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
440
75th
560
25th
390
75th
21
25th
13
75th
23
25th
15
75th
22
25th
16
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undergraduateRatios

51%

male

49%

female

13

students

1

faculty

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Admit Rate

57%

acceptance rate

Accepted 634
Declined 478
Total Received 1,112
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Enrollment

1,449

undergraduate students

87

graduate students

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Location

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 1,536
Established in 1873
Coeducational Coeducational
Religious affiliation Other

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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
440
75th
560
25th
390
75th
21
25th
13
75th
23
25th
15
75th
22
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

Admit Rate

57%

acceptance rate

Accepted 634
Declined 478
Total Received 1,112

Admissions Factors

Required

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

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

100%

Of undergraduate students
receiving financial aid

$19,571

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 - $19,571
Total with Avg. Aid $24,229
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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 and Information Sciences, General yes
Computer Science yes
Computer Software Engineering 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
Political Science and Government, General 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

1,536

total students

NA%

in-state

NA%

out-of-state

Undergraduate

Graduate

94%

1,449
students

Female
49%
713

Male
51%
736

6%

87
students

Female
43%
37

Male
57%
50

undergraduateFull-time

undergraduatePart-time

92%

1,337
students

Female
48%
642

Male
52%
695

8%

112
students

Female
63%
71

Male
37%
41

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Student Break-down

5%
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
56%
White, non-Hispanic/Latino
2%
Race and/or ethnicity unknown
5%
Two or more races, non-Hispanic/Latino
< 1%
Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander, non-Hispanic/Latino

Transfer Enrollment

224

Transfer applicants enrolled

15%

Students are transfer students

Transfer Requirements

Minimum requirements College GPA: 2.00
College transcript(s) Required of All
Essay or personal statement Required of Some
High school transcript 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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