Profile of the Class of 2016

image linking to class profileHere are some numbers highlighting the Class of 2016 applicant pool. The anticipated class size at enrollment is about 930. Click on the icons to the right for more information about applicants and the students who enrolled in the Class of 2016, or view our extended profile.

Geographical diversity of admitted students: Admitted applicants represent 36 states (17.5 percent from Pennsylvania), the District of Columbia and the Virgin Islands. Forty-eight different countries are represented by admitted foreign nationals, dual citizens, and permanent residents.

Number of applications:
Of those applying to Bucknell, 52% were men and 48% were women.

8,291

Acceptance rate:
Of those offered admission (2,238), 45% were men and 55% were women.

27%

SAT Middle 50%

SAT Critical Reading

SAT Math

SAT Writing

 

580-680

620-710

590-690

ACT Middle 50%

27-31