Bucknell University Admission
Application Fee
$50
Graduate Application Fee
$60
Acceptance Rate
32.55%
Yield (Enrollment Rate)
27.13%
Freshmen Enrollment
1,034
SAT Scores
1,390
For the 2022-2023 admission, a total of 11,707 students have applied and 3,811 students have allowed to admit to Bucknell University (Acceptance rate: 32.55%). Bucknell's yield, also known as enrollment rate, is 27.13 % where 1,034 students have finally enrolled out of 3,811 admitted students.
Bucknell acceptance rate is lower (tighter to admit) compared to Private (not-for-profit), 4-Years Colleges in Pennsylvania. Compared to similar schools in rankings such as Scripps College and Colorado College, its acceptance rate is much higher (very easy to get in) (the average acceptance rate of the schools is 23.30%).
Bucknell enrollment rate (yield) is lower (less admitted-students enrolled) compared to Private (not-for-profit), 4-Years Colleges in Pennsylvania. Compared to similar schools in rankings, its yield is average (average yield is 38.22%).
How to Apply to Bucknell University
The following table summarizes the contact and directory information to apply Bucknell.
| Admission | https://www.bucknell.edu/admissions-aid |
|---|---|
| Online Application | https://www.commonapp.org/ |
| Financial Aid | https://www.bucknell.edu/admissions-aid/tuition-financial-aid |
| Net Price Calculator | npc.collegeboard.org/student/app/bucknell |
| Athletic | https://www.bucknell.edu/azdirectory/institutional-research-planning/institutional-data/higher-education-opportunity-act |
| Disability Service | www.bucknell.edu/Accessibility |
Admission Statistics Charts
The following chart visualizes the admission statistics at Bucknell and compares to similar schools by type, level and location.
*Data Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS).
Test Scores Comparison
In 2023, the average SAT score at Bucknell University is 1,390 and the average ACT score is 32. Compared to similar schools in college rankings, the admission score of Bucknell University is comparable to the schools (average score is 1,426). You can check and compare the SAT and ACT scores by subject with tables and charts.
| SAT Average | ACT Average | |
|---|---|---|
| Bucknell University | 1,390 | 32 |
| Similarly Colleges in Rankings | 1,426 | 32 |
| All U.S. Colleges | 1,123 | 68 |
| Private (not-for-profit), 4-Years Colleges | 1,132 | 69 |
| 4-Years Colleges | 1,124 | 68 |
| Private (not-for-profit), 4-Years Colleges in Pennsylvania | 1,157 | 73 |
SAT/ACT Scores by Subject
At Bucknell University, 363 students submitted SAT scores (35% of enrolled students).
The average SAT score is about 1,390 and it is extremely competitive scores than average for Private (not-for-profit), 4-Years Colleges in Pennsylvania. The following table shows the SAT average scores by subject and 25th/75th percentile.
| 25th percentile | 50th percentile (Median) | 75th percentile | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Evidence-Based Reading and Writing | 650 | 690 | 720 |
| Mathematics | 660 | 700 | 750 |
| Total | 1,310 | 1,390 | 1,470 |
*Data Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)(Last update: December 11, 2023)
At Bucknell University, 157 students submitted ACT scores (15% of enrolled students).
The average ACT score is about 32 and it is lower than average for Private (not-for-profit), 4-Years Colleges in Pennsylvania. The next table shows the ACT average scores by subject and 25th/75th percentile.
| 25th percentile | 50th percentile (Median) | 75th percentile | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Composite | 30 | 32 | 33 |
| English | 30 | 33 | 35 |
| Mathematics | 27 | 29 | 31 |
Bucknell Admission Requirements
The following table summarizes the admission requirement to apply to Bucknell University. The school requires 6 items to submit - Secondary school GPA, Secondary school record, Completion of college-preparatory program, Recommendations, TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language), and Legacy status.
4 items are Considered if submitted - Secondary school rank, Formal demonstration of competencies, Admission test scores, and Personal statement or essay.
| Secondary school GPA | Required |
| Secondary school rank | Considered, if submitted |
| Secondary school record | Required |
| Completion of college-preparatory program | Required |
| Recommendations | Required |
| Formal demonstration of competencies | Considered, if submitted |
| Admission test scores | Considered, if submitted |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) | Required |
| Work experience | Not Considered |
| Personal statement or essay | Considered, if submitted |
| Legacy status | Required |