# William Penn University

Private nonprofit college in Oskaloosa, IA. IPEDS ID 154590.
Source page: https://educationguide.com/colleges/william-penn-university · Data: https://educationguide.com/data/colleges/william-penn-university.json · Method: https://educationguide.com/how-we-score

## Key numbers
- Acceptance rate: 52% (Fall 2024, College Scorecard)
- Average net price after grants: $22,601 per year (AcadYr 2023-24, reported in IPEDS DCY2024-25)
- Graduation rate (6 years): 33%; beats 0% of IA colleges and 15% nationwide
- Median earnings 10 years after starting: $48,936; beats 13% of IA colleges and 38% nationwide
- Median debt at graduation: $12,000

## Net price by family income (per year, after grants)
| Family income | Net price |
|---|---|
| 0-30k | $20,608 |
| 30-48k | $19,378 |
| 48-75k | $20,560 |
| 75-110k | $24,245 |
| 110k+ | $25,916 |

Average after grants for first-time, full-time students receiving federal aid. Negative values mean grants exceed cost.

## Cost to finish and years to pay back (EducationGuide calculation)
Graduates took 4.31 years on average (22% finished in 4 years; Fall 2017 entrants, IPEDS). Earnings gain = $48,936 (median earnings of former students 10 years after starting college (College Scorecard)) minus $36,661 for high school graduates ages 25-34 in IA (Census ACS 2020-2024).

| Family income | Net price / yr | Cost to finish | Years to pay back |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0-30k | $20,608 | $88,820 | 7.2 years |
| 30-48k | $19,378 | $83,519 | 6.8 years |
| 48-75k | $20,560 | $88,614 | 7.2 years |
| 75-110k | $24,245 | $104,496 | 8.5 years |
| 110k+ | $25,916 | $111,698 | 9.1 years |

Method: https://educationguide.com/how-we-score#value

## Sticker price
- Cost of attendance: $42,874
- Tuition and fees: $29,750
- Housing and meals: $7,712; books: $1,504

## Admissions
- SAT reading & writing: 450–570; SAT math: 430–540; ACT: 16–22 (25th–75th percentile, Fall 2024)
- Fall 2023: 1,112 applicants, 634 admitted, 296 enrolled; test scores considered but not required
- Fall 2024: acceptance 52%, ACT 16–22 (College Scorecard)
- Fall 2023: acceptance 57%, ACT 16–22 (IPEDS Admissions)

## Majors (40 bachelor's majors)
| Major | Earnings 1 yr | Earnings 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Business Administration | $62,162 | $79,791 | $27,000 |
| Nursing | not reported | $76,625 | not reported |
| Biology | $36,449 | $53,683 | $27,000 |
| Psychology | $35,122 | $49,929 | $27,443 |
| Sociology | $34,099 | $49,077 | $28,963 |
| Kinesiology / Exercise Science | $30,314 | $46,244 | $27,000 |
| Education (Elementary / Secondary) | $40,049 | $45,099 | $32,642 |
| Broadcasting / Digital Media | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Public Relations and Advertising | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Computer and Information Sciences | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Computer Science | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Education | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Education (Subject Teaching) | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Civil Engineering | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Computer Engineering | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Mechanical Engineering | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Industrial Engineering | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Industrial Production Technologies / Technicians | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Engineering-Related Technologies / Technicians | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Engineering-Related Fields | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Engineering / Engineering-Related Technologies / Technicians, Other | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| English | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Liberal Arts / General Studies | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Mathematics | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Applied Mathematics | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Multi / Interdisciplinary Studies, Other | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Human Services | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Social Sciences | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Criminology | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Political Science | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Visual and Performing Arts | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Theatre | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Film and Photography | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Studio Art | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Music | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Business | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Accounting | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Entrepreneurship | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Human Resources | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| History | not reported | not reported | not reported |

## Major to career
- Business Administration → Management analyst: median wage not reported (metro), $85,530 (IA), $101,860 (U.S.)
- Education (Elementary / Secondary) → Elementary school teacher: median wage not reported (metro), $60,580 (IA), $63,970 (U.S.)

## Sources and years
- Net price: AcadYr 2023-24, reported in IPEDS DCY2024-25; cost of attendance: AcadYr 2023-24, reported in IPEDS DCY2024-25; tuition: AcadYr 2024-25, reported in IPEDS DCY2024-25
- Graduation: Fall 2018 or AcadYr 2018-19 cohort (differs by institutional calendar), reported in IPEDS DCY2024-25; earnings: Treasury AY2009-10, AY2010-11 pooled cohort measured in CY2020, CY2021, inflation adjusted to 2022 dollars; debt: NSLDS FY2020, FY2021 pooled cohorts
- Major earnings (4 yr): Treasury AY2017-2018, AY2018-2019 pooled earnings cohort measured in CY2022, CY2023, inflation adjusted to 2024 dollars

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