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William Penn University is a private nonprofit four-year university in Oskaloosa, Iowa, enrolling about 1,301 undergraduates. It admits roughly 52% of applicants, which makes it moderately selective relative to four-year colleges nationally.
| Measure | Score |
|---|---|
| SAT 25th percentile | 880 |
| SAT 75th percentile | 1110 |
| SAT midpoint (estimated) | 990 |
| ACT 25th percentile | 16 |
| ACT 75th percentile | 22 |
| ACT midpoint (estimated) | 18 |
A quarter of enrolled students scored below 880 and a quarter scored above 1110. Treat 1110 as the target that makes your score a clear strength in this applicant pool, and 880 as the point below which the rest of your application has to carry more weight.
The two ranges describe the same class, so submit whichever test places you higher in its own range — an ACT 22 and an SAT 1110 are read as equivalent here.
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Acceptance rate | 51.9% |
| Undergraduate enrollment | 1,301 |
| Student–faculty ratio | 15:1 |
| Setting | Town |
| Control | Private Nonprofit |
| Measure | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $29,750 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $29,750 |
| Room and board | $8,222 |
| Average net price (first-year students) | $22,601 |
| Students receiving Pell grants | 47.3% |
| Students taking federal loans | 87.7% |
| Median federal loan debt at graduation | $12,000 |
Net price is the number that matters: $22,601 is what a typical first-year student actually pays after grants and scholarships, not the sticker price. Run the college's own net price calculator with your family's numbers before ruling it out on cost.
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Graduation rate (6-year) | 32.6% |
| First-year retention | 58.2% |
| Median earnings 10 years after entry | $48,936 |
| Students who are first-generation | 38.3% |
Shares are of bachelor's degrees awarded, so a concentrated list usually signals a college known for those programs.
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Start a free practice test →The middle 50% of enrolled students at William Penn University 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 the rest of your application carries more weight.
The middle 50% ACT range at William Penn University is 16 to 22. Aim for 22 to make the score a clear strength.
William Penn University admits about 51.9% of applicants according to the most recent U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard data.
Published tuition and fees are $29,750 in-state and $29,750 out-of-state, but the average first-year student pays a net price of $22,601 after grant aid.
Source: U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard, Most-Recent-Cohorts-Institution. May 2026 release (file published 2026-05-26). Score ranges and costs are reported by the institution to the U.S. Department of Education and can lag the current admissions cycle by a year or more.
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