- Penn State DuBois is a warm, friendly campus of over 1,000 students, a place where people care about one another. Our faculty have advanced degrees from the best institutions in the world and are award-winning, gifted teachers. We keep our classes small so that our students have every opportunity to interact with their instructors and so that our instructors have the opportunity to make the difference in students' lives. Penn State DuBois offers three 4-year programs and 11 associate degree programs. Our course schedule includes a full daytime schedule as well as extended evening hours and Saturday classes. We also have a very active outreach program that serves business, industry, and our service area with credit and noncredit programs. Our goal here is to touch everyone we meet for the better-literally to change lives so that people can realize their dreams.
School Highlights
Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Dubois serves 350 students (96% of students are full-time).
The college's student-teacher ratio of 9:1 is lower than the state community college average of 22:1.
Minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is more than the state average of 50%.
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Enrollment: 350 students
- In-state tuition: $13,528
- Out-state tuition: $20,214
- Acceptance Rate: 97%
- Student-teacher ratio: 9:1
- Minority enrollment: 8%
- Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)
Top Rankings
Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Dubois ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Pennsylvania for:
Category
Attribute
Student Earnings
School Overview
The teacher population of 38 teachers has declined by 20% over five years.
Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Dubois
(PA) Community College Avg.
Carnegie Classification
Not applicable, not in Carnegie universe (not accredited or nondegree-granting)
Associate's Colleges: High Transfer-High Traditional
Institution Level
Four or more years
At least 2 but less than 4 years
Institution Control
Public
Private not-for-profit
Year Founded
1935
Total Faculty
38 staff
28 staff
Student Body
The student population of Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Dubois has declined by 37% over five years.
The student-teacher ratio of 9:1 has decreased from 12:1 over five years.
The Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Dubois diversity score of 0.15 is less than the state average of 0.69. The school's diversity has declined by 56% over five years.
Total Enrollment
350 students
382 students
Showing 2011–2025. View full 19-year historical data
Student-Teacher Ratio
9:1
22:1
Showing 2008–2025. View full 19-year historical data
# Full-Time Students
337 students
294 students
Showing 2011–2025. View full 19-year historical data
# Part-Time Students
13 students
88 students
Showing 2011–2025. View full 19-year historical data
# Enrollment Undergraduate
350 students
370 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
337 students
292 students
Showing 2011–2025. View full 19-year historical data
# Part-Time Undergraduate Students
13 students
88 students
% Asian
1%
4%
% Hispanic
2%
12%
% Black
3%
15%
% White
92%
50%
Showing 2010–2025. View full 19-year historical data
% Two or more races
1%
4%
% Unknown races
1%
14%
Diversity Score
0.15
0.69
Showing 2011–2025. View full 19-year historical data
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in 4 years or more than 4 years)
27%
36%
Median Earnings 10 Years After Entry (measured in 2022-2023, in 2024 dollars)
$71,762
$48,611
Points are in the dollars of their own College Scorecard release, and the colleges behind the state line differ by period. The lines do not show inflation-adjusted growth.
Tuition & Financial Aid
The public in-state tuition of $13,528 is more than the state average of $11,161. The in-state tuition has stayed relatively flat over four years.
The public out-state tuition of $20,214 is more than the state average of $16,403. The out-state tuition has declined by 11% over four years.
In-State Tuition Fees
$13,528
$11,161
Out-State Tuition Fees
$20,214
$16,403
Showing 2010–2025. View full 19-year historical data
% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
95%
89%
Showing 2011–2025. View full 19-year historical data
Median Debt for Graduates
$25,000
$13,310
Showing 2008–2020. View full 14-year historical data
Median Debt for Dropouts
$9,500
$6,297
Showing 2008–2020. View full 14-year historical data
Acceptance Rate
97%
86%
Showing 2012–2025. View full 19-year historical data
SAT Total Avg.
1,375
1,394
SAT Reading
460
470
SAT Math
480
489
SAT Writing
435
435
ACT Total Avg.
61
68
ACT Composite
18
20
ACT English
16
20
ACT Math
21
21
ACT Writing
6
7
Sports
School Mascot
Nittany Lion
Source: 2025 (or latest year available) Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Dubois cost?
Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Dubois's tuition is approximately $13,528 for In-State students and $20,214 for Out-State students.
What is the acceptance rate of Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Dubois?
The acceptance rate of Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Dubois is 97%, which is higher than the state average of 86%.
What is Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Dubois's ranking?
Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Dubois ranks among the top 20% of community college in Pennsylvania for: Highest median earnings 10 years after entry.
School Calendar
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