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About William Penn University

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William Penn University is a private liberal arts college in Oskaloosa, IA, known for its quaker heritage, small iowa college, and education and business focus. With an acceptance rate of 58%, William Penn University is moderately selective, typically enrolling around 317 students each year. William Penn University is test optional; students who submit scores are typically admitted with SATs between 850–1080, though many competitive applicants choose not to submit. William Penn University offers merit scholarships regardless of financial need, with awards averaging $17,625 per year; the sticker price of $40,600 may look very different from what your family actually pays.

Admissions

William Penn University acceptance rate and admitted student profile

moderately selective

58%
Overall Accept Rate
965
Median Admitted SAT
SATSubmitted score range: 850 – 1080 (test optional)

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Application Strategy

Strategy tips for applying to William Penn University

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Essay Strategy
William Penn University is rooted in Quaker values like integrity, community, and service. In your essays and application, make a direct connection between your own values or community involvement and how you see yourself contributing to this tradition on campus.
Application Strategy
Oskaloosa is a small rural town and William Penn is a tight-knit campus, so admissions looks for students who genuinely want that close community experience. Be specific in your application about why a small campus environment fits your learning style and goals, not just that you want smaller class sizes.

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Financial Aid & Cost

What William Penn University actually costs your family

Average net prices by income bracket from College Scorecard data.

Family IncomeSticker PriceEst. Net Cost / yr
0-30k~$41k/yr$20.6k
30k-48k~$41k/yr$19.4k
48k-75k~$41k/yr$20.6k
75k-110k~$41k/yr$24.2k
110k+~$41k/yr$25.9k

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Outcomes & Campus

Student outcomes and campus profile

29%
6-Year Graduation Rate
$40k
Median Earnings (6 yrs)
15:1
Student-Faculty Ratio
1,267
Undergrad Enrollment
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