William Penn University
Oskaloosa, Iowa
Private not-for-profit·Four or more years·Master's degree
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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.
- Rankings
#123 (Washington Monthly)▼
Bachelor's Colleges
Ranked #123 in Bachelor's Colleges (2025). Source: Washington Monthly ↗
Value rank
Ranked #1135 on Washington Monthly Best Bang for the Buck (2025). Source: WM Best Value ↗
- Tuition — In-State
$28,750▼
Total CoA (on-campus): $43,800
Room & Board: $7,712
Books & Supplies: $1,504
Receive Aid: 100%
Avg Grant Aid: $18,434
Pell Grant Recipients: 43%
- Tuition — Out-of-State
$28,750▼
Total CoA (on-campus): $43,800
Room & Board: $7,712
Books & Supplies: $1,504
Receive Aid: 100%
Avg Grant Aid: $18,434
Pell Grant Recipients: 43%
- Gas
- ⛽ $4.36 / gal
- Test Scores
SAT 830–1100▼
25th–75th Percentile
SAT Total: 830–1100
SAT ERW: 440–540
SAT Math: 390–560
ACT Composite: 16–22
- Admit Rate
- 57%
- Total Enrollment
- 1,536
- Undergrad
- 1,449
- Graduate
- 87
- Student-Faculty Ratio
- 13:1
- Retention Rate
- 56%
- Graduation Rate
- 29%
- Official Portal
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201 Trueblood Ave, Oskaloosa, Iowa, 52577
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