- 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 564 students (79% of students are full-time).
The college's student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is higher than the state community college average of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 19% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the state average of 39%.
Quick Stats (2023)
- Enrollment: 564 students
- In-state tuition: $13,528
- Out-state tuition: $20,214
- Acceptance Rate: 76%
- Student:teacher ratio: 12:1
- Minority enrollment: 19%
- 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 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)
Associates Colleges
Institution Level
Less than 2 yrs
At least 2 but less than 4 years
Institution Control
Public
Private not-for-profit
Total Faculty
48 staff
56 staff
Student Body
The student population of Pennsylvania State University-Penn State DuBois has stayed relatively flat over five years.
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 has stayed the same over five years.
The Pennsylvania State University-Penn State DuBois diversity score of 0.34 is less than the state average of 0.59. The school's diversity has grown by 19% over five years.
Total Enrollment
564 students
447 students
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
11:1
# Full-Time Students
447 students
282 students
# Part-Time Students
117 students
165 students
# Enrollment Undergraduate
605 students
312 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
447 students
292 students
# Full-Time Graduate Students
n/a
18 students
# Part-Time Undergraduate Students
n/a
229 students
# Part-Time Graduate Students
n/a
21 students
Total Dormitory Capacity
n/a
330 students
% Asian
1%
4%
% Hispanic
2%
9%
% Black
2%
12%
% White
81%
61%
% Two or more races
1%
2%
% Non Resident races
1%
1%
% Unknown races
12%
11%
Diversity Score
0.34
0.59
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years)
n/a
59%
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in 4 years or more than 4 years)
n/a
1.05%
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 $9,730. 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 $13,992. The out-state tuition has stayed relatively flat over four years.
In-State Tuition Fees
$13,528
$9,730
Out-State Tuition Fees
$20,214
$13,992
% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
93%
92%
Median Debt for Graduates
$25,000
$13,000
Median Debt for Dropouts
$9,500
$6,111
Acceptance Rate
76%
85%
SAT Total Avg.
1,375
1,350
SAT Reading
460
450
SAT Math
480
465
SAT Writing
435
435
ACT Total Avg.
61
65
ACT Composite
18
20
ACT English
16
18
ACT Math
21
20
ACT Writing
6
7
Source: 2021 (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 76%, which is lower than the state average of 85%.
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 graduate earnings (10 years post graduation).
School Calendar
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