Bucknell University is a small liberal arts school located on the banks of the Susquehanna River in the town of Lewisburg, in central Pennsylvania. The beautiful campus is filled with rolling green lawns and traditional red-brick buildings. The isolated location contributes to a strong sense of community on campus, even garnering a nickname of the ”Bucknell Bubble."
Visitor Information: Register to tour the Bucknell campus.
Stay: The Lewisburg Hotel opened its doors in 1834 and has been welcoming guests ever since. Located in downtown Lewisburg, the hotel prides itself on excellent service and spacious rooms. The Pineapple Inn is a sweet B&B situated in the historic part of Lewisburg, just six blocks from Bucknell. Minutes away from campus book a room at the Comfort Suites.
Coffee: Amami, a coffee shop and espresso bar brings Italian style coffee to Lewisburg. The menu also offers innovative dishes for breakfast and lunch. The Kind Cafe is open from 7:30am and offers delicious coffee, breakfast and paninis.
Breakfast: Try the bagel sandwiches at newly opened, All Star Bagels. Known as the "un-fast food place," Cherry Alley offers traditional omelets, granola, and bagels along with savory crepes, tofu scrambles and breakfast burritos. Serving home cooked breakfast classics, Street of Shops is open seven days a week. Students rave about their specialty pancakes - the apple cinnamon and chocolate chip are favorites.
Lunch: You can organize a meeting at Bostwick Marketplace, Bucknell’s main dining hall. You’ll eat, enjoy a casual conversation and experience everyday student life. Lunch visits are for prospective students only, but your family or other guests can have lunch in the Bison. Another option is Towne Tavern for burgers, and bbq. Pizza lovers will be happy at OIP. Get your fill of wings, burgers, nachos or healthier salads at traditional American Bull Run Tap House.
Dinner
Casual: Fresh off the college tour, one parent raved about the Thai food at Siam. In the mood for sushi - SushiHana is a good choice for classic Japanese. Another good dinner option is La Primavera for solid Italian food. The penne alla vodka is a specialty. Mercado Burrito specializes in burritos, tacos, quesadillas, salads, soups and more and only feature fresh, delicious ingredients. Take a trip back in time and experience Fence Dine In - you'll be dining in your car while enjoying the friendly car-hop service. Locals and students rave about the pulled pork at Skeeter's BBQ.
A Step Up: The atmosphere is intimate at Elizabeth's with an extensive wine list and food that never disappoints. Students say this is the best restaurant on Market Street. Reba and Poncho's is where Mediterranean meets Mexican cuisine and everything is cooked to order. Take your time and enjoy the warm, fun atmosphere. At Ards Farm, you will find experienced chefs crafting beautiful plates from the freshest ingredients.
Late Night Snack: Open till 10PM, Sweet Frog delivers Fro-Yo at its best. Their new cappuccino flavor is divine. Open March thru September, The Freez is worth visiting for their delicious ice cream treats.
Local Attractions: On campus stop by the Samek Art Museum. From June till August, you can enjoy Music in the Park. For more things to do during your stay, visit the Susquehanna River Valley Visitors Bureau.
— Quotes From Campus —
“I love Bucknell because it has a small school feel in the sense that I can navigate almost anywhere on campus in 10 minutes or less, and my classes are rarely more than 30 kids- but it still has the sports, spirit, events and social and academic opportunities that you would find at a bigger school.”
“Bucknell is not the school for you if you’re looking for a college town environment, most of life at school centers around campus.”
“You can’t have a car as a first year student, town restaurants often close pretty early and sometimes you’ll want to have a little escape. I would highly recommend getting a zipcar account! They’re right on campus and easy to use and allow you to have some freedom.”
“It’s a really close knit community. Everything happens on campus. You are really never bored. Everyone genuinely loves being here so the vibe is always good. We party hard and study hard.”
“The small size of Bucknell makes for lots of interaction with my professors.”
“Greek life is huge!”
BUCKNELL FAST FACTS
Established
1846
Mascot
Bucky the Bison
School Colors
Orange & Blue
Acceptance Rate
28.9%
Common Application
Yes
Supplement Essays
Not Required
Early Action/Decision
Early Decision 1 and 2
SAT
Average - 1370
ACT
Average - 30
Type
Private
Size
Small - 3,525 Undergraduates
Website
Region
Admissions Office
1 Dent Drive
Lewisburg, PA 17837
(p) (570) 577-3000
admissions@bucknell.edu
Sports Divisions
NCAA Division I
Greek Life
Yes
Noteworthy Alumni
Leslie Moonves
Jay Wright
Philip Roth
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BUCKNELL UNIVERSITY
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