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William Penn University SAT Scores, ACT Scores, Acceptance Rate, and Admissions Requirements

SAT Range880 to 1110

ACT Range16 to 22

Average GPA3.04

Acceptance Rate51.9%

Data on this page is sourced from our college data partners and was last updated on July 9, 2026.

William Penn University facts and stats

Quick Facts

Location

Oskaloosa, IA

Undergrad Enrollment1,348

Freshman Retention58%

SettingSmall town

Student to Faculty Ratio15:1

Graduation Rate33%

Test PolicyTest-optional

How do your scores compare at William Penn?

Key William Penn University application dates

Key dates

Application deadlines

Regular Decision

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Early Action

Not offered

Early Decision

Not offered

Priority Deadline

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Financial aid deadlines

Financial Aid Priority

April 15

Test dates

SAT test dates

August 22, 2026

Registration deadline: August 7, 2026

September 12, 2026

Registration deadline: August 28, 2026

October 3, 2026

Registration deadline: September 18, 2026

ACT test dates

September 19, 2026

Registration deadline: August 14, 2026

October 17, 2026

Registration deadline: September 11, 2026

December 12, 2026

Registration deadline: November 6, 2026

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What you'll actually pay

William Penn is a private not-for-profit, so the same rate applies to all students. Tuition and fees are $29,750, and 94% of students receive aid, with an average merit award of $4,500. Submit the FAFSA by the April 15 priority deadline.

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Out-of-State Tuition$29,750

Tuition and Fees$29,750

Room and Board$8,222

Average Merit Award$4,500

Application FeeN/A

Students on Aid94%

Average Aid Package$17,782

Average Debt at Grad$22,169

William Penn’s listed cost of attendance is about $37,972, including tuition, fees, room, and board. Financial aid is common, with 94% of students receiving aid and an average aid package of $17,782. Merit awards average $4,500, which can further reduce the net price for eligible students. Graduates leave with an average debt of $22,169.

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