Bucknell University

Lewisburg, PA · Private · 3,876 undergrads

• Admit rate: 28.9% (11,010 applicants)
• SAT middle 50%: 1310–1470 (ACT 30–33)
• Undergraduates: 3,876 (4.5% international)
• Average net price: $40,766 (per year after aid)
• Graduation rate: 86% (within 6 years)

Deadlines

• Early Decision: Nov. 1, 2026
• Early Decision II: Jan. 10, 2027
• Regular Decision: Jan. 10, 2027

Editor's notes

• Choose your college as carefully as your essay. Bucknell admits you into Arts & Sciences, Engineering or Freeman, and says moving into Engineering later is limited and Freeman takes only direct admits. If you're torn between economics and management, read both colleges' majors before you click.
• ED is a big lever here. In fall 2025 Bucknell admitted 656 of 1,200 ED applicants, and its CDS shows 3,723 admits from 11,561 applicants overall. It's binding, so run the net price calculator first, and remember the CSS Profile is due with the ED I application on Nov. 1.
• Don't skip the scholarship application if you want a shot at the $20,000 awards that require it. It has the same deadline as your admissions round, and Bucknell won't consider you for those programs without it.

Sources

1. Bucknell Admissions, 2026-27 dates and deadlines
2. Bucknell Admissions, Apply to Bucknell
3. Bucknell Admissions, Undergraduate admission requirements
4. Bucknell University Common Data Set 2025-26
5. Bucknell News, Class of 2030 sets Bucknell record with 1,067 students
6. Bucknell, Fast facts (Class of 2029 admitted-student profile)
7. Bucknell Financial Aid, Scholarship programs
8. Common App, Bucknell University