Overview
Student Population
| 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 |
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Located in Media, Pennsylvania, Penn State Brandywine is a small four year public college offering undergraduate programs. In the most recent statistical year 1,369 prospective students applied, and 1,189 were granted admission. Of those admitted 386 enrolled in the school. 1,208 students are enrolled on a full time basis, and 143 attend part time. In-state tuition for 2018/2019, excluding room and board, is $13,484 plus fees of $984. Penn State Brandywine is ranked 719 nationally in the CollegeSimply.com 2020 U.S. Colleges Ranking.
Ratings
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Penn State Brandywine is rated within the lower 44% of four-year colleges nationally and earns a CollegeSimply grade of 5 out of 10. Learn how ratings are calculated
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Rankings
Rankings for Penn State Brandywine within the 2020 CollegeSimply Best Colleges Lists.
#719 in Best Colleges in the U.S.
#252 in Best Public Colleges in the U.S.
#56 in Best Colleges in Pennsylvania
#13 in Best Public Colleges in Pennsylvania
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Getting In
Admission Standards
| SAT | 960/1190 |
| ACT | 21/28 |
Applications Accepted
| Applications Due | Feb 1, 2021 |
| Applicant Competition | Very Low |
Annual Cost to Attend
Pennsylvania Resident Tuition
| Fee | Cost |
|---|---|
| Books and Supplies | $1,840 |
| Other Fees | $984 |
| Estimated Off Campus Cost of Living | $11,570 |
| Budget for Other Expenses | $4,788 |
| Total One Year Cost | $32,666 |
Out of State Resident Tuition
| Fee | Cost |
|---|---|
| Books and Supplies | $1,840 |
| Other Fees | $984 |
| Estimated Off Campus Cost of Living | $11,570 |
| Budget for Other Expenses | $4,788 |
| Total One Year Cost | $41,226 |
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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Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=214731 IPEDS survey data for Penn State Brandywine.
Current students may use the Penn State Brandywine GPA calculator to determine their current college GPA.