Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Brandywine Acceptance Rate
Media, Pennsylvania · Public · 4-year or above
- Applicants
- 2,461
- Admitted
- 2,346
- Yield
- 18.8%
- Test policy
- Test-optional
Latest official IPEDS 2023–24 · Updated July 2026
Acceptance rate & applications over time
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Over the 10 years of federal data, Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Brandywine's acceptance rate has risen from 84.8% in 2014–15 to 95.3% in 2023–24. Applications grew from 1,182 to 2,461 (+108%) over that period.
Its 95.3% rate makes Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Brandywine more selective than about 9% of the 1,419 schools tracked here. Among 108 tracked Pennsylvania schools, it is more selective than about 8%.
Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Brandywine has been test-optional since 2022–23. Of admitted students, 18.8% enrolled (the yield rate) in 2023–24.
Full year-by-year table
| Year | Applicants | Admitted | Acceptance | Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014–15 | 1,182 | 1,002 | 84.8% | 389 |
| 2015–16 | 1,265 | 1,051 | 83.1% | 374 |
| 2016–17 | 1,238 | 1,023 | 82.6% | 331 |
| 2017–18 | 1,627 | 1,416 | 87% | 430 |
| 2018–19 | 1,369 | 1,189 | 86.9% | 386 |
| 2022–23 | 2,440 | 2,347 | 96.2% | 399 |
| 2023–24 | 2,461 | 2,346 | 95.3% | 442 |
Acceptance rate by gender
| Group | Applicants | Admitted | Acceptance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Women | 1,109 | 1,056 | 95.2% |
| Men | 1,319 | 1,258 | 95.4% |
SAT / ACT ranges & policy
Test-optional (considered if submitted).
| Test | 25th–75th percentile | % submitting |
|---|---|---|
| SAT EBRW | 570–660 | 30% |
| SAT Math | 540–680 | |
| ACT Composite | 18–29 | 2% |
How Pennsylvania State University compares
Where this school sits among peers of similar selectivity — each dot is a school's current acceptance rate on the same scale.
Frequently asked
What is Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Brandywine's acceptance rate?
Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Brandywine's acceptance rate is 95.3% for 2023–24, the most recent year of federal IPEDS data (2,346 admitted of 2,461 applicants).
Is Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Brandywine test optional?
Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Brandywine is test-optional: SAT/ACT scores are considered if submitted but not required.
How many people apply to Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Brandywine?
Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Brandywine received 2,461 applications in 2023–24 and admitted 2,346.
What SAT score do you need for Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Brandywine?
Admitted students at Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Brandywine typically scored 570–660 on SAT Reading/Writing and 540–680 on SAT Math (middle-50% ranges).
Is Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Brandywine getting harder to get into?
Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Brandywine has become easier to get into: its acceptance rate went from 84.8% in 2014–15 to 95.3% in 2023–24.
How this is calculated
Acceptance rate = admitted ÷ applicants, first-time degree-seeking undergraduates, from the U.S. Department of Education's IPEDS Admissions (ADM) survey; institution details from the IPEDS Institutional Characteristics (HD) survey. Data span: 2014–15 to 2023–24. Official site: https://www.brandywine.psu.edu/.