Lewisburg, PA, 17837, United States

Bucknell University, located in the small town of Lewisburg, Pa., is conveniently situated about three hours from New York, Washington and Philadelphia. Nearly 90 percent of undergraduates live on campus in traditional residence halls, substance-free housing or small house communities, among other options. With more than 150 clubs and organizations on campus, students can participate in a wide range of activities. There is sizable Greek community on campus comprising more than half of sophomores, juniors and seniors. The Bucknell Bison, as the school’s athletic teams are called, field more than 25 varsity teams in the NCAA Division I Patriot League. Bucknell’s athletic facilities include an Olympic-sized pool, 18-hole golf course and state-of-the-art fitness center.Bucknell is divided into the College of Arts and Sciences, the College of Engineering and the College of Management. The undergraduate curriculum is guided by a liberal arts core, and students can choose from more than 50 majors including professional programs in education, engineering, management and music. About 40 percent of students at Bucknell take advantage of more than 130 study-abroad programs. Bucknell traditions include the Chrysalis Ball, an annual student/faculty/staff gala, and First Night, an event held each fall to celebrate the successful completion of freshman students’ first semester.