Admissions Details
- Acceptance Rate
- 32.6%
- Average SAT
- 1,390
- SAT Range (25th–75th)
- 1,310–1,470
- ACT Composite (avg)
- 32
- Total Enrollment
- 3,818
Admissions Overview
Bucknell is selective with a 32.55% acceptance rate. This means about one in three applicants gets admitted, making it competitive but not impossible. Students typically need SAT scores between 1310-1470 or an ACT around 32 to be competitive. The 95.84% retention rate shows admitted students are well-matched and stay. Bucknell seeks driven students who want rigorous academics in engineering or business while thriving in a close-knit community. The school values students who will contribute to campus life in their small Pennsylvania town setting. Strong academic preparation is essential, but they also want students who fit their collaborative, engaged campus culture.