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PSU Brandywine is found in Media, PA. Media is a large suburb. The school is a public institution. Students can earn degrees up to and including the Bachelor's degree at PSU Brandywine.
The school is known for its programs in media, business and management, computer science and engineering, and family and social work.
Admission to PSU Brandywine is not automatic; not everyone who applies gets in. Three quarters of students in 2007-2008 had SAT verbal scores of at least 410. Half of math SAT scores of accepted students fell between 420 and 540.
PSU Brandywine has a tenure system for senior faculty. The full-time faculty at the school is well-paid, which often goes with faculty quality.
Students numbered 1,646 in 2007-2008 at PSU Brandywine.
More complete details are provided below.
Pennsylvania State University Brandywine
25 Yearsley Mill Rd
Media, PA 19063-5522
General Phone: (610) 892-1200
http://www.de.psu.edu/
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Business and Management | 64 | business management, business |
| Family and Social Work | 32 | family studies |
| Liberal Arts | 23 | liberal arts and sciences, American studies, English |
| Media | 23 | communication studies |
| Computer Science and Engineering | 20 | information science |
| Education and Teaching | 13 | elementary school teaching |
| Hospitality | 1 | hospitality administration |
Number of programs and degrees for PSU Brandywine in 2008-2009:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree | 160 | 8 |
| Associate's degree | 15 | 4 |
| Award of less than 1 academic year | 1 | 1 |
In 2007-2008, PSU Brandywine had a total enrollment of 1,646 students (1,541 full-time equivalent).
Students in the Freshman Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Men | 63% |
| Women | 37% |
| Full-Time | 98% |
| Part-Time | 2% |
Students By Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 100% |
| Graduate | 0% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 75% |
| Black | 14% |
| Hispanic | 3% |
| Asian | 8% |
| American Indian | 0% |
| (Foreign Students) | 0% |
Students by Age:
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 2% |
| 18-19 | 46% |
| 20-21 | 26% |
| 22-24 | 15% |
| 25-29 | 7% |
| 30-34 | 2% |
| 35-39 | 1% |
| 40-49 | 1% |
| 50-64 | 1% |
| 65+ | 0% |
Retention Rates (2007):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 68 % |
| Part-Time | 25 % |
The school does not offer campus housing.
(Please refer to our profile of Media, Pennsylvania for details about the area surrounding the campus. Also see our list of other Pennsylvania Colleges).
The school does not offer students a meal plan.
Acceptances:
| Group | Applicants | Accepted | Percent Accepted | Enrolled | Percent of Accepted Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 1,745 | 1,401 | 80% | 434 | 31% |
| Men | 946 | 788 | 83% | 274 | 35% |
| Women | 799 | 613 | 77% | 160 | 26% |
Standardized Test Scores:
| Test | 25th Percentile | 75th Percetile |
|---|---|---|
| SAT Verbal | 410 | 520 |
| SAT Math | 420 | 540 |
| ACT Verbal | 14 | 21 |
| ACT Math | 17 | 22 |
| ACT Composite | 16 | 23 |
Application Requirements:
| Item | Requirement |
|---|---|
| GPA | required |
| Class Rank | recommended |
| High School Record | required |
| College Prep Program | recommended |
| Recommendations | not required |
| Formal Demonstration of Competence | not required |
| Standardized Tests (SAT and/or ACT) | required |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting SAT | 96% |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting ACT | 3% |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) | required |
| Other Standardized Tests | not required |
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 11,700 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 17,490 |
| Books and supplies | $ 1,264 |
Financial Aid:
PSU Brandywine participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 332921)
PSU Brandywine has a tenure system for faculty.
Tenure Status of Faculty (2008-2009):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|
| Tenured | 16 | 11 |
| Non-tenured, but on tenure track | 5 | 5 |
| Non-tenured and not on tenure track | 12 | 17 |
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2008-2009):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Associate professor | calendar year | 0 | * | 2 | * |
| Assistant professor | calendar year | 0 | * | 1 | * |
| Instructor | calendar year | 1 | * | 4 | $57,526 |
| All faculty total | calendar year | 1 | * | 7 | $65,099 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Full-Time Faculty (2008-2009):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | academic year | 8 | $91,982 | 3 | $80,361 |
| Associate professor | academic year | 7 | $74,276 | 8 | $73,148 |
| Assistant professor | academic year | 7 | $76,852 | 4 | $60,851 |
| Instructor | academic year | 10 | $59,417 | 11 | $43,054 |
| All faculty total | academic year | 32 | $74,622 | 26 | $59,356 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Business Administration and Management, General
Business/Commerce, General
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
Information Science/Studies
EDUCATION AND TEACHING
Elementary Education and Teaching
FAMILY AND SOCIAL WORK
Human Development and Family Studies, General
HOSPITALITY
Hospitality Administration/Management, Other
LIBERAL ARTS
American/United States Studies/Civilization
English Language and Literature, General
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
MEDIA
Communication Studies/Speech Communication and Rhetoric
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets PSU Brandywine Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| % of degrees in media (vs. all colleges) | Top 6% |  |
| % of degrees in family and social work (vs. all colleges) | Top 7% | |
| Salaries of full-time faculty (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 9% | |
| % of degrees in business and management (vs. all colleges) | Top 10% | |
| % of degrees in computer science and engineering (vs. all colleges) | Top 13% | |
| Male % of student body (vs. all colleges) | Top 14% | |
| Degrees concentrated in limited number of degree programs (vs. all colleges) | Top 15% | |
Notable:
Accepts some high school credits Grants credits for AP courses Offers distance learning Career counseling Career services Student employment services Remedial classes for students Option to study abroad Offers part-time study On-campus library Tenure system for quality teaching Has ROTC (army, air force)
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