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William Penn University

Oskaloosa, IAPrivate NonprofitTown Setting
Moderately Selective • 52% Acceptance
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52%
Accept Rate
Moderately Selective
$22,601
Avg Net Cost
After financial aid
1.3K
Students
Small campus body
$40,189
Median Earnings
6 Years Post-Graduation

Overview & Identity

William Penn University is a private nonprofit institution located in the town setting of Oskaloosa, IA. The university supports an undergraduate student body of 1.3K students and has an admission acceptance rate of 52%.

Quick Facts

Institution Type
Private Nonprofit
Student Population
1.3K (Small)
Admissions Selectivity
52% (Moderately Selective)
Predominant Degree
Bachelor's
Locale / Setting
Town

Admissions & Academics

Admitted Student Scores

SAT Reading450 - 570
200typical 50% range800
SAT Math430 - 540
200typical 50% range800
ACT Composite16 - 22
1typical 50% range36
52%
Acceptance Rate
Moderately Selective

Top Majors & Programs

Business & Marketing18% of degrees
Health Sciences8% of degrees
Social Sciences6% of degrees
Biological Sciences5% of degrees
Engineering2% of degrees

Programs / Fields of Study

Program
Credential
Earnings 4yr
Earnings 5yr
Debt
Business Administration, Management and Operations.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $79,791
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: $27,000
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $76,625
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Business Administration, Management and Operations.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $61,913
Earnings 5yr: $57,113
Debt: N/A
Biology, General.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $53,683
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: $27,000
Human Services, General.
Credential: Non-Credential Program (Preparatory Coursework/Teacher Certification)
Earnings 4yr: $52,538
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Psychology, General.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $49,929
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: $27,443
Sociology.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $49,077
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: $28,963
Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $46,244
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: $27,000
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $45,099
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: $32,642
Business/Commerce, General.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: N/A
Earnings 5yr: $70,560
Debt: N/A
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities.
Credential: Associate's Degree
Earnings 4yr: N/A
Earnings 5yr: $54,035
Debt: N/A
Accounting and Related Services.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: N/A
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Accounting and Related Services.
Credential: Non-Credential Program (Preparatory Coursework/Teacher Certification)
Earnings 4yr: N/A
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Applied Mathematics.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: N/A
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Business Administration, Management and Operations.
Credential: Non-Credential Program (Preparatory Coursework/Teacher Certification)
Earnings 4yr: N/A
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Civil Engineering.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: N/A
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Computer Engineering.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: N/A
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Computer Engineering.
Credential: Non-Credential Program (Preparatory Coursework/Teacher Certification)
Earnings 4yr: N/A
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Computer Science.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: N/A
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Computer and Information Sciences, General.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: N/A
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A

Tuition & Cost Portrait

Avg Net Price$22,601
In-State Tuition$29,750
Out-of-State Tuition$29,750
Net Price DifferentiatorAverage Net Price is what typical families actually pay out of pocket after receiving federal, state, and institutional grants and scholarships. It provides a more accurate metric of affordability than the sticker tuition.

Financial Assistance & Support

47%
Pell Grants
88%
Take Loans
51%
Repayment

Student Outcomes & ROI

Earnings Milestones Post-Graduation

6 Years Post-Entry
$40,189
+22% growth
10 Years Post-Entry
$48,936

Completion Signals

33%
Graduation Rate
4-Year Completion
58%
Retention Rate
1st-to-2nd Year Return
Median Debt at Graduation
$12,000
Est. Monthly Payment
$130/mo
Based on standard 10yr path

Campus & Demographics

Student Demographics & Community

Diversity Mix

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Gender Balance

53%
Men
47%
Women
The campus gender distribution displays a split of 53% men and 47% women.

Student Vitals

First-Gen Share
38%
Part-Time Share
5%
Avg Family Income
$48,652
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