Bucknell SAT Scores

Average Score and SAT Requirements

Average SAT Score 1390

The average composite SAT score for admitted Bucknell University freshman is 1390 out of 1600. Bucknell students have the 102nd highest average SAT score in the United States. For perspective, a 1390 is in the 95th percentile of all SAT test takers.

SAT Score Range 1310 to 1470

The middle fifty percent of incoming students have SAT composite scores ranging from 1310 to 1470. The 75th percentile score is 1470 while the 25th percentile score is 1310.

Minimum SAT score requirement

The lowest SAT score accepted is not reported by Bucknell but we estimate it to be around a 1230 total composite SAT score.

Average SAT Math Score 705

The average score for Bucknell students on the math portion of the SAT is 705 out of 800. The 25th percentile of students score a 660 and the 75th percentile score 750.

Average SAT Reading Score 685

The 25th and 75th percentile range for SAT reading scores range from 650 to 720 and the average score for Bucknell University students is 685.

Number of Students Submitting SAT Scores

35 percent of students submit SAT scores with their application to Bucknell University

Admission Chances by SAT Score

Below are estimated chances of being accepted at Bucknell University based on SAT score ranges and the overall admission rate of 32.6%. These chances assume you have an average GPA for the school, around 3.62.

Can I get into Bucknell with a 1470 SAT?

• Score competitiveness Very Good

An SAT score of 1470 or higher is very competitive at Bucknell and is a better score than three quarters of students who are accepted. You have an above average chance of acceptance, around 48% or higher but admission is competitive.

Can I get into Bucknell with a 1390 SAT?

• Score competitiveness Above Average

Scores between 1390 to 1460 are above average giving you an advantage over most applicants. While scores in this range are higher than many who apply, admission is very competitive. The estimated chance of getting in is around 33% to 46%.

Can I get into Bucknell with a 1310 SAT?

• Score competitiveness Below Average

SAT scores between 1310 to 1380 are still in the middle range of accepted students a but a little lower than the average. You can get in and have about a 21% to 31% percent chance of being admitted.

Can I get into Bucknell with a 1230 SAT?

• Score competitiveness Reach

SAT scores from 1230 to 1300 are on the very low end of the range where students are accepted. Scores in this range are not competitive with most other applicants but you still have a chance. We estimate scores in this range have less than a 19% chance of admission to Bucknell. SAT scores below 1230 likely fall out of the range where students are regularly accepted.

Data Sources, IPEDS for Fall 2022 starting class

Admission chances to Bucknell University by SAT score

SAT Score	Admission Chances
1600	73%
1590	71%
1580	69%
1570	68%
1560	66%
1550	64%
1540	62%
1530	60%
1520	58%
1510	56%
1500	54%
1490	52%
1480	50%
1470	48%
1460	46%
1450	44%
1440	42%
1430	40%
1420	39%
1410	37%
1400	35%
1390	33%
1380	31%
1370	30%
1360	28%
1350	26%
1340	25%
1330	23%
1320	22%
1310	21%
1300	19%
1290	18%
1280	17%
1270	16%
1260	15%
1250	14%
1240	13%
1230	12%