Bucknell University

Bucknell University is a 4-year, private university located in Lewisburg, PA. Students at Bucknell can enroll in bachelor’s and master’s degree programs.

Bucknell University Military & Veteran Support Programs

Bucknell University offers the following veteran and military support programs:

• Bucknell has GI Bill approved programs
• Does not have a Student Veterans of America chapter
• Does not offer credit for military experience
• Awards credit for the CLEP exam
• Bucknell is not approved for Tuition Assistance
• Bucknell is a Yellow Ribbon school
• Bucknell is not a MyCAA approved school

Is Bucknell University a GI Bill approved school?

Yes, Bucknell is a GI Bill approved school. However, you will need to check with the school to ensure that your preferred degree program is covered by the GI Bill. For more info, please contact veteran services and/or admissions here.

Is Bucknell University a Yellow Ribbon school?

Yes, Buckell is a Yellow Ribbon school.

Eligible military and veteran students may have up to 100% of their tuition covered, with zero tuition costs out-of-pocket. You will need to check with the school to ensure that your preferred degree program is 100% covered by the Yellow Ribbon. For more info, please contact veteran services and/or admissions here.

What are Bucknell University’s tuition rates for military and veterans?

At $1,588 per credit hour Bucknell’s tuition rate for active military exceeds the Tuition Rate assistance cap of $250 per hour. This means that the student may have out-of-pocket costs.  For more info, please contact veteran services and/or admissions here.

Does Bucknell University offer online degree programs?

No, Bucknell does not offer online degree programs. 

Message from Bucknell University

Bucknell is a unique national university where liberal arts and professional programs complement each other. Bucknell educates men and women for a lifetime of critical thinking and strong leadership characterized by continued intellectual exploration, creativity, and imagination. A Bucknell education enables students to interact daily with faculty who exemplify a passion for learning and a dedication to teaching and scholarship. Bucknell fosters a residential, co-curricular environment in which students develop intellectual maturity, personal conviction and strength of character, informed by a deep understanding of different cultures and diverse perspectives. Bucknell seeks to educate our students to serve the common good and to promote justice in ways sensitive to the moral and ethical dimensions of life.