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. Madison Lantz
Director of Admissions
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, General
Business, Management, Marketing, And Related Support Services	Associate	Bachelors
Accounting
Business Administration And Management, General
Human Resources Management/personnel Administration, General
Computer And Information Sciences And Support Services	Associate	Bachelors
Computer And Information Sciences, General
Computer Science
Information Technology
Education	Associate	Bachelors
Business And Innovation/entrepreneurship Teacher Education
Education, General
Elementary Education And Teaching
English/language Arts Teacher Education
Mathematics Teacher Education
Music Teacher Education
Physical Education Teaching And Coaching
Science Teacher Education/general Science Teacher Education
Social Studies Teacher Education
Technology Teacher Education/industrial Arts Teacher Education
Engineering	Associate	Bachelors
Civil Engineering, Other
Computer Software Engineering
Industrial Engineering
Mechanical Engineering
Engineering Technologies/Technicians	Associate	Bachelors
Engineering-related Technologies/technicians, Other
Engineering/industrial Management
Industrial Technology/technician
English Language And Literature/Letters	Associate	Bachelors
English Language And Literature, General
Health Professions And Related Clinical Sciences	Associate	Bachelors
Nursing Practice
Registered Nursing/registered Nurse
History	Associate	Bachelors
History, General
Liberal Arts And Sciences, General Studies And Humanities	Associate	Bachelors
General Studies
Mathematics And Statistics	Associate	Bachelors
Applied Mathematics, General
Mathematics, General
Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies	Associate	Bachelors
Multi-/interdisciplinary Studies, Other
Parks, Recreation, Leisure And Fitness Studies	Associate	Bachelors
Exercise Science And Kinesiology
Sport And Fitness Administration/management
Sports, Kinesiology, And Physical Education/fitness, Other
Psychology	Associate	Bachelors
Psychology, General
Public Administration And Social Service Professions	Associate	Bachelors
Human Services, General
Social Sciences	Associate	Bachelors
Criminology
Political Science And Government, General
Sociology, General
Visual And Performing Arts	Associate	Bachelors
Art/art Studies, General
Cinematography And Film/video Production
Drama And Dramatics/theatre Arts, General
Music Performance, General

Admissions

Acceptance Rate

1,264

Applied

729

Accepted

1,404

Enrolled

Female Admissions

457

Females Applied

277

Females Accepted

61%

Acceptance Rate

Male Admissions

807

Males Applied

452

Males Accepted

56%

Acceptance Rate

Applying

0

Application Fee

3.09

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

Application Deadlines

Type	Application Closing	Notification Date	Rolling Admissions
Fall freshmen	Not reported	Not reported	Yes
Out of state 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		430	540
SAT Math		420	540
ACT Composite		16	21

Tuition & Fees

Tuition

28,750

Private

Fees

7,712

Room & board

3,412

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 Alumni

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

1,404

Total Undergrad students

5%

International Students

49%

Out-of-state students

Race/Ethnicity

Hispanic/Latino	9.91%
Black or African American	16.52%
White or Caucasian	57.05%
American Indian or Alaska Native	0.66%
Asian	0.88%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander	1.03%
Two or more races	4.41%
Other	4.63%

Gender

Male (49.43%)

Female (50.57%)

Campus Life

Housing

Type
College-owned housing	Yes
Housing requirements	Yes
Housing options	Co-ed housing Disabled housing Men-only housing Women-only housing Freshman car parking
% of undergrad students who live in college housing	65%

Student Activities

Student-run campus newspaper

Drama/theatre group

Student-run radio station

Student-run television station

Marching band

Choral groups

Campus events:
Week of Welcome, Homecoming 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:
Alpha Lambda Delta, Education Club, Greek Life, Association of Student Athletes and Ecology 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
Baseball	No
Basketball	No
Bowling	No
Cheerleading	No
Cross-country Running	No
Football	No
Golf	No
Lacrosse	No
Soccer	No
Softball	No	No	No
Track And Field	No
Volleyball	No
Wrestling	No

Women's Sports

Sport	Intramural	Intercollegiate	Scholarship
Baseball	No	No	No
Basketball	No
Bowling	No
Cheerleading	No
Cross-country Running	No
Football	No	No	No
Golf	No
Lacrosse	No
Soccer	No
Softball	No
Track And Field	No
Volleyball	No
Wrestling	No

Faculty

126

Total Faculty

16:1

Student-Faculty Ratio

Full-time - 47

Part-time - 79

Male - 52

Female - 74