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William Penn University

Oskaloosa, Iowa. 1,301 undergraduates. Admits 52% of applicants.

38%Graduation rate16 pts below the national median for similar colleges (54%)
$23,749Average net price per year19% above the national median for similar colleges ($19,899)
$52,106Median earnings 10 years after starting12% below the national median for similar colleges ($58,912)
$25,000Median debt at graduation16% above the national median for similar colleges ($21,609)
Our read

Graduates' median debt ($25,000) equals 48% of former students' median earnings ten years after starting ($52,106).

What families actually pay

Under $30,000$22,112
$30,000–$48,000$21,527
$48,001–$75,000$20,097
$75,001–$110,000$24,268
Over $110,000$27,168

Average yearly net price for first-time, full-time students who received federal aid, by family income. Net price is the cost of attendance minus grants and scholarships. Source: College Scorecard.

Compare net price across collegesPublished tuition and fees: $30,800.

Do students finish, and what do they earn?

MeasureThis collegeSimilar colleges nationally
Graduation rate38%54%
Return for second year58%76%
Median earnings, 6 years after starting$45,350$49,318
Median earnings, 10 years after starting$52,106$58,912
Median debt at graduation$25,000$21,609

Graduation rate within 150% of normal time; retention is the share of first-year students who return. Earnings are medians for former students who received federal aid, working and not enrolled. National comparison is the median for colleges of the same type (mostly bachelor's degrees).

Programs and what graduates earn

32 programs reported

Program-level medians for graduates who received federal aid. A dash means the Department of Education suppressed the figure to protect privacy, usually because the program is small. At four-year colleges, certificate graduates often earned a bachelor's at the same time, so their earnings can reflect the degree. Source: College Scorecard, field of study data.

Getting in

52%Admission rate
984Average SAT of admitted students
16–22ACT middle 50%
15:1Students per faculty member
52%Undergraduates with a Pell Grant

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Quick answers

How much does William Penn University cost per year?
The average net price at William Penn University, what students pay after grants and scholarships, is $23,749 per year. Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How much do William Penn University graduates earn?
Former William Penn University students earn a median of $52,106 a year ten years after starting college. Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
What is the graduation rate at William Penn University?
38% of William Penn University students graduate within 150% of normal time. Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How much student debt do William Penn University graduates have?
The median federal student debt at graduation from William Penn University is $25,000. Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.