- 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 410 students (78% of students are full-time).
The college's student:teacher ratio of 9:1 is lower than the state community college average of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the state average of 48%.
Quick Stats (2025)
- Enrollment: 410 students
- In-state tuition: $13,528
- Out-state tuition: $20,214
- Acceptance Rate: 76%
- Student:teacher ratio: 9:1
- Minority enrollment: 10%
- Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)
School Overview
The teacher population of 48 teachers has stayed relatively flat 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)
Not applicable, not in Carnegie universe (not accredited or nondegree-granting)
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
48 staff
59 staff
Student Body
The student population of Pennsylvania State University-Penn State DuBois has declined by 27% 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 0.19 is less than the state average of 0.68. The school's diversity has declined by 42% over five years.
Total Enrollment
410 students
461 students
Student : Teacher Ratio
9:1
15:1
# Full-Time Students
320 students
325 students
# Part-Time Students
90 students
136 students
# Enrollment Undergraduate
410 students
298 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
320 students
326 students
# Full-Time Graduate Students
n/a
10 students
# Part-Time Undergraduate Students
90 students
151 students
# Part-Time Graduate Students
n/a
12 students
Total Dormitory Capacity
n/a
330 students
% Asian
1%
5%
% Hispanic
2%
11%
% Black
1%
15%
% White
90%
52%
% Hawaiian
n/a
3%
% Two or more races
2%
3%
% Non Resident races
n/a
1%
% Unknown races
2%
10%
Diversity Score
0.19
0.68
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years)
n/a
60%
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in 4 years or more than 4 years)
27%
36%
Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years)
$54,300
$34,900
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
The public in-state tuition of $13,528 is more than the state average of $11,723. 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 $15,818. The out-state tuition has declined by 9% over four years.
In-State Tuition Fees
$13,528
$11,723
Out-State Tuition Fees
$20,214
$15,818
% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
93%
88%
Median Debt for Graduates
$25,000
$13,000
Median Debt for Dropouts
$9,500
$6,260
Acceptance Rate
76%
78%
SAT Total Avg.
1,375
1,365
SAT Reading
460
460
SAT Math
480
470
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
Source: 2024 (or latest year available) Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) , School Administrators
School Notes
- School Mascot: Nittany Lion
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 76%, which is lower than the state average of 78%.
School Calendar
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