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Acceptance Rate History
Bucknell University
PA · Current rate: 32%
CDS · IPEDSU.S. Dept. of Education
Year-by-Year Data
| Year | Acceptance Rate | Applicants | Admitted |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 32.01% | N/A | N/A |
| 2022 | 32.55% | 11,707 | 3,811 |
| 2021 | 34.5% | 11,263 | 3,886 |
| 2020 | 37.53% | 9,890 | 3,712 |
| 2019 | 34.23% | 9,845 | 3,370 |
| 2018 | 33.04% | 10,144 | 3,352 |
| 2017 | 31.08% | 10,253 | 3,187 |
| 2016 | 29.92% | 10,487 | 3,138 |
| 2015 | 24.78% | 10,967 | 2,718 |
| 2014 | 30.72% | 7,864 | 2,416 |
| 2013 | 29.51% | 7,947 | 2,345 |
Source: IPEDS Admissions Survey (NCES) · College Scorecard
Trend Analysis
Bucknell University's acceptance rate has increased from 29.5% in 2013 to 32.0% in 2026. The most notable shift occurred in 2015.
Analysis generated based on official data trends.
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