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Bucknell University Score Requirements
Bucknell University has an average SAT score of 1280, with a 25th percentile of 1170 and a 75th percentile of 1360. The average ACT score is 29, with a 25th percentile of 25 and a 75th percentile of 32. For GPA, the unweighted average is 3.65, with a 25th percentile of 3.6 and a 75th percentile of 4.0. International applicants should aim for a minimum TOEFL score of 100 and an IELTS score of 7.0; the average Duolingo score is 120. Bucknell is test-optional and allows self-reporting of scores.
GPA Requirements
Average Unweighted GPA
Bucknell University's unweighted GPA for undergraduate admissions has an average of 3.65, with the 25th percentile at 3.6 and the 75th percentile reaching 4.0. The university does not disclose information regarding the weighted GPA. These figures indicate a competitive academic profile among admitted students.
More DetailsSAT Requirements
1170-1360
Average: 1280
Submitting SAT: 67%
Math: 580-690
Reading: 580-680
Bucknell University reports an average SAT score of 1280, with a range from the 25th percentile at 1170 to the 75th percentile at 1360. For the math component, the 25th percentile score is 580 and the 75th percentile is 690. In Evidence-Based Reading and Writing (ERW), the 25th percentile is 580 while the 75th percentile is 680. Additionally, 67% of students submit SAT scores for admissions.
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25-32
Average: 29
Submitting ACT: 22%
Math: 24-29
English: 25-34
Reading: 25-34
Science: 24-31
Bucknell University reports an average ACT score of 29 for admitted students, with a 25th percentile score of 25 and a 75th percentile score of 32. In the component breakdown, the 25th percentile scores are 24 for math, 25 for English, 25 for reading, and 24 for science, while the 75th percentile scores are 29 for math, 34 for English, 34 for reading, and 31 for science. Additionally, 22% of students submitted ACT scores as part of their application.
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Average: 100
Minimum: 100
Listening: -
Reading: -
Speaking: -
Writing: -
Bucknell University requires a minimum TOEFL score of 100 for undergraduate admissions, which is also the average score for admitted students. The university does not disclose the 25th and 75th percentile scores or the percentile ranges for individual components (listening, reading, speaking, writing).
More DetailsSuperscoring Allowed
Bucknell University allows superscoring for undergraduate admissions. Superscoring means that the university will consider the highest section scores across multiple test attempts when evaluating applicants, giving them the opportunity to present their best overall performance.
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Self-Reporting Allowed
Bucknell University is test optional, allowing applicants to decide whether to submit standardized test scores. The university also permits self-reporting of scores, meaning students can provide their test results without official documentation at the time of application. Currently, 67% of applicants choose to submit SAT scores, while 22% submit ACT scores; the total of these percentages exceeds 100% since some students submit both types of scores.
More DetailsIB Requirements
33-38
Average: 36
Bucknell University has an average IB score of 36, with the 25th percentile at 33 and the 75th percentile at 38. The recommended higher-level subjects include Biology, Math AA, Chemistry, and Economics. For standard-level subjects, recommended options are English B, History, Psychology, and Design Technology.
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