First-year deadlines, 2026–27
| Plan | Deadline |
|---|---|
| Early decision Apply early, hear early, and you must enroll if admitted. Binding. | November 1, 2026 |
| Early decision II A second, later early decision round. Also binding. | January 10, 2027 |
| Regular decision The standard deadline, with answers in spring. Not binding. | January 10, 2027 |
Plans are listed in calendar order. What the plans mean
Source: bucknell.edu · checked September 30, 2026
What families actually pay
Average yearly net price after grants, all students, by family income
Source: U.S. Dept. of Education, College Scorecard · data snapshot October 2, 2026
AP credit
Most-taken exams, lowest score that earns credit| Exam | Min score | Bucknell University course | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|
| Calculus AB | 4 | 1.0 Math 201 | |
| Calculus BC | 3 | 1.0 Math 201 | |
| Biology | 4 | 1.0 100 level Biology Elective / No lab credit | |
| Chemistry | 4 | 1.0 100 level Chemistry Elective / No lab credit | |
| English Language and Composition | 4 | 1.0 100 level English Elective | |
| English Literature and Composition | 4 | 1.0 100 level English Elective | |
| Psychology | 4 | 1.0 PSYC 100 | |
| Macroeconomics | 4 | 1.0 Credit granted for ECON 101 with qualifying…1.0 Credit granted for ECON 101 with qualifying scores on BOTH exams; otherwise one 100 level Economics Elective |
Show all 34 exams and every score level
| Exam | Min score | Course | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|
| Calculus AB | 4 | 1.0 Math 201 | |
| Calculus BC | 3 | 1.0 Math 201 | |
| Calculus BC | 4 | 2.0 Math 201 and Math 202 | |
| Biology | 4 | 1.0 100 level Biology Elective / No lab credit | |
| Chemistry | 4 | 1.0 100 level Chemistry Elective / No lab credit | |
| English Language and Composition | 4 | 1.0 100 level English Elective | |
| English Literature and Composition | 4 | 1.0 100 level English Elective | |
| Psychology | 4 | 1.0 PSYC 100 | |
| Macroeconomics | 4 | 1.0 Credit granted for ECON 101 with qualifying…1.0 Credit granted for ECON 101 with qualifying scores on BOTH exams; otherwise one 100 level Economics Elective | |
| Microeconomics | 4 | 1.0 Credit granted for ECON 101 with qualifying…1.0 Credit granted for ECON 101 with qualifying scores on BOTH exams; otherwise one 100 level Economics Elective | |
| World History: Modern | 4 | 1.0 100 level History Elective | |
| Environmental Science | 4 | 1.0 100 level Environmental Studies Elective | |
| European History | 4 | 1.0 100 level History Elective | |
| Human Geography | 4 | 1.0 100 level Geography Elective | |
| Spanish Language and Culture | 4 | 1.0 100 level Spanish Elective | |
| Computer Science Principles | 4 | 1.0 100 level elective, not counted toward CSCI major | |
| Art History | 3 | 1.0 100 level Art History Elective | |
| Music Theory | 3 | 1.0 100 level Music Elective | |
| African American Studies | 3 | 1.0 100 level Critical Black Studies Elective | |
| Art Studio | 3 | 1.0 100 level Art & Design Elective | |
| Capstone Seminar and Capstone Research | 4 | 1.0 100 level University Elective One credit…1.0 100 level University Elective One credit, awarded only with qualifying scores on BOTH exams. | |
| Comparative Government and Politics | 4 | 1.0 100 level Political Science Elective | |
| Computer Science A Exam | 4 | 1.0 CSCI 203 | |
| French Language and Culture | 4 | 1.0 100 level French Elective | |
| German Language and Culture | 4 | 1.0 100 level German Elective | |
| Government Politics U.S | 4 | 1.0 100 level Political Science Elective | |
| Italian Language and Culture | 4 | 1.0 100 level Italian Elective | |
| Latin | 3 | 1.0 100 level Latin Elective | |
| Mathematics Calculus Subset | 4 | 1.0 Math 201 | |
| Mathematics Statistics | 4 | 1.0 Stat 216 | |
| Physics 1 and Physics 2 | 4 | 1.0 1.0 1.0 | |
| Physics C: Electricity and Magnetism | 4 | 1.0 1.0 1.0 100 level Physics Elective / No lab credit | |
| Physics C: Mechanics | 4 | 1.0 1.0 1.0 100 level Physics Elective / No lab credit | |
| Spanish Literature and Culture | 4 | 1.0 100 level Spanish Elective | |
| U.S. History | 4 | 1.0 100 level History Elective |
Source: bucknell.edu · checked September 24, 2026
Biggest majors
| Major | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Accounting and Finance | 70 |
| Economics | 69 |
| Psychology | 69 |
| Biology/Biological Sciences | 67 |
| Political Science and Government | 62 |
| Mechanical Engineering | 42 |
| Marketing/Marketing Management | 40 |
| International Relations and Affairs | 32 |
Show the other 49 majors
| Civil Engineering | 29 |
| Chemical Engineering | 29 |
| Business Analytics | 25 |
| Computer and Information Sciences | 24 |
| Neuroscience | 23 |
| Computer Engineering | 20 |
| Bioengineering and Biomedical Engineering | 17 |
| English Language and Literature | 17 |
| Education | 15 |
| Biochemistry | 14 |
| Management Science | 13 |
| Animal Behavior and Ethology | 13 |
| Creative Writing | 13 |
| Electrical and Electronics Engineering | 12 |
| Environmental Studies | 11 |
| Environmental/Environmental Health Engineering | 11 |
| Chemistry | 10 |
| International Business/Trade/Commerce | 9 |
| Econometrics and Quantitative Economics | 8 |
| Sociology | 8 |
| History | 7 |
| Early Childhood Education and Teaching | 7 |
| Mathematics | 6 |
| Environmental Science | 5 |
| Applied Mathematics, Other | 5 |
| Physics | 5 |
| Fine/Studio Arts | 5 |
| Italian Studies | 4 |
| Business Administration and Management | 3 |
| Music | 3 |
| Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts | 3 |
| Anthropology | 3 |
| Geology/Earth Science | 3 |
| Biophysics | 3 |
| Linguistics | 3 |
| Music Teacher Education | 3 |
| East Asian Studies | 3 |
| African Studies | 2 |
| Russian Language and Literature | 2 |
| Spanish Language and Literature | 2 |
| Geography | 2 |
| Art History, Criticism and Conservation | 2 |
| Philosophy | 1 |
| Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other | 1 |
| Mathematics and Statistics | 1 |
| Arabic Language and Literature | 1 |
| French Language and Literature | 1 |
| Women's Studies | 1 |
| Religion/Religious Studies | 1 |
Bachelor’s graduates, first major, most recent year · Source: U.S. Dept. of Education, IPEDS · data snapshot October 2, 2026
Ranked programs
Where Bucknell University ranks in the top 25 on our top-programs lists, best rank first. How we rank programs
- #6 for Wildlife biologyof 50 colleges
- #9 for Marketingof 50 colleges
Scholarships
Amounts and eligibility change; check the college’s page for current details.
Sports and campus life
Men’s varsity · NCAA Division I, Patriot League
Baseball, Basketball, Football, Golf, Lacrosse, Soccer, Swimming and Diving (combined), Tennis, Track and Field and Cross Country (combined), Water Polo, Wrestling
Women’s varsity · NCAA Division I, Patriot League
Basketball, Field Hockey, Golf, Lacrosse, Rowing, Soccer, Softball, Swimming and Diving (combined), Tennis, Track and Field and Cross Country (combined), Volleyball, Water Polo
ROTC
Army
Faith groups
Hillel, InterVarsity, Newman Connection
Also
Study abroad
Greek life
31% of men in fraternities · 43% of women in sororities · 37% of undergraduates overall (Common Data Set 2023–24)
Sources: U.S. Dept. of Education athletics data (EADA), Common Data Set (Greek life), hillel.org · checked September 4, 2026 · data snapshot October 2, 2026
The place
Setting
Town, distant
Federal locale classification
Metro area
Lewisburg, PA
42,159 people
Big-city metro (1 million+)
No
More about the place
Nearest airport
State College Regional (UNV)
Nearest hub airport
Philadelphia International (PHL)
Walkability
EPA walkability index 7.5 of 20
Elevation
526 ft
Time zone
Eastern
January low
19°F
July high
84°F
Annual snowfall
28.8 in
Days at 90°F or higher
13 per year
One-bedroom fair market rent
$990 per month
Sources: U.S. Dept. of Education (IPEDS locale), U.S. Census metro estimates, NOAA climate normals, HUD fair market rents, EPA walkability · data snapshot October 2, 2026
Colleges nearby
- Susquehanna University11 mi
- Lycoming College21 mi
- Lebanon Valley College47 mi
- Harrisburg University of Science and Technology48 mi
- Pennsylvania State University-Main Campus52 mi
- Dickinson College54 mi
Straight-line distance between campuses
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