Penn State DuBois at a Glance

Programs

Six bachelor degree programs available
Seven associate degree programs available
Offer the first two years of more than 160 Penn State baccalaureate majors
Undergraduate research opportunities available with faculty to enhance the academic experience
Internships available with local agencies and businesses provide real world experience for students
Outreach serves the business and corporate community with a wide variety of educational opportunities tailored to meet employers’ needs

Approximately 400 undergraduate students enrolled
Outreach center located in St. Marys
Campus community includes both traditional (18-24) and adult (24+) students
About one third of our students are adult learners (24 years of age or older)
85% of our students live at home/15% live in off-campus housing
The Center for Undergraduate Excellence offers free professional and peer tutoring in many subjects
Student-oriented activities, academic advising, and career services help students make the most of the Penn State experience
Financial Aid: 85% of students qualify to receive aid (loans, scholarships, grants, work-study)
Nearly $800,000 awarded in campus scholarships each year
Students are provided opportunities for community service participation

Average Class Size: 24
Small class size promotes close individual attention and classroom interaction. Faculty & staff have a strong commitment to Penn State’s mission of teaching, research, and service. Sixty-five percent of our full-time faculty hold doctorate

Students have easy access to state-of-the-art computer facilities, complete with the latest technology in hardware and software
The 45,000 volume campus library is a gateway to the University Libraries services and collections of over 5.4 million books indexed in the online catalog (The CAT). The Libraries website provides access to 565 article databases; more than 125,000 electronic books & other digital materials; and subject research guides.

Students have opportunities during Spring break to participate in international travel programs
Specific courses provide international travel components and The Foreign Language Lab includes state-of-the-art equipment, providing students with more global and international opportunities