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Pennsylvania State University - Penn State DuBois
Pennsylvania State University-Penn State DuBois's acceptance rate is 97.1% (2024). Its six-year graduation rate is 22% and its four-year rate is 17% (2024). Overall completion within 150% of normal time is 34%. In-state tuition and fees are $14,408 and out-of-state tuition and fees are $24,134 (2024). Fall enrollment is 350 students, and 427 enrolled over the full 12-month year (2024). Source: IPEDS.
Acceptance
97.1%
+8.4pp vs peer
6-yr graduation
22%
+7.0pp vs peer
Total enrollment
350
peer median 2,320
Avg net price
$17,428
+$7.9k vs peer
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About
Penn State DuBois is a commonwealth campus of the Pennsylvania State University and it is located in DuBois, Pennsylvania. The campus was established in 1935, but in May 2025 Penn State officials announced it would close after the Spring 2027 semester, citing low enrollment and financial losses.
Admissions & acceptance rate
First-time freshman admissions: how selective the college is, and how many admitted students choose to enroll.
Applied
451
451 candidates competed
Admitted
438
97.1% acceptance rate
Enrolled
123
28.1% yield
Graduation rate & outcomes
Completion, retention, and the equity gap between Pell and non-Pell students.
Overall completion
34%
Overall completion
34%
4-year graduation
17%
4-year graduation
17%
6-year graduation (bachelor’s)
22%+7.0pp vs peer
6-year graduation (bachelor’s)
22%+7.0pp vs peer
Full-time retention
86%
Full-time retention
86%
Pell equity
0.3pp gap
Pell recipients
34%17 of 50
Non-Pell (all)
34%30 of 89
Subsidized loan, no Pell
36%16 of 44
No Federal Aid
31%14 of 45
Pell and non-Pell students graduate at nearly identical rates, a notably small equity gap.
Source: IPEDS Graduation Rates (GR) — Pell/SSL cohort, 2024 cohort.
Tuition & cost
What families actually pay, broken down by family income.
Net price by family income
Aid exceeds costFamily pays
Negative values mean aid exceeds the published cost of attendance for that income band.
Avg net price
$17,428
+$7,899vs peer median $9,530
Federal loans
51.0%
In-state tuition and fees
$14,408
Out-of-state tuition and fees
$24,134
Student loan default rate
The share of student borrowers who default on federal loans within three years, against the national benchmark.
Of 17,838 borrowers who entered repayment, 254 (1.4%) defaulted within three years — below the 2.3% national rate.
Default rate
1.4%
-0.9pp vs 2.3% national
Borrowers in repayment
17,838
Defaulted
254
Measurement window
3 years
Federal CDR standard
Default rate vs national, by cohort
2016
4.9%-4.4
2017
5.0%-4.2
2018
4.0%-3.0
2019
1.4%-0.9
2020*
0.0%
This institutionNational rate
* Cohorts 2020 and later read near 0% because the federal COVID-19 payment pause (CARES Act) suspended defaults nationwide. These years reflect a national policy, not institutional performance; the 2019 cohort is the last measured under normal repayment.
Academic programs at Pennsylvania State University-Penn State DuBois
Top program areas ranked by completions.
Distinct CIP programs18
UndergraduateOffered
Top program families by completions
67 total completions
01Business
2232.8%
01Business
2232.8%
02Natural Resources
1420.9%
02Natural Resources
1420.9%
03Family/Consumer Sci
1420.9%
03Family/Consumer Sci
1420.9%
04Engineering
57.5%
04Engineering
57.5%
05Computer Sciences
46.0%
05Computer Sciences
46.0%
06Health Professions
34.5%
06Health Professions
34.5%
07Security/Protective
23.0%
07Security/Protective
23.0%
08Parks/Recreation
11.5%
08Parks/Recreation
11.5%
09English Language
11.5%
09English Language
11.5%
10Liberal Arts
11.5%
10Liberal Arts
11.5%
Enrollment trends & demographics
Fall headcount, 12-month unduplicated enrollment, and student body composition.
Fall total
350
12-mo unduplicated
427
Undergraduate
427
Graduate
0
Gender split
Men
60%256
Women
40%171
Race / ethnicity composition
White
89.7%
Black
3.7%
Hispanic
3.7%
Two or more
2.0%
Asian
0.6%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander
0.3%
Athletics & Title IX gender equity
How athletic participation, aid, and spending are split between men and women.
Athletes
93
62 M · 31 W
Women athletes
33.3%
Athletic aid
$0
Total student aid
Budget
$568K
Total expenses
Men vs women · spending splits
Athletic student aid
$0
$0
Recruiting expense
$0
$0
Head-coach salaries
$5K
$6K
Men Women
Sport-by-sport · 6
Sport
Men
Women
Expenses
Baseball
36
—
$102,859
Baseball
36 M · —
Basketball
17
11
$127,821
Basketball
17 M · 11 W
Softball
—
14
$55,221
Softball
— · 14 W
Volleyball
—
11
$16,689
Volleyball
— · 11 W
Cross Country
4
3
$7,802
Cross Country
4 M · 3 W
Golf
7
—
$10,219
Golf
7 M · —
Campus safety & crime statistics
Reported on-campus crimes over the last three years, including violence and hate crimes.
Criminal offenses · per 1,000 students
0.00
0 offenses · 353 students
3-year trend
0.001 yr ago0.00Latest
Offenses · 3-yr
0
Last three years
VAWA · 3-yr
0
DV, dating, stalking
Hate crimes · 3-yr
0
Res-hall fires · 3-yr
0
Criminal offenses by type
No criminal offenses reported.
By location
0total
VAWA offenses
0
Domestic violence
0
Dating violence
0
Stalking
0 total under the Violence Against Women Act.
Hate crimes by bias
No hate crimes reported.
Arrests vs disciplinary referrals
CategoryArrestsReferrals
Weapons00
Drugs00
Liquor00
Residence-hall fires
No residence-hall fires reported.
Student-faculty ratio
Student-to-faculty ratio and instructional staff counts.
Student-to-faculty
9.0:1
Instructional staff (full-time equivalent)
34
Pennsylvania State University-Penn State DuBois vs Peer comparison
The peer institutions Pennsylvania State University-Penn State DuBois selected for federal comparison reporting.
This institutionPeer median
A larger shape on any axis means this institution outperforms its peers on that dimension. For acceptance rate and net price, lower raw values are inverted so "more selective" and "more affordable" appear larger.
| Carnegie | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
SubjectPennsylvania State University-Penn State DuBois | 22% | 97.1% | 350 | $17,428 | — |
Atlanta Metropolitan State College | 18% | Open admission | 1,549 | $5,258 | Baccalaureate |
Centralia College | — | Open admission | 2,244 | $9,862 | Baccalaureate |
Chipola College | — | Open admission | 1,934 | $1,133 | Baccalaureate |
Colorado Mountain College | 14% | Open admission | 5,494 | $7,813 | Baccalaureate |
Florida Gateway College | — | Open admission | 2,921 | $5,364 | Baccalaureate |
Georgia Highlands College | 20% | Open admission | 5,382 | $6,928 | Baccalaureate |
Gordon State College | 15% | 85.9% | 3,179 | $8,105 | Baccalaureate |
Great Basin College | 14% | Open admission | 3,320 | $8,471 | Baccalaureate |
Kent State University at Salem | 2% | Open admission | 1,633 | $13,799 | Baccalaureate |
Kent State University at Trumbull | 2% | Open admission | 2,148 | $11,135 | Baccalaureate |
Kent State University at Tuscarawas | 4% | Open admission | 2,099 | $12,542 | Baccalaureate |
Lake Washington Institute of Technology | — | Open admission | 3,564 | $6,817 | Baccalaureate |
North Seattle College | — | Open admission | 5,569 | $10,740 | Baccalaureate |
Northern New Mexico College | 31% | Open admission | 1,425 | $7,276 | Baccalaureate |
Ohio State University-Mansfield Campus | 6% | Open admission | 849 | $16,197 | Baccalaureate |
Ohio State University-Marion Campus | 11% | Open admission | 849 | $11,488 | Baccalaureate |
Ohio State University-Newark Campus | 3% | Open admission | 2,544 | $14,767 | Baccalaureate |
Oklahoma State University Institute of Technology | — | Open admission | 2,396 | $10,999 | Baccalaureate |
Potomac State College of West Virginia University | — | Open admission | 1,077 | $9,197 | Baccalaureate |
South Florida State College | — | Open admission | 2,880 | $3,877 | Baccalaureate |
South Georgia State College | 20% | Open admission | 1,893 | $8,767 | Baccalaureate |
SUNY College of Technology at Alfred | 54% | 75.7% | 3,781 | $15,016 | Baccalaureate |
SUNY Morrisville | 39% | 91.5% | 2,186 | $15,939 | Baccalaureate |
University of Arkansas at Monticello | 38% | Open admission | 2,856 | $14,287 | Masters Colleges & Universities: Medium Programs |
West Virginia University at Parkersburg | — | Open admission | 2,728 | $1,807 | Baccalaureate |
| Peer group median | 15% | 88.7% | 2,320 | $9,530 |
Institutions like Pennsylvania State University-Penn State DuBois
Explore the federal data for institutions in Pennsylvania State University-Penn State DuBois's comparison group.
- BaccalaureateGeorgia
Atlanta Metropolitan State College
Grad rate18%Admit rateOpen admissionEnrollment1,549Net price$5,258 - BaccalaureateWashington
Centralia College
Grad rate—Admit rateOpen admissionEnrollment2,244Net price$9,862 - BaccalaureateFlorida
Chipola College
Grad rate—Admit rateOpen admissionEnrollment1,934Net price$1,133 - BaccalaureateColorado
Colorado Mountain College
Grad rate14%Admit rateOpen admissionEnrollment5,494Net price$7,813 - BaccalaureateFlorida
Florida Gateway College
Grad rate—Admit rateOpen admissionEnrollment2,921Net price$5,364 - BaccalaureateGeorgia
Georgia Highlands College
Grad rate20%Admit rateOpen admissionEnrollment5,382Net price$6,928 - BaccalaureateGeorgia
Gordon State College
Grad rate15%Admit rate85.9%Enrollment3,179Net price$8,105 - BaccalaureateNevada
Great Basin College
Grad rate14%Admit rateOpen admissionEnrollment3,320Net price$8,471 - BaccalaureateOhio
Kent State University at Salem
Grad rate2%Admit rateOpen admissionEnrollment1,633Net price$13,799 - BaccalaureateOhio
Kent State University at Trumbull
Grad rate2%Admit rateOpen admissionEnrollment2,148Net price$11,135 - BaccalaureateOhio
Kent State University at Tuscarawas
Grad rate4%Admit rateOpen admissionEnrollment2,099Net price$12,542 - BaccalaureateWashington
Lake Washington Institute of Technology
Grad rate—Admit rateOpen admissionEnrollment3,564Net price$6,817 - BaccalaureateWashington
North Seattle College
Grad rate—Admit rateOpen admissionEnrollment5,569Net price$10,740 - BaccalaureateNew Mexico
Northern New Mexico College
Grad rate31%Admit rateOpen admissionEnrollment1,425Net price$7,276 - BaccalaureateOhio
Ohio State University-Mansfield Campus
Grad rate6%Admit rateOpen admissionEnrollment849Net price$16,197 - BaccalaureateOhio
Ohio State University-Marion Campus
Grad rate11%Admit rateOpen admissionEnrollment849Net price$11,488 - BaccalaureateOhio
Ohio State University-Newark Campus
Grad rate3%Admit rateOpen admissionEnrollment2,544Net price$14,767 - BaccalaureateOklahoma
Oklahoma State University Institute of Technology
Grad rate—Admit rateOpen admissionEnrollment2,396Net price$10,999 - BaccalaureateWest Virginia
Potomac State College of West Virginia University
Grad rate—Admit rateOpen admissionEnrollment1,077Net price$9,197 - BaccalaureateFlorida
South Florida State College
Grad rate—Admit rateOpen admissionEnrollment2,880Net price$3,877 - BaccalaureateGeorgia
South Georgia State College
Grad rate20%Admit rateOpen admissionEnrollment1,893Net price$8,767 - BaccalaureateNew York
SUNY College of Technology at Alfred
Grad rate54%Admit rate75.7%Enrollment3,781Net price$15,016 - BaccalaureateNew York
SUNY Morrisville
Grad rate39%Admit rate91.5%Enrollment2,186Net price$15,939 - Masters Colleges & Universities: Medium ProgramsArkansas
University of Arkansas at Monticello
Grad rate38%Admit rateOpen admissionEnrollment2,856Net price$14,287 - BaccalaureateWest Virginia
West Virginia University at Parkersburg
Grad rate—Admit rateOpen admissionEnrollment2,728Net price$1,807
Campus network
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Pennsylvania State University-Penn State DuBois Institutional Research office
The IR team responsible for the institution's federal reporting.
Office
Office of Planning, Assessment, and Institutional Research
Phone
814-863-8721
Address
203 Rider Building, University Park, Pennsylvania 16802
The nexus of research, accreditation, assessment, and strategic planning that supports individual unit endeavors towards organizational excellence by making institutional data and strategic information easily accessible, clearly understood, and well-leveraged both within the University and across the Commonwealth.
Visit IR office pageTeam
33 members
- Carly SunseriAssistant Vice Provost for Institutional Research
- Lance Kennedy-PhillipsVice Provost for Planning, Assessment, and Institutional Research
- Kim MarchekLead Data Process Analyst
- Melissa MeyerExecutive Assistant and Business Operations Lead
- Katarina DurasovaDirector of Data Modeling
- Marie SullivanDirector of Accreditation
- Sravani GogulamudiBusiness Intelligence Specialist
- Rachel RhoadsAdministrative Support
- Jeffrey MolekBusiness Intelligence Specialist
- Betty HarperAssistant Vice Provost for Assessment
- Bhavya PidikitiBusiness Intelligence Specialist
- Jessica MyersAssociate Director of Assessment
- Aaron TippettDirector of Data Science and Analytics
- Kirsten HochstedtAssistant Director of Assessment
- Sandy TakAssociate Director of Data Science and Analytics
- Sarah Van OssAssistant Director of Assessment Research
- Xianzeng NiuData Scientist
- Kelsey ColwellAssessment Specialist
- Humaira RahmanData Analyst
- Yuanhong ZhuData Scientist
- Aida Ali AkreyiDirector of Institutional Reporting
- Cheryl MurphyInstitutional Reporting Programmer
- Holly PedriInstitutional Reporting Specialist
- Russ RichinsInstitutional Data Analyst
- Daniel NewhartAssistant Vice Provost for Planning, Policy, and Measurement
- Alison ParkerPlanning Consultant
- Michael RosenbergSenior Policy Analyst
- Amy ElliottAssistant Vice Provost for Project Operations
- Mary BoyadzhievProject Manager
- Megan GonzalezInstructional Designer
- Rachel AvilaProject Manager
- Teri SpenceDirector of Academic Compliance
- Shawna PryleCompliance Specialist
Common Data Set
Pennsylvania State University-Penn State DuBois's own annual Common Data Set: the most detailed self-reported reference for selectivity, cost, outcomes, and the student body.
Source publications
Reports & documents (8)
Dashboards, factbooks, data dictionaries, and other reference material published by the IR office.
- DashboardDashboardopair.psu.edu
- Data definitionDefinitions | Office of Planning, Assessment, and Institutional ResearchThe Pennsylvania State University - Penn State DuBois provides a detailed set of definitions related to faculty instruction, support, research, public service, and other university services. These serve as guidelines for reporting the time allocation of staff as part of the institution's data collection system. The page includes instructions on how to correctly report hours and emphasizes the necessity of entering appropriate comments if total hours exceed thresholds.opair.psu.edu
- Data dictionaryData Digest | Office of Planning, Assessment, and Institutional ResearchThis page from the Pennsylvania State University-Penn State DuBois outlines various aspects of planning, assessment, accreditation, and institutional research. It provides information on accreditation cycles, assessment methodologies, and institutional research projects such as dashboards and key projects like the Data Digest and Data Summit. Resources and strategic planning tools are also available, along with contact information for further inquiries.opair.psu.edu
- DFR reportIPEDS Data Feedback Report 20242024nces.ed.gov
- FactbookInstitutional Research | Office of Planning, Assessment, and Institutional Research2026The Pennsylvania State University's Institutional Research department within the Office of Planning, Assessment, and Institutional Research focuses on providing thorough data support to enhance organizational excellence across the university. This includes projects on alumni earnings, assessment reports, studies on faculty positions and progression, and various data and survey projects such as the Common Data Set, Community Survey, and more. Additionally, the department manages the iTwo platform for data analysis and distribution, various reports on enrollment, economic impact, faculty salaries, and general education outcomes, among others.opair.psu.edu
- FactbookData Digest2020This page provides an overview of the Data Digest for Pennsylvania State University-Penn State DuBois, offering dashboards that display key metrics and trends related to student enrollment, graduation and retention rates, faculty information, and more. The resource is managed by the Office of Planning, Assessment, and Institutional Research and was last updated in 2020.datadigest.psu.edu
- GlossaryGlossary of Terms | Strategic PlanThe glossary provides clear definitions of terms used in Penn State DuBois' strategic plan, aiding consistency and shared understanding. Key terms relate to student success, interdisciplinary excellence, land-grant impact, diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging. This resource is essential for communication about strategic objectives and initiatives at the University.strategicplan.psu.edu
- Strategic planPenn State Strategic Plan2025The Penn State Strategic Plan aims to elevate the university's standing as a world-class institution by transforming educational experiences, fostering an inclusive community, and advancing health care through academic synergies. It highlights six priority areas, including enhancing student success and interdisciplinary research, fostering diversity, and increasing land-grant impact. The plan, guided by purpose, agility, and opportunity, is informed by community input and aims to position Penn State as a leader in education and innovation while serving the needs of its community and state.strategicplan.psu.edu
Frequently asked questions about Pennsylvania State University-Penn State DuBois
Quick answers to the questions most often asked about Pennsylvania State University-Penn State DuBois.
What is the acceptance rate at Pennsylvania State University-Penn State DuBois?
Pennsylvania State University-Penn State DuBois's acceptance rate is 97.1% (438 admitted from 451 applicants), based on the latest IPEDS.
What is the graduation rate at Pennsylvania State University-Penn State DuBois?
Pennsylvania State University-Penn State DuBois's six-year graduation rate is 22% and its four-year rate is 17%, per 2024 IPEDS data. Overall completion within 150% of normal time is 34%.
How many students attend Pennsylvania State University-Penn State DuBois?
Pennsylvania State University-Penn State DuBois reports a total enrollment of 350 students per the latest IPEDS.
What is the average net price at Pennsylvania State University-Penn State DuBois?
The average net price at Pennsylvania State University-Penn State DuBois is $17,428 per the latest College Scorecard. Net price is the published cost of attendance minus grant aid.
What is the yield rate at Pennsylvania State University-Penn State DuBois?
Pennsylvania State University-Penn State DuBois's yield rate is 28.1%, the share of admitted students who enrolled, per the latest IPEDS.
Where is Pennsylvania State University-Penn State DuBois located?
Pennsylvania State University-Penn State DuBois is located in DuBois, Pennsylvania 15801-2549.
Who runs Institutional Research at Pennsylvania State University-Penn State DuBois?
Pennsylvania State University-Penn State DuBois's IR work is done by the Office of Planning, Assessment, and Institutional Research.
About the data on this page
Every figure comes from an official federal or public source. Here is each one and the release it is currently on.
IPEDSFall 2025–26 release, published July 28, 2026
Enrollment, completions, graduation rates, tuition, financial aid, staffing, and finance for every U.S. institution in federal student aid programs.
College ScorecardJune 10, 2026 release (merged 2025–26 files)
Institution and field-of-study costs, graduate earnings, debt, completion, and admissions outcomes compiled from federal aid records, tax data, and IPEDS.
FVT/GE program performanceProvisional preview, May 18, 2026 release
Program-level debt-to-earnings and earnings-premium measures behind the FVT/GE and STATS accountability frameworks.
DAPIP accreditationContinuously refreshed
Accreditation status for institutions and programs, reported by recognized accrediting agencies.
Federal Pell Grant & loan volumeAY 2025–26 (through Q3), through March 31, 2026
Pell Grant and Direct Loan recipient counts, award amounts, and disbursement volume by institution and award year.
Cohort Default RatesFY 2022 official rates
Institution-level federal student loan default rates, measuring borrowers who default within three years of entering repayment.
Equity in Athletics (EADA)Academic year 2024–25
Athletics participation, coaching, revenues, and expenses by sport and gender for Title IV institutions.
Campus Safety & SecurityData through reporting year 2024
Criminal offenses, arrests, disciplinary actions, VAWA offenses, and fire statistics reported by campus under the Clery Act.
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