Founded in 1846, Bucknell University is a leading private liberal arts university located in Pennsylvania, USA.

Bucknell University is accredited by the Commission on Higher Education of the Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools. The Bachelor of Science in computer science within the College of Arts and Sciences is accredited by the Computer Sciences Accreditation Board. The music curricula are accredited by the National Association of Schools of Music Commission on Accreditation. The Bachelor of Science curricula in biomedical, chemical, civil, electrical, and mechanical engineering and in computer science and engineering are accredited by the Accrediting Board for Engineering and Technology.

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- Bucknell University is ranked 29th among National Liberal Arts Colleges by US News (2012).

- Forbes Magazine ranked the University in the top 50 among many institutions as one of America's Top Colleges. The University was ranked 34th in the 50 Best Colleges and Universities according to The Best Colleges' 2011-12 review.

- It is the 11th best value in private liberal arts colleges, according to the Kiplinger's Personal Finance magazine.

- Ranked 3rd among undergraduates programs specializing in civil engineering in the U.S. News and World Report Best Colleges 2010.

- Bucknell University has been named one of the "Best Places to Work in Pennsylvania" for 2009.

- Ranked 5th among the World's Most Expensive Colleges (2008-2009 estimated tuition cost) by Forbes.

- Bucknell has been ranked 7th among the best liberal arts colleges by Washington Monthly magazine.

- Rated 6th on the Peace Corps' top 25 list of small colleges and universities producing Peace Corps Volunteers.

- SmartMoney magazine ranked Bucknell University as the 5th best long-term value among liberal arts colleges and universities.

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