William Penn University, IA
Private Nonprofit
4-Year • Small • Highly Residential
Baccalaureate College
Not Selective • High Transfer-In
Affiliated with the Friends Church
Main Campus
William Penn University Rankings
Affordability60
Selectivity5
Retention4
Graduation1
Earnings27
Diversity70
1 ← Poor
Great → 100
Academics
Academics at William Penn University
95%
Bachelor’s
5%
Associate’s
-
Certificate
Grad
Highest Degree
Share of Graduates by Field of Study
Biological and Biomedical Sciences6%
Business, Management, Marketing20%
Communication, Journalism3%
Computer and Information Sciences1%
Education15%
Engineering1%
Engineering Technologies2%
Health Professions and Related Programs7%
History1%
Liberal Arts and Sciences, Humanities2%
Mathematics and Statistics<1%
Multi-disciplinary Studies<1%
Parks, Recreation, Fitness Studies18%
Psychology12%
Public Administration and Social Service3%
Social Sciences5%
Visual and Performing Arts2%
Admissions
Getting into William Penn University
55%
Admission Rate
475
Median SAT Math
455
Median SAT Reading
19
Median ACT Composite
Typical Test Scores
SAT Math (25–75%)430–520
200
800
SAT Reading (25–75%)410–500
200
800
ACT Composite (25–75%)16–21
1
36
Cost
Cost of Attending William Penn University
$26K
In-State Tuition
$26K
Out-of-State Tuition
$36K
Average Total Cost
$20K
Average Net Cost
Average Net Price by Family Income
| Family Income | School | IA | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| $0–$30K | $18K | $13K | $14K |
| $30K–$48K | $20K | $14K | $15K |
| $48K–$75K | $20K | $16K | $17K |
| $75K–$110K | $22K | $18K | $19K |
| >$110K | $21K | $20K | $21K |
Debt
Typical Debt after William Penn University
83%
Receive Federal Loans
$14K
Median Federal Debt
51%
Repayment Rate
$259
Median Payment
Received Financial Aid
| Family Income | School | IA | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| $0–$30K | 40% | 45% | 57% |
| $30K–$48K | 18% | 15% | 16% |
| $48K–$75K | 17% | 16% | 12% |
| $75K–$110K | 15% | 15% | 9% |
| >$110K | 9% | 15% | 11% |
Student Debt
| Category | School | IA | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| The median debt for family income between $0–$30K | $12K | $12K | $11K |
| The median debt for family income between $30K–$75K | $17K | $12K | $12K |
| The median debt for students with family income >$75K | $15K | $13K | $12K |
| The median debt for Pell students | $15K | $13K | $12K |
| The median debt for no-Pell students | $14K | $12K | $11K |
| Cumulative loan debt at the 90th percentile | $37K | $27K | $25K |
| Cumulative loan debt at the 75th percentile | $26K | $19K | $18K |
| Cumulative loan debt at the 25th percentile | $6K | $6K | $6K |
| Cumulative loan debt at the 10th percentile | $4K | $3K | $3K |
Repayment Rates
| Period | School | IA | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-year after entering repayment | 43% | 50% | 43% |
| 3-years after entering repayment | 51% | 54% | 46% |
| 5-years after entering repayment | 57% | 58% | 50% |
| 7-years after entering repayment | 65% | 64% | 55% |
Completion
Completion Rates at William Penn University
53%
Retention Rate
4%
Transfer Rate
33%
Withdrawal Rate
35%
Graduation Rate
Graduation Rates by Time Taken
| Time Taken | School | IA | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Within 4 Years | 24% | 44% | 38% |
| Within 6 Years | 35% | 57% | 55% |
| Within 8 Years | 31% | 56% | 56% |
Graduation Rates by Ethnicity
| Ethnicity and Nativity | School | IA | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asian | 33% | 58% | 53% |
| Black | 10% | 46% | 39% |
| Caucasian | 47% | 62% | 52% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 44% | 46% | 47% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 100% | 48% | 43% |
| Non-US citizens/residents | 50% | 60% | 50% |
| Two or more races | 20% | 43% | 44% |
| Other race | 33% | 46% | 44% |
Outcomes
Outcomes after William Penn University
92%
Employment Rate
$33K
Median Salary
$20K
25 Pctl Salary
$48K
75 Pctl Salary
Employment over Time
| Period | School | IA | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Employed 6 years after enrollment | 92% | 89% | 85% |
| Employed 7 years after enrollment | 92% | 89% | 84% |
| Employed 8 years after enrollment | 92% | 88% | 84% |
| Employed 9 years after enrollment | 92% | 88% | 83% |
| Employed 10 years after enrollment | 91% | 88% | 83% |
Distribution of Earnings after Graduation
| Percentile | School | IA | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile of earnings | $8K | $9K | $7K |
| 25th percentile of earnings | $20K | $20K | $17K |
| 50th percentile of earnings | $33K | $30K | $29K |
| 75th percentile of earnings | $48K | $43K | $43K |
| 90th percentile of earnings | $63K | $55K | $57K |
Median Earnings over Time
| Period | School | IA | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings 6 years after enrollment | $33K | $30K | $29K |
| Earnings 8 years after enrollment | $39K | $33K | $32K |
| Earnings 10 years after enrollment | $42K | $36K | $35K |
Students
Students at William Penn University
1,127
Undergraduates
61%
Full-time Undergrads
22
Avg Entry Age
65
Graduate Students
Enrollment by Gender
| Gender | School | IA | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female degree-seeking undergraduates | 43% | 68% | 64% |
| Male degree-seeking undergraduates | 57% | 32% | 35% |
Enrollment by Race and Nativity
| Race and Nativity | School | IA | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asian | 2% | 2% | 4% |
| Black | 24% | 9% | 18% |
| Caucasian | 54% | 70% | 49% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 10% | 7% | 18% |
| Native American or Alaskan Native | 1% | 1% | 1% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | <1% | <1% | <1% |
| Non-US citizens/residents | 3% | 3% | 2% |
| Two or more races | 2% | 3% | 3% |
| Other race | 4% | 5% | 4% |
Enrollment by Family Income
| Family Income | School | IA | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| $0–$30K | 34% | 29% | 43% |
| $30K–$48K | 20% | 16% | 18% |
| $48K–$75K | 18% | 19% | 16% |
| $75K–$110K | 18% | 19% | 14% |
| >$110K | 12% | 18% | 15% |
Location Map
Nearby Colleges
Colleges near William Penn University, IA
Central College
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Indian Hills Community College
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Iowa School of Beauty-Ottumwa
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Grinnell College
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