Admissions & Aid
Our students are ambitious and creative with a thirst to know more. At Bucknell University, we bring together the brilliant minds of today who will define the innovations of tomorrow.
Welcome to Bucknell, Class of 2026!
We're excited to have you join our community of explorers, artists and innovators who, like you, are driven to reshape the world. Congratulations!
To help you get ready to make the most of your Bucknell experience this fall, we asked a few Bucknell students for their top tips. Enjoy! You can find more information for admitted students here.
Early Decision I Dates and Deadlines
- Aug. 1, 2021: Applications open
- Nov. 15, 2021: EDI application and CSS Profile financial aid application due
- Mid-December 2021: EDI admissions decisions and EDI financial aid award letters released
- Mid-January 2022: Enrollment deposits due for students admitted through Early Decision I
Early Decision II Dates and Deadlines
- Aug. 1, 2021: Applications open
- Jan. 15, 2022: EDII application and CSS Profile financial aid application due
- Mid-February 2022: EDII admissions decisions and EDII financial aid award letters released
- Early March 2022: Enrollment deposits due for students admitted through Early Decision II
Regular Decision Dates and Deadlines
- Aug. 1, 2021: Applications open
- Jan. 15, 2022: RD application and CSS Profile financial aid application due
- By April 1, 2022: RD admissions decisions and RD financial aid award letters released
- May 1, 2022: RD deposit due
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)
Contact Details
Office of Admissions
Location
One Dent Drive