Key differences on Getting in
- 1
Bucknell's yield is 9 pts higher than Providence's
Yield rate - 2
Bucknell's SAT midpoint is 70 points higher than Providence's
SAT midpoint - 3
Bucknell is 1.6× more selective than Providence
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
- ProvidenceVery 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 1100–1600. 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
- ProvidenceTest-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.
Providence
GPA, the high school record, and a college-prep program are required; class rank is considered.
What they look at
| Factor | Bucknell | Providence |
|---|---|---|
| High school GPA | Very important | Required |
| High school record | Required | Required |
| Class rank | Considered | Considered |
| College-prep program | Required | Required |
| Recommendations | Required | Required |
| Essay | Very important | Required |
| Legacy status | Considered | Considered |
| Work experience | Important | Considered |
| Demonstration of competencies | Considered | Not considered |
| English proficiency test | Required | Required |
| Other tests | Not considered | Considered |
Sources:Bucknell University (Fall 2025), Fall 2025;IPEDS Admissions survey, Fall 2024;Bucknell University Common Data Set 2025–26, Fall 2027 applicants;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