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William Penn University

William Penn University is a private nonprofit university in a remote town with 1,449 students and a 52% acceptance rate.

Oskaloosa, Iowa · Private nonprofit · Town, remote · 1,449 students

NAIA · Heart of America Athletic Conference

Admission rate

52%

of applicants admitted

SAT average

984

combined, admitted students

ACT, middle half

16–22

25th to 75th percentile

Average net price

$22,601

per year, after grants

Graduation rate

33%

within 6 years

Freshman retention

56%

return for sophomore year

Median earnings

$48,936

10 years after entry

Students

1,449

total enrollment

Source: U.S. Dept. of Education (College Scorecard and IPEDS) · data snapshot October 2, 2026 · Updated October 2, 2026

What families actually pay

Average yearly net price after grants, all students, by family income

$0–30,000$20,608
$30,001–48,000$19,378
$48,001–75,000$20,560
$75,001–110,000$24,245
Over $110,000$25,916

Source: U.S. Dept. of Education, College Scorecard · data snapshot October 2, 2026

Biggest majors

MajorGraduates
Elementary Education and Teaching55
Business Administration and Management46
Psychology23
Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse21
Biology/Biological Sciences16
Sport and Fitness Administration/Management15
Exercise Science and Kinesiology13
Physical Education Teaching and Coaching12
Show the other 26 majors
Criminology11
Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness, Other9
Education8
Cinematography and Film/Video Production7
Human Services7
Political Science and Government6
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other6
Industrial Technology/Technician5
Information Technology3
Computer Software Engineering3
Engineering/Industrial Management3
English Language and Literature3
Accounting3
Entrepreneurial and Small Business Operations, Other3
Human Resources Management/Personnel Administration3
History2
Nursing Practice2
Art/Art Studies2
Mechanical Engineering2
Social Studies Teacher Education2
Computer Science2
Mathematics Teacher Education1
Engineering-Related Technologies/Technicians, Other1
Applied Mathematics1
Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts1
Music Performance1

Bachelor’s graduates, first major, most recent year · Source: U.S. Dept. of Education, IPEDS · data snapshot October 2, 2026

Sports and campus life

Men’s varsity · NAIA, Heart of America Athletic Conference

Baseball, Basketball, Bowling, Cross Country, Football, Golf, Lacrosse, Other Sports, Soccer, Track and Field (Indoor), Track and Field (Outdoor), Volleyball, Wrestling

Women’s varsity · NAIA, Heart of America Athletic Conference

Basketball, Bowling, Cross Country, Golf, Other Sports, Soccer, Softball, Track and Field (Indoor), Track and Field (Outdoor), Volleyball, Wrestling

Coed varsity · NAIA, Heart of America Athletic Conference

Other Sports

Faith groups

Newman Connection

Sources: U.S. Dept. of Education athletics data (EADA), connection.newmanministry.com · checked September 4, 2026 · data snapshot October 2, 2026

The place

Setting

Town, remote

Federal locale classification

Metro area

Oskaloosa, IA

22,034 people

Big-city metro (1 million+)

No

More about the place

Nearest airport

Des Moines International (DSM)

Nearest hub airport

Eppley Airfield (OMA)

Walkability

EPA walkability index 12.7 of 20

Elevation

814 ft

Time zone

Central

January low

12°F

July high

86°F

Annual snowfall

23.6 in

Days at 90°F or higher

15 per year

One-bedroom fair market rent

$760 per month

Sources: U.S. Dept. of Education (IPEDS locale), U.S. Census metro estimates, NOAA climate normals, HUD fair market rents, EPA walkability · data snapshot October 2, 2026

Colleges nearby

Straight-line distance between campuses

Similar colleges

Private nonprofit, town campus, NAIA, similar size