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Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Brandywine

Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Brandywine

Media, PA · Suburb · 1,223 students
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$22,585
Average net priceYour net price
In-state · 2023-24
<30
30–48
48–75
75–110
110+
By household income — tap a bar
24%
Graduation rate
Entered fall 2017 & 2018
$63,435
Earnings 10 years on
Measured 2020 & 2021
98%
Acceptance rate
Applied for fall 2024
Accredited by Middle States Commission on Higher Education
About

Located just 20 miles from Philadelphia in Media, Penn State Brandywine is best known for delivering the prestige and vast resources of a world-class research institution within an intimate, supportive campus environment. The campus boasts highly regarded programs in Business, Information Sciences and Technology (IST), and Psychology, while also offering the popular "2+2 plan" which allows students to complete their first two years here before transitioning to University Park or another Penn State campus. Student life is collaborative and active, anchored by competitive intercollegiate athletics and Orchard Hall, a modern residence hall that has transformed the campus into a vibrant, residential living-learning community. What truly sets Brandywine apart is its commitment to undergraduate research and its prime location, which grants students direct access to robust internship and career opportunities in the Greater Philadelphia area.

Wikipedia:Penn State Brandywine is a commonwealth campus of the Pennsylvania State University located in Middletown Township, Pennsylvania, United States. The campus was formerly known as Penn State Delaware County. The campus has baccalaureate and associate degrees and certificate programs. The campus is located on over 112 acres (450,000 m2) of grounds. In August 2017, the campus established on-campus housing for the first time with the opening of Orchard Hall, a 250-bed residence hall.

Location
Media, PA, 19063-5522 · Suburb campus
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Nearest airport from college
PHL · Philadelphia
12 mi away
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Cost & aid
Cost of attendance
These figures are federal data and may be out of date.
In-stateOut-of-state
Tuition & fees$15,208$25,392
Housing & food (on campus)$14,474$14,474
Books & supplies$1,200$1,200
Cost of attendance$31,088$41,272 est.
Average net price$22,585Not published
Out-of-state prices
Tuition & fees$25,392
In-state: $15,208
Housing & food (on campus)$14,474
Books & supplies$1,200
Cost of attendance$41,272 est.
In-state: $31,088
Average net priceNot published
In-state: $22,585
est. = the in-state cost of attendance with out-of-state tuition swapped in; no out-of-state figure is published.
Net price by family income · in-state students, 2023-24
$0–30k
$15,904
$30–48k
$16,580
$48–75k
$21,157
$75–110k
$25,067
$110k+
$29,031
Outcomes
Completion
Within 6 yrs
24%
Entered 2017–18
Within 4 yrs
14%
Back for yr 2
73%
Transferred
29%
8 yrs after starting · first-time, full-time students
26% graduated · 58% transferred · 1% still enrolled · 15% left or unknown
Earnings · measured 2020 & 2021
6 yrs after entry$55,620
10 yrs after entry$63,435
Debt
Median at graduation$25,000
Monthly payment$265
Middle 50% owe$8.8k–$27k
90th percentile$34,000
Admissions
Getting in · applied for fall 2024
Admit rate
98%
Test policy
Test optional
Per College Scorecard
SAT average
1200
R 550–650 · M 530–660
SAT middle 50%: 1080–1310
40080012001600

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Student Body
Gender
Men 63%Women 37%
Who enrolls
Faculty ratio
15 : 1
Pell grant
34%
First-gen
29%
Family income
$61,924
Independent
20%
Veterans
0%
Age at entry
21.0
Part-time
8%
Race & ethnicity
White
48%
Hispanic
11%
Black
19%
Asian
14%
Two or more
4%
Non-resident
3%
Unknown
2%
Varsity sports
NCAA Division III without football · EADA 2024-25
  • Baseball
    Men's
  • Basketball
    Men's · Women's
  • Cross Country
    Men's · Women's
  • Golf
    Men's
  • Soccer
    Men's · Women's
  • Softball
    Women's
  • Tennis
    Men's · Women's
  • Volleyball
    Women's
Programs & Earnings
Bachelor's degrees by annual completions · 4yr national median earnings
Median earnings, all programs · measured 2020 & 2021
After 6 yrs
$55,620
After 10 yrs
$63,435
Business/Commerce, General44
Psychology, General20
Human Development, Family Studies, and Related Services17
Information Science/Studies16
Communication and Media Studies14
Biology, General12
Engineering, General9
Computer and Information Sciences, General7
English Language and Literature, General6
Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods3
Area Studies2
Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication1
Computer Engineering1
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities1
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Institutional
Resources
Endowment
$19M
Full-time faculty
56%
Faculty salary
$9,857/mo
Teaching spend
$3,078
per student
Federal loans
49%

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