Prospective Students

Resources and Information for

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It probably started when you were a kid.

You started questioning why things work the way they do. You began taking apart electronics to see if you could put them back together. You reshot your favorite movie scenes, performed kitchen science experiments or ran a business in your front yard.

In short, you stepped off the beaten path to find your own way. That journey of learning, and all the experiences and discoveries along the way, has been leading you to something great. At Bucknell University, we're ready to help you get there.

How to Apply

You'll apply to Bucknell using either the Coalition Application (powered by Scoir) or the Common Application — it's your choice.

The first deadline for admission into the Class of 2028 (Early Decision I) is Nov. 15, 2023. Early Decision II and Regular Decision applications are due by Jan. 15, 2024.

We'll review each application personally, looking far deeper than test scores and GPA to find students who are engaged in the world around them and passionately in pursuit of their own distinct purpose.

See the full application timeline

Welcome to Bucknell, Class of 2027!

Let Bucky the Bison show you the exciting experiences and amazing community that await. Then head to the application portal to enroll and begin your Bucknell journey!

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My [...] experience so far has been about making things actually happen or seeing why things happen. I feel like I'm actually doing something, and I really enjoy that ... I don’t like just reading; I like seeing results.

Hannah Sieg ’24, business analytics

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Bucknell at a Glance

  • Faculty:

    360+

  • Average class size:

    20

  • Worldwide Alumni:

    56,000

  • Academic Majors:

    64

Student-faculty ratio:

9:1

Classes taught by faculty:

100%

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Virtually Limitless

You control the action inside the Bucknell Virtual Experience — the newest way to explore Bucknell using your computer, smartphone or an Oculus virtual reality headset.

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    Get a Student’s View of Life at Bucknell

    Instagram @iamraybucknell

    Each week on @iamraybucknell, our student-run Instagram account, a different student takes over to give you an unfiltered look at life at Bucknell.

  • Bucknell TiKTok on mobile device

    Take a Fresh Look at the Campus Scene

    Bucknell's TikTok account features regular takeovers by students who can share their Bucknell experience in interesting ways.

Contact Details

Office of Admissions

Location

One Dent Drive

Hours

Monday – Friday: 8:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.
Saturday: Varies
Sunday: Closed