More selective than 96% of Iowa colleges we cover. U.S. median 77%.
College Scorecard, Fall 2024 entering class
16% of enrolled first-years sent SAT scores, 31% sent ACT scores.
IPEDS Admissions, Fall 2023 entering class
Called “yield.” A high yield means many admitted students choose William Penn University over other offers.
IPEDS Admissions, Fall 2023 entering class
Applicants, admits and enrollment
IPEDS Admissions, Fall 2023 entering class (first-time, degree-seeking undergraduates). Newer counts arrive with the next IPEDS release.
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William Penn University SAT and ACT scores
Scores of enrolled first-year students who submitted them, Fall 2024. A quarter scored below the 25th percentile and a quarter above the 75th. If your score is above the 75th, William Penn University is likely within reach on scores alone; below the 25th, it is a reach.
| Test | 25th percentile | 75th percentile |
|---|---|---|
| SAT reading & writing | 450 | 570 |
| SAT math | 430 | 540 |
| ACT composite | 16 | 22 |
| SAT total (approx.) | 880 | 1110 |
College Scorecard, Fall 2024 entering class (reported to IPEDS). SAT total adds the two section scores, an approximation.
William Penn University admissions year over year
| Entering class | Acceptance | SAT reading | SAT math | ACT | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fall 2024 | 52% | 450–570 | 430–540 | 16–22 | College Scorecard |
| Fall 2023 | 57% | 440–540 | 390–560 | 16–22 | IPEDS |
Score ranges are the 25th–75th percentiles. Each year is kept as published; we add a year with every federal release.
How selective is William Penn University compared with other Iowa colleges?
William Penn University has the 2nd-lowest acceptance rate of 29 Iowa colleges we cover. Schools around it:
| Rank | College | Acceptance | Graduation | Avg. net price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Grinnell College | 15% | 88% | $17,648 |
| 2 | William Penn University | 52% | 33% | $22,601 |
| 3 | Emmaus Bible College | 60% | 83% | $13,186 |
| 4 | Drake University | 64% | 74% | $29,127 |
| 5 | Coe College | 64% | 66% | $18,745 |
| 6 | Faith Baptist Bible College and Theological Seminary | 68% | 68% | $16,282 |
| 7 | Dordt University | 68% | 70% | $25,807 |
| 8 | Morningside University | 71% | 50% | $31,320 |
| 9 | Luther College | 72% | 71% | $23,097 |
College Scorecard, Fall 2024 entering class. All Iowa colleges →
Who enrolls at William Penn University
College Scorecard; IPEDS
William Penn University admissions questions
What is the William Penn University acceptance rate?
William Penn University accepts 52% of applicants, about 1 in 2. For the Fall 2023 entering class, 634 of 1,112 applicants were admitted.
Does William Penn University require the SAT or ACT?
William Penn University considers SAT or ACT scores but does not require them (test-optional), according to its federal admissions report for Fall 2023. 16% of enrolled first-year students submitted SAT scores and 31% submitted ACT scores.
What SAT score do you need for William Penn University?
The middle 50% of William Penn University enrolled first-year students scored 880–1110 on the SAT and 16–22 on the ACT. A score above the upper number puts you in the top quarter of enrolled students; below the lower number puts you in the bottom quarter.
How many admitted students enroll at William Penn University?
47% of admitted students enrolled in Fall 2023 (296 of 634).
Is William Penn University getting harder to get into?
William Penn University accepted 52% of applicants for Fall 2024, compared with 57% for Fall 2023.
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Sources: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard and IPEDS Admissions; years shown with each figure. “Colleges we cover” means colleges awarding bachelor's degrees to at least 100 undergraduates. Back to William Penn University overview