Prospective Students

Resources and Information for

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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, 2024. Early Decision II and Regular Decision applications are due by Jan. 15, 2025.

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

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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 share a look at Bucknell student life.

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    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

Hours

Monday – Friday: 08:30 a.m. - 04:30 p.m.
Saturday: Varies
Sunday: Closed