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William Penn University

Oskaloosa, IA 4-Year Private
Acceptance Rate58%

William Penn University Student Life

William Penn University Student Activities

Interested in Greek life?

William Penn University has the Alpha Lambda Delta. In fact, more students participate in the Alpha Lambda Delta than any other on-campus activity.

Other popular student organizations at William Penn University include Education Club, Greek Life, Association of Student Athletes and Ecology Club.

William Penn University students' favorite campus events are Week of Welcome, Homecoming and PennStock.

William Penn University Housing

This table offers information on housing at William Penn University.

Housing Options Offered? Details
On-Campus Housing Yes
Guaranteed Housing Yes Guaranteed for freshman
Co-ed Housing Available Yes
Housing for Students with Disabilities Yes
Percentage of Students Living On-Campus 65%
Spots Available in On-Campus Housing 856
Number of Students Living On-Campus 706
Percentage of Students Living Off-Campus

William Penn University offers on-campus housing. Students are required to live on campus. First year students are guaranteed on-campus housing.

The majority of William Penn University students live on campus. In 2023, 65% of undergrads at William Penn University lived in some kind of on-campus housing and 35% of students lived off-campus or commuted to William Penn University. There are 856 spots available in on-campus housing for all 1,404 undergraduates. In the 2022-2023 school year, 706 students chose to live on-campus. On the weekends, about 70% students stay on-campus. First year students are allowed to park a car on campus.

William Penn University offers coed housing and housing for students with disabilities.

William Penn University Athletics

At William Penn University there are a variety of athletic options for students interested in joining a sports program.

Intercollegiate sports are the highest tier of college sports and can be very competitive. Intercollegiate teams are regulated by the NCAA, funded by the university, and compete against teams from other universities. The division of a sports team depends on the size of the university, funding, and competition level. An intercollegiate school team will be Division I, II or III, with Division I being the highest level.

Club sports are not regulated by the NCAA and are a great option for students not interested in trying out for an intercollegiate team. Club sports are usually student run but can also be funded by the university.

Intramural sports are the most casual and informal. Intramural sports are often free and require very little time commitment.

Let's take a look at the athletic options available at William Penn University:

Sport Men's Intramural Women's Intramural Men's Division Women's Division Men's Scholarships Women's Scholarships
Bowling Intercollegiate Sport Intercollegiate Sport
Basketball Intercollegiate Sport Intercollegiate Sport
Cheerleading Intercollegiate Sport Intercollegiate Sport
Golf Intercollegiate Sport Intercollegiate Sport
Lacrosse Intercollegiate Sport Intercollegiate Sport
Soccer Intercollegiate Sport Intercollegiate Sport
Track And Field Intercollegiate Sport Intercollegiate Sport
Volleyball Intercollegiate Sport Intercollegiate Sport
Wrestling Intercollegiate Sport Intercollegiate Sport
Cross Country Running Intercollegiate Sport Intercollegiate Sport

Is William Penn University Safe?

College is like a home away from home. Whether you're walking to class or coming back from late-night studying (or partying!), it's important to feel safe on campus.

William Penn University is patroled 24 hours a day by trained security. The William Penn University campus has emergency telephones or alarms for students to use anytime of day or night.

William Penn University offers late-night transportation or safety escorts for students. Campus housing is secure and dorms can only be accessed with secure key cards.

Plan a Visit to William Penn University

Visiting colleges is one of the best ways to get a sense of the campus and student body. If you'd like to visit William Penn University, take U.S. Highway 63 to Oskaloosa, IA. If you need to fly, book your flight to Des Moines International airport.

While you're planning, check out other schools in Iowa you may want to visit too. Click the heart at the top of each school's page to save it to your college list.

Want to visit but can't make the trip? Explore William Penn University's campus without leaving home by taking a virtual campus tour

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William Penn University Students

49%

Women

51%

Men

92%

Full Time

8%

Part Time

51%

In State

49%

Out-of-State

Ethnicity

57%

17%

10%

5%

5%

4%

1%

1%

1%

Undergraduate Students

1,404

Graduate Students

69

Non-Resident / International Students

67

William Penn University Campus Services

Student Services
  • 1E1A89E0-A58D-422D-B45D-7554EC36A535 Counseling
  • 1E1A89E0-A58D-422D-B45D-7554EC36A535 Health Clinic
  • 31515C82-8D2D-421D-B67C-E215D0E49BE9 Women's Center
  • 31515C82-8D2D-421D-B67C-E215D0E49BE9 Veterans Affairs
  • 1E1A89E0-A58D-422D-B45D-7554EC36A535 Career Planning
  • 1E1A89E0-A58D-422D-B45D-7554EC36A535 Alumni Networking
  • 31515C82-8D2D-421D-B67C-E215D0E49BE9 ESL
Campus Security
  • 1E1A89E0-A58D-422D-B45D-7554EC36A535 Late-Night Transport / Escort
  • 1E1A89E0-A58D-422D-B45D-7554EC36A535 24-Hour Emergency Phone / Alarm
  • 1E1A89E0-A58D-422D-B45D-7554EC36A535 24-Hour Security Patrol

Data Source: IPEDs and Peterson's Databases © 2022 Peterson's LLC All rights reserved

Quick Facts

Total Enrollment

1,473

Campus Setting

Rural

Acceptance Rate

58%

Tuition and Fees

In State

$28,750

Out-of-State

$28,750

Fall Freshmen
Application Deadline

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