Programs
- Six bachelor degree programs available
- Eight 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
Students
- Approximately 600 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)
- More than $350,000 awarded in campus scholarships each year
- Students are provided opportunities for community service participation
Faculty
- 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% of our full-time faculty hold doctorate
Campus Life
- More than 20 clubs and social organizations
- Seven varsity teams and numerous intramural activities
- On-campus entertainment and cultural events
Technology
- 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.
Alumni
- More than 13,600 Penn State DuBois Alumni
- Campus Alumni Society provides student scholarships and mentoring programs
International
- Students have opportunities during Spring break to participate in international travel programs
- Specific courses provide international travel components The newly renovated Foreign Language Lab includes state-of-the-art equipment, providing students with more global and international opportunities
