Bucknell University
PA · Common Data Set 2025-2026
At a glance
Recent years
| Year | Admit rate | Enrolled UG | 6-yr grad | SAT (50th) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-2026 | 32.2% | 1,037 | 85.0% | 1,270 |
| 2024-2025 | 28.9% | 991 | 86.0% | 1,280 |
| 2023-2024 | 32.0% | 1,030 | 86.0% | — |
| 2022-2023 | 32.5% | 1,034 | 86.5% | 1,290 |
| 2021-2022 | 34.5% | 1,027 | 88.0% | — |
Common cross-admits
- Lafayette College
- Lehigh University
- Colgate University
- University of Richmond
- Dickinson College
- Villanova University
- Furman University
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Frequently asked
What is the acceptance rate at Bucknell University?
Bucknell University admits 32.2% of applicants based on the most recently reported Common Data Set.
What SAT score do I need for Bucknell University?
The middle 50% SAT range at Bucknell University is 1170–1360, with a median score of 1270. Students at the 25th percentile scored 1170; students at the 75th percentile scored 1360.
What ACT score do I need for Bucknell University?
The middle 50% ACT range at Bucknell University is 25–32, with a median of 29.
How much does Bucknell University cost?
Annual full-time tuition at Bucknell University is $72,600. Room and board is approximately $18,380. Most students pay less than the published price after financial aid.
What is the graduation rate at Bucknell University?
Bucknell University's 6-year graduation rate is 85.0%. The first-year retention rate is 91.0%.
How many students attend Bucknell University?
Bucknell University enrolls 3,928 undergraduate students. The student-to-faculty ratio is 9:1.
About the Common Data Set
The Common Data Set (CDS) is a collaborative reporting standard developed by colleges, the College Board, Peterson's, and U.S. News. Each year, participating institutions answer the same questionnaire covering admissions selectivity, enrollment composition, financial aid, faculty resources, and student outcomes. Because every school answers in the same format, the CDS lets prospective students compare schools apples-to-apples — without normalizing across different rankings methodologies. CDS Atlas aggregates the most recently published Common Data Set for hundreds of U.S. colleges and universities, with multi-year history where available, side-by-side comparison tools, and federal data (College Scorecard, EADA athletics, Clery campus safety) layered on top.
Source
Sourced from Bucknell University's officially published Common Data Set for 2025-2026. View the original document.