Bucknell Outing Club, Core (student programming board) and Active Minds.

The Bucknell University community comes together each year for Homecoming, Chrysalis Ball and Family Weekend.

Does Bucknell University Offer Student Housing?

This table offers information on housing at Bucknell University.

Housing Options Offered? Details
On-Campus Housing Yes Required for senior
Guaranteed Housing Yes No special consideration for freshman
Co-ed Housing Available Yes
Housing for Students with Disabilities Yes
Percentage of Students Living On-Campus 88%
Spots Available in On-Campus Housing 3,345
Number of Students Living On-Campus 3,298
Percentage of Students Living Off-Campus

Bucknell University offers housing. Students are required to live on campus through senior year. First year students are given no special consideration for on-campus housing.

The majority of Bucknell University students live on campus. In 2023, 88% of undergrads at Bucknell University lived in some kind of on-campus housing and 12% of students lived off-campus or commuted to Bucknell University. There are 3,345 spots available in on-campus housing for all 3,747 undergraduates. In the 2022-2023 school year, 3,298 students chose to live in campus housing. On the weekends, about 100% students stay on-campus. First year students are not allowed to park a car on campus.

Bucknell University offers coed housing and housing for students with disabilities.

Bucknell University Athletics

At Bucknell University there are a variety of athletic options for students interested in joining a sports program.

Intercollegiate sports are the highest tier of college sports and can be very competitive. Intercollegiate teams are regulated by the NCAA, funded by the university, and compete against teams from other universities. The division of a sports team depends on the size of the university, funding, and competition level. An intercollegiate school team will be Division I, II or III, with Division I being the highest level.

Club sports are not regulated by the NCAA and are a great option for students not interested in trying out for an intercollegiate team. Club sports are usually student run but can also be funded by the university.

Intramural sports are the most casual and informal. Intramural sports are often free and require very little time commitment.

Let's take a look at the athletic options available at Bucknell University:

Sport Men's Intramural Women's Intramural Men's Division Women's Division Men's Scholarships Women's Scholarships
Basketball NCAA Division 1 NCAA Division 1
Golf NCAA Division 1 NCAA Division 1
Lacrosse NCAA Division 1 NCAA Division 1
Soccer NCAA Division 1 NCAA Division 1
Swimming And Diving NCAA Division 1 NCAA Division 1
Tennis NCAA Division 1 NCAA Division 1
Track And Field NCAA Division 1 NCAA Division 1
Water Polo NCAA Division 1 NCAA Division 1
Cross Country Running NCAA Division 1 NCAA Division 1
Crew Intercollegiate Club Teams NCAA Division 1
Cheerleading Intercollegiate Club Teams Intercollegiate Club Teams
Equestrian Sports Intercollegiate Club Teams Intercollegiate Club Teams
Rock Climbing Intercollegiate Club Teams Intercollegiate Club Teams
Rugby Intercollegiate Club Teams Intercollegiate Club Teams
Sailing Intercollegiate Club Teams Intercollegiate Club Teams
Squash Intercollegiate Club Teams Intercollegiate Club Teams
Ultimate Frisbee Intercollegiate Club Teams Intercollegiate Club Teams
Weight Lifting Intercollegiate Club Teams Intercollegiate Club Teams

Is Bucknell University Safe?

College is like a home away from home. Whether you're walking to class or coming back from late-night studying (or partying!), it's important to feel safe on campus.

Bucknell University is patroled 24 hours a day by trained security. The Bucknell University campus has emergency telephones or alarms for students to use anytime of day or night. The school also has student security patrols.

Bucknell University offers late-night transportation or safety escorts for students. Campus housing is secure and dorms can only be accessed with secure key cards.

Plan a Visit to Bucknell University

Visiting colleges is one of the best ways to get a sense of the campus and student body. If you'd like to visit Bucknell University, take U.S. Route 15 to Lewisburg, PA. If you need to fly, book your flight to Williamsport-Lycoming County airport.

While you're planning, check out other schools in Pennsylvania you may want to visit too. Click the heart at the top of each school's page to save it to your college list.

Want to visit but can't make the trip? Explore Bucknell University's campus without leaving home by taking a virtual campus tour

Keep Reading About Bucknell University

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Bucknell University Students

52%

Women

48%

Men

100%

Full Time

0.37%

Part Time

24%

In State

76%

Out-of-State

Ethnicity

76%

7%

5%

5%

4%

4%

0.05%

0.05%

0.03%

Undergraduate Students

3,747

Non-Resident / International Students

172

Graduate Students

40

Bucknell University Campus Services

Student Services
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  • 1E1A89E0-A58D-422D-B45D-7554EC36A535 Alumni Networking
  • 31515C82-8D2D-421D-B67C-E215D0E49BE9 ESL
Campus Security
  • 1E1A89E0-A58D-422D-B45D-7554EC36A535 Late-Night Transport / Escort
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  • 1E1A89E0-A58D-422D-B45D-7554EC36A535 24-Hour Security Patrol

Data Source: IPEDs and Peterson's Databases © 2022 Peterson's LLC All rights reserved

Quick Facts

Total Enrollment

3,787

Campus Setting

Small Town

Acceptance Rate

33%

Tuition and Fees

In State

$64,772

Out-of-State

$64,772

Fall Freshmen
Application Deadline

Jan 15
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