by our College Data Analytics TeamHome to about 1,276 undergraduates in 2020, William Penn University is a small, private university located in Oskaloosa, Iowa. This is a great opportunity for those who would thrive in a charming, small-town atmosphere. Please note, some classes/degrees offered by William Penn University can be taken “online” so keep that in mind when reviewing this report. For more context, you might also check out our William Penn University Guide to Distance and Online Learning.
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For more information on policies and accommodations that the university provides to ensure all students get the opportunity to participate, you can visit William Penn University Disability Services.
William Penn University offers on-campus housing, but freshmen are not required to take advantage of it. In the end though, most do choose to live in the dorms.
* Data compiled from students who received financial aid, including loans.
William Penn University has a comparatively small, student body. There were 1,276 undergraduates in 2020. Full-time attendance was 1,181 (92.6%). Part-time attendance was 95 (7.4%).
| Full-time | Part-time | Total |
|---|---|---|
| 1,181 | 95 | 1,276 |
Compared to other colleges and universities across the nation, William Penn University receives top marks for overall diversity. We rank William Penn University #118 out of 3,451.
The chart below shows each element that we looked at to determine this ranking, and how that metric compares to the national average. 100 would indicate excellent diversity in each category, and 1 would mean poor diversity.
You can learn more about the diversity of the student body at William Penn University by looking closer at the ethnic, gender, age, and geographic diversity metrics from the William Penn University Diversity Guide.
William Penn University has a total of 479 student athletes, 322 men and 157 women who compete in inter-collegiate athletics.
| Total Revenue (all teams) | $7,052,556 |
| Total Expenses (all teams) | $7,052,556 |
| Net | $0 |
For more information about athletics including per-team sizes, coaching and scholarships check out our Guide to William Penn University Athletics