William Penn University

Oskaloosa, IA · Private nonprofit · 4-year

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Reporting periods: Admission counts and rate: IPEDS Admissions component, fall 2023 entering class. Graduation rate: IPEDS Graduation Rates component, six-year cohort. Score, cost, aid and earnings fields: historical imports without a retained reporting year. Source-check dates on policy notes do not date the statistical fields.

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Testing policy

Stored testing policy: test-optional. Current-cycle policy has not been verified. Check the university's official first-year admission requirements, applicant type, intended major and scholarship conditions before deciding which scores to send.

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William Penn University reported a 57.0% acceptance rate for the fall 2023 entering class. William Penn University is a private nonprofit 4-year institution in Oskaloosa, IA, with an SAT reference of 990 and an ACT reference of 18. The historical average net price is $22,601 per year after financial aid, and it is accredited by Higher Learning Commission.

Source: IPEDS & College Scorecard (U.S. Department of Education). Reporting years vary by field; historical averages describe past cohorts. Review data limitations.

Admissions Statistics

Acceptance Rate

57.0%

1,112 applicants

SAT reference

990

Combined score

ACT reference

18

Composite score

Avg Net Price

$22,601

After financial aid

SAT & ACT Scores at William Penn University

Historical score references from imported federal records for enrolled first-year score submitters. The SAT total references are a sum of section values, not observed total-score percentiles. The reference midpoint column is not a verified median, and none of these values is an admission cutoff. Reporting years are unavailable for these fields.

Test25th percentileReference midpoint75th percentile
SAT (total, 400–1600)8309901110
ACT (composite, 1–36)161822

Student Outcomes

Graduation Rate

30.9%

Six-year rate, IPEDS cohort

Retention Rate

58.2%

Median Earnings (10yr)

N/A

Student Body

1,301

Net Price by Family Income

Historical averages for the source's covered student cohorts at William Penn University, not personal aid offers. Residency and eligibility matter; reporting years are unavailable for these imported fields.

Family IncomeAvg Net Price/Year
$0 – $30,000$20,608
$30,001 – $48,000$19,378
$48,001 – $75,000$20,560
$75,001 – $110,000$24,245
$110,000+$25,916

Top Majors at William Penn University

MajorDegrees Awarded
Education78
Business, Management & Marketing55
Parks, Recreation & Fitness37
Psychology23
Health Professions23
Social Sciences17
Biological & Biomedical Sciences16
Visual & Performing Arts11
Engineering Technologies9
Public Administration & Social Services7

Financial Aid at William Penn University

About William Penn University

Official website: https://www.wmpenn.edu/

Admissions: https://www.wmpenn.edu/admissions-aid/admissions/

Frequently Asked Questions About William Penn University

What is the acceptance rate at William Penn University?

William Penn University reported a 57% acceptance rate to IPEDS for the fall 2023 entering class. the reported applicant count is about 1,112. It describes a past campus applicant pool, not an individual admission probability or admission to a particular major.

How hard is it to get into William Penn University?

The historical 57% acceptance rate suggests William Penn University was moderately selective. Selectivity can differ by year, major, residency and applicant type. Admit Coach's reach, target and safety labels are heuristic research aids, not validated personal probabilities or admission guarantees.

What SAT or ACT scores do you need for William Penn University?

The imported historical records for William Penn University include an SAT reference value of 990 and an ACT reference value of 18. Reference values may be derived from reported score ranges; they are not verified medians or required cutoffs. Federal score ranges describe enrolled first-year students who submitted scores. Verify current testing requirements on the college's official admissions page.

How much does it cost to attend William Penn University?

The stored historical average net price at William Penn University is $22,601 per year after grants and scholarships for the source's covered cohort. the stored share receiving aid is about 100%; the stored average grant or scholarship is $18,434 per year. Reporting years and populations may differ. This is not your aid offer; public-college averages may cover in-state students. Use the official net-price calculator with your household details.

What is the graduation rate at William Penn University?

The six-year graduation rate reported to IPEDS for William Penn University is 31%. its stored first-year retention rate is 58%. These measures describe past source cohorts, not the current student body, and do not predict an individual student's outcomes.

Is William Penn University test-optional?

Stored testing policy: test-optional. Current-cycle policy has not been verified. Check the university's official first-year admission requirements, applicant type, intended major and scholarship conditions before deciding which scores to send.

When is the application deadline for William Penn University?

William Penn University's recorded application deadlines, shown on this cycle's calendar, are Regular Decision on August 25, 2026. Aid deadlines: FAFSA June 30. These were recorded from the college's website, mostly during the previous application cycle, and dates can change; confirm on William Penn University's official admissions page. Admit Coach's Deadline Radar counts down to each date and adds them to your calendar.

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