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Penn State Brandywine SAT Scores, ACT Scores, Acceptance Rate, and Admissions Requirements

SAT Range1080 to 1290

ACT Range27 to 32

Average GPA3.19

Acceptance Rate98.1%

Penn State Brandywine’s 98% acceptance rate means admission is usually not the main question; your score strategy should be about whether testing adds useful academic evidence. Because 29% submit SAT scores, aim near or above 1290 if you send one. Otherwise, use test-optional and let your GPA and coursework lead.

Data on this page is sourced from our college data partners and was last updated on July 9, 2026.

Penn State Brandywine facts and stats

Quick Facts

Penn State Brandywine enrolls 1,236 undergraduates in a small-town campus setting. Penn State Brandywine has a 73% freshman retention rate, slightly above the national average of roughly 70%, and a 54% six-year graduation rate. The student-to-faculty ratio is 14.9:1.

Location

Media, PA

Undergrad Enrollment1,236

Freshman Retention73%

SettingSmall town

Student to Faculty Ratio14.9:1

Graduation Rate54%

Test PolicyTest-optional

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Key Penn State Brandywine application dates

Key dates

Application deadlines

Regular Decision

Not offered

Early Action

November 1

Early Decision

Not offered

Priority Deadline

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Financial aid deadlines

Financial Aid Priority

February 15

Test dates

SAT test dates

August 22, 2026

Registration deadline: August 7, 2026

September 12, 2026

Registration deadline: August 28, 2026

October 3, 2026

Registration deadline: September 18, 2026

ACT test dates

September 19, 2026

Registration deadline: August 14, 2026

October 17, 2026

Registration deadline: September 11, 2026

December 12, 2026

Registration deadline: November 6, 2026

Take tests early for the best outcomes

If you choose to submit scores to test-optional Penn State Brandywine, aim to take your first SAT or ACT by the spring of junior year. Use the summer before senior year and early fall for retakes, with the September ACT or October SAT as the last likely sittings to have scores ready for the November 1 Early Action deadline.

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What you'll actually pay

Penn State Brandywine’s in-state tuition is $14,624, while out-of-state tuition is $24,808. About 41% of students receive aid, and the average merit award is $3,994. Submit the FAFSA by the February 15 priority deadline to be considered for financial aid.

In-State Tuition$14,624

Out-of-State Tuition$24,808

Room and Board$14,474

Average Merit Award$3,994

Application Fee$65

Students on Aid41%

Average Aid Package$12,484

Average Debt at Grad$36,364

At Penn State Brandywine, out-of-state tuition is $24,808, while in-state tuition is $14,624; room and board adds about $14,474. Financial aid can make a meaningful difference, with 41% of students receiving aid and an average aid package of $12,484. Merit awards average $3,994 for recipients. Students graduate with an average debt of $36,364.