William Penn University

Oskaloosa, Iowa

Private nonprofitBachelor's to graduateFounded 1873Remote townSEVP certified

About

William Penn University is a private university in Oskaloosa, Iowa, United States. It was founded by members of the Religious Society of Friends (Quakers) in 1873 as Penn College. In 1933, the name was changed to William Penn College, and finally to William Penn University in 2000.

Cost per year

Tuition and fees (out of state): US$30,800
Estimated total for international students: US$44,104

Net price calculatorwmpenn.edu

International students at public universities pay the out-of-state rate. The estimated total adds housing, food and books to that tuition; it is derived from Scorecard figures, so check the university's own cost page.

Students

Undergraduates: 1,301
Graduate students: 77
International undergraduates: 6%
Students per teacher: 15 to 1

Admissions

Admission rate: 52%
SAT: Reading and writing 450–570 · Maths 430–540
ACT: 16–22

Test scores show the middle 50% of admitted students.

Outcomes

Graduation rate: 38%
Median earnings 10 years after starting: US$52,106

Earnings are for students who received US federal aid, so they may not reflect international graduates.

Programmes (41)

Bachelor's degrees37 subjects

Accounting and Related ServicesApplied MathematicsBiology, GeneralBusiness Administration, Management and OperationsCivil EngineeringComputer EngineeringComputer ScienceComputer and Information Sciences, GeneralCriminologyDrama/Theatre Arts and StagecraftEducation, GeneralEngineering-Related FieldsEngineering-Related Technologies/TechniciansEnglish Language and Literature, GeneralEntrepreneurial and Small Business OperationsFilm/Video and Photographic ArtsFine and Studio ArtsHistoryHuman Resources Management and ServicesHuman Services, GeneralIndustrial EngineeringIndustrial Production Technologies/TechniciansMathematicsMechanical EngineeringMulti/Interdisciplinary Studies, OtherMusicPolitical Science and GovernmentPsychology, GeneralPublic Relations, Advertising, and Applied CommunicationRadio, Television, and Digital CommunicationRegistered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical NursingSocial Sciences, GeneralSociologySports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/FitnessTeacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and MethodsTeacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject AreasVisual and Performing Arts, General

Master's degrees2 subjects

Business Administration, Management and OperationsSports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness

Associate's degrees1 subject

Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities

Undergraduate certificates1 subject

Rhetoric and Composition/Writing Studies

Subjects and degree levels reported to the US Department of Education. See the university's course catalogue for course-by-course details.