Du Bois Business College-Du Bois (Closed 2016)

Main Campus, One Beaver Dr
Du Bois, PA 15801
  • The DuBois Business College is a private college with campuses in DuBois, Oil City, and Huntingdon, Pennsylvania. The mission of the college is to provide quality education that is effective for a successful business career.

School Highlights

Du Bois Business College-Du Bois served 90 students (97% of students were full-time).
The college's student:teacher ratio of 7:1 was lower than the state community college average of 11:1.
Minority enrollment was 2% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which was less than the state average of 92%.

School Overview

Du Bois Business College-Du Bois
(PA) Community College Avg.
Carnegie Classification
Associates Colleges
Associates Colleges
Institution Level
Less than 2 yrs
At least 2 but less than 4 years
Institution Control
Private, for profit
Private not-for-profit
Total Faculty
13 staff
58 staff
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Student Body

Total Enrollment
90 students
344 students
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Student : Teacher Ratio
7:1
11:1
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# Full-Time Students
87 students
241 students
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# Part-Time Students
3 students
103 students
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# Enrollment Undergraduate
122 students
312 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
87 students
241 students
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# Full-Time Graduate Students
n/a
5 students
# Part-Time Undergraduate Students
n/a
103 students
# Part-Time Graduate Students
n/a
19 students
Total Dormitory Capacity
n/a
330 students
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% American Indian/Alaskan
n/a
4%
% Asian
n/a
14%
% Hispanic
n/a
n/a
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% Black
n/a
10%
% White
98%
8%
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% Hawaiian
n/a
52%
% Two or more races
2%
5%
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% Unknown races
n/a
7%
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Diversity Score
0.04
0.68
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College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years)
70%
59%
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College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in 4 years or more than 4 years)
n/a
0.4973%
Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years)
$24,900
$34,900
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Tuition and Acceptance Rate

Private State Tuition Fees
$11,505
$17,079
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% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
79%
94%
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Median Debt for Graduates
$16,929
$12,696
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Median Debt for Dropouts
$6,334
$5,500
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Acceptance Rate
n/a
78%
SAT Reading
n/a
460
SAT Math
n/a
470
SAT Writing
n/a
435
ACT Composite
n/a
20
ACT English
n/a
20
ACT Math
n/a
21
ACT Writing
n/a
7
Source: 2016 (or latest year available) Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)

School Notes

  • The institution of higher learning opened in DuBois in 1885 and was then known as the DuBois College of Business. The DuBois Business College can claim the honorable distinction of being the first, and in 1905, the only strictly Business School in America to add a Home Department and provide students with the means of a healthful and good environment while attending school. The current main campus facility is located at One Beaver Drive, DuBois. The College campus occupies 4.1 acres of land, which was granted to the College by the City of DuBois. This pleasant environment consists of classrooms, computer labs, a student lounge, library, conference room, and administrative offices. The College interior is decorated and color coordinated through?out to provide a professional office atmosphere for students studying at DBC. The college offers degree programs in Accounting/Business Administration, Administrative Medical Assistant, Computer Applications/ Management, Entertainment Production Business, Executive Assistant, Information Systems Support Technician and Legal Assistant. The college offers diploma in Office Assistant, Computer Systems Support Technician and Accounting Assistant. This friendly community offers the students a healthy mountain setting, cultural activities, and the employment opportunities of a metropolitan area. Our city offers a wide variety of activities for students while attending DuBois Business College.

Frequently Asked Questions

How much does Du Bois Business College-Du Bois cost?
Du Bois Business College-Du Bois's private state tuition is approximately $11,505.

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