Lewisburg, Pennsylvania · ★ — / 5 Overall

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Private not-for-profit · 4-year · Master's
Bucknell University is a private liberal-arts institution in Lewisburg, Pennsylvania, founded in 1846 as the University at Lewisburg. It comprises the College of Arts and Sciences, the Freeman College of Management, and the College of Engineering, and offers programs in the sciences and humanities. The university competes in NCAA Division I athletics as a member of the Patriot League, with teams known as the Bucknell Bison.
Lots of Greek Life
Ranked #2 in Lots of Greek Life (2027). Source: Princeton Review ↗
National Liberal Arts Colleges
Ranked #30 in National Liberal Arts Colleges (2026). Source: US News ↗
National rank
Ranked #85 in Forbes Top Colleges (2026). Source: Forbes ↗
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One Dent Drive, Lewisburg, Pennsylvania, 17837
Visit University SiteLiberal Arts Colleges
Ranked #93 in Liberal Arts Colleges (2025). Source: Washington Monthly ↗
National rank
Ranked #208 in the US by CWUR (2026). Source: CWUR US ↗
Value rank
Ranked #579 on Washington Monthly Best Bang for the Buck (2025). Source: WM Best Value ↗
World rank
Ranked #1088 globally by CWUR (2026). Source: CWUR World ↗
25th–75th percentile
SAT total: 1300–1450
SAT ERW: 640–710
SAT math: 660–740
ACT composite: 31–33
Total: 3,892
Undergrad: 3,846
Undergrad full-time: 3,815
Graduate: 46
Part-time: 50
In-state
Tuition: $64,772
Total cost on campus: $83,790
Out-of-state
Tuition: $64,772
Total cost on campus: $83,790
Room & board: $16,118
Books & supplies: $900
Receive aid: 63%
Avg grant aid: $41,211
Pell grant recipients: 12%
Rent: $819 / mo
Typical state asking rent, as a roommate share. Zillow Observed Rent Index.
Coffee: $5.00
State average cafe price. Numbeo, 2024.
Gas: $4.54 / gal
State average price. AAA.
Average meal: $9.78
Published board plan, per meal. IPEDS.