Key differences on Getting in
- 1
Bucknell's SAT midpoint is 65 points higher than Fairfield's
SAT midpoint - 2
Bucknell's yield is 4 pts higher than Fairfield's
Yield rate - 3
Bucknell admits 32% vs. 33% at Fairfield
Acceptance rate
Admissions
Getting in, fall 2024
Acceptance and yield, test score ranges, test policy, and what each college weighs.
The funnel
Quad's selectivity
- BucknellVery selective
- FairfieldVery selective
Men and women
Acceptance rate for men and women who applied, where a college reports admissions by sex.
Test scores
SAT total,
Axis runs 1200–1600. The dark tick marks the national median midpoint.
ACT composite,
Axis runs 25–36. The dark tick marks the national median midpoint.
Test policy
- BucknellTest-optional
- FairfieldTest-optional
How they read a record
Bucknell
and GPA are both very important; class rank and tests are both considered. 35% of first-years who sent test scores had a 3.75 or higher.
Fairfield
and GPA are both very important. 54% of first-years who sent test scores had a 3.75 or higher, so and rarely sets an applicant apart; the courses behind it carry more of the weight.
What they look at
| Factor | Bucknell | Fairfield |
|---|---|---|
| High school GPA | Very important | Very important |
| High school record | Required | Required |
| Class rank | Considered | Not considered |
| College-prep program | Required | Required |
| Recommendations | Required | Very important |
| Essay | Very important | Very important |
| Legacy status | Considered | Not considered |
| Work experience | Important | Important |
| Demonstration of competencies | Considered | Not considered |
| English proficiency test | Required | Required |
| Other tests | Not considered | Not considered |
Sources:Bucknell University (Fall 2025), Fall 2025;IPEDS Admissions survey, Fall 2024;Bucknell University Common Data Set 2025–26, Entered fall 2024;College Scorecard, most recent release;College Scorecard, Entered fall 2023About the data(retrieved 2026-10-12)
Figures are the newest each college has published; years can differ between colleges. Each value's ⓘ shows its source and year. Why