William Penn University
Oskaloosa, IA
School Background
2022 Undergraduate Enrollment: 1,263
Graduate Enrollment: 68
Baccalaureate Colleges: Diverse Fields
Highest degree awarded:
Graduate
Religious Affiliation:
Friends
Campus Details
Town: Remote (in urban cluster more than 35 miles from an urbanized area)
Four-year, small, highly residential
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full-time, selective, higher transfer-in
Applicant and Admittance Traits
2022 Admission Rate: 57.68%
Male/Female: 59% / 41% (2017)
First generation college students: 38.3% (2017)
Percentage of students who are married when enrolled: 10.4% (2017)
Percentage of students who are veterans: 0.9% (2015)
Test scores for admission: Considered but not required
Appliants applying to 2+ schools: 60.3% (2017)
Appliants applying to 3+ schools: 40.6% (2017)
Appliants applying to 4+ schools: 29.4% (2017)
Appliants applying to 5+ schools: 23.4% (2017)
Ethnicity Information
White: 54.6%
Black: 17.7%
Hispanic: 10.5%
Asian: 0.8%
American Indian/Alaska Native: 0.6%
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: 0.7%
2+ races: 3.9%
Non-resident alien: 5.2%
Unknown race: 6.1%
Black: 17.7%
Hispanic: 10.5%
Asian: 0.8%
American Indian/Alaska Native: 0.6%
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: 0.7%
2+ races: 3.9%
Non-resident alien: 5.2%
Unknown race: 6.1%
Costs & Fees
2022 Average Tuition & Fees (Room/Board/Books): $38,839
In-State tuition: $27,200Out-of-State tuition: $27,200
Estimated books and supplies: $1,318 (2022)
Estimated on-campus room & board: $7,256 (2022)
Estimated on-campus other fees: $4,826 (2022)
Estimated off-campus room & board: $6,532 (2022)
Estimated off-campus other fees: $4,826 (2022)
Average Family Income: $53,620 (2017)
Median Family Income: $38,157 (2017)
Scholarships & Financial Aid
Percentage of students receiving Pell Grant: 50.1%Percentage of students with Federal Loans: 88.6%
Median federal loan debt at graduation: $22,415 (2021)
Median federal loan payment: $238 (2021)
| Household Income | Net Cost |
|---|---|
| 0-$30k | $20,057 |
| $30k-48k | $19,207 |
| $48k-75k | $20,502 |
| $75k-110k | $22,601 |
| $110k+ | $22,556 |
Graduate Outcomes & Job Placements
4-year graduation rate: 22%6-year graduation rate: 32%
1 year post-graduation workforce participation: 98.1% (2020)
Loans
Median federal debt for graduates: $22,415 (2021)Median federal debt for non-graduates: $5,858 (2021)
Median federal debt for first-generation graduates: $12,337 (2021)
Median federal debt for Pell grant recipient graduates: $12,000 (2021)
Ability to Repay Loans
| Graduates, % of Loans in Repayment (Non-delinquent/default) |
Percentage |
|---|---|
| @1 Year | 57.5% (2015) |
| @3 year | 64.0% (2017) |
| @5 year | 79.1% (2017) |
1-year Graduate % of Loans being Repaid (Non-delinquent/default) - Pell Grant Recipients: 35.3% (2015)
1-year Graduate % of Loans being Repaid - 1st Generation Attendees: 43.1% (2015)
Earnings Power
Median earnings, 1 year post graduation: $38,868 (2020)Median earnings, 4 years post graduation: $56,234 (2020)
Popular Majors
| Type of Degree | Major | 2022 Graduates | Median Federal Debt | Median Monthly Payment | 1yr Median Earnings (monthly gross) | 4yr Median Earnings (monthly gross) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's Degree | Computer Science. | 2 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Radio, Television, and Digital Communication. | 3 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Computer and Information Sciences, General. | 3 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Education, General. | 7 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods. | 27 | $32,642 | $259 | $37,572 ($3,131) | |
| Bachelor's Degree | Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas. | 9 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Computer Engineering. | 2 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Mechanical Engineering. | 1 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Industrial Production Technologies/Technicians. | 10 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Engineering-Related Technologies. | 4 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Engineering-Related Fields. | 3 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | English Language and Literature, General. | 1 | ||||
| Associate's Degree | Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities. | 2 | $48,232 ($4,019) | |||
| Bachelor's Degree | Biology, General. | 21 | $27,000 | $273 | $34,929 ($2,911) | |
| Bachelor's Degree | Applied Mathematics. | 2 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other. | 4 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Health and Physical Education/Fitness. | 43 | $27,000 | $286 | $25,203 ($2,100) | |
| Bachelor's Degree | Psychology, General. | 26 | $27,443 | $229 | $31,517 ($2,626) | |
| Bachelor's Degree | Human Services, General. | 15 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Social Sciences, General. | 1 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Criminology. | 7 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Sociology. | 20 | $28,963 | $282 | $29,267 ($2,439) | |
| Bachelor's Degree | Visual and Performing Arts, General. | 1 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Music. | 3 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing. | 14 | $58,024 ($4,835) | |||
| Bachelor's Degree | Business Administration, Management and Operations. | 51 | $27,000 | $264 | $62,963 ($5,247) | |
| Master's Degree | Business Administration, Management and Operations. | 30 | $308 | $43,111 ($3,593) | $57,437 ($4,786) | |
| Bachelor's Degree | Accounting and Related Services. | 6 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Human Resources Management and Services. | 8 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | History. | 5 |
Campus Resources
Average faculty salary: $52,848Full time faculty: 100%
Undergraduate student-to-faculty ratio: 17.0
School's endowment start of year: $6,998,807 (2022)
School's endowment end of year: $7,522,900 (2022)