William Penn University Acceptance Rate
Oskaloosa, Iowa · Private not-for-profit · 4-year or above
- Applicants
- 1,112
- Admitted
- 634
- Yield
- 46.7%
- Test policy
- Test-optional
Latest official IPEDS 2023–24 · Updated July 2026
Acceptance rate & applications over time
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Over the 10 years of federal data, William Penn University's acceptance rate has fallen from 59.6% in 2014–15 to 57% in 2023–24. Applications grew from 1,017 to 1,112 (+9%) over that period.
Its 57% rate makes William Penn University more selective than about 79% of the 1,419 schools tracked here. Among 26 tracked Iowa schools, it is more selective than about 92%.
William Penn University has been test-optional since 2016–17. Of admitted students, 46.7% enrolled (the yield rate) in 2023–24.
Full year-by-year table
| Year | Applicants | Admitted | Acceptance | Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014–15 | 1,017 | 606 | 59.6% | 334 |
| 2015–16 | 1,153 | 663 | 57.5% | 332 |
| 2016–17 | 1,096 | 643 | 58.7% | 253 |
| 2017–18 | 1,279 | 688 | 53.8% | 281 |
| 2018–19 | 1,508 | 833 | 55.2% | 281 |
| 2019–20 | 1,620 | 943 | 58.2% | 363 |
| 2020–21 | 1,599 | 880 | 55% | 344 |
| 2021–22 | 1,387 | 800 | 57.7% | 335 |
| 2022–23 | 1,264 | 729 | 57.7% | 317 |
| 2023–24 | 1,112 | 634 | 57% | 296 |
Acceptance rate by gender
| Group | Applicants | Admitted | Acceptance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Women | 360 | 212 | 58.9% |
| Men | 752 | 422 | 56.1% |
SAT / ACT ranges & policy
Test-optional (considered if submitted).
| Test | 25th–75th percentile | % submitting |
|---|---|---|
| SAT EBRW | 440–540 | 16% |
| SAT Math | 390–560 | |
| ACT Composite | 16–22 | 31% |
How William Penn University compares
Where this school sits among peers of similar selectivity — each dot is a school's current acceptance rate on the same scale.
Frequently asked
What is William Penn University's acceptance rate?
William Penn University's acceptance rate is 57% for 2023–24, the most recent year of federal IPEDS data (634 admitted of 1,112 applicants).
Is William Penn University test optional?
William Penn University is test-optional: SAT/ACT scores are considered if submitted but not required.
How many people apply to William Penn University?
William Penn University received 1,112 applications in 2023–24 and admitted 634.
What SAT score do you need for William Penn University?
Admitted students at William Penn University typically scored 440–540 on SAT Reading/Writing and 390–560 on SAT Math (middle-50% ranges).
Is William Penn University getting harder to get into?
William Penn University has become harder to get into: its acceptance rate went from 59.6% in 2014–15 to 57% in 2023–24.
How this is calculated
Acceptance rate = admitted ÷ applicants, first-time degree-seeking undergraduates, from the U.S. Department of Education's IPEDS Admissions (ADM) survey; institution details from the IPEDS Institutional Characteristics (HD) survey. Data span: 2014–15 to 2023–24. Official site: https://www.wmpenn.edu/.