Bucknell University
Lewisburg, Pennsylvania
How selective is it?
Bucknell University is in our Highly Selective tier (~15-30% acceptance). Competitive. Most admitted students are at or above the school's typical academic profile.
Third-party estimate ~29%, near the Selective boundary.
Tiers are broad on purpose. Acceptance rates move every cycle, and many schools are more competitive for specific majors than the school overall, so use this as a starting point for your list, not a prediction.
How to use Bucknell University in your college list
This is usually a reach or a high-end target. A strong, consistent record in the most rigorous courses available at your school helps, but admission isn't assured at typical-range numbers. Check whether your intended major is more competitive than the school overall.
Building a list across tiers? See all 14 Pennsylvania colleges in our finder, or follow our guide to building a list by score and GPA.
Check the current numbers yourself
For Bucknell University's current test-score and GPA ranges, acceptance rate, and cost, go to the source:
- Find its Common Data Set ↗ Section C has the middle 50% of scores and GPA. Our step-by-step guide shows how to read it.
- College Scorecard ↗ U.S. Department of Education data on cost, graduation, and outcomes.
- Net price calculator ↗ Estimate what your family would actually pay after aid.
- Find the official admissions page ↗ Deadlines, requirements, and how to apply.
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Schools with a similar selectivity, in the same state, or known for the same fields. A balanced list usually mixes a few reaches, several realistic targets, and at least one or two safeties.
Frequently asked questions
How selective is Bucknell University?+
Bucknell University sits in our "Highly Selective" tier (~15-30% acceptance). Third-party estimate ~29%, near the Selective boundary.
Is Bucknell University hard to get into?+
Competitive. Most admitted students are at or above the school's typical academic profile. Selectivity varies by major and changes every admissions cycle, so treat the tier as a starting point and check Bucknell University's own admissions data for the current year.
How do I find Bucknell University's current SAT, ACT, and GPA ranges?+
Search "Bucknell University Common Data Set" and open Section C, which lists the middle 50% of test scores and GPA for the entering class. Our guide "How to Build Your Own College List by Score and GPA" on this site walks through it step by step.
Where is Bucknell University?+
Bucknell University is a private institution in Lewisburg, Pennsylvania.
Selectivity tiers and "known for" tags are general guidance compiled from public sources and may be out of date. MajorAtlas isn't affiliated with Bucknell University. Always confirm details with the school.