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William Penn University

William Penn University is a small, private institution located in Oskaloosa, ia. Founded in 1873, William Penn University offers undergraduate degrees in 54 majors.

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4 Year, Private
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1,348 undergraduates
$28,750 undergraduate tuition
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Admissions

Will I get into William Penn University? Here’s what we know about who has! SAT/ACT scores are considered but not required to apply. Check here for college application deadline info or visit the school’s website.

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Acceptance rate 51.9%
SAT score average 984
ACT score average 19
Average high school GPA 3.04
Application fee $0.00
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Academics

The degree program or major you pursue is major! William Penn University is known for one of its top majors: Health and Physical Education/Fitness. Their student-faculty ratio is 15:1.

Graduation rate
Retention Rate
15 :1
Student to faculty ratio

Popular degree programs

Health and Medical Professions
Business and Management
Education and Teaching
Social Sciences and Psychology
Natural Sciences and Environmental Studies
Other
Arts, Design, and Humanities

Popular majors

Health and Physical Education/Fitness
Business Administration, Management and Operations
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods
Psychology, General
Biology, General
Criminology
Sociology

Annual tuition & cost

In state

Undergraduate tuition $28,750
Additional expenses
Room & board $7,712
Books & supplies $1,504
Other expenses $5,834
Cost of attendance* $43,800
Average financial aid package $17,782
Estimated cost $26,018 See my potential costs

Out of state

Undergraduate tuition $28,750
Additional expenses
Room & board $7,712
Books & supplies $1,504
Other expenses $5,834
Cost of attendance* $43,800
Average financial aid package $17,782
Estimated cost $26,018 See my potential costs

June 30 FAFSA® deadline

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*Cost of attendance is the average expenses including tuition, room, board and other estimated living expenses.

Student population

Who’s going to be there? William Penn University has a total undergraduate enrollment of 1,348, with gender binary students split 53% male and 47% female.

Total enrollment

1,425

Enrollment by gender

Male
Female

Enrollment & ethnicity

White %
57%
African American %
17%
Hispanic American %
9%
Asian %
0%
Native American %
1%
Hawaiian/Pacific Islander %
1%
Multiracial %
6%
Unknown %
9%

Student type

Full-time
Living on campus
International

Campus life

Find your people & try new things

At William Penn University, students love their Statesmen Nursing Organization. Freshmen are required to live on campus.

Campus info

201 Trueblood Ave, Oskaloosa, IA 52577
6416731012
https://www.wmpenn.edu/

Popular clubs & activities

Statesmen nursing organization

Association of student athletes

Kinesiology club

Education club

Wildlife ecology club

clubs
announcement

Athletics

NCAA Division level
Varsity sportsNo
Intramural sportsNo
greek-life

Greek life

Female
Male

Frequently asked questions

Get answers to common questions about William Penn University to help you figure out where you want to apply.

Where is William Penn University?

William Penn University is located in Oskaloosa, ia.

What is the acceptance rate at William Penn University? 

The acceptance rate for William Penn University is 52%.

What’s the average GPA for William Penn University?

The average high school GPA for William Penn University students was 3.04.

How much does it cost for 4 years at William Penn University?  

The estimated cost for 4 years at William Penn University including tuition, room and board, and books and other fees is $175,200.

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