William Penn University

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2024 Undergraduate Tuition
$29,750
3.48% growth from 2023
2024 Average Net Price
$22,740
After Financial Aid
2024 Acceptance Rate
51.9%
1,305 Applicants
2024 Enrolled Students
1,425
89.6% Full-Time
2024 Graduation Rate
32.6%
92 Graduates

About

William Penn University is a higher education institution located in Mahaska County, IA. In 2024, the most popular Bachelors Degree concentrations at William Penn University were Elementary Education & Teaching (55 degrees awarded), General Business Administration & Management (49 degrees), and General Psychology (26 degrees).

In 2024, 374 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at William Penn University. 54.5% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 45.5% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was white (235 degrees), 5.47 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (43 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at William Penn University is $29,750, which is $4,462 more than the national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($25,288).

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Costs

In 2024, the median undergraduate tuition at William Penn University is $29,750, which is $4,462 more than the national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($25,288).

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $22,740.

In 2024, 96% of undergraduate students attending William Penn University received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 88% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Tuition Costs

$29,750
2024 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2024, the cost of tuition at William Penn University was $29,750. The cost of tuition at William Penn University is $4,462 more than than the overall (public and private) national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($25,288).

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Average Net Price

$22,740
2024 Value
1.69%
1 Year Growth

In 2024 William Penn University had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $22,740. Between 2023 and 2024, the average net price of William Penn University grew by 1.69%.

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Other Student Expenses

$7,580
Room and Board
$1,504
Books and Supplies

The average yearly cost of room and board at William Penn University was of $7,580 in 2024. The cost of room and board increased by 5.19% between 2023 and 2024.

During the same period, the average yearly cost of books and supplies was $1,504. The cost of books and supplies increased by 8.2% during the same period.

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Financial Aid by Income Level

96%
Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants
88%
Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

96% of undergraduate students at William Penn University received financial aid through grants or loans in 2024. This represents a growth of 1.05% with respect to 2023, when 95% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

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Admissions

William Penn University received 1,305 undergraduate applications in 2024, which represents a 17.4% annual growth. Out of those 1,305 applicants, 677 students were accepted for enrollment, representing a 51.9% acceptance rate.

There were 1,425 students enrolled at William Penn University in 2024. 21% of first-time enrollees submitted SAT scores with their applications.

William Penn University has an overall enrollment yield of 41.9%, which represents the number of admitted students who ended up enrolling.

Acceptance Rate

51.9%
Acceptance Rate in 2024
677
Accepted Out of 1,305

In 2024, the undergraduate acceptance rate of William Penn University was 51.9% (677 admissions from 1,305 applications). This is lower than the acceptance rate of 2023, which was 57%. Between 2023 and 2024, the number of applicants grew by 17.4%, while admissions grew by 6.78%.

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SAT Scores

21%
Submission Percentage (2024)
61
Scores Submitted (2024)

21% of enrolled first-time students at William Penn University in 2024 submitted SAT scores with their applications.

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Enrollment

William Penn University had a total enrollment of 1,425 students in 2024. The full-time enrollment at William Penn University is 1,277 students and the part-time enrollment is 148. This means that 89.6% of students enrolled at William Penn University are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at William Penn University, both undergraduate and graduate, is 57.1% White, 16.9% Black or African American, 9.26% Hispanic or Latino, 5.96% Two or More Races, 0.842% American Indian or Alaska Native, 0.561% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders, and 0.211% Asian.

Students enrolled at William Penn University in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly White Female (32.9%), followed by White Male (22.5%) and Black or African American Male (14.3%). Students enrolled in full-time Graduate programs are most commonly White Male (21.7%), followed by White Female (16.3%) and Hispanic or Latino Female (8.7%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

89.6%
Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at William Penn University in 2024, both undergraduate and graduate, is 1,425 students. The full-time enrollment at William Penn University is 1,277 and the part-time enrollment is 148. This means that 89.6% of students enrolled at William Penn University are enrolled full-time compared with 68.6% at similar Masters Colleges and Universities.

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Retention Rate over Time

58%
2024 Retention Rate

Retention rate measures the number of first-time students who began their studies the previous fall and returned to school the following fall. The retention rate for full-time undergraduates at William Penn University was 58%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Masters Colleges and Universities (74%), William Penn University had a retention rate lower than its peers.

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Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2024)
  1. White
    814 enrolled students
  2. Black or African American
    241 enrolled students
  3. Hispanic or Latino
    132 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at William Penn University is 57.1% White, 16.9% Black or African American, 9.26% Hispanic or Latino, 5.96% Two or More Races, 0.842% American Indian or Alaska Native, 0.561% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders, and 0.211% Asian. This includes both full-time and part-time students as well as graduate and undergraduates. By comparison, enrollment for all Masters Colleges and Universities is 48.8% White, 18.2% Hispanic or Latino, and 13.7% Black or African American.

Any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis is categorized as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the share of those students are shown in the chart below. Additionally, 28 students (1.96%) did not report their race.

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Graduates

In 2024, 34 more women than men received degrees from William Penn University. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at William Penn University is white (235 degrees awarded). There were 5.47 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (43 degrees).

The most common Bachelor's Degree concentration at William Penn University is Elementary Education & Teaching (55 degrees awarded), followed by General Business Administration & Management (49 degrees) and General Psychology (26 degrees).

In 2024,  the most specialized majors across all degree types at William Penn University, meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are Parks, Recreation, & Leisure (53 degrees awarded), Public Administration and Social Service (25 degrees), and Education (78 degrees).

Common Jobs by Major

Elementary & middle school teachers
Most Common Job

The most common jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at William Penn University are Elementary & middle school teachers (1,647,799 people), Secondary school teachers (551,814 people), Education administrators (332,894 people), Other managers (267,218 people), and Social workers, all other (263,092 people).

The most specialized majors at William Penn University in 2024 are Parks, Recreation, & Leisure (53 degrees awarded), Public Administration and Social Service (25 degrees), Education (78 degrees), History (7 degrees), and Psychology (26 degrees) (as of 2024).

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Highest Paying Jobs by Major

Surgeons
Highest Paying Job

The highest paying jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at William Penn University are Surgeons, Diagnostic medical sonographers, Magnetic resonance imaging technologists, Physicians, and Nuclear medicine technologists and medical dosimetrists

The most specialized majors at William Penn University are Parks, Recreation, & Leisure (53 degrees awarded), Public Administration and Social Service (25 degrees), Education (78 degrees), History (7 degrees), and Psychology (26 degrees) (as of 2024).

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Common Industries by Major

Elementary & secondary schools
Most Common Industry

The most common industries for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at William Penn University are Elementary & secondary schools (3,236,618 people), Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (491,360 people), General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (417,718 people), Outpatient care centers (311,756 people), and Individual & family services (277,370 people).

The most specialized majors at William Penn University are Parks, Recreation, & Leisure (53 degrees awarded), Public Administration and Social Service (25 degrees), Education (78 degrees), History (7 degrees), and Psychology (26 degrees) (as of 2024).

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Majors Awarded

IPEDS uses the Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) standard, so the categories may not match the exact concentrations offered by William Penn University.
Most Common (2024)
  1. Elementary Education & Teaching
    55 degrees awarded
  2. General Business Administration & Management
    49 degrees awarded
  3. General Psychology
    26 degrees awarded

In 2024, the most common bachelors degree concentration at William Penn University was Elementary Education & Teaching with 55 degrees awarded.

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Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

170
Degrees Awarded to Men
in 2024
204
Degrees Awarded to Women
in 2024

In 2024, 170 degrees were awarded to men at William Penn University, which is 0.833 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (204).

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Most Common Male Majors

In 2024, 33 degrees were awarded to men at William Penn University in General Business Administration & Management, which is 2.06 times more than the 16 female recipients with that same degree.

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Most Common Female Majors

In 2024, 50 degrees were awarded to men at William Penn University in Elementary Education & Teaching, which is 10 times more than the 5 male recipients with that same degree.

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Time to Complete

23%
100% Completion Time
30%
150% Completion Time

In 2024, 23% of students graduating from William Penn University completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 30% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 31% within 200%.

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Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2024)
  1. White
    235 degrees awarded
  2. Black or African American
    43 degrees awarded
  3. Hispanic or Latino
    29 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at William Penn University is white (235 degrees awarded). There were 5.47 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (43 degrees).

4.55% of degree recipients (17 students) did not report their race.

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Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2024)
  1. White Female
    138 degrees awarded
  2. White Male
    97 degrees awarded
  3. Black or African American Male
    23 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at William Penn University is white female (138 degrees awarded). There were 1.42 times more white female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white male (97 degrees).

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Operations

William Penn University has an endowment valued at nearly $8.83M, as of the end of the 2024 fiscal year. The return on its endowment was of 691k (7.83%) compared to the 9.96% average return (5.41M on 54.3M) across all Masters Colleges and Universities.

In 2024, William Penn University had a total salary expenditure of 29.2M. William Penn University employs 17 Instructors, 15 Assistant professors and 6 Associate professors. Most academics at William Penn University are Male Assistant professor (9), Female Instructor (9), and Male Instructor (8).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at William Penn University are: Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media, with 48 employees, Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services, with 21 employees, and Management with 10 employees.

Endowment

$8.83M
2024 Endowment
6.71%
growth from 2023

William Penn University has an endowment valued at about $8.83M, as of the end of the 2024 fiscal year. The endowment of William Penn University grew 6.71% from the previous year. The value of their endowment was $45.5M lower than than the median endowment of Masters Colleges and Universities according to the Carnegie Classification grouping.

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Salary Expenditure

$9.85M
2024 Salaries
0%
growth from 2023

In 2024, William Penn University paid a median of $9.85M in salaries, which represents 33.8% of their overall expenditure ($29.2M) and a 0% growth from the previous year.

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Instructional Salaries

$2.53M
Instructional Salaries
44
Number of Employees

In 2024, William Penn University paid a total of $2.53M to 44 employees working as instructors, which represents 25.7% of all salaries paid.

This is compared to a median of $1.15M (2.91%) for similar Masters Colleges and Universities.

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Occupations by Share

In 2024, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at William Penn University were Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media with 48 employees, Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services with 21 employees, and Management with 10 employees.

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