Bucknell University
701 Moore Ave.
Lewisburg, PA 17837

Bucknell University is one of the finest higher educational institutions in the nation. Founded in 1846, this university in Pennsylvania has a strong reputation as a highly competitive school and ranks among the top 20 liberal arts colleges in the nation that graduates Ph.D.-bound students. With more than 60 areas of academic study to choose from, this liberal arts university in Pennsylvania offers an array of academic paths. Students have the option of selecting a traditional major, or of combining majors to tailor their education more specifically to their academic goals. Bucknell's small graduate programs offer specialized attention and individualized education. Bucknell University also offers preparation programs in law and medicine.

Bucknell University's nearly 3,600 students come from around the world and represent all 50 states and more than 50 countries. Many spend their careers at Bucknell excelling through a variety of specifically focused programs including ROTC, an honors society, and a writing and poetry program. This university in Pennsylvania also offers students the opportunity to study in a variety of countries. The experience is more than a traditional study-abroad program in that students have the option to study in an underdeveloped country such as Nicaragua. The program is geared toward enriching the traditional classroom education, and providing students with a global perspective. Similarly, Bucknell University offers an alternative spring break program where students can travel to underdeveloped countries and participate in community service projects.

In addition to world-class academics, and a thriving cultural and academically stimulating community, Bucknell University students enjoy dozens of extracurricular activities that include intramural and competitive sports, a student-run newspaper, radio station, and a university press. Greek life and community service and volunteer work are popular among Bucknell students, as is cheering on one of the many Division I sports teams.

Quick Facts:

• Bucknell University's nearly 3,600 students come from around the world and represent all 50 states and more than 50 countries.
  


• Bucknell alumni are highly accomplished, and include a Pulitzer Prize winner, the founder of LendingTree.com, and the co-founder of Home Depot.
  


• Bucknell recently added a neuroscience major.
  


• The writing center located on campus provides guidance and support for every Bucknell University student.
  


• The Bucknellian is the university's student-run newspaper, which circulates campus weekly.
  


• This liberal arts university ranks among the top 20 liberal arts colleges in the nation that graduates Ph.D.-bound students.