Pennsylvania State University - Penn State Brandywine Rankings
| Ranking | Category |
|---|---|
| #6616 of 14,131 | In the World |
| #1831 of 2,597 | In North America |
| #1743 of 2,496 | In the United States |
| #116 of 155 | In Pennsylvania |
| #5262 of 6,729 | For Political Science |
| #5555 of 7,081 | For Liberal Arts & Social Sciences |
Quick Review
- Acceptance rate
- 95%
- Undergraduates
- 1,223
- Male:Female Ratio
- 62:38
- Control
- Public
- Highest Degree
- Bachelor's degree
- Website
- www.brandywine.psu.edu
Pennsylvania State University - Penn State Brandywine Acceptance rate and admissions statistics
Pennsylvania State University - Penn State Brandywine has an acceptance rate of 95% and is among the 30% of the easiest universities to gain admission to in the United States. The university reports the admission statistics without distinguishing between local and international students.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acceptance Rate | 95% | 95% | 95% |
| Applicants | 2,461 | 1,319 | 1,109 |
| Admissions | 2,346 | 1,258 | 1,056 |
| Freshmen enrolled full time | 436 | 282 | 143 |
| Freshmen enrolled part time | 6 | 4 | 1 |
528 students enrolled in some distance education courses.
7 enrolled exclusively in distance education.
SAT scores
Among admitted applicants
132 or 30%
submitted SAT
25% of them
had 1110
or below
75% of them
had 1340
or below
Typical SAT scores of first-years in Pennsylvania State University - Penn State Brandywine are 1110-1340 (middle 50% range).
ACT scores
Among admitted applicants
10 or 2%
submitted ACT
25% of them
had 18
or below
75% of them
had 29
or below
Typical ACT scores of first-years in Pennsylvania State University - Penn State Brandywine are 18-29 (middle 50% range).
Admissions requirements
| Secondary school GPA | Required |
|---|---|
| Secondary school record | Required |
| TOEFL | Required |
| College-preparatory program | Considered but not required |
| SAT/ACT | Considered but not required |
| Formal demonstration of competencies | Neither required nor recommended |
| Other Tests | Neither required nor recommended |
| Recommendations | Neither required nor recommended |
| Secondary school rank | Neither required nor recommended |
Enrollment demographics by race or ethnicity
| White | 613 (50%) |
|---|---|
| Black or African American | 214 (17%) |
| Asian | 169 (14%) |
| Hispanic | 109 (9%) |
| Two or more races | 55 (4%) |
| Nonresident Alien | 34 (3%) |
| Race or Ethnicity unknown | 29 (2%) |
Costs per year: Tuition, Housing, Fees
The final cost of attendance varies for each student based on household income, residency, program, and other factors.
- Average aid awarded
- $9,380
- Students receiving aid
- 84%
Tuition and fees
| Undergraduates | Graduates | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition in-district | $14,624 | $24,406 |
| Tuition in-state | $14,624 | $24,406 |
| Tuition out-of-state | $24,562 | $31,558 |
| Fee in-district | $556 | $556 |
| Fee in-state | $556 | $556 |
| Fee out-of-state | $556 | $556 |
Room and board costs
| Dormitory capacity | 250 |
|---|---|
| Combined charge for room and board | $13,820 |
| Room charge | $8,508 |
| Meal charge | $5,312 |
Pennsylvania State University - Penn State Brandywine majors
Pennsylvania State University - Penn State Brandywine has granted 153 bachelor's degrees across 14 programs. Below is a table with majors that lead to degrees at Pennsylvania State University - Penn State Brandywine.
| Major | Bachelor |
|---|---|
| Business & Commerce, General | 44 |
| Psychology, General | 20 |
| Human Development and Family Studies, General | 17 |
| Information Science & Studies | 16 |
| Speech Communication and Rhetoric | 14 |
| Biology & Biological Sciences, General | 12 |
| Engineering, General | 9 |
| Computer and Information Sciences, Other | 7 |
| English Language and Literature, General | 6 |
| Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods, Other | 3 |
| American & United States Studies & Civilization | 2 |
| Computer Engineering, General | 1 |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences & Liberal Studies | 1 |
| Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication, Other | 1 |
| Grand Total | 153 |
Pennsylvania State University - Penn State Brandywine has a graduation rate of 21%, which is among the 5% lowest for universities in the US.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Graduation rate | 21% | 18% | 27% |
| |||
Publications & Citations
Pennsylvania State University - Penn State Brandywine has published 297 scientific papers with 1,746 citations received. The research profile covers a range of fields, including Liberal Arts & Social Sciences, Political Science, Business, Computer Science, Economics, Medicine, Engineering, Art & Design, Law, and Chemistry.
Publication / Citation count by topic
Annual publication & citation counts
| Year | Publications | Citations |
|---|---|---|
| 1992 | 1 | 2 |
| 1993 | 5 | 18 |
| 1994 | 2 | 10 |
| 1995 | 6 | 10 |
| 1996 | 7 | 18 |
| 1997 | 4 | 9 |
| 1998 | 1 | 11 |
| 1999 | 5 | 23 |
| 2000 | 2 | 24 |
| 2001 | 8 | 13 |
| 2002 | 10 | 27 |
| 2003 | 3 | 34 |
| 2004 | 14 | 35 |
| 2005 | 11 | 45 |
| 2006 | 9 | 50 |
| 2007 | 9 | 64 |
| 2008 | 17 | 84 |
| 2009 | 13 | 92 |
| 2010 | 14 | 83 |
| 2011 | 10 | 92 |
| 2012 | 15 | 91 |
| 2013 | 20 | 121 |
| 2014 | 22 | 141 |
| 2015 | 19 | 115 |
| 2016 | 23 | 154 |
| 2017 | 18 | 143 |
| 2018 | 18 | 102 |
| 2019 | 20 | 133 |
| 2020 | 17 | 168 |
| 2021 | 11 | 210 |
General info
| Alternative names | Penn State |
|---|---|
| Total FTE staff | 178 |
| Carnegie classification | Baccalaureate Colleges: Diverse Fields |
Location and contacts
| Address | 25 Yearsley Mill Road Media, Pennsylvania, 19063-5522 United States |
|---|---|
| City population | 6,000 |
| Phone | 6108921200 |