International FAQs

What am I required to submit in order to be considered for admission to Bucknell University?

In addition to the Common Application, you must submit:

    • $60 (U.S. dollars) application fee submitted with signed application.
    • Official secondary school transcript in certified English translation.
    • SAT I scores. Bucknell institutional code: 2050
    • TOEFL (If English is not your first language). Bucknell institutional code: 2050
    • Financial information

    Please see application check list for further details.

Am I required to take TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language)? Is there a cut-off score?

Yes, we do require international students to take the TOEFL exam. However, we will waive the exam if a student's first language is English or if they have been schooled for several years in the United States. We must have a record of this in your application. The minimum requirement for admission is a 600 on the paper-based TOEFL exam or above 100 points on the Internet-based exam (iBT).

As an international student, must I take the standardized testing required of U.S. applicants?

Yes, you must take the SAT I. We will not review your application unless we have received your scores from the SAT I exam.

What does it cost to attend Bucknell University?

International Students enrolling at Bucknell can anticipate spending approximately $53,500 for academic year 2009 - 2010:

Charges:
Tuition (2 semesters, full-time) $40,594
Student Activity Fee $222
Average double room fee $5,490
Board $4,014
Estimated Insurance $1,300
Estimated Expenses:
Books/Supplies $880
Spending money or incidentals $1,000
Estimated total comprehensive fee (Does not include travel): $53,500
 

Does Bucknell University offer financial aid for international students?

This year we expect to receive about 500 international applications and enroll 45 new academically gifted international students, students who also have demonstrated inclinations for service and leadership in their communities.  We plan to award need-based scholarships and a few merit scholarships to recognize the achievements of the most deserving students within this pool.  We would like to advise you that even a student who receives a larger-size financial aid award needs to have a minimum of $20,000 per year to support the cost of his/her education here and the cost of travel. The total expense one must show on his/her visa application for the 2009-10 academic year is $53,500, plus the cost of round-trip travel from the student’s region to Bucknell. We expect that this figure will be higher for the coming academic year.

Does Bucknell accept the Common Application from international students?

Yes, but there is a supplementary form which you must complete before we will review your application for admission to Bucknell. You can access the Supplementary Form by following this link.

Is an interview required? How do I schedule a visit to Bucknell University?

No, interviews are not required, but are optional if you are able to visit campus.  You can contact the Office of Admissions by phone at (570) 577-1101 or by e-mailing admissions@bucknell.edu.