Overview
Enrollment
| Location | Media, Pennsylvania |
| Online | psu.edu |
| School Type | Public 4 Year |
| Setting | Large Suburban |
| Size | Small |
| Status | Non-profit |
| On Campus Housing | No |
| Level of Study | Undergrad |
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
Overall
Academics
Resources
Outcomes
Value
Penn State Brandywine is rated within the lower 41% of four-year colleges nationally and earns a CollegeSimply grade of 5 out of 10. Learn how ratings are calculated
Rankings
Rankings for Penn State Brandywine within the 2025 CollegeSimply Best Colleges Lists.
#766 in Best Colleges in the U.S.
#273 in Best Public Colleges in the U.S.
#68 in Best Colleges in Pennsylvania
#15 in Best Public Colleges in Pennsylvania
#125 in Best Value Colleges in Pennsylvania
View the CollegeSimply ranking methodology.
Getting In
Admission Standards
| SAT | 1110/1340 |
| ACT | 18/29 |
Applications Accepted
| Applications Due | - |
| Applicant Competition | Very Low |
| Application Fee | $65 |
Annual Cost to Attend
Pennsylvania Resident Tuition
| Fee | Cost |
|---|---|
| Books and Supplies | $1,840 |
| Other Fees | $556 |
| Estimated Off Campus Cost of Living | $13,820 |
| Budget for Other Expenses | $4,788 |
| Total One Year Cost | $35,628 |
Out of State Resident Tuition
| Fee | Cost |
|---|---|
| Books and Supplies | $1,840 |
| Other Fees | $556 |
| Estimated Off Campus Cost of Living | $13,820 |
| Budget for Other Expenses | $4,788 |
| Total One Year Cost | $45,566 |
Outcomes
Average Salary After 10 Years
Bachelor's Degree Graduation Rate
Popular Areas of Study
| 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, 2025