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  • LEWISBURG, PA
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Bucknell University
#3 in Best Liberal Arts Colleges in Pennsylvania
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    Bucknell University Admissions

    What is the acceptance rate for Bucknell?

    Bucknell admissions is selective with an acceptance rate of 38%. Students that get into Bucknell have an average SAT score between 1250-1430 or an average ACT score of 28-32. The regular admissions application deadline for Bucknell is January 15. Interested students can apply for early decision, and the Bucknell early decision deadline is November 15.
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    Admissions Statistics

    Acceptance Rate
    38%
    Early Decision Acceptance Rate
    60%
    Total Applicants
    9,890
    SAT Range
    1250-1430
    SAT Reading
    620-700
    SAT Math
    630-730
    Students Submitting SAT
    54%
    ACT Range
    28-32
    ACT English
    29-34
    ACT Math
    26-30
    ACT Writing
    9-10
    Students Submitting ACT
    27%

    Admissions Deadlines

    Application Deadline
    January 15
    Early Decision Deadline
    November 15
    Early Action Deadline
    Offers Early Decision
    Yes
    Offers Early Action
    No
    Application Fee
    $40
    Application Website
    bucknell.edu/admissions-aid/apply-bucknell
    Accepts Common App
    Yes
    Accepts Coalition App
    No

    Admissions Requirements

    What Really Matters When Applying
    • High School GPA
      Required
    • High School Rank
      Recommended
    • High School Transcript
      Required
    • College Prep Courses
      Required
    • SAT/ACT
      Considered but not required
    • Recommendations
      Required
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