William Penn University

Oskaloosa, IA

William Penn University

Oskaloosa, IA

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Tuition & Fees

$34,584

not including housing and food

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Test Scores

Average freshman score by percentile.

75th
540
25th
430
75th
540
25th
420
75th
20
25th
14
75th
22
25th
16
75th
21
25th
16
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undergraduateRatios

49%

male

51%

female

18

students

1

faculty

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Selective

57%

acceptance rate

Accepted 729
Declined 535
Total Received 1,264
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Private

1,404

undergraduate students

69

graduate students

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School Facts

Founded in 1873, William Penn University is a private Quaker university that is known for its strong programs in education, business, and nursing. It is located on a 40-acre campus in Oskaloosa, Iowa—60 miles southeast of Des Moines.

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Application link Apply online
Public/private Private
Campus enrollment 1,473
Established in 1873
Coeducational Coeducational
Religious affiliation Other

Social Networks

40-acre campus in Oskaloosa (population: 11,546), 60 miles from Des Moines. Served by bus; air serves Des Moines; train serves Ottumwa (26 miles). School operates shuttle transportation to Des Moines and Ottumwa.

  • Campus Setting: Small town

William Penn University
201 Trueblood Avenue
Oskaloosa, IA
52577

Campus Life

yes
Housing available
68%
of undergraduates that live in campus-owned housing
no
Students are not required to live in school housing
yes
Students may have cars on campus
no
Alcohol is not permitted on campus to students of legal age

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Test Scores

Average freshman score by percentile.

75th
540
25th
430
75th
540
25th
420
75th
20
25th
14
75th
22
25th
16
75th
21
25th
16

Admissions Facts

Application fee $0
Admissions interview (required or recommended) Neither
Application deadline (priority deadline) July 1
SAT/ACT requirements SAT or ACT Required

Selective

57%

acceptance rate

Accepted 729
Declined 535
Total Received 1,264

Admissions Factors

Required

TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language)
Secondary School GPA
Secondary School Record

Neither required nor recommended

Formal demonstration of competencies

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Counseling services

  • Academic
  • Career
  • Personal
  • Psychological
  • Religious

Remedial services offered

  • Math
  • Reading
  • Study skills
  • Writing

Career placement services

  • Alumni network
  • Interest inventory
  • Internships
  • Interview training
  • On-campus job interviews
  • Resume assistance

Percent of the campus accessible to physically disabled students

Not Reported

Additional services

  • Health insurance
  • Health service
  • Nonremedial tutoring
  • Placement service

Special programs for physically disabled students

  • Tutors

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Financial Aid

99%

Of undergraduate students
receiving financial aid

$19,952

Average financial aid

Cost

Tuition $28,750
Housing $3,412
Food $4,300
Additional fees $5,834
Books & supplies $1,504
Total $43,800
Average Financial Aid - $19,952
Total with Avg. Aid $23,848

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Financial Facts

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Financial Aid Office


P: 641 673-1040
F: 641 673-1115

Varsity Sports

M W
Baseball yes
Basketball yes yes
Bowling yes yes
Football yes
Golf yes yes
Lacrosse yes yes
Soccer yes yes
Softball yes
Track and field indoor yes yes
Track and field outdoor yes yes
Track and field x country yes yes
Volleyball yes yes
Wrestling yes

Intramural/Recreational Sports

basketball, billiards, flag football, Frisbee, golf, rugby, softball, table tennis, volleyball, yoga

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Athletic Facts

Athletic conference memberships
NAIA, Heart of America Conference

Majors

Assc. Bach. Mast. Doct.
Accounting yes
Applied Mathematics, General yes
Art/Art Studies, General yes
Biology Teacher Education yes
Biology/Biological Sciences, General yes
Business Administration and Management, General yes
Business and Innovation/Entrepreneurship Teacher Education yes
Cinematography and Film/Video Production yes
Civil Engineering, Other yes
Computer Science yes
Computer Software Engineering yes
Computer and Information Sciences, General yes
Criminology yes
Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General yes
Education, General yes
Elementary Education and Teaching yes
Engineering-Related Technologies/Technicians, Other yes
Engineering/Industrial Management yes
English Language and Literature, General yes
English/Language Arts Teacher Education yes
Entrepreneurial and Small Business Operations, Other yes
Exercise Science and Kinesiology yes
History Teacher Education yes
History, General yes
History, Other yes
Human Resources Management/Personnel Administration, General yes
Industrial Engineering yes
Industrial Technology/Technician yes
Information Technology yes
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities, Other yes
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies yes
Mathematics Teacher Education yes
Mathematics, General yes
Mechanical Engineering yes
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other yes
Music Performance, General yes
Music Teacher Education yes
Nursing Practice yes
Organizational Leadership yes
Physical Education Teaching and Coaching yes
Psychology Teacher Education yes
Psychology, General yes
Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse yes
Science Teacher Education/General Science Teacher Education yes
Secondary Education and Teaching yes
Social Sciences, General yes
Social Studies Teacher Education yes
Sociology, General yes
Sport and Fitness Administration/Management yes yes
Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness, General yes
Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness, Other yes
Technology Teacher Education/Industrial Arts Teacher Education yes
Visual and Performing Arts, General yes

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Most Popular Majors

  1. Business Management
  2. Psychology
  3. Nursing

Programs Offered

  • Accelerated study
  • Distance Learning
  • Double majors
  • Dual degrees
  • Independent study
  • Internships
  • Pass/fail grading option
  • Phi Beta Kappa

Cooperative Education Programs

  • Engineering

Pre-professional Programs

  • Pre-dentistry
  • Pre-law
  • Pre-medicine
  • Pre-optometry
  • Pre-pharmacy
  • Pre-veterinary science

1,473

total students

37%

in-state

63%

out-of-state

Undergraduate

Graduate

95%

1,404
students

Female
51%
710

Male
49%
694

5%

69
students

Female
33%
23

Male
67%
46

undergraduateFull-time

undergraduatePart-time

92%

1,290
students

Female
49%
634

Male
51%
656

8%

114
students

Female
67%
76

Male
33%
38

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Student Break-down

4%
Nonresident aliens
16%
Black or African American, non-Hispanic/Latino
< 1%
Native American or Alaska Native, non-Hispanic/Latino
< 1%
Asian, non-Hispanic/Latino
9%
Hispanic/Latino
57%
White, non-Hispanic/Latino
4%
Race and/or ethnicity unknown
4%
Two or more races, non-Hispanic/Latino
< 1%
Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander, non-Hispanic/Latino

Transfer Enrollment

Not Reported

Transfer applicants enrolled

Not Reported

Students are transfer students

Transfer Requirements

Minimum requirements College GPA: 2.00
High school transcript Required of Some
College transcript(s) Required of All
Essay or personal statement Required of Some
Interview Not Required/Recommended
Standardized test scores Required of Some
Statement of good standing from prior institution(s) Recommended of All

Transfer Application Deadline

Not reported

Transfer Credits

Maximum transferred

94

semester hours

Minimum transfers must complete

30

semester hours

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International Students

Number of foreign countries represented by degree-seeking undergraduate non-resident aliens 20
Countries most often represented Antigua And Barbuda
Brazil
Canada
New Zealand
South Africa
The United Kingdom
Special services offered for international applicants Special counselors/advisors
Special orientation

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