Prospective Students
Resources and Information for
You've never been interested in just one thing.
Maybe you're a musician who builds your own electronic instruments from scratch, a lover of numbers and foreign languages, or an aspiring entrepreneur with an idea that will advance equity in neighborhoods across the nation.
At Bucknell, you can translate your varied interests into educational experiences that will not only yield amazing discoveries but put you on the path toward a successful future.
See What's Possible
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.
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
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%
Bucknell Breaks New Ground
MEDIA HIGHLIGHTS 2022-23
Bucknell faculty and leaders appeared more than 2,000 times in media publications in academic year 2022-23, a record number since the University began tracking appearances in its annual media report five years ago. This year’s report also features more than a dozen appearances on podcasts, a testament to Bucknell’s evolving efforts to reach audiences where they consume news and information. Learn how Bucknell experts are setting the agenda on topics from scientific discoveries to geopolitical analysis to the challenges and potential of emerging tools like AI — and much more.
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.
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 share a look at Bucknell student life.
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.
