Du Bois Business College-Du Bois (Closed 2016)
Tel:
(814)371-6920
- 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 serves 90 students (97% of students are full-time).
- The college's student:teacher ratio of 7:1 is lower than the state community college average of 25:1.
- Minority enrollment is 2% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the state average of 37%.
- Du Bois Business College-Du Bois is the only community colleges within Clearfield County, PA.
- The nearest community college to Du Bois Business College-Du Bois is Pennsylvania State University-Penn State DuBois (0.5 miles away).
School Overview
- The teacher population of 13 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five years.
| Du Bois Business College-Du Bois | (PA) Community College Avg. | |
| Carnegie Classification | Baccalaureate / Associates Colleges | Baccalaureate / Associates Colleges |
| Institution Level | Less than 2 yrs | At least 2 yrs but < 4 yrs |
| Institution Control | Private, for profit | Private, non-profit |
| Total Faculty | 13 staff | 25 staff |
| Total Enrollment | 90 students | 618 students |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 7:1 | 25:1 |
| # Full-Time Students | 87 students | 372 students |
| # Part-Time Students | 3 students | 246 students |
| % White | 98% | 63% |
| % Two or more races | 2% | 2% |
| Diversity Score | 0.04 | 0.57 |
| College Completion Rate (Year 2015) | 70% | 55% |
| Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years) | $24,900 | $34,800 |
Source: 2016 (or latest year available) 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.
Nearby Schools
- The nearest community college to Du Bois Business College-Du Bois is Pennsylvania State University-Penn State DuBois (0.5 miles away).
- College Location Mi. Students
- 615 students | 0.50 Mi1 College Place
Du Bois, PA 15801
(800)346-7627 0.50615 - Triangle Tech Inc-DuboisPrivate, for profit147 students | 3.20 Mi225 Tannery Row Road
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(814)371-2090 3.20147 - Cambria-Rowe Business College-IndianaPrivate, for profit95 students | 41.20 Mi422 S 13th St
Indiana, PA 15701
(724)463-0222 41.2095 - South Hills School of Business & TechnologyPrivate, for profit630 students | 52.20 Mi480 Waupelani Dr
State College, PA 16801
(814)234-7755 52.20630 - Wyo Tech-BlairsvillePrivate, for profit906 students | 53.00 Mi500 Innovation Drive
Blairsville, PA 15717
(724)459-9500 53.00906
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