Pennsylvania State University-Brandywine
Location and Contact Information
25 Yearsley Mill RdMedia, PA 19063-5522
USA
Main Tel: (610) 892-1200
Web Site
The campus is in a large suburb.
Overview
Pennsylvania State University Brandywine (PSU-Brandywine)is a campus of Pennsylvania State University. The university's Brandywine campus was established in the year 1966. The campus spreads across an area of 90 acres. The institution offers over 160 baccalaureate and associate degrees in various fields of studies.
PSU-Brandywine has an active student life. It is home to various clubs and organizations for the overall development of the students. Some of these are the Student Government Association, Blue and White Society, Muslim Student’s Association, Engineering club, and Black Student League. The university also provides opportunities for students to participate in fitness and athletics. Club sports are also offered. Students compete in sports such as volleyball, soccer, and basketball, among others.
Highlights (vs. Other Schools)
- Many students concentrating in family and social work, media, business and management, and computer science and engineering.
- Large number of students.
- High faculty salary.
- High male/female ratio.
School characteristics:
- The school is public.
- Academic calender: Semester.
Features of note:
- The school offers a faculty tenure system.
- There are one or more libraries on-campus.
- Students may study abroad.
- Distance learning is available.
- Part-time classes are available.
- ROTC.
Tuition and Financial Aid (2009-2010)
| Item | Cost |
|---|---|
| State Tuition and fees | $ 12,150 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 18,168 |
| Books and supplies | $ 1,360 |
Financial Aid
PSU Brandywine participates in US Title IV financial assistance programs.
In 2009-2010, 85% of students received financial aid of some sort.
| Grants | % of Students | Average Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Any Grant | 65% | $5,181 |
| Institutional Grant | 48% | $2,838 |
| Federal Grant | 28% | $4,086 |
| Pell Grant | 28% | $3,494 |
| Other Federal Grant | 19% | $918 |
| State or Local Grant | 31% | $2,809 |
| Loans | % of Students | Average Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Student Loan | 62% | $5,956 |
| Federal Loan | 61% | $5,036 |
| Other Loan | 9% | $7,254 |
(Please refer to BrainTrack's financial aid articles section for background information.)
Similar Schools
Based on proprietary BrainTrack computer comparisons against all other US colleges, these schools appear to be most similar to Pennsylvania State University-Brandywine:
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| School | Location | Enrollment | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Worthington Scranton | Dunmore, PA | 1,379 |
| 2 | Pennsylvania State University-Penn State York | York, PA | 1,587 |
| 3 | Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Dubois | Dubois, PA | 963 |
| 4 | Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Mont Alto | Mont Alto, PA | 1,189 |
| 5 | Eastern Washington University | Cheney, WA | 10,809 |
| 6 | Fairleigh Dickinson University-Metropolitan Campus | Teaneck, NJ | 8,693 |
| 7 | New Mexico State University-Main Campus | Las Cruces, NM | 17,239 |
| 8 | Fort Valley State University | Fort Valley, GA | 3,106 |
| 9 | East Tennessee State University | Johnson City, TN | 13,646 |
| 10 | Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania | Shippensburg, PA | 7,942 |
Degrees Awarded (in 2009-2010)
| Degree | Total Earned | Different Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor | 182 | 8 |
| Postbaccalaureate certificate | 7 | 1 |
| Associate | 3 | 2 |
Faculty
Tenure (2009-2010):
| Full-Time Faculty | Total | |
|---|---|---|
| With tenure | 30 | |
| Without tenure; working toward tenure | 8 | |
| Without tenure; tenure not available | 24 |
Students
Student enrollment was 1,615 in 2009-2010 (1,529 full-time equivalent).
About 64% of the freshmen class in 2009-2010 was male and women were 36% of the class.
Undergrads are 100% of enrolled students.
Students under 25 years old represent 88% of the student body. About 3% of the school is at least 40 years of age.
Among freshmen students, 98% are full-time and 2% are part-time.
Admissions Summary (2009-2010)
Applicants Admitted Men 82% Women 73% All 78%
SAT Test Scores:
SAT Middle 50% Verbal 420-520 Math 430-550
Room and Board
On-campus housing is not available.
Graduate School Focus
PSU Brandywine offers graduate (post-Bachelor) studies. The highest degree offered is the Bachelor.
Programs of Study
(Number of degrees in 2009-2010 in parentheses)
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
- Business Administration and Management
- Business/Commerce
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
- Information Science/Studies
EDUCATION AND TEACHING
- Elementary Education and Teaching
FAMILY AND SOCIAL WORK
- Human Development and Family Studies
LIBERAL ARTS
- American/United States Studies/Civilization
- English Language and Literature
- Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
MEDIA
- Communication Studies/Speech Communication and Rhetoric
MEDICINE
- Health/Medical Preparatory Programs