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llms_summary: William Penn University. (Oskaloosa, IA). Private Not-for-Profit 4-Year or Above. Town setting. enrollment 1,536. in-state tuition $29,750 USD. Small private institution in Iowa focused on teacher education with moderate selectivity and tuition around $30,000. Full profile on EduStats. canonical profile on EduStats
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# William Penn University

Small private institution in Iowa focused on teacher education with moderate selectivity and tuition around $30,000.

## Record

- **Coordinates**: 41.310111, -92.647095

### Summary

Small private institution in Iowa focused on teacher education with moderate selectivity and tuition around $30,000.

### Description

William Penn University is a small private not-for-profit college in Oskaloosa, Iowa, serving approximately 1,536 students. The institution focuses on professional preparation with education as its primary undergraduate major, reflecting its historical mission in teacher training.

Annual tuition is $29,750 with a total cost of attendance of $37,972 including room and board. The college admits about 57% of applicants. Many students receive financial aid and pay significantly less than the published tuition rate.

The 75th percentile ACT composite score is 22, indicating a student body with varied academic preparation. William Penn works best for students seeking focused preparation for careers in teaching and related fields, particularly those who benefit from the support and community of a small college. For more information, visit wmpenn.edu.

### Attributes

- **Unit ID**: 154,590
- **State**: IA
- **City**: Oskaloosa
- **Address**: 201 Trueblood Ave
- **Zip Code**: 52577
- **Sector Group**: Private Not-for-Profit 4-Year or Above
- **Official Website**: https://www.wmpenn.edu/
- **HBCU**: No
- **Tribal College**: No
- **Setting**: Town
- **Annual In-State Tuition**: $29,750
- **Annual Out-of-State Tuition**: $29,750
- **Total Cost of Attendance (In-State)**: $37,972
- **Total Cost of Attendance (Out-of-State)**: $37,972
- **Room and Board**: $8,222
- **Total Student Enrollment**: 1,536
- **Acceptance Rate**: 57%
- **SAT Reading 75th Percentile**: 540
- **SAT Math 75th Percentile**: 560
- **ACT Composite 75th Percentile**: 22
- **Endowment (End of Year)**: $8,830,882
- **Carnegie Classification**: Professions-focused Baccalaureate Small
- **Research Activity Tier**: No research designation
- **Economic Mobility Index**: Higher Access, Medium Earnings
- **Primary Undergraduate Major**: Education