William Penn University is a private nonprofit 4-year college in Oskaloosa, Iowa with 1,301 undergraduates. It admits 52% of applicants, costs an average of $23,749 a year after grants and graduates 38% of its students.
Figures from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, released October 15, 2026. What each number covers.
William Penn University acceptance rate and admissions
William Penn University admitted 52% of applicants for fall 2024. The median acceptance rate at 4-year colleges is 77%.
Test scores: Considered but not required (as reported for fall 2024 admission). That means you can apply without SAT or ACT scores. Check the admissions office for the current policy.
The colored band is the middle 50% of enrolled students in fall 2024 (reading and writing 450 to 570, math 430 to 540). The tick marks the typical 4-year college. Check how your scores fit.
William Penn University tuition, cost and net price
| Tuition and fees (2025-26) | $30,800 |
|---|---|
| On-campus housing and food (2025-26) | $8,618 |
| Total cost of attendance (2024-25) | $44,104 |
| Average net price after grants (2024-25) | $23,749 |
Students who get federal aid pay an average of $23,749 a year after grants and scholarships, $20,355 less than the full cost of attendance.
What families pay, by income
Average yearly cost after grants for aided first-time students, by family income (2024-25):
Your own price depends on your family's full situation. Run William Penn University's net price calculator for a personal estimate, or make a "what it costs us" card.
William Penn University graduation rate, earnings and debt
- 38% of first-time, full-time students finished within six years (students who started in 2019).
- Former students earned a median of $52,106 a year, 10 years after they started (students who received federal aid and were working).
- Students who completed left with a median of $25,000 in federal student loans.
Earnings compared
Debt compared
Median debt is 48% of median earnings 10 years after entry. Many advisers suggest keeping total student debt below one year of expected pay. See the monthly payment.
William Penn University majors and what graduates earn
William Penn University awarded bachelor's degrees in 30 fields recently. The best-paid graduates four years out came from business administration ($79,791).
All 30 majors at William Penn University
Four-year earnings: graduates of 2017-18 and 2018-19, measured in 2022 and 2023, in 2024 dollars. Fields with few graduates have no published earnings.
Graduate programs at William Penn University
2 graduate programs awarded degrees recently. Largest first.
Show 2 graduate programs
| Program | Degree | Graduates (2023-24) | Earnings 1 yr after | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Business administration | Master's | 19 | n/a | n/a |
| Kinesiology and exercise science | Master's | 16 | $44,448 | n/a |
Students and location
- 1,301 degree-seeking undergraduates (fall 2024)
- 47% women, 53% men
- 15 students for every faculty member
- Setting: remote town
- Accredited by Higher Learning Commission
Frequently asked questions
What is the acceptance rate at William Penn University?
William Penn University admitted 52% of applicants for fall 2024, according to the U.S. Department of Education.
How much does William Penn University cost?
Tuition and fees for 2025-26 are $30,800. After grants and scholarships, aided students paid an average net price of $23,749 a year in 2024-25.
What SAT score do you need for William Penn University?
The middle 50% of enrolled students scored 450 to 570 in reading and writing and 430 to 540 in math, and 16 to 22 on the ACT. Scores inside these ranges are typical for admitted students.
Is William Penn University test-optional?
For fall 2024 admission, William Penn University reported that test scores were: considered but not required. Policies change, so confirm with the admissions office.
What is the graduation rate at William Penn University?
38% of first-time, full-time students finished within six years.
How much do William Penn University graduates make?
Former students who received federal aid earned a median of $52,106 a year 10 years after they started, in 2024 dollars.
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Source: U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard, data release of October 15, 2026. What each figure means and the year it covers.