What division is Bucknell?

Bucknell competes at the NCAA Division I FCS level in the Patriot League.

What GPA do you need for Bucknell?

The average GPA at Bucknell is 3.7. This is a highly selective academic program.

Bucknell has an enrollment of approximately 3,876 students in a small_town setting.

What is the acceptance rate at Bucknell?

Bucknell has an acceptance rate of 29%.

How do I get recruited to play at Bucknell?

To get recruited at Bucknell, start by building your athletic and academic profile on RawRecruit. Our AI Fit Score algorithm compares your stats against Bucknell's historical roster data across 5 dimensions. You can access coaching staff contact information including emails and phone numbers to reach out directly.

Bucknell

Lewisburg, PAFCSPatriot League

Updated July 13, 2026

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NCAA Division I FCS

Division

3,876

Enrollment

3.7

Avg GPA

29%

Acceptance

86%

Graduation

94%

Retention

What this means for recruiting: Selective academics. Most recruits clear the 3.7+ GPA bar. Strong support system once you arrive.

Bucknell is a NCAA Division I FCS program in the Patriot League, located in Lewisburg, PA. We map football, basketball, and track & field at Bucknell, with Fit Score matching across 5 dimensions and coaching staff and roster history for football, basketball, and track & field.

Academics

Avg GPA

3.7

Graduation

86%

Acceptance

29%

Student:Faculty

9:1

Avg SAT

1,389

Retention

94%

Campus & Location

Setting

Small Town

Climate

Variable

Median Earnings

$78,852

Coaching Staff56 coaches across football, basketball, and track & field

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About Bucknell Athletics

Bucknell is a NCAA Division I FCS athletic program located in Lewisburg, PA, competing in the Patriot League. With an enrollment of 3,876 students, Bucknell offers a mid-size campus environment for student-athletes. We map coaching staff and roster history for football, basketball, and track & field at Bucknell, visible to signed-in athletes.

The average admissions GPA at Bucknell is 3.7. The school maintains a 86% graduation rate.

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