Bucknell University
Common Data Set 2024-25
Acceptance Rate
28.9%
Applications
11,377
Admitted
3,291
Enrolled
991
SAT Composite
1170-1380
SAT Math
570-690
SAT Reading
590-690
ACT Composite
26-32
How the class gets assembled.
Applicants, admits, and class seats use separate stage scales so Early Decision and all other rounds stay readable.
Each column is scaled within that stage. Labels show exact counts.
Exact admission data
| Path | Applicants | Admitted | Admit rate | Class seats | Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Early Decision | 1,201 | 666 | 55% | 666 | Likely class seats assume ED admits enroll. |
| All other rounds | 10,176 | 2,625 | 26% | 325 | All other rounds are residual CDS totals, not exact Regular Decision. |
47% joined after being offered a spot. 8% of students who joined were admitted. 27% of applicants were offered the wait list.
Exact wait-list data
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Offered a wait-list spot | 3,122 |
| Accepted a wait-list spot | 1,470 |
| Admitted from wait list | 115 |
| Joined after being offered | 47% |
| Admitted after joining | 8% |
Wait-list outcomes can change sharply year to year.
Application fee: $50.
Federal outcomes
Federal data from the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard, vintage 2022-23. Outcomes reflect earlier cohorts than the CDS year shown elsewhere on this page.
All Extracted Fields
General Information
7 TABLESEnrollment And Persistence
6 TABLESFirst-Time, First-Year Admission
7 TABLESTransfer Admission
4 TABLESAcademic Offerings and Policies
2 TABLESStudent Life
3 TABLESAnnual Expenses
1 TABLEFinancial Aid
11 TABLESInstructional Faculty And Class Size
3 TABLESDisciplinary Areas of Degrees Conferred
3 TABLESSource Document
Acceptance Rate
32.2%
Applications
11,561
Admitted
3,723
Enrolled
1,037
SAT Composite
1170-1360
SAT Math
570-680
SAT Reading
590-690
ACT Composite
25-32
How the class gets assembled.
Applicants, admits, and class seats use separate stage scales so Early Decision and all other rounds stay readable.
Each column is scaled within that stage. Labels show exact counts.
Exact admission data
| Path | Applicants | Admitted | Admit rate | Class seats | Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Early Decision | 1,200 | 656 | 55% | 656 | Likely class seats assume ED admits enroll. |
| All other rounds | 10,361 | 3,067 | 30% | 381 | All other rounds are residual CDS totals, not exact Regular Decision. |
48% joined after being offered a spot. 11% of students who joined were admitted. 25% of applicants were offered the wait list.
Exact wait-list data
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Offered a wait-list spot | 2,908 |
| Accepted a wait-list spot | 1,384 |
| Admitted from wait list | 150 |
| Joined after being offered | 48% |
| Admitted after joining | 11% |
Wait-list outcomes can change sharply year to year.
Application fee: $50. Fee waivers are reported as available.
This school marks applicant interest as Considered. Read yield and wait-list behavior with that policy in mind.
Federal outcomes
Federal data from the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard, vintage 2022-23. Outcomes reflect earlier cohorts than the CDS year shown elsewhere on this page.