Bucknell University is the more selective of the two, admitting 28.9% of applicants versus 54.4% at Centre College. For a family earning $48,001–$75,000, the average net price is about $22,234 per year at Bucknell University versus $22,567 at Centre College. Admitted students post SAT middle-50% ranges of 1170–1380 at Bucknell University and 1230–1420 at Centre College.
| Metric | Bucknell University | Centre College |
|---|---|---|
| Overall acceptance rate | 28.9% | 54.4% |
| Early acceptance rate | 55.0% | 61.4% |
| SAT middle 50% | 1170–1380 | 1230–1420 |
| Avg unweighted GPA | 3.62 | 3.73 |
| Yield rate | 30.0% | 19.0% |
| Class size | 991 | 395 |
| Net price, $48,001–$75,000 income | $22,234 | $22,567 |
| Net price, over $110,000 income | $56,234 | $42,567 |
Admissions and cost data as of July 3, 2026 (CDS 2024–25 cycle), from the most recent Common Data Set, IPEDS, and College Scorecard. Rows appear only where both colleges report the statistic.
Yes. Bucknell University admits 28.9% of applicants, compared with 54.4% at Centre College, making it the harder school to get into, based on the most recent Common Data Set.
For a family earning $48,001–$75,000, the average net price is about $22,234 per year at Bucknell University and $22,567 at Centre College, so Bucknell University is the lower-cost option at that income level (source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard/IPEDS data).
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