Admissions & Aid
Amazing things happen when brilliant minds unite.
At Bucknell, we empower students to make the most of their ideas through hands-on education and intentional collaboration.
We're looking for students with the curiosity to pose creative questions, the boldness to venture into the unknown to discover the answers and the drive to make a world-changing impact — together.
Early Decision I Dates and Deadlines
- Aug. 1, 2023: Applications open
- Nov. 15, 2023: EDI application, scholarship application and CSS Profile due
- Mid-December 2023: EDI admissions decisions and EDI financial aid award letters released
- Jan. 15, 2024: FAFSA Due*
- Mid-January 2024: Enrollment deposits due for students admitted through Early Decision I
Early Decision II Dates and Deadlines
- Aug. 1, 2023: Applications open
- Jan. 15, 2024: EDII application, scholarship application and CSS Profile and FAFSA due
- Mid-February 2024: EDII admissions decisions and EDII financial aid award letters released
- Early March 2024: Enrollment deposits due for students admitted through Early Decision II
Regular Decision Dates and Deadlines
- Aug. 1, 2023: Applications open
- Jan. 15, 2024: RD application, scholarship application and CSS Profile and FAFSA due
- By April 1, 2024: RD admissions decisions and RD financial aid award letters released
- May 1, 2024: RD deposit due
*We understand that applying Early Decision I is a significant decision for both you and your family. This year, the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) is anticipated to become available from the Department of Education in December. Applicants to Bucknell, including Early Decision I applicants, will have until Jan. 15 to submit the FAFSA.
For the 2024-25 academic year, the CSS Profile will be used to determine the total amount of financial aid you are eligible to receive. Once we receive your FAFSA application, you may receive an updated award notification that will provide a breakdown of your institutional, federal and state grant allocations. While the FAFSA might lead to a change in where your financial aid is coming from (Bucknell, federal or state), the total financial aid package you receive will not change. If you have questions about financial aid, please reach out to the Office of Financial Aid at 570-577-1331.
Bucknell at a Glance
Undergraduate students
Students who receive need- or merit-based financial aid from Bucknell
Students who receive financial aid of some kind
Average federal student loan debt for graduating seniors in the Class of 2020 who borrowed (compared to about $30,000 nationally)