William Penn University
Oskaloosa, IA
1,315
Students
17,782
Avg. Financial Aid
Moderate
Admission Difficulty
56%
Acceptance Rate
Rural
Setting
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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
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
Vice President for Enrollment Management
Email: admissions@wmpenn.edu
Phone: 641-673-1012
Fax: 641-673-2113
Majors & Degrees
| Biological And Biomedical Sciences | Associate | Bachelors |
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| Biology/biological Sciences |
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| Business, Management, Marketing, And Related Support Services | Associate | Bachelors |
| Accounting |
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| Human Resources Management |
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| Insurance |
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| Communication, Journalism And Related Programs | Associate | Bachelors |
| Communication |
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| Public Relations/image Management |
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| Radio And Television |
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| Radio, Television, And Digital Communication Related |
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| Computer And Information Sciences And Support Services | Associate | Bachelors |
| Computer And Information Sciences |
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| Computer Science |
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| Information Technology |
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| Education | Associate | Bachelors |
| Elementary Education |
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| Health Teacher Education |
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| Physical Education Teaching And Coaching |
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| Reading Teacher Education |
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| Science Teacher Education |
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| Secondary Education |
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| Social Science Teacher Education |
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| Special Education |
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| Engineering | Associate | Bachelors |
| Computer Software Engineering |
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| Mechanical Engineering |
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| Engineering Technologies/Technicians | Associate | Bachelors |
| Engineering Technology |
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| Industrial Technology |
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| English Language And Literature/Letters | Associate | Bachelors |
| English |
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| Health Professions And Related Clinical Sciences | Associate | Bachelors |
| Nursing Practice |
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| History | Associate | Bachelors |
| History |
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| Liberal Arts And Sciences, General Studies And Humanities | Associate | Bachelors |
| Liberal Arts And Sciences And Humanities Related |
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| Mathematics And Statistics | Associate | Bachelors |
| Applied Mathematics |
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| Mathematics |
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| Parks, Recreation, Leisure And Fitness Studies | Associate | Bachelors |
| Kinesiology And Exercise Science |
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| Sport And Fitness Administration/management |
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| Psychology | Associate | Bachelors |
| Psychology |
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| Public Administration And Social Service Professions | Associate | Bachelors |
| Human Services |
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| Social Sciences | Associate | Bachelors |
| Criminology |
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| Sociology |
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| Visual And Performing Arts | Associate | Bachelors |
| Music Performance |
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Admissions
Acceptance Rate
1,219
Applied
688
Accepted
1,315
Enrolled
Female Admissions
382
Females Applied
213
Females Accepted
56%
Male Admissions
837
Males Applied
475
Males Accepted
57%
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 Accepted | 25th Percentile
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75th Percentile
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|---|---|---|---|
| SAT Critical Reading | 450 | 420 | 500 |
| SAT Math | 470 | 430 | 520 |
| ACT Composite | 19 | 16 | 21 |
Tuition & Fees
Tuition
24,870
Fees
730
Full-time student fees
6,952
Room & board
3,102
Room only
Other Payment Considerations
| Guaranteed tuition plan offered | No |
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| 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
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% |
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| 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 | |
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| 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
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
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 |
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| Badminton | |
No | No |
| Baseball | No | |
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| Bowling | No | |
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| Cheerleading | No | |
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| Cross-country Running | No | |
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| Football | No | |
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| Golf | |
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| Rugby | |
No | No |
| Sand Volleyball | |
No | No |
| Soccer | |
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| Softball | No | No | No |
| Track And Field | No | |
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| Ultimate Frisbee | |
No | No |
| Volleyball | |
No | No |
| Weight Lifting | |
No | No |
| Wrestling | No | |
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Women's Sports
| Sport | Intramural | Intercollegiate | Scholarship |
|---|---|---|---|
| Badminton | |
No | No |
| Baseball | No | No | No |
| Basketball | |
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| Bowling | No | |
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| Cheerleading | No | |
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| Cross-country Running | No | |
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| Football | No | No | No |
| Golf | |
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| Rugby | |
No | No |
| Sand Volleyball | |
No | No |
| Soccer | |
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| Softball | No | |
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| Track And Field | No | |
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| Ultimate Frisbee | |
No | No |
| Volleyball | |
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| 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