The purpose of William Penn University is to provide a quality education that blends critical thinking and skilled applications to prepare tomorrow's leaders for success in a global society. To accomplish this, the following mission statement underlies all we do at William Penn University, both inside and outside of the classroom.
As a pioneer learning institution we strive
*to actively sustain an open and questioning learning community at the undergraduate and graduate level dedicated to excellence that will allow students to fully participate in the construction of their own futures
*to advance the cause of diversity in the educational experience by embracing the rich tradition of tolerance inherent in the Society of Friends
*to vigorously pursue the development of a learning community that enhances educational and leadership opportunities for the state, region, and beyond
*to assure that academic rigor, social development, and leadership opportunities remain central to our institution.
William Penn University is a private, liberal arts 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.
Athletes ("Statesmen") play in the Midwest Classic Conference of the National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics for most sports, and the affiliated Mid-States Football Association for football. Before 2000, the school was a part of the NCAA division III.
In 2007, Musco Lighting, also in Oskaloosa, donated $12 million to the school for various projects -- the biggest single gift in the school's history. The money is to be used for 200,000 square feet of new structures including student recreation, classrooms, laboratories, and a stand-alone Industrial Technology Center building, which will be home for the new Digital Broadcast Studies Program.
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| Percent of Students International: | 0% |
| On-Campus Housing Available: | Yes |
| Percent of Students Living On-Campus: | 29% |
| Freshman Students Required to Live on Campus: | No |
| Member of: | NAA, NAIA |
| Sports Include: |
Football (Mid-States Football Association) Basketball (Midwest Classic Conference) Baseball (Midwest Classic Conference) Track (Midwest Classic Conference) |
| Tuition & Fees (undergraduate) | Expenses | ||
Published Tuition and Fees: |
$ 15,334 | ||
Average Tuition for Full-Time Undergrads: |
$ 14,964 | ||
Required Fees for Full-Time Undergrads: |
$ 370 | ||
| Financial Aid | Avg. Amount Received | % of Students Receiving Aid | |
Federal Grants: |
$ 1,745 | 63% | |
State and Local Grants: |
$ 1,749 | 25% | |
Institutional Grants: |
$ 3,651 | 86% | |
Student Loans: |
$ 3,005 | 98% | |
Any Aid: |
100% |
| Acceptance Rate: | 60% (Selective) |
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| SAT Scores: | |
| % of Students Submitting SAT Scores: | 18% |
| Bottom 25th Percentile: | Verbal: 340, Math: 340 |
| Top 75th Percentile: | Verbal: 510, Math: 520 |
| ACT Scores: | |
| % of Students Submitting ACT Scores: | 82% |
| Bottom 25th Percentile: | Composite: 17, Verbal: 16, Math: 16 |
| Top 75th Percentile: | Composite: 22, Verbal: 21, Math: 22 |
| Application Fee: | $ 20.00 |
| Formal Demonstration of Competencies: | Not Required |
| High School Diploma or Equivalent: | Recommended |
| High School GPA: | Required |
| High School Rank: | Recommended |
| High School Record: | Required |
| Recommendations: | Recommended |
| TOEFL: | Required |
| Test Scores: | Required |
