William Penn University: Review & Facts
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William Penn University is a small four-year, private not-for-profit school with 1,475 students enrolled. This institution was established in 1873 and is the only school located in Oskaloosa, Iowa.William Penn University is affiliated with Friends Church.
Academic Offerings
Associate's degree, bachelor's degree, and master's degree are offered at William Penn University.Majors
Offered
Offered
57
William Penn University deploys a semester-based curriculum calendar system and allows you to choose from 57 majors. The most popular concentrations are Education, Management, Occupational Therapy, Business, and Psychology. Read the details about Majors offered at this college and see program Ratings.It is important to know student retention and graduation rates before you apply to a school to get your diploma or to engage in a long-term study; high retention and graduation rates are normally a positive sign. However, if you plan to transfer out or take non-credit coursework, these metrics are not important.
William Penn University student retention rate is relatively low at 62% (way below Iowa average). Considering this statistic, it seems that students somewhat enjoy their stay at this school.
Student Retention
62%
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The graduation rate at William Penn University is low - 35%. Approximately 74% of the school's undergraduate students transfer to other colleges.Student to faculty ratio at William Penn University is reasonably decent - 18:1. Learn more details on faculty at this college in the Faculty & Salaries report.
Tuition and Loans
Average tuition costs are very high - around $27,800 a year. The additional fees at William Penn University (not included in tuition costs) are roughly $500, which totals $28,300 per year.Read the details about William Penn University additional charges as well as availability of loans and likelihood of repaying them upon graduation in the Tuition & Loans report for this college.
Admissions Information
Acceptance
Rate
Rate
58%
Doable
As reported in recent government data, 1,264 applications were submitted and 729 were accepted, so it is not very hard to get accepted at this school.The school will consider accepting dual credits, credits for life experience, and advanced placement credits for admission.
Learn more about admissions as well applicants' SAT and ACT test scores at William Penn University in the Admissions and Tests report for this school.
Opportunities and Services
Dormatory
Annual Price
Annual Price
$3,400
Low
William Penn University provides a distance education program, study abroad programs, and evening/weekend study opportunity, which is an amazing option for those who work full-time.There are options for on-campus part-time employment at William Penn University, which allows students to cover some of the tuition expenses. Additionally, this school helps students to evaluate their career options and find a full-time job upon graduation.
Safety
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C-
Unsafe
William Penn University offers on-campus housing. Dormitory capacity at this college accommodates nearly 900 students, which provides a nice on-campus housing opportunity. The room price is relatively low: nearly $3,400 per academic year.Based on the college crime numbers, William Penn University appears to be a relatively dangerous school. Read the details in the Campus Crime report for this college.
William Penn University Location and Address
Postal Address:William Penn University
201 Trueblood Ave
Oskaloosa, Iowa
52577, USA
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