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William Penn University

Oskaloosa, Iowa 52577

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Tight-knitCollege town

Known for business — close-knit campus

William Penn University is a private town institution in Oskaloosa, Iowa. The school is accessible to a wide range of students, with an average SAT of 996.

A small campus of 1.4K undergraduates with a 13:1 student-faculty ratio. The town location creates a classic college-town feel.

29% of students graduate within four years, and graduates earn a median of $48,936 a decade after enrollment. Net price after aid averages $22,115.

Established
1873
Mascot
Statesmen
Type
Private university
Conference
National Association of
Division
Division III

Campus Visits

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57%Acceptance
996SAT Avg
1,391Students
13:1Student:Faculty
29%Grad Rate
$48,936Earnings 10yr
$22,115Net Price

News & Alerts

program2026-03-15

William Penn University Launches New Data Science Minor

tuition2026-02-28

Tuition Increase Announced for 2026-27

Admissions

Acceptance Rate57.0%

SAT Score Ranges

Average: 996

Reading & WritingMid: 475
440540
MathMid: 455
390560

ACT Score Range

CompositeMid: 19
1622

Admissions Intel

Acceptance Rate

57.0%

Trend

SAT Avg

996

Yield Rate

35.0%

Cost & Financial Aid

Sticker Price

Tuition$28,750
Room & Board$7,712
Books & Supplies$1,504
Total Cost of Attendance$40,749
Average Net Price$22,115
Median Debt at Graduation$22,415
Monthly Payment (10yr)$238

Net Price by Family Income

$0–30K$19,613
$30–48K$19,318
$48–75K$21,898
$75–110K$22,454
$110K+$24,384

Financial Intel

Avg Net Price

$22,115

Tuition Trend

Graduate w/ Zero Debt

1200.0%

Avg Tuition Increase

3.2%/yr

Median Debt at Grad

$12,000

Campus Safety

Total Incidents (2024)

9

Peer Average

13

3-Year Trend

Emergency System

Campus security, emergency notification system

Programs (42)

Student Life

Student Body

Undergrads
1,391
Gender Split
49% / 51%
Women / Men
First Generation
38%
Pell Grant Recipients
46%

Race & Ethnicity

White 56%
Black 18%
Hispanic 10%
Two+ 6%
Int'l 6%

Outcomes

4-Year Graduation Rate29.2%
Freshman Retention56.2%

Median Earnings After Graduation

6 Years$40,189
8 Years$45,076
10 Years$48,936

10-Year Earnings by Gender

Women
$41,500
Men
$50,900

Rankings

U.S. News
#45
Forbes
#52

More About This School

Varsity Sports — Statesmen

History & Fun Facts

Source: Wikipedia

Location & Lifestyle

Cost of Living

89Low

Estimated from IA state average

Climate (School Year)

Snowfall: 30"Sunny days: 200Rainy days: 125

Nearest Cities

Kansas Citypop. 500K
184 mi(319 min)
St. Louispop. 290K
226 mi(392 min)
Minneapolispop. 430K
255 mi(442 min)

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