William Penn University
Faith-based college · Oskaloosa, IA · 1,301 undergraduates
Acceptance rate, SAT and ACT scores, cost, and financial aid
Acceptance rate
52%
Moderately selective
SAT (middle 50%)
880–1110
ACT (middle 50%)
16–22
Average net price
$23,749
per year, after grants
Cost of attendance
$44,104
per year, before aid
Graduation rate
38%
within 6 years
These numbers haven't been checked against official data yet. Values marked changed a lot or disagree with another source. Costs, aid, and policies change every year — always confirm on the college's website before you decide.
How hard is it to get into William Penn University?
William Penn University accepts about 52 of every 100 applicants (52%), which makes it moderately selective. This number changed a lot in the latest data, so confirm it with the college.
The middle half of admitted students scored between 880 and 1110 on the SAT. A score at or above 1110 puts you in the top quarter of admitted students; below 880, your scores are below most.
On the ACT, the middle half scored 16–22.
The latest federal data says William Penn University is test-optional (scores are considered if you send them), but that data can lag a year or two and several colleges have changed their policies since. Confirm on William Penn University's admissions website before you decide whether to send scores.
How much does William Penn University cost?
The full cost of attendance — tuition, fees, housing, food, books, and other expenses — is about $44,104 a year before financial aid.
After grants and scholarships, students who get federal aid pay $23,749 a year on average. Your price depends on your family's income — use the college's net price calculator for an estimate.
Tuition and fees are $30,800 a year.
- Tuition & fees (in-state)$30,800
- Tuition & fees (out-of-state)$30,800
- Room & board$8,618
- Total cost of attendance$44,104
- Average net price after grants$23,749
Popular majors
Education, Business, Parks, Recreation & Fitness, Psychology, Biology.
William Penn University FAQ
- What is William Penn University's acceptance rate?
- 52% — moderately selective.
- What SAT score do you need for William Penn University?
- Admitted students' middle 50% range is 880–1110. Aim for 1110 or higher to be above most admitted students.
- What ACT score do you need for William Penn University?
- Admitted students' middle 50% range is 16–22.
- Is William Penn University test-optional?
- The latest federal data says William Penn University is test-optional (scores are considered if you send them), but that data can lag a year or two and several colleges have changed their policies since. Confirm on William Penn University's admissions website before you decide whether to send scores.
- How much does William Penn University cost?
- About $44,104 a year before aid; $23,749 on average after grants.
- What is William Penn University's FAFSA school code?
- 001900. Add it in the "Colleges" section of the FAFSA at studentaid.gov so William Penn University receives your information.
- What is William Penn University's graduation rate?
- 38% of students finish within six years.
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