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Penn State Brandywine

Media, Pennsylvania

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Overview

Enrollment

1,196
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Location Media, Pennsylvania
Online psu.edu
School Type Public 4 Year
Setting Large Suburban
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Size Small
Status Non-profit
On Campus Housing No
Level of Study Undergrad
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Penn State Brandywine operates as a commonwealth campus of Pennsylvania State University, situated in Media, Pennsylvania, approximately 15 miles west of Philadelphia. The 112-acre suburban campus features a mix of modern academic buildings and restored historic structures, including the Main Building which dates to the campus's establishment in 1967. As a Penn State commonwealth campus, Brandywine offers the first two years of more than 275 Penn State majors through its 2+2 program, along with complete four-year degrees in disciplines such as business, information sciences, and human development. The campus primarily serves commuter students from Delaware and Chester counties, though it opened its first residence hall in 2017 to accommodate residential students. Academic programs emphasize hands-on learning through the campus's laboratory facilities and research opportunities, while students have access to Penn State's broader academic resources and university system.

Ratings

5/10

Overall

7/10

Academics

3/10

Resources

5/10

Outcomes

2/10

Value

Penn State Brandywine is rated within the lower 43% of four-year colleges nationally and earns a CollegeSimply grade of 5 out of 10. Learn how ratings are calculated

Rankings

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Getting In

Admission Standards

Difficult
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SAT 1070/1285
ACT 23/31

Applications Accepted

96.2% 
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Applications Due -
Applicant Competition Very Low
Application Fee $65

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Annual Cost to Attend

Pennsylvania Resident Tuition

$14,624
In State Costs for Penn State Brandywine
Fee Cost
Books and Supplies$1,840
Other Fees$516
Estimated Off Campus Cost of Living $13,930
Budget for Other Expenses$4,788
Total One Year Cost$35,698

Out of State Resident Tuition

$24,318
Out of State Costs for Penn State Brandywine
Fee Cost
Books and Supplies$1,840
Other Fees$516
Estimated Off Campus Cost of Living $13,930
Budget for Other Expenses$4,788
Total One Year Cost$45,392

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Outcomes

Average Salary After 10 Years

$55,300 per year

Bachelor's Degree Graduation Rate

37% within 6 years

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Popular Areas of Study

Popular subjects studied by Penn State Brandywine students
Subject Percent of Class
Business 28%
Work and Family Studies 28%
Communication 23%
Ethnic Studies 6%
Education 5%

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Last updated February 24, 2024