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William Penn University

Oskaloosa, IA · Town · 1,301 students
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$22,601
Average net priceYour net price
2023-24
<30
30–48
48–75
75–110
110+
By household income — tap a bar
31%
Graduation rate
Entered fall 2017 & 2018
43% typical
$48,936
Earnings 10 years on
Measured 2020 & 2021
$45,606 typical
52%
Acceptance rate
Applied for fall 2024
75% typical · not scored
Accredited by Higher Learning Commission
About

Located in Oskaloosa, Iowa, William Penn University is a vibrant liberal arts institution best known for its exceptionally diverse student body and its focus on integrating leadership and technology into every field of study. The university boasts highly regarded academic tracks in its unique College of Applied Technology, alongside strong programs in business administration, education, and nursing. On campus, students experience a tight-knit, active community anchored by a competitive NAIA athletic program and a culture that emphasizes practical, hands-on learning. What truly sets William Penn apart is its foundational Quaker heritage, which uniquely infuses campus life with enduring values of peace, simplicity, and social responsibility.

Wikipedia: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.

Location
Oskaloosa, IA, 52577 · Town campus
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Nearest airport from college
OMA · Omaha
169 mi away
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Cost & aid
Cost of attendance
YoursEveryone
Tuition & fees$29,750
Housing & food (on campus)$8,222
Books & supplies$1,560
Cost of attendance$40,990
Average net price$22,601
Same price for all students
Tuition & fees$29,750
Housing & food (on campus)$8,222
Books & supplies$1,560
Cost of attendance$40,990
Average net price$22,601
Source: U.S. College Scorecard · published total: www.wmpenn.edu
How it’s made up · 2026-27
William Penn University’s own figures for 2026-2027, newer than the 2024-25 federal figures above, so the amounts differ.
Tuition$32,000
Housing$4,090
Food$4,900
Total published by the school$40,990
Net price by family income · 2023-24
$0–30k
$20,608
$30–48k
$19,378
$48–75k
$20,560
$75–110k
$24,245
$110k+
$25,916
Outcomes
Completion
Within 6 yrs
31%
Entered 2017–18
Within 4 yrs
22%
Back for yr 2
58%
Transferred
0%
8 yrs after starting · first-time, full-time students
31% graduated · 43% transferred · 26% left or unknown · none still enrolled
Earnings · measured 2020 & 2021
6 yrs after entry$40,189
10 yrs after entry$48,936
Debt
Median at graduation$22,415
Monthly payment$238
Middle 50% owe$6k–$25.6k
90th percentile$36,889
Green marks a figure above the typical Baccalaureate — diverse fields: $45,606 earned 10 yrs after entry.
Admissions
Getting in · applied for fall 2024
Admit rate
52%
Test policy
Test optional
Per College Scorecard
SAT average
984
R 450–570 · M 430–540
ACT midpoint
19
Comp 16–22 · E 14–21 · M 16–19
SAT middle 50%: 880–1110
40080012001600

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Student Body
Gender
Men 53%Women 47%
Who enrolls
Faculty ratio
15 : 1
Pell grant
47%
First-gen
38%
Family income
$38,157
Independent
24%
Age at entry
22.0
Part-time
5%
Race & ethnicity
White
56%
Hispanic
9%
Black
18%
Two or more
6%
Non-resident
6%
AI/AN
1%
NH/PI
1%
Unknown
2%
Varsity sports
NAIA Division I · EADA 2024-25
  • Baseball
    Men's
  • Basketball
    Men's · Women's
  • Bowling
    Men's · Women's
  • Cross Country
    Men's · Women's
  • Football
    Men's
  • Golf
    Men's · Women's
  • Lacrosse
    Men's
  • Other Sports
    Men's · Women's · Co-ed
  • Soccer
    Men's · Women's
  • Softball
    Women's
  • Track and Field (Indoor)
    Men's · Women's
  • Track and Field (Outdoor)
    Men's · Women's
  • Volleyball
    Men's · Women's
  • Wrestling
    Men's · Women's
Programs & Earnings
Bachelor's degrees by annual completions · 4yr national median earnings
Median earnings, all programs · measured 2020 & 2021
After 6 yrs
$40,189
After 10 yrs
$48,936
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods62
Business Administration, Management and Operations46
Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness35
Psychology, General21
Human Services, General19
Criminology19
Biology, General17
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas13
Film/Video and Photographic Arts9
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing9
Human Resources Management and Services7
Accounting and Related Services6
Computer and Information Sciences, General5
Education, General4
Computer Engineering4
English Language and Literature, General3
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Institutional
Resources
Endowment
$9M
Full-time faculty
100%
Faculty salary
$6,394/mo
Teaching spend
$5,781
per student
Federal loans
88%
Classification
Carnegie type
Baccalaureate — diverse fields
Undergraduate profile
Four-year, selective admissions

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