One of the most significant advantages of attending Penn State Brandywine is that we offer the best of two worlds: the charm and intimacy of a small college here on our lovely 112-acre campus, along with the name recognition, prestige, excitement, and resources of a world-class university.
We offer a highly individualized educational experience where each student has access to a wide array of opportunities and choices. For instance, you can start more than 275 majors on our campus—almost every program that Penn State offers—and either complete your degree here at Brandywine with one of our 12 undergraduate baccalaureate majors or two associate degrees or you can continue your studies at University Park or another campus after two years. We also offer professional and personal development seminars, courses, and programs.
As you will learn, Penn State Brandywine has much to offer prospective students, parents, alumni, and community members.
Our award-winning faculty and staff are committed to creating an environment where students are challenged and inspired to do their best possible work. Whether you plan to finish your degree here or move on to University Park or one of Penn State's 19 other campuses through the 2+2 program, you'll love Penn State Brandywine's small size, award-winning faculty, and opportunities for leadership and athletic participation.
At Penn State Brandywine, our academic programs offer students a range of knowledge and skills as they prepare for careers in the global arena. With more than 160 Penn State majors that can be started at Penn State Brandywine and completed at University Park or another Penn State location through the 2+2 program, Brandywine offers 12 baccalaureate degrees, two associate degrees, 14 minors, and a variety of special programs that can be completed right here in Media!
Penn State Brandywine has the highest percentage of award-winning faculty in the Penn State system. Our small class size means it is easy to get to know the professors who teach your classes. There are many ways to pursue your out-of-classroom interests at Penn State Brandywine. Get involved in one of our clubs or organizations related to community service, culture, professional interests, and more.
With its proximity to metropolitan Philadelphia, the opportunities for internships and career connections at Penn State Brandywine are endless. Work with our Career Services department from your very first year to maximize your career possibilities. Penn State Brandywine students have the chance to travel abroad numerous times each year through campus-sponsored international programs. Students earn credits by taking courses affiliated with the programs.
The Cooper and Schreyer Honors Programs at Penn State Brandywine support and encourage diverse students who dedicate the time and effort it takes to be a scholar. The devoted faculty and staff promote critical thinking and academic achievement in an intellectually stimulating environment. Students are motivated to make a difference and create sustainable changes for the environment, the community, and campus members via faculty-guided research, service-learning projects, and volunteering on and off-campus. This website proudly hosts exceptional achievements, such as students presenting research and winning awards and yearly progress and honors events.
At Penn State Brandywine, our academic programs offer students a range of knowledge and skills as they prepare for careers in the global arena. With more than 160 Penn State majors that can be started at Penn State Brandywine, and completed at University Park or another Penn State location, Brandywine offers 12 baccalaureate degrees, 14 minors, associate degrees, and a variety of special programs that can be completed right here in Media!
What is the return on your tuition dollars? Ranked highly among the best universities, the investment students make in a Penn State education helps them land the careers they are after. Brandywine's Office of Financial Aid assists students through several programs, including federal, state, and University funding.
Federal Work-Study allows you to earn money to help cover non-billable educational expenses by working within your college or campus, University office, or at an off-campus, nonprofit organization. As a student at Penn State Brandywine, there are various opportunities for you to get involved and connected on campus. The Student Affairs Office provides services and programs to support and challenge you to achieve your educational and personal goals.
Take advantage of Penn State Brandywine's Adult and Professional Education for workplace professionals as the turning point to further your education and develop new skills for career advancement. Certificate and degree programs are offered to increase your skills and provide you with specific knowledge for career development and career transition.
The mission of ACS is to provide the highest quality comprehensive advising and career services to assist students, potential students, and alumni in exploring, choosing, evaluating, and implement effective academic and career development plans.
At Penn State Brandywine, 83% of graduates complete at least one internship compared to the national average of 69% for the class of 2014 (InternMatch survey). Penn State Brandywine emphasizes the importance of internships for their educational value, allowing students to apply classroom learning to real-world experiences. Numerous other benefits exist, including increased self-awareness, skill development, discernment of interests, improved chances of employability, the potential for an intern to hire, expansion of the professional network, professional maturity and development, the opportunity to exercise civic responsibility, preparation for graduate school application and building an impressive résumé.
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