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William Penn University campus

🇺🇸 USA · Iowa

William Penn University

  • Private
  • Rural
  • 4-year degree
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Reported admit rate
51.9%Year unverified
Tuition per year
₹27,94,477Out-of-state
Students
1,301Undergraduates
Students per teacher
15Student to faculty

About

William Penn University is a private university in Oskaloosa, Iowa, United States. It was founded by members of the Religious Society of Friends (Quakers) in 1873 as Penn College. In 1933, the name was changed to William Penn College, and finally to William Penn University in 2000.

Admissions planning estimate

51.9% baseline · Low data confidence

Sensitivity range: 18.2%–85.6%. This is a modelling range, not a statistical confidence interval or a personal admission probability.

Stored headline rate, year/definition not independently confirmed in this refresh. Retained as a prior rather than applying an unsupported inflation multiplier. Historical IPEDS 2023 comparator: 57.01%; different cohorts are not mixed.

Reviewed 2026-10-01. Recommendations also use your grades, intended course, eligibility and available entrance cutoffs.

All / All Rounds: 57% (634/1,112; 2023). Fall 2023 first-time first-year applicants; historical, not 2026. Official source

Reported admit rate

52 in 100 applications received an offer in this reported cohort. Year unverified. This is not your personal chance.

From application to first day

Applied 1,305
Offered a place 677
Enrolled 284

41.9% of students offered a place chose to enrol (the yield).

Scores of enrolled test-submitters

The middle 50% of enrolled students who submitted scores. Test-optional selection can affect these bands.

SAT composite880-1110
4001600
ACT composite16-22
136

What a year costs

₹37,13,320 published cost of attendance, per year
  • Tuition₹27,94,477
  • Housing₹7,72,309
  • Books & supplies₹1,46,534
Sticker price ₹37,13,320
After aid (average) ₹21,22,957

Tuition by who is paying

In-state ₹27,94,477
Out-of-state ₹27,94,477

Average aid awarded: ₹18,38,343 a year.

Outcomes and support

58.2%
Retention
32.6%
Graduation
61%
From out of state

One teacher for every 15 students

A typical ratio for a strong university.

Who studies here

As reported by the college; shares may not add up to 100.

White 56%
African American 18.2%
Hispanic 9.4%
Multiracial 6.3%
Unknown 2.1%
Native American 0.9%
Pacific Islander 0.6%
Asian 0.2%

2 programmes

  • Bachelor's
  • Master's

Programmes

ProgrammeLevel
Accounting and Related Servicesbachelor
Applied Mathematicsbachelor
Biology, Generalbachelor
Business Administration, Management and Operationsbachelor
Business/Commerce, Generalbachelor
Civil Engineeringbachelor
Computer and Information Sciences, Generalbachelor
Computer Engineeringbachelor
Computer Sciencebachelor
Criminologybachelor
Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraftbachelor
Education, Generalbachelor
Engineering-Related Fieldsbachelor
Engineering-Related Technologies/Techniciansbachelor
Engineering/Engineering-Related Technologies/Technicians, Otherbachelor
English Language and Literature, Generalbachelor
Entrepreneurial and Small Business Operationsbachelor
Film/Video and Photographic Artsbachelor
Fine and Studio Artsbachelor
Historybachelor
Human Resources Management and Servicesbachelor
Human Services, Generalbachelor
Industrial Engineeringbachelor
Industrial Production Technologies/Techniciansbachelor
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanitiesbachelor
Mathematicsbachelor
Mechanical Engineeringbachelor
Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies, Otherbachelor
Musicbachelor
Political Science and Governmentbachelor
Psychology, Generalbachelor
Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communicationbachelor
Radio, Television, and Digital Communicationbachelor
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursingbachelor
Social Sciences, Generalbachelor
Sociologybachelor
Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitnessbachelor
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methodsbachelor
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areasbachelor
Visual and Performing Arts, Generalbachelor

Every detail

Admissions & Requirements

Acceptance Rate51.88%
Total Applicants1305
Admitted Applicants677
Enrolled Applicants284
Fee Waiver AvailableYes
SAT/ACT RequirementConsidered if submitted
GPA RequirementRequired
Class Rank RequirementConsidered if submitted
Recommendations RequiredConsidered if submitted

Deadlines

Test Scores

SAT Composite 25th %880
SAT Composite 75th %1110
ACT Composite 25th %16
ACT Composite 75th %22

Cost & Financial Aid

In-State Tuition₹27,94,477
Out-of-State Tuition₹27,94,477
Average Housing Cost₹7,72,309
Books & Supplies₹1,46,534
Average Net Price₹21,22,957
Average Aid Awarded₹18,38,343
Out-of-State Students61%

Student Body Diversity

African American18.22%
Asian0.23%
Hispanic9.38%
White55.96%
Multiracial6.3%
Native American0.92%
Pacific Islander0.61%
International6.3%
Unknown Race2.08%

Academics & Rankings

School TypePrivate
School SettingRural
Years4
Graduation Rate32.62%
Retention Rate58.16%
Student/Faculty Ratio15:1
Total Undergraduates1301

Contact

Street Address201 Trueblood Ave
ZIP Code52577
Phone(641) 673-1012
Websitehttps://www.wmpenn.edu
Apply (official portal)https://www.commonapp.org/