William Penn University: Statistics
Updated:
| Position | Category |
|---|---|
| #5943 of 14,131 | In the World |
| #1662 of 2,597 | In North America |
| #1576 of 2,496 | In the United States |
| #29 of 39 | In Iowa State |
| #5640 of 6,689 | For Philosophy |
Quick Review
- Religion
- Friends
- Acceptance rate
- 57%
- Undergraduates
- 1,449
- Graduates
- 87
- Male:Female Ratio
- 51:49
- Control
- Private
not-for-profit - Highest Degree
- Master's degree
- Website
- www.wmpenn.edu
William Penn University Acceptance rate and admissions statistics
William Penn University has an acceptance rate of 57% and is among the top 20% of the most difficult universities to gain admission to in the United States. The university reports the admission statistics without distinguishing between local and international students.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acceptance Rate | 57% | 56% | 59% |
| Applicants | 1,112 | 752 | 360 |
| Admissions | 634 | 422 | 212 |
| Freshmen enrolled full time | 294 | 197 | 97 |
| Freshmen enrolled part time | 2 | 2 |
161 students enrolled in some distance education courses.
372 enrolled exclusively in distance education.
SAT scores
Among admitted applicants
48 or 16%
submitted SAT
25% of them
had 830
or below
75% of them
had 1100
or below
Typical SAT scores of first-years in William Penn University are 830-1100 (middle 50% range).
ACT scores
Among admitted applicants
93 or 31%
submitted ACT
25% of them
had 16
or below
75% of them
had 22
or below
Typical ACT scores of first-years in William Penn University are 16-22 (middle 50% range).
Admissions requirements
| Secondary school GPA | Required |
|---|---|
| Secondary school record | Required |
| TOEFL | Required |
| College-preparatory program | Considered but not required |
| Recommendations | Considered but not required |
| SAT/ACT | Considered but not required |
| Secondary school rank | Considered but not required |
| Formal demonstration of competencies | Neither required nor recommended |
| Other Tests | Neither required nor recommended |
Enrollment demographics by race or ethnicity
| White | 868 (57%) |
|---|---|
| Black or African American | 251 (16%) |
| Hispanic | 154 (10%) |
| Nonresident Alien | 101 (7%) |
| Two or more races | 85 (6%) |
| Race or Ethnicity unknown | 41 (3%) |
| Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander | 14 (0.9%) |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 11 (0.7%) |
| Asian | 7 (0.5%) |
Costs per year: Tuition, Housing, Fees
The average net cost to attend William Penn University is $22,361 per year, calculated as the sum of the average cost of tuition, room and board, books, and supplies, reduced by the amount of average financial aid received.
The final cost of attendance varies for each student based on household income, residency, program, and other factors.
Average costs by household income
| <$30K | $19,613 |
|---|---|
| $30-48K | $19,318 |
| $48-75K | $21,898 |
| $75-110K | $22,454 |
| $110K+ | $24,384 |
Tuition and fees
| Undergraduates | Graduates | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition in-district | $28,750 | $10,500 |
| Tuition in-state | $28,750 | $10,500 |
| Tuition out-of-state | $28,750 | $10,500 |
Room and board costs
| Dormitory capacity | 834 |
|---|---|
| Combined charge for room and board | $7,712 |
| Room charge | $3,412 |
| Meal charge | $4,300 |
William Penn University majors
William Penn University has granted 265 bachelor's degrees across 32 programs and 27 master's across 2 programs. Below is a table with majors that lead to degrees at William Penn University.
| Major | Bachelor | Master |
|---|---|---|
| Elementary Education and Teaching | 62 | |
| Business Administration and Management, General | 43 | |
| Sport and Fitness Administration & Management | 20 | 23 |
| Biology & Biological Sciences, General | 17 | |
| Criminology | 17 | |
| Psychology, General | 15 | |
| Exercise Science and Kinesiology | 11 | |
| Cinematography and Film & Video Production | 9 | |
| Registered Nursing & Registered Nurse | 8 | |
| Human Services, General | 7 | |
| Physical Education Teaching and Coaching | 6 | |
| Accounting | 5 | |
| Information Technology | 5 | |
| Computer Software Engineering | 4 | |
| Education, General | 4 | |
| Organizational Leadership | 4 | |
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education & Fitness, Other | 4 | |
| English Language and Literature, General | 3 | |
| Human Resources Management & Personnel Administration, General | 3 | |
| Political Science and Government, General | 3 | |
| Social Studies Teacher Education | 3 | |
| Engineering & Industrial Management | 2 | |
| Industrial Technology & Technician | 2 | |
| Multi- & Interdisciplinary Studies, Other | 2 | |
| Sociology, General | 2 | |
| Computer Science | 1 | |
| Engineering-Related Technologies & Technicians, Other | 1 | |
| English & Language Arts Teacher Education | 1 | |
| History, General | 1 | |
| Mathematics Teacher Education | 1 | |
| Nursing Practice | 1 | |
| Science Teacher Education & General Science Teacher Education | 1 | |
| Technology Teacher Education & Industrial Arts Teacher Education | 1 | |
| Grand Total | 265 | 27 |
William Penn University has a graduation rate of 29%, which is among the 11% lowest for universities in the US.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Graduation rate | 29% | 24% | 43% |
| |||
Publications & Citations
William Penn University has published 358 scientific papers with 3,238 citations received. The research profile covers a range of fields, including Liberal Arts & Social Sciences, Political Science, Computer Science, Biology, Environmental Science, Law, Philosophy, Sociology, Engineering, and Physics.
Publication / Citation count by topic
Annual publication & citation counts
| Year | Publications | Citations |
|---|---|---|
| 1992 | 1 | 1 |
| 1993 | 1 | 6 |
| 1994 | 7 | 10 |
| 1995 | 0 | 5 |
| 1996 | 2 | 13 |
| 1997 | 2 | 26 |
| 1998 | 4 | 20 |
| 1999 | 5 | 22 |
| 2000 | 6 | 46 |
| 2001 | 3 | 27 |
| 2002 | 6 | 52 |
| 2003 | 5 | 34 |
| 2004 | 6 | 57 |
| 2005 | 3 | 62 |
| 2006 | 2 | 59 |
| 2007 | 2 | 55 |
| 2008 | 3 | 68 |
| 2009 | 9 | 79 |
| 2010 | 14 | 121 |
| 2011 | 6 | 155 |
| 2012 | 5 | 174 |
| 2013 | 7 | 197 |
| 2014 | 4 | 191 |
| 2015 | 8 | 196 |
| 2016 | 9 | 185 |
| 2017 | 8 | 161 |
| 2018 | 8 | 169 |
| 2019 | 17 | 169 |
| 2020 | 11 | 194 |
| 2021 | 19 | 214 |
| 2022 | 16 | 123 |
| 2023 | 16 | 128 |
| 2024 | 49 | 109 |
William Penn University alumni
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Joseph Benavidez
- Occupations
- mixed martial arts fighter
- Biography
-
Joseph Rolando Benavidez is an American former professional mixed martial artist. He competed in the Flyweight division for the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC). He fought for the UFC Flyweight championship four times.
-
Damon Harrison
- Enrolled in William Penn University
- Studied physical education
- Occupations
- American football player
- Biography
-
Damon Paul Harrison is a former American football defensive tackle. He played college football at William Penn University and was signed by the New York Jets as an undrafted free agent in 2012. He was also a member of the New York Giants, Detroit Lions, Seattle Seahawks and Green Bay Packers. According to Pro Football Focus, he led the league in run-stop percentage between 2013 and 2016.
-
Hereward Carrington
- Years
- 1880-1958 (aged 78)
- Occupations
- detectivejournalist
- Biography
-
Hereward Carrington was an American investigator of psychic phenomena and author. His subjects included several of the most high-profile cases of apparent psychic ability of his times, and he wrote over 100 books on subjects including the paranormal and psychical research, conjuring and stage magic, and alternative medicine. Carrington promoted fruitarianism and held pseudoscientific views about dieting.
-
Bill Fennelly
- Occupations
- basketball coach
- Biography
-
William Michael Fennelly is an American college basketball coach who is currently the head women's basketball coach at Iowa State University.
General info
| Founded | 1873 |
|---|---|
| Colors | navy blue, gold |
| Academic calendar | Semesters |
| Total FTE staff | 226 |
| Carnegie classification | Master's Colleges & Universities: Small Programs |
Location and contacts
| Address | 201 Trueblood Ave Oskaloosa, Iowa, 52577 United States |
|---|---|
| City population | 12,000 |
| Phone | 6416731001 |