William Penn University

4/10 Overall Rating
4 Year
Oskaloosa, IA
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#16 Best Private Colleges in Iowa

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Overview

Total enrollment

1,425

Location Oskaloosa, Iowa
Website wmpenn.edu
Type Private 4 Year
Setting Remote Town
Religious Affiliation Friends

Size Small
Status Non-profit
Housing Yes
Level of Study Undergrad/Graduate

William Penn University, located in Oskaloosa, Iowa, approximately 60 miles southeast of Des Moines, operates from a residential campus spanning 75 acres. Established in 1873 by Quaker settlers, the institution maintains its historical affiliation with the Religious Society of Friends while serving students of all backgrounds. The university offers undergraduate programs through three academic divisions?Business Administration, Education, and Arts and Sciences?with particular emphasis on professional preparation in business and education. Traditional students primarily reside in one of four residence halls on the main campus, where the university competes in the National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics (NAIA) as the Statesmen, participating in the Heart of America Athletic Conference.

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Ratings

William Penn University is rated within the lower 33% of four-year colleges nationally and earns a CollegeSimply grade of 4 out of 10.

Overall Rating

4 out of 10
Academics

4 out of 10
Resources

3 out of 10
Outcomes

4 out of 10
Value

2 out of 10

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Rankings

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Admissions

Admission Standards

Extremely Easy

SAT (enrolled mid-50) 880/1110
ACT (enrolled mid-50) 16/22
GPA 3.0

Acceptance Rate

51.9%

Applications Due -
Enrollment Rate 41.9%
Application Fee $0

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Annual Cost to Attend

Tuition

$29,750

Costs for William Penn University
Fee		Cost
Tuition		$29,750
Books and Supplies		$1,560
Other Fees		$0
Room and Board		$8,222
Budget for Other Expenses		$5,668
Total One Year Cost		$45,200

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Student Outcomes

Average Salary After 10 Years

$44,600 per year

Bachelor's Degree Graduation Rate

30% within 6 years

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Popular Areas of Study

Popular majors at William Penn University are Business, Liberal Arts and Humanities, and Recreation, Leisure and Fitness Studies. 45% of students major in Business, 11% in Liberal Arts and Humanities, and 11% in Recreation, Leisure and Fitness Studies.