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Your chances of getting into Penn State Dubois

Admission Rate & Difficulty

Percent Admitted 

92.4%
Admission Difficulty for Penn State Dubois
Measure Difficulty
Admission Standards Easy 
Applicant Competition Very Low 

Acceptance Rate

The acceptance rate at Penn State Dubois is 92.4%.  Its admission rate is the 96th lowest in Pennsylvania.

Admission Selectivity

How hard is it to get into Penn State Dubois and can you get accepted?

Penn State Dubois is an easy school to get into and you have a very good chance of acceptance if you meet the admission criteria. Last year, 472 out of the 511 who applied were admitted.

21% of those admitted chose to enroll in the school.

Can you get into Penn State Dubois?

92% are accepted, can you get in? Use the admission calculator to see if you have the grades and test scores needed to get in. See your admission chances based on your extracurriculars, intended major, background, and more.

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Admission Requirements in Brief

To have the best chance of getting into to Penn State Dubois you should:

  • Score 1120 on the SAT

Penn State Dubois GPA

GPA Requirements & Average GPA

Penn State Dubois has not reported high school GPA data for its accepted students.

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Penn State Dubois SAT Scores

Testing Requirements

Submission of SAT or ACT scores is not required for admission to Penn State Dubois. If you optionally submit test scores, they will be considered with your application, but they are not mandatory. 28% of students submitted SAT scores.

SAT Requirements & Average SAT Score

SAT Range 

1040-1200

Applicants Submitting SAT 

28%
SAT Scores for Penn State Dubois
SAT Test 25th Percentile Score
Reading 25th Percentile 520
Math 25th Percentile 520
Composite 25th Percentile 1040
SAT Scores for Penn State Dubois
SAT Test 75th Percentile Score
Reading 75th Percentile 610
Math 75th Percentile 590
Composite 75th Percentile 1200
Average SAT Score 1120

SAT Scores you need to get in

What are the SAT requirements for you to be admitted to Penn State Dubois?

Average Score & Range

The average SAT score at Penn State Dubois is 1120 out of 1600 and the range for the middle 50% of accepted students is 1040-1200. Students who get into Penn State Dubois score in the top 53 percent of all SAT test takers..  Penn State Dubois ranks #70 in the state of Pennsylvania for highest average SAT composite score.

Score for Acceptance

You should target scoring 1120 or above to be most competitive with other applicants. Penn State Dubois regularly admits students with SAT scores down to 1040 on a 1600 scale. However, three quarter of admitted students score higher. If you score below a 1040, admission should be considered a reach. Some students may be accepted with minimum SAT's as low as 960, but scores this low are outside the normal range.

Score Submission Requirements

Penn State Dubois is a test optional school meaning do not have to submit SAT scores with your application. The position on SAT scores from the college is "not required for admission, but considered if submitted (test optional)".

View other colleges which accept students in the 1120 SAT score range.

Data Sources, IPEDS for Fall 2022 starting class

Chance of Acceptance by SAT Score

The table below outlines your predicted admission chances based on SAT score alone. If you are an average applicant with a score of 1120, you have around a 92% chance of being admitted. A 1200 places you well ahead of most other applicants and gives you about a 96% chance of getting in.

Penn State Dubois admission chances by SAT score
SAT Score (1600 scale) Competitiveness  Admission Chances 
1200 and Above Good >96%
1120 to 1200 Avg + 92%-96%
1040 to 1120 Avg - 86%-92%
960 to 1040 Reach 76%-86%
Less than 960 Low <76%
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Penn State Dubois ACT Scores

ACT Requirements & Average ACT Score

ACT Range 

Not Reported

Applicants Submitting ACT 

-
ACT Scores for Penn State Dubois
ACT Test 25th Percentile Score
Reading 25th Percentile N/A
Math 25th Percentile N/A
Composite 25th Percentile N/A
ACT Scores for Penn State Dubois
ACT Test 75th Percentile Score
Reading 75th Percentile N/A
Math 75th Percentile N/A
Composite 75th Percentile N/A
Average ACT Score N/A
Data Sources, IPEDS for Fall 2022 starting class

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Admission Statistics

Admission and enrollment rates by gender are detailed the the table below.

Penn State Dubois admission statistics
Women Men Total
Applied 227 279 511
Accepted 212 256 472
Acceptance Rate 93% 92% 92%
Enrolled 29 67 98
Percent of Admitted Who Enrolled (Admission Yield) 14% 26% 21%
Data Sources, IPEDS for Fall 2022 starting class

Application Fee

The cost for prospective students to apply to Penn State Dubois is $65.

Application Requirements

What are the requirements for admission to Penn State Dubois and what student information is used for admission decisions?

Penn State Dubois Application Requirements
Test Scores Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional)
High School GPA Required to be considered for admission
High School Class Rank Not considered for admission, even if submitted
Completion of College Preparatory Program Not required for admission, but considered if submitted
Recommendations Not considered for admission, even if submitted
Demonstration of Competencies Not considered for admission, even if submitted

Credits Accepted

High School Credits Accepted at Penn State Dubois
AP Credit Yes
Dual Credit Yes
Credit for Life Experiences No

Other Colleges to Apply To 

Students applying to Penn State Dubois often consider these colleges

Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=214740 IPEDS survey data for Penn State Dubois.

Last updated February 24, 2024