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College Info
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Official website
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Bucknell University
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Key Facts
🏆 QS World Rank#5
🎤 IELTS Required6.5+
✅ Acceptance Rate33%
📜 Founded1846
👥 Total Students3,600
🌍 Int'l Students200
Last full enrichment: 17 Jun 2026
Live portal snapshot
Times Higher Education #27 · 2026US News & World Report #37 · 2026Forbes #45 · 2026Times Higher Education #27 · 2025US News & World Report #37 · 2025Times Higher Education #227 · 2024
- Living Costs (estimated): $1,150
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Campus Vibe
Suburban, 180 acres
Bucknell University's campus spans 180 acres in a suburban setting, providing students with a mix of natural surroundings and easy access to facilities.
SportyAcademicResidentialIntimate Community
2/10
Diversity
9/10
Academic Rigor
7/10
City safety (heuristic)
7/10
Social scene
Weather: Varies widely by state
Living costs: Research local rent and transport for your intake year
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Career Outcomes
87% placement rate
Bucknell University has a strong track record of career placement, with 87% of graduates finding employment or continuing education opportunities.
Top Recruiters
AmazonGoogleMicrosoftDeloitteJPMorgan
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Student Life
3,600 students (200 international)
Campus: Suburban, 180 acres
Location: Lewisburg, United States
Climate: Varies widely by state
Research local rent and transport for your intake year
With a student body of approximately 3600, Bucknell University offers a vibrant campus community in the charming town of Lewisburg, Pennsylvania.
Bertrand LibraryKoehler FieldRecreation CenterStudent Housing ComplexesDining HallsResearch LabsCenter for the Arts
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Application Insider
Acceptance rate: 33%
IELTS: Overall 6.5
When to apply: Dec–Mar for Fall; rolling varies by school
The best time to apply to Bucknell University is from December to March for the fall semester, with rolling admissions available for other terms.
Common mistakes to avoid
- Submitting generic SOPs — tailor your story to 2–3 program-specific points
- Missing document certified translations where required
- Applying in the final round without buffer for visa timelines
- Ignoring conditional offers — respond before the deadline in the portal
💡IELTS requirement: Overall 6.5
💡Acceptance rate: 33%
💡Latest cutoff: IELTS 6.5
💡Typical apply window for United States: Dec–Mar for Fall; rolling varies by school