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Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Brandywine
Admission at Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Brandywine is close to open (98.1%), which shifts the homework to outcomes: check the $63,435 median earnings below before the application.
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Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Brandywine occupies suburban Media, PA — a public campus quieter than a downtown one, closer to one than a rural seat.
Its highest-earning path is Computer and Information Sciences, General, where graduates median $120,729 four years out. 33.7% of undergraduates carry Pell grants — a plain read on who the campus actually serves.
Submitters admitted here typically landed between 1110 and 1340 — above the PA middle for four-year schools. Put your own practice estimate on Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Brandywine's range with the SAT calculator, or bring a saved GPA from the grade tools.
Admissions
In the Fall 2023 cycle, Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Brandywine received 2,461 applications and admitted 2,346 (95.3%), with 442 enrolling.
Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Brandywine is test-optional: scores are considered when submitted but not required. The 1110–1340 range below describes admitted students who chose to submit — typically Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Brandywine's stronger testers — so treat it as the higher end of what gets in.
| Score | 25th | 50th | 75th |
|---|---|---|---|
| SAT Reading & Writing | 570 | 610 | 660 |
| SAT Math | 540 | 600 | 680 |
| ACT Composite | 18 | 25 | 29 |
Percentiles are among students who submitted scores (Fall 2023 admissions cycle).
How Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Brandywine compares
| Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Brandywine | Pennsylvania median | National median | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acceptance rate | 98.1% | 82% | 77.2% |
| Tuition (in-state) | $15,208 | $33,730 | $19,591 |
| Median earnings (10 yr) | $63,435 | $62,101 | $53,781 |
Earnings data favors Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Brandywine: $63,435 median at year ten, versus $62,101 across Pennsylvania institutions.
Cost, size & completion
In-state students pay $15,208 in tuition; crossing a state border raises that to $25,392. For non-residents, Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Brandywine's $25,392 is the number to weigh against private options before assuming public means cheaper.
Enrollment sits at 1,223 — Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Brandywine is one of the smaller campuses on this site.
Fewer than half of Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Brandywine students — 26% — finish within six years. That number should shape how much debt feels safe.
Top majors by earnings at Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Brandywine
| Bachelor's program | Median earnings, 4 yrs after completion |
|---|---|
| Computer and Information Sciences, General | $120,729 |
| Computer Engineering | $112,269 |
| Information Science/Studies | $91,671 |
| Engineering, General | $88,063 |
| Civil Engineering | $81,403 |
| Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication | $76,246 |
| Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods | $73,308 |
| Business/Commerce, General | $65,292 |
| Biology, General | $64,910 |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | $58,195 |
| Communication and Media Studies | $55,505 |
| English Language and Literature, General | $50,299 |
| Psychology, General | $49,543 |
| Agriculture/Veterinary Preparatory Programs | $47,620 |
| Human Development, Family Studies, and Related Services | $45,943 |
Median earnings for these 15 Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Brandywine programs come from a different federal cohort than the campus-wide $63,435 above — compare rows to each other, not to that 10-year figure. 1 additional Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Brandywine program has earnings withheld under federal privacy rules.
Frequently asked questions
What GPA and test scores do you need for Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Brandywine?
Among admitted students who submitted scores, the middle 50% scored 1110–1340 on the SAT. There's no published GPA cutoff — pair these ranges with the 98.1% admission rate to judge your odds.
What is Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Brandywine's acceptance rate?
95.3% in the Fall 2023 cycle — 2,346 admitted from 2,461 applicants.
How much does Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Brandywine cost?
In-state tuition is $15,208; out-of-state students pay $25,392. Fees, housing and aid move the real total in both directions.
What do Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Brandywine graduates earn?
Federal data puts median earnings at $63,435 ten years after enrolling. The table above breaks this down by major.
Similar colleges in Pennsylvania
- Pennsylvania State University-Penn State DuBois — 97.1% admitted
- Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Harrisburg — 97.6% admitted
- Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Berks — 98.7% admitted
- Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Fayette- Eberly — 95.5% admitted
Run your own numbers
Data: U.S. Dept. of Education College Scorecard (Jun 2026), IPEDS ADM2023/HD2024. Retrieved 2026-09-01. Figures reflect the latest federal cohorts, which lag the current admissions cycle.