Bucknell University
Lewisburg, PA · Town (distant)
Admissions
- Acceptance rate (most recent year)
- 28.9%
- Applicants (fall 2023)
- 11,010
- Admitted (fall 2023)
- 3,524
- Enrolled freshmen (fall 2023)
- 1,030
- Yield (admitted who enroll)
- 29%
- Acceptance rate – women (fall 2023)
- 35%
- Acceptance rate – men (fall 2023)
- 29%
- SAT reading, middle 50%
- 650–730
- SAT math, middle 50%
- 660–740
- ACT composite, middle 50%
- 30–33
- Enrollees who sent SAT / ACT
- 27% / 10%
Source: IPEDS Admissions survey, fall 2023 entering class; test ranges and rate from U.S. Dept. of Education College Scorecard (June 2026 release)
What they look at
- High school GPA
- required
- High school class rank
- considered
- High school record (transcript)
- required
- College-prep program completed
- required
- Recommendations
- required
- Demonstration of competencies
- considered
- SAT/ACT scores
- considered
- English proficiency test (TOEFL etc.)
- required
- Other test
- not considered
- Work experience
- considered
- Personal statement or essay
- required
- Legacy status
- considered
“Considered” means the college uses it if you submit it, but it isn’t required.
What families actually pay
Average yearly net price (after grants and scholarships) for first-time, full-time students who got aid, by family income.
- Full sticker price (per year)
- $83,756
- Tuition & fees – in-state
- $67,812
- Tuition & fees – out-of-state
- $67,812
- Median debt at graduation
- $27,000
- Students with federal loans
- 35%
Source: U.S. Dept. of Education College Scorecard (June 2026 release)
Outcomes
- Graduate within 6 years
- 86%
- Freshmen who return for year 2
- 94%
- Median earnings, 1 year after graduating
- $59,472
- Median earnings, 10 years after starting
- $93,807
Source: U.S. Dept. of Education College Scorecard (June 2026 release)
Students & campus
- Undergraduates
- 3,876
- Graduate students
- 49
- Student-to-faculty ratio
- 9 : 1
- Women
- 52%
- Students receiving Pell grants
- 12%
- Full-time faculty
- 97%
Undergraduate diversity
Source: U.S. Dept. of Education College Scorecard (June 2026 release)
Most popular majors
Source: U.S. Dept. of Education College Scorecard (June 2026 release) (share of bachelor’s degrees awarded)
Contacts & links
- President
- John Bravman
- Main phone
- (570) 577-2000
- Address
- One Dent Drive, Lewisburg, PA 17837
How to apply (2026–27)
| Plan | Apply by | Decision |
|---|---|---|
| Early Decision (binding) | November 1 | early December |
| Early Decision II (binding) | January 10 | mid-February |
| Regular Decision | January 10 | mid-March |
- Apply with
- Common App, Coalition/Scoir
- Application fee
- $50 (waivers available)
- SAT/ACT
- Optional
- Interview
- not offered
Testing: Optional through 2027-28 cycle; enrolling students must submit a score if taken
Financial aid policies
- CSS Profile required (plus FAFSA)
- Merit scholarships: Competitive merit scholarships for incoming first-years
- Not need-blind for international and undocumented applicants
Source: the college’s official website: bucknell.edu, bucknell.edu, bucknell.edu, bucknell.edu. Dates can change, so always confirm on the college’s site.