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William Penn University is in Oskaloosa, Iowa. 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 media, 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 510 on the verbal SAT test. Students' math SAT scores were most often in the range 340 to 520 in 2005. 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 1,892 students study at the school (in 2005). 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.
The school reports its educational mission is:
"The purpose of William Penn University is to provide a quality education that blends critical thinking and skilled applications to prepare tomorrow's leaders for success in a global society. To accomplish this, the following mission statement underlies all we do at William Penn University, both inside and outside of the classroom. As a pioneer learning institution we strive *to actively sustain an open and questioning learning community at the undergraduate and graduate level dedicated to excellence that will allow students to fully participate in the construction of their own futures *to advance the cause of diversity in the educational experience by embracing the rich tradition of tolerance inherent in the Society of Friends *to vigorously pursue the development of a learning community that enhances educational and leadership opportunities for the state, region, and beyond *to assure that academic rigor, social development, and leadership opportunities remain central to our institution."
More complete details are provided below.
William Penn University
201 Trueblood Ave
Oskaloosa, IA 52577
General Phone: (641) 673-1001
Admissions Phone: (641) 673-1012
Financial Aid Phone: (641) 673-1040
http://www.wmpenn.edu
William Penn University awarded degrees in these major categories in 2005:
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Business And Management | 128 | business, accounting |
| Liberal Arts | 49 | liberal arts and humanities, sociology, history |
| Education And Teaching | 37 | elementary school teaching, education, physical education teaching |
| Media | 15 | communication studies |
| Nutrition And Exercise Therapy | 15 | health and physical education, sports and fitness management |
| Therapy And Counseling | 14 | psychology |
| Science | 10 | biology |
| Computer Science And Engineering | 6 | computer and info science |
| Mathematics | 0 | mathematics |
| Engineering Technician | 0 | industrial tech, engineering technician |
Number of programs and degrees for William Penn University in 2005:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree | 254 | 16 |
| Associate's degree | 20 | 1 |
In 2005, William Penn University had a total enrollment of 1,892 students (1,839 full-time equivalent).
Students in the Freshman Class (2005):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Men | 66% |
| Women | 34% |
| Full-Time | 100% |
| Part-Time | 0% |
More details are available, using 2004 data:
Students By Class (2004):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 100% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 71% |
| Black | 9% |
| Hispanic | 4% |
| Asian | 1% |
| American Indian | 1% |
| Other Races | 14% |
| (Foreign Students) | 1% |
Students by Age (2004):
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 1% |
| 18-19 | 12% |
| 20-21 | 14% |
| 22-24 | 18% |
| 25-29 | 16% |
| 30-34 | 12% |
| 35-39 | 7% |
| 40-49 | 12% |
| 50-64 | 3% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence (2004):
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| Iowa | 60% |
| California | 3% |
| Utah | 3% |
| Missouri | 3% |
| Florida | 2% |
| Arizona | 2% |
| Texas | 1% |
| Ohio | 1% |
| Illinois | 1% |
| Idaho | 1% |
| Nebraska | 1% |
| New Jersey | 1% |
| Foreign countries | 1% |
| Michigan | 1% |
| Louisiana | 1% |
| North Carolina | 1% |
| Indiana | 1% |
| Connecticut | 1% |
| Oregon | 1% |
| South Carolina | 1% |
Retention Rates (2004):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 40 % |
| Part-Time | 25 % |
William Penn University offers campus housing for 530 of its 1,839 (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 | 586 | 352 | 60% | 166 | 47% |
| Men | 382 | 239 | 63% | 109 | 46% |
| Women | 204 | 113 | 55% | 57 | 50% |
Standardized Test Scores:
| Test | 25th Percentile | 75th Percetile |
|---|---|---|
| SAT Verbal | 340 | 510 |
| SAT Math | 340 | 520 |
| ACT Verbal | 16 | 21 |
| ACT Math | 16 | 22 |
| ACT Composite | 17 | 22 |
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 | 18% |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting ACT | 82% |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) | required |
Admissions Phone Number: (641) 673-1012
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 15,334 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 15,334 |
| Room and board | $ 5,064 |
| Room charge | $ 2,170 |
| Board (meal plan) charge | $ 3,170 |
| Books and supplies | $ 800 |
| Other expenses | $ 2,242 |
Financial Aid:
William Penn University participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 190000)
Financial Aid Phone Number: (641) 673-1040
William Penn University has a tenure system for faculty.
Tenure Status of Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|
| Tenured | 5 | 4 |
| Non-tenured, but on tenure track | 7 | 6 |
| Non-tenured and not on tenure track | 9 | 5 |
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | calendar year | 6 | $50,238 | 0 | * |
| Associate professor | calendar year | 2 | * | 2 | * |
| Assistant professor | calendar year | 9 | $38,444 | 9 | $42,008 |
| Instructor | calendar year | 2 | * | 3 | $30,656 |
| No academic rank | calendar year | 2 | * | 1 | * |
| All faculty total | calendar year | 21 | $40,366 | 15 | $37,725 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Athletic Conferences (2005):
| Sport | Conference |
|---|---|
| Football | Mid-States Football Association |
| Basketball | Midwest Classic Conference |
| Baseball | Midwest Classic Conference |
| Track | Midwest Classic Conference |
Students on Athletic Scholarships (2004):
| Sport | Men | Women | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 416 | 155 | 571 |
| Football | 124 | 0 | 124 |
| Basketball | 71 | 35 | 106 |
| Baseball | 53 | 0 | 53 |
| Track | 19 | 16 | 35 |
| All Other Sports | 149 | 104 | 253 |
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
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 2% |  |
| % of degrees in business and management (vs. all colleges) | Top 9% | |
| % students 40 years or older (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 12% | |
| % of students from other states (vs. all colleges) | Top 14% | |
| Number of degree programs (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 14% | |
| % of full-time faculty on tenure track (vs. all colleges) | Top 14% | |
| % of degrees in media (vs. all colleges) | Top 16% | |
| Dorm rooms per full-time student (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 17% | |
| Degrees concentrated in limited number of degree programs (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 18% | |
| Number of students (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 18% | |
| % 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 placement services Student employment services Remedial classes for students Offers campus housing 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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