Penn State DuBois Admission Requirements

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Penn State DuBois Admission Overview

Penn State DuBois admission requirements are summarized from last year's class. Last year Penn State DuBois admitted 97.1% of applicants. Enrolled freshmen who sent tests typically scored SAT 990-1210. Penn State DuBois is test-optional, so you choose whether to send SAT or ACT. Those figures describe last year's class, not a score you must hit.

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

Penn State DuBois Acceptance Rate

Admission Rate & Difficulty

Acceptance rate

97.1%

Admission Standards

Easy

Applicant Competition

Very Low

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Admission difficulty for Penn State DuBois

Acceptance Rate

The Penn State DuBois acceptance rate is 97.1%. Last year, 438 of 451 applicants were admitted. That is the 108th lowest acceptance rate 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, admitting most applicants. You have a very good chance of acceptance if you meet last year's profile.

28% of those admitted chose to enroll.

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

Penn State DuBois GPA

Penn State DuBois considers GPA but does not publish an average for enrolled freshmen. Check the school's site for current practice.

Penn State DuBois SAT Scores

SAT scores of enrolled freshmen

SAT Range

990-1210

Freshmen who sent SAT

22%

25th Percentile Scores

  • Reading 490
  • Math 500
  • Composite 990
SAT 25th percentile scores for Penn State DuBois

75th Percentile Scores

  • Reading 630
  • Math 580
  • Composite 1210
SAT 75th percentile scores for Penn State DuBois

Average SAT

Enrolled testers at Penn State DuBois typically score around a 1100 SAT (middle 50% 990–1210) out of 1600. That is last year's class, not a cutoff. The average SAT of enrolled testers is about the 59th percentile nationally. Penn State DuBois ranks #83 in the state of Pennsylvania for highest average SAT composite score.

SAT Range (25th-75th Percentile) 990 to 1210

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SAT policy

Penn State DuBois is test-optional. You choose whether to send SAT. If you send a score, it is considered.

View other colleges which accept students in the 1100 SAT score range.

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

How SAT scores compare with last year's enrolled testers

This table compares SAT ranges with last year's enrolled testers and the school's acceptance rate. It is not a personal chance of admission. If you withhold SAT, skip this table.

SAT ranges vs last year's enrolled testers at Penn State DuBois
SAT Score (1600 scale) Competitiveness Admission Chances
1210+ Above 75th >98%
1100 to 1210 Avg + 97%-98%
990 to 1100 Avg - 94%-97%
Below 990 Below mid-50 <94%

What do these figures mean?

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

Penn State DuBois ACT Scores

ACT scores among enrolled freshmen

ACT Range

Not Reported

Freshmen reporting ACT

1%

25th Percentile Scores

  • English N/A
  • Math N/A
  • Composite N/A
ACT 25th percentile scores for Penn State DuBois

75th Percentile Scores

  • English N/A
  • Math N/A
  • Composite N/A
ACT 75th percentile scores for Penn State DuBois

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

Estimate How You Compare

See how your GPA and scores compare with last year's enrolled testers. You can mark that you will withhold scores.

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Applying

Admission Statistics

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

Penn State DuBois admission statistics
Women Men Total
Applied 208 236 451
Accepted 200 231 438
Acceptance Rate 96% 98% 97%
Enrolled 37 84 123
Percent of Admitted Who Enrolled (Admission Yield) 18% 36% 28%

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

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
Requirement Used for Admission
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

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

Application Fee

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

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

Credits Accepted

High school credits accepted at Penn State DuBois
Credit Type Accepted
AP Credit Yes
Dual Credit Yes
Credit for Life Experiences No

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

Admission summary

Penn State DuBois is test-optional for 2024-25. Last year it admitted 97.1% of applicants. Send SAT/ACT if you are at or above this campus mid-50 (990-1210); otherwise withhold. Mid-50 scores, where shown, are enrolled testers, not cutoffs.

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

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Data source: NCES / IPEDS https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=214740.

GPA calculator: Penn State DuBois GPA calculator.

Last updated: August 2026