William Penn University

Overview

William Penn University is a Comprehensive institution located in Oskaloosa, IA, in a rural setting.

Location & Contact

Address 201 Trueblood Avenue
Oskaloosa, IA  52577-1799
United States

Contact Ms. Kerra Strong
Vice President for Enrollment Management
Email: admissions@wmpenn.edu
Phone: 641-673-1012
Fax: 641-673-2113

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Majors & Degrees

Biological And Biomedical Sciences	Associate	Bachelors
Biology/biological Sciences
Business, Management, Marketing, And Related Support Services	Associate	Bachelors
Accounting
Human Resources Management
Insurance
Communication, Journalism And Related Programs	Associate	Bachelors
Communication
Public Relations/image Management
Radio And Television
Radio, Television, And Digital Communication Related
Computer And Information Sciences And Support Services	Associate	Bachelors
Computer And Information Sciences
Computer Science
Information Technology
Education	Associate	Bachelors
Elementary Education
Health Teacher Education
Physical Education Teaching And Coaching
Reading Teacher Education
Science Teacher Education
Secondary Education
Social Science Teacher Education
Special Education
Engineering	Associate	Bachelors
Computer Software Engineering
Mechanical Engineering
Engineering Technologies/Technicians	Associate	Bachelors
Engineering Technology
Industrial Technology
English Language And Literature/Letters	Associate	Bachelors
English
Health Professions And Related Clinical Sciences	Associate	Bachelors
Nursing Practice
History	Associate	Bachelors
History
Liberal Arts And Sciences, General Studies And Humanities	Associate	Bachelors
Liberal Arts And Sciences And Humanities Related
Mathematics And Statistics	Associate	Bachelors
Applied Mathematics
Mathematics
Parks, Recreation, Leisure And Fitness Studies	Associate	Bachelors
Kinesiology And Exercise Science
Sport And Fitness Administration/management
Psychology	Associate	Bachelors
Psychology
Public Administration And Social Service Professions	Associate	Bachelors
Human Services
Social Sciences	Associate	Bachelors
Criminology
Sociology
Visual And Performing Arts	Associate	Bachelors
Music Performance

Admissions

Acceptance Rate

1,219

Applied

688

Accepted

1,315

Enrolled

Female Admissions

382

Females Applied

213

Females Accepted

56%

Acceptance Rate

Male Admissions

837

Males Applied

475

Males Accepted

57%

Acceptance Rate

Applying

0

Application Fee

2.9

Avg. high school GPA for freshman

Admission Requirements
Required	Transcript of high school record A minimum high school GPA of 2
Required for some programs	Interview

Application Deadlines

Type	Application Closing	Notification Date	Rolling Admissions
Fall freshmen	Not reported	Not reported	Yes
Other early decision plan	Not reported	Not reported
Transfer	Not reported	Not reported	Yes

Test Scores Accepted

Test	Avg. Score	25th %	75th %
SAT Critical Reading	450	420	500
SAT Math	470	430	520
ACT Composite	19	16	21

Tuition & Fees

Tuition

26,100

Private

Fees

0

Full-time student fees

7,072

Room & board

3,102

Room only

Other Payment Considerations

Guaranteed tuition plan offered	No
Tuition pre-payment plan	No
Tuition payment plans offered	Yes
Student groups that qualify for full or partial waiver of tuition	Senior Citizens Employees

Financial Aid

17,782

Avg. Financial Aid Package

17,782

Avg. Freshman Financial Aid Package

6,700

Avg. International Student Financial Aid Package

4,600

Avg. Loan Aid

4,500

Avg. Grant Aid

11,300

Avg. Scholarship and/or Grant Aid awarded

Percentage of students with need who receive financial aid

82%

Avg. Percentage of Financial Need Met

31%

Percentage of Students Who Had Their Need Fully Met

Student Body

1,315

Total Undergrad students

4%

International Students

47%

Out-of-state students

Race/Ethnicity

Hispanic/Latino	9.53%
Black or African American	21.77%
White or Caucasian	55.96%
American Indian or Alaska Native	0.9%
Asian	1.23%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander	0.33%
Two or more races	1.73%
Other	3.86%

Campus Life

Housing

Type
College-owned housing	Yes
Housing requirements	Yes
Housing options	Co-ed housing Men-only housing Women-only housing Freshman car parking
% of undergrad students who live in college housing	55%

Student Activities

Student-run campus newspaper

Drama/theatre group

Student-run radio station

Student-run television station

Marching band

Choral groups

Campus events:
Homecoming, Campus Beautification Day and PennStock

Student Services

Legal services

Health clinic

Personal/psychological counseling

Women's center

International students advisor

Student Organizations

Greek fraternities

Greek sororities

Local fraternities

Local sororities

Most popular organizations:
Greek Council, Biology Club, Education Club, Student Government Association and Computer Club

Campus Security & Safety

24-hour emergency telephone/alarm services

24-hour patrols by trained officers

Student patrols

Late-night transport/escort services

Electronically-operated dormitory entrances

Athletics

Men's Sports

Sport	Intramural	Intercollegiate	Scholarship
Badminton		No	No
Baseball	No
Basketball
Bowling	No
Cheerleading	No
Cross-country Running	No
Football	No
Golf
Rugby		No	No
Sand Volleyball		No	No
Soccer
Softball	No	No	No
Track And Field	No
Ultimate Frisbee		No	No
Volleyball		No	No
Weight Lifting		No	No
Wrestling	No

Women's Sports

Sport	Intramural	Intercollegiate	Scholarship
Badminton		No	No
Baseball	No	No	No
Basketball
Bowling	No
Cheerleading	No
Cross-country Running	No
Football	No	No	No
Golf
Rugby		No	No
Sand Volleyball		No	No
Soccer
Softball	No
Track And Field	No
Ultimate Frisbee		No	No
Volleyball
Weight Lifting		No	No
Wrestling	No	No	No

Faculty

134

Total Faculty

18:1

Student-Faculty Ratio

Full-time - 46

Part-time - 88

Male - 59

Female - 75

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