William Penn University

Private nonprofit four-year university in Oskaloosa, IA that costs an average of $23,749 a year after financial aid, admits 52% of applicants and graduates 38% of full-time students.

Net price / year
$23,749
Acceptance rate
52%
Graduation rate
38%
Earnings after 10 yrs
$52,106

Private nonprofitTown (remote)1,301 undergraduates

Cost of William Penn University

Total cost of attendance (per year)$44,104
Tuition and fees, in-state$30,800
Housing and food (on campus)$8,618
Books and supplies$1,220
Average net price after aid$23,749

Net price by family income

Family incomeAverage net price / year
$0–30,000$22,112
$30,001–48,000$21,527
$48,001–75,000$20,097
$75,001–110,000$24,268
$110,001+$27,168

Net price is what students actually pay after grants and scholarships. Get your own estimate with William Penn University's net price calculator ↗.

Admissions

Acceptance rate52%
Average SAT984
SAT reading (25th–75th percentile)450–570
SAT math (25th–75th percentile)430–540
ACT composite (25th–75th percentile)16–22
Test scoresConsidered but not required

Graduation, earnings and debt

Graduation rate38%
First-year retention58%
Median earnings 6 years after enrolling$45,350
Median earnings 10 years after enrolling$52,106
Rank in Iowa (earnings)28th of 31 similar colleges
Median debt of graduates$25,000
Typical monthly loan payment$284 (10-year plan)
Students with Pell grants52%
Students with federal loans87%

Majors and programs at William Penn University

Earnings one year after graduation and median debt, by program. Click a program for details and comparisons.

Bachelor's degree programs (37)

ProgramGraduates (2 yrs)Earnings after 1 yrMedian debt
Business Administration, Management and Operations95$47,750$24,390
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods117$41,157$25,750
Psychology47$37,544$23,337
Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness72$31,717$24,500
Accounting and Related Services10——
Applied Mathematics1——
Biology33—$18,825
Civil Engineering———
Computer and Information Sciences10——
Computer Engineering9——
Computer Science3——
Criminology31—$26,062
Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft1——
Education12——
Engineering-Related Fields5——
Engineering-Related Technologies/Technicians2——
English Language and Literature8——
Entrepreneurial and Small Business Operations4——
Film/Video and Photographic Arts16——
Fine and Studio Arts2——
History9——
Human Resources Management and Services10——
Human Services44—$22,750
Industrial Engineering———
Industrial Production Technologies/Technicians7——
Mathematics———
Mechanical Engineering2——
Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other8——
Music1——
Political Science and Government11——
Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication———
Radio, Television, and Digital Communication———
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing32—$21,500
Social Sciences———
Sociology3——
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas28—$25,500
Visual and Performing Arts———

Certificate programs (1)

ProgramGraduates (2 yrs)Earnings after 1 yrMedian debt
Rhetoric and Composition/Writing Studies———

Associate's degree programs (1)

ProgramGraduates (2 yrs)Earnings after 1 yrMedian debt
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities———

Master's degree programs (2)

ProgramGraduates (2 yrs)Earnings after 1 yrMedian debt
Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness39$44,448—
Business Administration, Management and Operations23——

Similar colleges in Iowa

CollegeCityNet price / yrAcceptanceEarnings
Buena Vista UniversityStorm Lake$18,85578%$51,626
Luther CollegeDecorah$23,94572%$61,821
Simpson CollegeIndianola$20,46086%$57,816
University of DubuqueDubuque$25,17189%$60,869
Northwestern CollegeOrange City$24,71680%$57,028
Wartburg CollegeWaverly$23,37476%$60,035
Coe CollegeCedar Rapids$18,64764%$60,502
Morningside UniversitySioux City$23,50571%$58,902

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About William Penn University

TypePrivate nonprofit four-year university
LocationOskaloosa, IA
SettingTown (remote)
Undergraduates1,301
Student-to-faculty ratio15 to 1
AccreditorHigher Learning Commission
Websitewmpenn.edu ↗

Frequently asked questions

What is William Penn University's acceptance rate?

William Penn University admits 52% of applicants. Admitted students average 984 on the SAT.

How much does William Penn University cost per year?

The full cost of attendance is $44,104 a year (tuition and fees: $30,800). After grants and scholarships the average student pays $23,749 a year, and students from families earning under $30,000 pay about $22,112.

How much do William Penn University graduates earn?

Former students earn a median of $52,106 a year, 10 years after first enrolling — 28th of 31 similar colleges in Iowa. The best-paid bachelor's program is business administration, management and operations ($47,750 a year after graduation).

What is William Penn University's graduation rate?

38% of full-time students graduate within six years, and 58% of first-year students return for a second year.