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William Penn University
Oskaloosa, IA · Private nonprofit · Remote town · Website
- Admission rate
- 52%
- Accessible
- Average net price
- $23,749
- per year, after aid
- Graduation rate
- 38%
- Median earnings
- $52,106
- 10 years after enrolling
Summary
William Penn University is a private nonprofit college in Oskaloosa, IA with 1,301 undergraduates. It admits 52% of applicants, and admitted students average 984 on the SAT. The average net price after aid is $23,749 per year ($22,112 for families earning under $30,000). 38% of students graduate, and graduates earn a median of $52,106 ten years after enrolling.
private nonprofit college
Admissions
- Admission rate
- 52%
- Fall 2024
- Testing policy
- Test optional
- Fall 2024
- Applicants
- 1,112
- Fall 2023
- Admitted
- 634
- Fall 2023
- Yield
- 47%
- of admitted students enrolled
Middle 50% of admitted students (Fall 2024). A quarter scored below the band and a quarter above.
SAT Reading & Writing450–570
200800
SAT Math430–540
200800
ACT Composite16–22
136
What William Penn University looks at
As reported by the college to IPEDS (Fall 2023).
- High school recordRequired
- High school GPARequired
- College-prep courseworkConsidered
- Class rankConsidered
- Essay or personal statementConsidered
- RecommendationsConsidered
- Demonstrated competenciesNot considered
- Legacy statusNot considered
- Work experienceNot considered
- English proficiency testRequired
Cost
- Cost of attendance
- $44,104
- sticker price, per year
- Tuition & fees
- $30,800
Net price by family income
Average yearly cost after grants and scholarships for students receiving federal aid.
- $0–30k$22,112
- $30–48k$21,527
- $48–75k$20,097
- $75–110k$24,268
- $110k+$27,168
Get a personal estimate with William Penn University's net price calculator
Outcomes
- Graduation rate
- 38%
- Freshman retention
- 58%
- Median earnings
- $52,106
- 10 yrs after enrolling
- Median debt
- $25,000
- at graduation
Students
- Undergraduates
- 1,301
- Student–faculty ratio
- 15:1
- Receive Pell grants
- 52%
- White56%
- Hispanic9%
- Black18%
- Asian0%
William Penn University FAQ
What is William Penn University's acceptance rate?+
William Penn University admits 52% of applicants, which makes it accessible.
What SAT score do you need for William Penn University?+
The middle 50% of admitted students scored 450–570 on SAT Reading and Writing and 430–540 on SAT Math; the average total is 984.
What ACT score do you need for William Penn University?+
The middle 50% ACT composite range for admitted students is 16–22.
Is William Penn University test optional?+
Test optional (considered if submitted).
How many students apply to William Penn University?+
In Fall 2023, 1,112 students applied to William Penn University and 634 were admitted; 296 enrolled.
Does William Penn University consider legacy status?+
No. William Penn University reported that legacy status is not considered in admissions (Fall 2023).
Does William Penn University require an essay?+
William Penn University reported that an essay or personal statement is considered for admission (Fall 2023).
How much does William Penn University cost?+
The sticker cost of attendance is $44,104 per year, but the average net price after grants and scholarships is $23,749.
What is William Penn University's graduation rate?+
38% of full-time students graduate within 150% of normal time.
Sources
- Admission rate, test scores, cost, students, and outcomes: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (Most Recent Institution-Level Data), released 2026-10-15. Admissions figures are for Fall 2024, costs for 2024-25, and earnings are measured in 2023.
- Applicants, admitted, yield, and admission factors: IPEDS Admissions survey (ADM2023), Fall 2023.
- IPEDS unit ID 154590 · How we use this data
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