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2024-2025Data below is extracted from Bucknell University's official Common Data Set filing (2024-2025). The CDS is a standardized survey completed annually by colleges to provide consistent data on admissions, enrollment, costs, and financial aid.
Applicant Funnel
Admission Rate
29%
Total Applicants
11,375
Total Admitted
3,290
Total Enrolled
991
| Men | Women | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Applied | 5,691 | 5,684 | 11,375 |
| Admitted | 1,460 | 1,830 | 3,290 |
| Enrolled | 470 | 521 | 991 |
Early Admissions
Early Decision
Deadline: 11/1
Applied1,201
Admitted666
Early Action
Waitlist
Offered
3,122
Accepted Spot
1,470
Admitted from Waitlist
115
Admission Factors
How Bucknell University rates each factor in admissions decisions.
Very Important
GPA
Important
Class RankRecommendationsEssayExtracurricularsCharacter/Personal Qualities
Considered
Test ScoresInterviewTalent/AbilityVolunteer WorkWork ExperienceLegacy/Alumni RelationGeographic ResidenceState ResidencyFirst GenerationDemonstrated Interest
Not Considered
Religious AffiliationRace/Ethnicity
Test Scores
Policy: considered if submitted
SAT Composite (25th–75th)1170–1380
8001600
SAT EBRW (25th–75th)590–690
200800
SAT Math (25th–75th)570–690
200800
ACT Composite (25th–75th)26–32
136
ACT English (25th–75th)24–30
136
ACT Math (25th–75th)24–31
136
Submitting SAT: 68%
Submitting ACT: 19%
GPA Distribution
Average GPA: 3.62
4.0
7.5%
3.75–3.99
30.4%
3.50–3.74
30.7%
3.25–3.49
20.4%
3.00–3.24
9.1%
2.50–2.99
2.0%
Costs (CDS-Reported)
Tuition (In-State)
$69,976
Tuition (Out-of-State)
$69,976
Required Fees
$600
Room & Board
$17,560
Books & Supplies
$900
Total COA (In-State)
$89,036
Total COA (Out-of-State)
$89,036
Financial Aid
Avg Scholarship
$53,109
Avg % Need Met
92.4%
Avg Debt at Graduation
$45,610
% Graduating with Debt
42%
Graduation Rates
4-Year Rate
797%
5-Year Rate
36%
6-Year Rate
86%
Special Study Options
Accelerated programCross-registrationDistance learningDouble majorDual enrollmentEnglish as a Second Language (ESL)Exchange student program (domestic)Honors ProgramIndependent studyInternshipsLiberal arts/career combinationStudent-designed majorStudy abroadTeacher certification programUndergraduate ResearchPhi Beta Kappa, Freshmen Honors Program, Pass/Fail option
Data extracted from the Bucknell University Common Data Set (2024-2025). Extraction coverage: 83.6%. View original PDF.