- 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 (2026)
- 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)
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)
0
Institution Level
Four or more years
4
Institution Control
Public
0
Year Founded
1935
Total Faculty
38 staff
28 staff
Number of Programs Offered
-2
14
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 more than the state average of 0.00. The school's diversity has declined by 56% over five years.
Total Enrollment
350 students
380 students
Student-Teacher Ratio
9:1
22:1
# Full-Time Students
337 students
292 students
# Part-Time Students
13 students
88 students
# Enrollment Undergraduate
336 students
370 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
337 students
290 students
# Full-Time Graduate Students
n/a
14 students
# Part-Time Undergraduate Students
13 students
90 students
# Part-Time Graduate Students
n/a
10 students
Total Dormitory Capacity
n/a
340 students
% Asian
1%
4%
% Hispanic
2%
12%
% Black
3%
15%
% White
92%
50%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
1%
4%
% Non Resident races
n/a
1%
% Unknown races
1%
14%
Diversity Score
0.15
0.00
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in 4 years or more than 4 years) (Year 2024)
27%
38%
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 $11,141. 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
$11,141
Out-State Tuition Fees
$20,214
$16,403
% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
95%
89%
Median Debt for Graduates
$25,000
$13,310
Median Debt for Dropouts
$9,500
$6,297
Acceptance Rate
97%
81%
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
Source: 2025 (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 97%, which is higher than the state average of 81%.
School Calendar
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