Academics
Founded in 1935, Penn State Dubois is a commonwealth campus of Pennsylvania State University and is located in DuBois, Pennsylvania. Penn State Dubois students can choose from three bachelor
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Information Summary
| Overall Score (about) | 81.3 |
| Total Cost On-Campus Attendance | $15,542 |
| Admission Success rate | N/A |
| ACT / SAT 75%ile scores | 21 / 1180 |
| Student Ratio Students-to-Faculty | 11 : 1 |
| Retention (full-time / part-time) | 71% / N/A |
| Enrollment Total (all students) | 564 |
Admissions
Students who wish to apply to Penn State Dubois, must create and set up a MyPennState profile, and complete the online application form, which includes a mandatory personal statement. There is a nonrefundable application fee. Each applicant must also submit an official SAT or ACT score report, a counselor form, an official high school transcript or GED score report, and any AP or college credit transcripts (where applicable). Letters of recommendation and SAT II score reports are not required. Certain programs also have additional requirements. The deadline for fall admission is usually in late November. Prospective students should contact the school for specific dates. Students who have submitted all of the required application materials should check their MyPennState profiles for the status of their applications. They will also receive their admission decisions through MyPennState.
Adult students, non-degree seeking students, transfer students, home-schooled students, and international students may need to use different procedures, so they should refer to the university
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Financial Aid
The majority of the students at Penn State Dubois receive some form of state, federal, private or institutional financial assistance. More than 85 percent of students who applied for financial aid were awarded need-based financial assistance. Forms of aid that are available for students at Penn State Dubois include grants, scholarships, loans, and work-study. The college also offers a number of scholarships and grants for students. Some are based on merit; others require applicants to demonstrate evidence of financial need. In just one year, more than $230,000 is awarded in campus scholarships.
All students who wish to be considered for financial aid must complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). The FAFSA should be submitted as soon as possible after January 1st each year. The priority deadline date for completing the FAFSA application is sometime in February. If selected for verification, students will also need to complete a Federal Verification Worksheet and/or submit additional documents.
Students are encouraged to contact the Financial Aid Office for more information and assistance with completing the financial aid application process. Students who wish to be considered for the college’s in-state tuition rates, they may have to furnish additional documentation to establish their residency. Students should also note that financial aid applications must be renewed each year. Penn State also offers payment plans to help students pay any tuition charges that are not covered by financial aid.
Student Financial Aid Details
Students
Penn State Dubois has a very diverse student body; approximately one-third of the students are adult learners. About 10% of the college
Student Enrollment Demographics
Student Graduation Demographics
Athletics
Penn State DuBois is a member of the Penn State University Athletic Conference, and the United States Collegiate Athletic Association. Known as the Nittany Lions, the college’s athletic teams proudly wear the school
Bibliography
- Penn State Dubois . Penn State Dubois . 2011. Web. 15 May 2011.
- Peterson’s. Colleges in the Middle Atlantic States. Lawrenceville: Peterson’s, 2009.
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