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William Penn University, commonly referred to as WPU or Penn, was founded in 1873 by the Quakers. It was then known as the Penn College. In 1933, the institute was renamed William Penn College, and it finally became the William Penn University in 2000. The campus of this private liberal arts university is located in Oskaloosa, Iowa. WPU's recent enrollments have been more than 1,700 students from over 40 states and 10 countries every year.
William Penn University offers a number of associate’s and bachelor’s degree programs. The university has under it the College of Arts, Sciences and Professional Studies, and the College for Working Adults. The academic divisions of WPU include:
The sports teams of WPU are nicknamed the Statesmen. Students participate in baseball, basketball, bowling, cross country, football, golf, soccer, track and field, wrestling, softball, and volleyball. The teams compete in the NAIA Division II as members of the Midwest Collegiate Conference.
William Penn University is in Oskaloosa, IA. Oskaloosa is a self-contained town. The school is classified as a Friends college. William Penn University is a private, not-for-profit institution. The school issues awards (degrees) up to the level of Bachelor's degree.
Fields of study in vogue at William Penn University include business and management and nutrition and exercise therapy.
Not all applicants to the school are accepted. The top quarter of students at William Penn University scored at least 460 on the verbal SAT test. Students' math SAT scores were most often in the range 330 to 480 in 2007. People seek out the school, and many students are from other states.
The most successful professors at William Penn University are given tenure, encouraging them to stay with the school for a long time.
Approximately 1,949 students study at the school (in 2007). Many of the students at William Penn University are in their forties, or even older.
Students at the school can take advantage of the school's meal plans. Students participate in Mid-States Football Association and Midwest Classic Conference athletics. Athletic scholarships or financial aid help the school attract student athletes.
More complete details are provided below.
William Penn University
201 Trueblood Ave
Oskaloosa, IA 52577
General Phone: (641) 673-1001
http://www.wmpenn.edu
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Business And Management | 211 | business, accounting |
| Liberal Arts | 137 | liberal arts and humanities, sociology, history |
| Education And Teaching | 36 | elementary school teaching, education, physical education teaching |
| Nutrition And Exercise Therapy | 27 | health and physical education, sports and fitness management |
| Computer Science And Engineering | 14 | computer and info science |
| Therapy And Counseling | 11 | psychology |
| Media | 9 | communication studies |
| Science | 7 | biology |
| Engineering Technician | 4 | industrial tech, engineering technician |
| Mathematics | 1 | mathematics |
| Family And Social Work | 0 | public administration |
Number of programs and degrees for William Penn University in 2007:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree | 336 | 17 |
| Associate's degree | 121 | 1 |
In 2007, William Penn University had a total enrollment of 1,949 students (1,889 full-time equivalent).
Students in the Freshman Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Men | 60% |
| Women | 40% |
| Full-Time | 100% |
| Part-Time | 0% |
Students By Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 100% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 74% |
| Black | 9% |
| Hispanic | 5% |
| Asian | 2% |
| American Indian | 1% |
| Unknown | 10% |
| (Foreign Students) | 0% |
Students by Age:
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 1% |
| 18-19 | 13% |
| 20-21 | 16% |
| 22-24 | 17% |
| 25-29 | 17% |
| 30-34 | 11% |
| 35-39 | 10% |
| 40-49 | 11% |
| 50-64 | 4% |
| 65+ | 0% |
Retention Rates (2007):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 56 % |
| Part-Time | 50 % |
William Penn University offers campus housing for 531 of its 1,889 (full-time) students.
(Please refer to our profile of Oskaloosa, Iowa for details about the area surrounding the campus. Also see our list of other Iowa Colleges).
The school offers students a meal plan with 19 meals per week.
Acceptances:
| Group | Applicants | Accepted | Percent Accepted | Enrolled | Percent of Accepted Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 783 | 414 | 53% | 192 | 46% |
| Men | 457 | 250 | 55% | 116 | 46% |
| Women | 326 | 164 | 50% | 76 | 46% |
Standardized Test Scores:
| Test | 25th Percentile | 75th Percetile |
|---|---|---|
| SAT Verbal | 360 | 460 |
| SAT Math | 330 | 480 |
| SAT Writing | 340 | 480 |
| ACT Verbal | 16 | 22 |
| ACT Math | 16 | 20 |
| ACT Composite | 17 | 20 |
Application Requirements:
| Item | Requirement |
|---|---|
| GPA | required |
| Class Rank | recommended |
| High School Record | required |
| College Prep Program | recommended |
| Recommendations | recommended |
| Formal Demonstration of Competence | not required |
| Standardized Tests (SAT and/or ACT) | required |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting SAT | 19% |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting ACT | 82% |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) | required |
| Other Standardized Tests | not required |
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 16,880 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 16,880 |
| Room and board | $ 5,042 |
| Room charge | $ 2,002 |
| Board (meal plan) charge | $ 3,040 |
| Books and supplies | $ 950 |
| Other expenses | $ 3,354 |
Financial Aid:
William Penn University participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 190000)
William Penn University has a tenure system for faculty.
Tenure Status of Faculty (2007):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|
| Tenured | 10 | 5 |
| Non-tenured, but on tenure track | 8 | 6 |
| Non-tenured and not on tenure track | 9 | 7 |
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2007):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | calendar year | 6 | $64,954 | 0 | * |
| Associate professor | calendar year | 5 | $46,315 | 3 | $49,712 |
| Assistant professor | calendar year | 13 | $44,338 | 8 | $49,193 |
| Instructor | calendar year | 3 | $54,872 | 3 | $40,640 |
| No academic rank | calendar year | 0 | * | 4 | $40,488 |
| All faculty total | calendar year | 27 | $50,456 | 18 | $45,919 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Athletic Conferences:
| Sport | Conference |
|---|---|
| Football | Mid-States Football Association |
| Basketball | Midwest Classic Conference |
| Baseball | Midwest Classic Conference |
| Track | Midwest Classic Conference |
Students on Athletic Scholarships (2007):
| Sport | Men | Women | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 376 | 90 | 466 |
| Football | 133 | 0 | 133 |
| Basketball | 72 | 40 | 112 |
| Baseball | 55 | 0 | 55 |
| Track | 17 | 15 | 32 |
| All Other Sports | 99 | 35 | 134 |
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Accounting
Business/Commerce, General
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
Computer and Information Sciences, General
EDUCATION AND TEACHING
Education, General
Elementary Education and Teaching
Physical Education Teaching and Coaching
ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN
Engineering Technologies/Technicians, Other
Industrial Technology/Technician
FAMILY AND SOCIAL WORK
Public Administration
LIBERAL ARTS
History, General
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities, Other
Sociology
MATHEMATICS
Mathematics, General
MEDIA
Communication Studies/Speech Communication and Rhetoric
NUTRITION AND EXERCISE THERAPY
Health and Physical Education, General
Sport and Fitness Administration/Management
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets William Penn University Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| % students on athletic fin. aid (vs. all colleges) | Top 3% |  |
| % of degrees in business and management (vs. all colleges) | Top 8% | |
| Degrees concentrated in limited number of degree programs (vs. all colleges) | Top 15% | |
| % students 40 years or older (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 16% | |
| Dorm rooms per full-time student (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 16% | |
| Number of degree programs (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 17% | |
| Number of students (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 17% | |
| % of full-time faculty on tenure track (vs. all colleges) | Top 17% | |
| % of degrees in liberal arts (colleges not offering open-admission) | Top 19% | |
| % of degrees in nutrition and exercise therapy (vs. all colleges) | Top 20% | |
Notable:
Friends affiliation Accepts some high school credits Offers credit for life experience Grants credits for AP courses Career counseling Career services Student employment services Remedial classes for students Option to study abroad Offers part-time study On-campus library Offers campus housing Offers a board (meal) plan Tenure system for quality teaching Offers athletic scholarships
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