ROTC at Bucknell University
Lewisburg, PA · private nonprofit
Yes — Bucknell University hosts Army ROTC on campus.
ROTC programs hosted on campus
Bucknell University hosts 1 ROTC program on its own campus. Open a program to see its full profile, scholarships, and partner schools.
Army ROTCHostedScholarships: AROTC Minuteman (Reserve/Guard), AROTC Green-to-Gold, AROTC 3-Year Advanced +1 more
Also serves 2 cross-town schools.
View full ArmyCross-town & partner options
Bucknell University students commission through the on-campus program above.
ROTC outcomes
Students at Bucknell University in ROTC, from any branch and any unit. Averages per academic year, AY2011–AY2021.
- About 6.5 officers commissioned per year, all services
- About 12 students start ROTC here each year
Officers commissioned, by group
- Men85%
- White93%
Groups under 5 people a year are not shown.
Students starting ROTC, by group
- Men82%
- White84%
Groups under 5 people a year are not shown.
Source: GAO, GAO-23-105857 (campus data, AY2011–AY2021). GAO counted cadets and commissions by the school the student attended. Numbers for recent years can differ.
Admissions
| Admission rate | 29% |
|---|---|
| SAT range (25th–75th) | 1,310–1,470 |
| ACT range (25th–75th) | 30–33 |
| Test policy | Test-optional |
These are the most recent College Scorecard figures. The school decides admission. An ROTC scholarship board judges your academics on its own, in a separate process.
Cost & financial aid (with ROTC)
| In-state tuition | $67,812 |
|---|---|
| Out-of-state tuition | $67,812 |
| Average net price | $32,000 |
| 6-year graduation rate | 86% |
Tuition and net price: College Scorecard. You can usually combine an ROTC scholarship with other aid from Bucknell University. Ask the unit and the financial aid office to confirm how the aid combines.
Academic programs
Bucknell University has 3,876 undergraduates. ROTC cadets can study almost any major. Some scholarships and commissioning options prefer certain fields.
Yellow Ribbon & veteran support
Yellow Ribbon is a GI Bill benefit for veterans and eligible dependents, not an ROTC scholarship. The school pays part of the tuition above the GI Bill cap, and VA matches it.
Yellow Ribbon: Bucknell University takes part.
| Level | Program | School pays (per year) |
|---|---|---|
| Undergraduate | All programs | Up to $23,000 |
VA lists no veteran designations for this school.
Source: VA GI Bill Comparison Tool, checked Oct 14, 2026. Confirm amounts with the school's veterans office before you enroll.
ROTC at Bucknell University: FAQ
Does Bucknell University have ROTC?
Yes — Bucknell University hosts Army ROTC on campus.
Which ROTC branches can Bucknell University students join?
Army ROTC (on campus, Bucknell University Army ROTC).
Is ROTC at Bucknell University on campus or cross-town?
Army ROTC is on campus: the unit is based at Bucknell University.
Can I use an ROTC scholarship at Bucknell University?
Yes. The on-campus Army ROTC unit lists 4 scholarship types, including AROTC Minuteman (Reserve/Guard) and AROTC Green-to-Gold.
School links and location
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- Official site
bucknell.edu
- Admissions
bucknell.edu
- Apply
commonapp.org
- Financial aid
bucknell.edu
- Net price calculator
Estimate your cost before ROTC money is applied
Location: Lewisburg, PA 17837
IPEDS UNITID: 211291
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