Bucknell Acceptance Rate and SAT/ACT Scores

Bucknell University Admission Requirements and Statistics

[updated for 2024-2025 admission data]

How hard is Bucknell University to get into?

This page provides the latest information on Bucknell University (Bucknell)'s admission process, acceptance rate, and student profile. Bucknell's acceptance rate is 28.93% for 2024-2025 admission. A total of 11,377 students applied and 3,291 were admitted to the school. Its acceptance rate is relatively low, making it somewhat difficult to get into Bucknell.

To apply to Bucknell, recommendations and personal statement (or essay) are required to submit. The SAT and ACT score is not required, but considered for admission. In addition, english proficiency test score is also considered (required).

Bucknell's acceptance rate is the 8th lowest among 116 Pennsylvania colleges with competitive admission.
The median SAT score is 1400 and the ACT score is 32 at Bucknell. Bucknell's SAT score is 8th highest among 86 Pennsylvania colleges that consider SAT score for admission.
Bucknell's yield rate is 30.11%, which is significantly lower by 13.50 percentage points (approximately 31.0% lower) compared to similar colleges with acceptance rates between 20% and 30% (average yield: 43.61%). You can compare colleges with similar acceptance rates to Bucknell at colleges with acceptance rates between 20% and 30%.

Admission Statistics

For the academic year 2024-25, Bucknell's acceptance rate is 28.93% and the yield (also known as enrollment rate) is 30.11%. 5,691 men and 5,684 women applied to Bucknell and 1,460 men and 1,830 women students were accepted.

Among them, 470 men and 521 women were enrolled in Bucknell. You can explore the Bucknell's admission rates and SAT score trends over the past decade, including year-by-year data and analysis, by visiting Admission Trends page.

Acceptance Rate and Admission Statistics at Bucknell
	Total	Men	Women	Another Gender	Gender Unknown
Applicants	11,377	5,691	5,684	0	2
Admitted	3,291	1,460	1,830	0	1
Enrolled	991	470	521	0	0
Acceptance Rate	28.93%	25.65%	32.20%	-	50.00%
Yield	30.11%	32.19%	28.47%	-	0.00%

Data source: IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System) (Last update: December 11, 2024)

Bucknell University 2025 Acceptance Rate By Gender chart

Median SAT and ACT Score

For the academic year 2025, 283 students (29% of enrolled students) submitted SAT scores and 96 students (10% of enrolled students) submitted ACT scores as part of the admission process at Bucknell.

The median SAT score for admitted students is 1,400, including 700 in SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing (EBRW) and 700 in SAT Math. The 75th percentile SAT EBRW score is 730 and the 25th percentile is 650. For SAT Math, the 75th percentile score is 740 and the 25th percentile is 660.

The median ACT composite score is 32, with a 75th percentile score of 33 and a 25th percentile score of 30 at Bucknell. The median ACT Math score is 29 and the median ACT English score is 33.

How competitive is Bucknell's score?

The SAT and ACT scores at Bucknell University are relatively high compared to similar colleges (SAT: 1,295, ACT: 29 - private (not-for-profit) baccalaureate college - arts & sciences).

2025 SAT and ACT Scores at Bucknell
	25^th Percentile	50^th Percentile (Median)	75^th Percentile
SAT Total	1,310	1,400	1,470
SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing	650	700	730
SAT Math	660	700	740
ACT Composite	30	32	33
ACT Math	27	29	32
ACT English	31	33	35

Data source: IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System) (Last update: December 11, 2024)

Bucknell University 2025 SAT and ACT Score Chart

Application Requirements

It requires to submit High School GPA, High School Record (or Transcript), Completion of College Preparatory Program, Recommendations, English Proficiency Test, and Personal statement or essay to its applicants.

The SAT and ACT test score is not required, but considered in admission process at Bucknell. The english proficiency test is required .

The next table summarizes the application requirements to apply Bucknell University.

For more admission information such as minimum GPA and deadlines, see its online application page .

Bucknell Admission Requirements
High School GPA	Required
High School Rank	Considered, if submitted
High School Record (or Transcript)	Required
Completion of College Preparatory Program	Required
Recommendations	Required
Formal Demonstration of Competencies	Considered, if submitted
SAT / ACT	Considered, if submitted
English Proficiency Test	Required
Other Test (Wonderlic,WISC-III,etc)	Not Considered
Work experience	Considered, if submitted
Personal statement or essay	Required
Legacy status	Considered, if submitted

General Admissions Information

The following provides general admission information for applying to Bucknell:

Open Admission Policy: No
Undergraduate Application Fees: -
Graduate Application Fees: -
Admission Information: https://www.bucknell.edu/admissions-aid
Online Application: https://www.commonapp.org/
Calendar System: Semester
Course for High School Students: Not Offered
Credits Accepted: Advanced placement (AP) Credits
Degree Offered: Bachelor, Master

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What is the acceptance rate at the Bucknell?

Bucknell is moderately competitive, with an acceptance rate of 28.93%.

What SAT or ACT scores are required for admission to Bucknell?

Bucknell recommends submitting SAT or ACT scores, but they are not strictly required for admission. The average SAT score required for admission to Bucknell is 1,400, and the average ACT score is 32. Meeting or exceeding these scores will improve your chances of admission.

Does Bucknell require essays or personal statements?

Yes, Bucknell requires applicants to submit a personal essay or statement as part of the application.

Are recommendation letters required for Bucknell admission?

Yes, Bucknell requires applicants to submit a recommendation letter as part of the application.

Is there an application fee?

Bucknell does not require an application fee for undergraduate or graduate admission.

Do I need to submit my high school transcript?

Yes, Bucknell requires applicants to submit high school GPA, high school record or transcript as part of the admission process.

Are there any specific admission requirements for international students?

Yes, Bucknell requires international applicants to submit an English proficiency test (like TOEFL or IELTS) as part of the application.

What is SAT code and ACT code for Bucknell?

The institutional SAT code for Bucknell is 2050 and 4-digit ACT code is 3528.