Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Brandywine

Media, PA

public

Safety

C

ROI

B+

Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Brandywine is a mid-size public higher education located in Media, Pennsylvania, with an undergraduate enrollment of 1,223. The institution offers undergraduate and graduate programs across multiple academic disciplines, serving a student body drawn primarily from the local and regional population. As a public institution primarily funded through state appropriations and federal grants, it operates within the broader Pennsylvania postsecondary education landscape and is regionally accredited, making its credits and degrees eligible for federal financial aid. With a 98% acceptance rate, admission is open to most applicants. The 98% acceptance rate reflects a broadly open admissions approach serving a wide range of students. Net price for families earning \$48,001–$75,000 averages $21,157 per year. The highest program-level earnings outcomes are in CIP 00 — 10-year median earnings among aid recipients in these fields reach $120,729. The 4-year graduation rate is 24%, 21 percentage points below the national average of 45%. Among students who received federal financial aid, 10-year median earnings are $63,435.

Acceptance Rate

98.1%

Avg Net Price

$22,585

6-yr Grad Rate

29.4%

Earnings 10yr

$63,435

The Numbers

Admissions

Acceptance Rate
98.1%
SAT Range
1080–1310
ACT Range
Enrollment
1,223
Student:Faculty
15:1

Costs & Outcomes

In-State Tuition
$15,208
Out-of-State Tuition
$25,392
Room & Board
$14,474
Students Receiving Aid
33.7%
Median Debt at Grad

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