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Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Brandywine
Media, PA · Public · Large suburb · Website
- Admission rate
- 98%
- Open
- Average net price
- $18,053
- per year, after aid
- Graduation rate
- 19%
- Median earnings
- $71,762
- 10 years after enrolling
Summary
Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Brandywine is a public college in Media, PA with 1,223 undergraduates. It admits 98% of applicants, and admitted students average 1200 on the SAT. The average net price after aid is $18,053 per year ($12,610 for families earning under $30,000). 19% of students graduate, and graduates earn a median of $71,762 ten years after enrolling.
public college
Admissions
- Admission rate
- 98%
- Fall 2024
- Testing policy
- Test optional
- Fall 2024
- Applicants
- 2,461
- Fall 2023
- Admitted
- 2,346
- Fall 2023
- Yield
- 19%
- of admitted students enrolled
Middle 50% of admitted students (Fall 2024). A quarter scored below the band and a quarter above.
SAT Reading & Writing550–650
200800
SAT Math530–660
200800
What Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Brandywine looks at
As reported by the college to IPEDS (Fall 2023).
- High school recordRequired
- High school GPARequired
- College-prep courseworkConsidered
- Class rankNot considered
- Essay or personal statementConsidered
- RecommendationsNot considered
- Demonstrated competenciesNot considered
- Legacy statusNot considered
- Work experienceNot considered
- English proficiency testRequired
Cost
- Cost of attendance
- $27,779
- sticker price, per year
- In-state tuition
- $15,240
- Out-of-state tuition
- $25,672
Net price by family income
Average yearly cost after grants and scholarships for students receiving federal aid.
- $0–30k$12,610
- $30–48k$14,060
- $48–75k$13,119
- $75–110k$20,890
- $110k+$25,917
Outcomes
- Graduation rate
- 19%
- Freshman retention
- 73%
- Median earnings
- $71,762
- 10 yrs after enrolling
- Median debt
- $24,500
- at graduation
Students
- Undergraduates
- 1,223
- Student–faculty ratio
- 15:1
- Receive Pell grants
- 41%
- White48%
- Hispanic11%
- Black19%
- Asian14%
Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Brandywine FAQ
What is Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Brandywine's acceptance rate?+
Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Brandywine admits 98% of applicants, which makes it open.
What SAT score do you need for Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Brandywine?+
The middle 50% of admitted students scored 550–650 on SAT Reading and Writing and 530–660 on SAT Math; the average total is 1200.
Is Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Brandywine test optional?+
Test optional (considered if submitted).
How many students apply to Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Brandywine?+
In Fall 2023, 2,461 students applied to Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Brandywine and 2,346 were admitted; 442 enrolled.
Does Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Brandywine consider legacy status?+
No. Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Brandywine reported that legacy status is not considered in admissions (Fall 2023).
Does Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Brandywine require an essay?+
Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Brandywine reported that an essay or personal statement is considered for admission (Fall 2023).
How much does Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Brandywine cost?+
The sticker cost of attendance is $27,779 per year, but the average net price after grants and scholarships is $18,053.
What is Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Brandywine's graduation rate?+
19% of full-time students graduate within 150% of normal time.
Sources
- Admission rate, test scores, cost, students, and outcomes: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (Most Recent Institution-Level Data), released 2026-10-15. Admissions figures are for Fall 2024, costs for 2024-25, and earnings are measured in 2023.
- Applicants, admitted, yield, and admission factors: IPEDS Admissions survey (ADM2023), Fall 2023.
- IPEDS unit ID 214731 · How we use this data
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