Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Brandywine Pennsylvania

Penn State's suburban campus near Philadelphia offers accessible admissions and business-focused bachelor's degrees.

College statistics

Address:
25 Yearsley Mill Road
Media, PA
19063
Sector Group:
Public 4-Year or Above
Setting:
Suburb
Research Activity Tier:
No research designation
Economic Mobility Index:
Opportunity Colleges and Universities – Higher Access, Higher Earnings
Primary Undergraduate Major:
Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services

Penn State Brandywine is a public four-year institution located in Media, Pennsylvania, a suburb southwest of Philadelphia. As a branch campus of the Penn State system, it offers baccalaureate degrees with a focus on business, management, marketing, and related fields. The campus enrolls 1,223 students and maintains an open admissions policy with a 95.3% acceptance rate.

In-state tuition is $14,624 annually, with out-of-state tuition at $24,808. The total cost of attendance runs $29,160 for Pennsylvania residents and $39,344 for out-of-state students, including room and board of $14,536. Admitted students typically have an SAT Reading score around 660 (75th percentile), SAT Math around 680 (75th percentile), or an ACT Composite around 29 (75th percentile).

This school works well for students seeking an affordable entry point to a Penn State degree, particularly those interested in business disciplines. Many students use the Brandywine campus as a launch pad before transferring to the University Park main campus. For more information about programs, transfer options, and financial aid, visit the official website at brandywine.psu.edu.