William Penn University
Oskaloosa, IA · Private
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William Penn University admitted 51.9% of applicants university-wide (677 of 1,305).
| Cohort | Admit rate | Admitted | Applicants |
|---|---|---|---|
| University-wide | 51.9% | 677 | 1,305 |
| Men | 48.4% | 472 | 975 |
| Women | 62.1% | 205 | 330 |
Also offers Early Action (closes Nov 15) — the Common Data Set doesn't publish EA admit counts.
Of 677 admitted students, 284 enrolled (41.9% yield).
William Penn University Common Data Set 2024-2025 · Sections C1–C2 · 2024 — Published cohort admit rates — context, not an applicant-specific probability.
Test scores and GPA of admitted students
- SAT (mid-50%)
- 880–1110
- ACT (mid-50%)
- 16–22
- GPA (mid-50%, 4.0 scale)
- 2.50–3.74
Testing policy: Test-optional (considered if submitted)
William Penn University Common Data Set 2024-2025 · Sections C9–C12 · 2024 — Published admit stats reflect the entire incoming class unless explicitly labeled international-only.
Cost and financial aid
Published cost of attendance: $43,732/yr.
| Out-of-state tuition | $29,750 |
| Fees, housing, food, books & other | $13,982 |
| Sticker cost of attendance | $43,732/yr |
Average net price by family income (US, federal aid data)
| Under $30k | $20,608 |
| $30k–48k | $19,378 |
| $48k–75k | $20,560 |
| $75k–110k | $24,245 |
| Over $110k | $25,916 |
US applicants
Need- and merit-based aid available.
- Campus Ministry Scholarship — Varies (Other)
- Iowa Community College Transfer Scholarships — Varies (Merit)
- Iowa Paraeducator Scholarship — Varies (Merit)
- Iowa Pride Scholarship — Varies (Merit)
- Music Scholarships — Varies (Departmental)
- Penn Recognition Scholarships — Varies (Merit)
- Theatre Scholarships — Varies (Departmental)
International applicants
Some aid available for internationals.
- Campus Ministry Scholarship — Varies (Other)
- International Scholarships — Varies (International Aid)
- Music Scholarships — Varies (Departmental)
- Penn Recognition Scholarships — Varies (Merit)
- Theatre Scholarships — Varies (Departmental)
William Penn University Common Data Set 2024-2025 · Sections G–H · 2024
Application requirements
US applicants
- Official Transcripts
- Application fee
International applicants
- Official Transcripts
- Application fee
- English proficiency (IELTS/TOEFL)
- GPA credential conversion
- Predicted Class XII marksheet
- Financial documentation (I-20)
William Penn University · Application requirements (official admissions pages) · 2025
Essay prompts
William Penn University requires no supplemental essays.
Prompts from the Common App member feed · verified Jul 3, 2026
Graduate outcomes
- Median earnings
- $48,936
- Median earnings · 10 years after entry
- Graduation rate
- 32.6%
- Within 150% of normal time
- First-year retention
- 58%
- Return for year two · CDS Section B
- Median debt
- $22,415
- At graduation
William Penn University · U.S. Dept. of Education College Scorecard (2023 release) · 2023 — Earnings and debt figures are federal data for aid-receiving graduates — cohort outcomes, not a guarantee for any individual student.
Deadlines
- 2026-11-15Early Action — Non-binding early round
William Penn University Common Data Set 2024-2025 · Sections C21–C22 · 2024
Academics and campus
Largest degree fields: Business & marketing (20%), Psychology (11%), Biological & life sciences (8%).
Student–faculty ratio: 12:1 · 63% of class sections have under 20 students.
William Penn University Common Data Set 2024-2025 · Sections E, F, I · 2024 — Published institutional figures for the reporting year — descriptive of the current student body, not a prediction about your experience.