Bucknell SAT Scores

Average Score and SAT Requirements

Bucknell University is a test optional school meaning you are not required to submit SAT scores with your application. The position on SAT scores from the school is "considered but not required". If you do elect to submit your SAT scores, the following information is helpful to understand how you compare with other applicants.

Average SAT Score 1372

The average composite SAT score for admitted Bucknell University freshman is 1372 out of 1600. Bucknell students have the 98th highest average SAT score in the United States. For perspective, a 1372 is in the 94th percentile of all SAT test takers.

SAT Score Range 1295 to 1450

The middle fifty percent of incoming students have SAT composite scores ranging from 1295 to 1450. The 75th percentile score is 1450 while the 25th percentile score is 1295.

Minimum SAT score requirement

The lowest SAT score accepted is not reported by Bucknell but we estimate it to be around a 1220 total composite SAT score.

Average SAT Math Score 697

The average score for Bucknell students on the math portion of the SAT is 697 out of 800. The 25th percentile of students score a 655 and the 75th percentile score 740.

Average SAT Reading Score 675

The 25th and 75th percentile range for SAT reading scores range from 640 to 710 and the average score for Bucknell University students is 675.

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 34.5%. These chances assume you have an average GPA for the school, around 3.62.

Can I get into Bucknell with a 1450 SAT?

• Score competitiveness Very Good

An SAT score of 1450 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 51% or higher.

Can I get into Bucknell with a 1370 SAT?

• Score competitiveness Above Average

Scores between 1370 to 1440 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 35% to 49%.

Can I get into Bucknell with a 1295 SAT?

• Score competitiveness Below Average

SAT scores between 1295 to 1360 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 22% to 33% percent chance of being admitted.

Can I get into Bucknell with a 1220 SAT?

• Score competitiveness Reach

SAT scores from 1220 to 1285 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 21% chance of admission to Bucknell. SAT scores below 1220 likely fall out of the range where students are regularly accepted.

Data Sources, IPEDS for Fall 2021 starting class

Admission chances to Bucknell University by SAT score

SAT Score	Admission Chances
1600	78%
1590	77%
1580	75%
1570	74%
1560	72%
1550	70%
1540	68%
1530	67%
1520	65%
1510	63%
1500	61%
1490	59%
1480	57%
1470	55%
1460	53%
1450	51%
1440	49%
1430	47%
1420	44%
1410	42%
1400	40%
1390	38%
1380	37%
1370	35%
1360	33%
1350	31%
1340	29%
1330	28%
1320	26%
1310	24%
1300	23%
1290	21%
1280	20%
1270	19%
1260	18%
1250	16%
1240	15%
1230	14%
1220	13%