Prospective Students
Resources and Information for
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.
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!
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%
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 give you an unfiltered look at life at Bucknell.
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