Penn State Brandywine

Penn State Brandywine
TypeCommonwealth campus
Established1967
Parent institution
Pennsylvania State University
ChancellorMarilyn J. Wells
PresidentNeeli Bendapudi
Students1,227 (as of 2021)
Location
Middletown Township
,
Pennsylvania
,
U.S.
CampusSuburban
ColorsNavy Blue and White
Sporting affiliations
NCAA Division III - UEC
MascotNittany Lion
Websitebrandywine.psu.edu/

Penn State Brandywine is a commonwealth campus of the Pennsylvania State University located in Middletown Township, Pennsylvania, United States.[1] The campus was formerly known as Penn State Delaware County. The campus has baccalaureate and associate degrees and certificate programs. The campus is located on over 112 acres (450,000 m2) of grounds. In August 2017, the campus established on-campus housing for the first time with the opening of Orchard Hall, a 250-bed dormitory.[2]

Athletics

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Tomezko Classroom Building

The Penn State–Brandywine athletic teams are called the Nittany Lions. The campus competes as a member of the Division III ranks of the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA), primarily competing within the United East Conference since joining in the 2024–25 academic year.[3] This entrance follows a successful exploratory year in the conference during the 2023–24 academic year.[4]

Penn State–Brandywine competes in 12 intercollegiate sports. Men's sports include baseball, basketball, cross country, golf, soccer, and tennis; while women's sports include basketball, cross country, soccer, softball, tennis, and volleyball.

Prior to joining the NCAA, the Nittany Lions were members of the United States Collegiate Athletic Association (USCAA) and competed in the Pennsylvania State University Athletic Conference (PSUAC) until after the 2023–24 academic year.

References

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Campus walkway
  1. ^ "Zoning Map" (PDF). Middletown Township. Retrieved 2023-10-29. - The map indicates the university as "Penn State University".
  2. ^ McDade, Michael (2017-08-25). "Penn State Brandywine celebrates opening of Orchard Hall, Student Union". Penn State. Retrieved 2022-10-26.
  3. ^ "Penn State Brandywine to join United East Conference in 2024-25 | Penn State University". www.psu.edu. Retrieved 2024-09-16.
  4. ^ "NCAA approves Penn State Brandywine's application for exploratory year | Penn State University". www.psu.edu. Retrieved 2024-09-16.
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Nittany Lion Shrine

39°55′39″N 75°26′53″W / 39.9274°N 75.4481°W / 39.9274; -75.4481

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