William Penn University Admission
Acceptance Rate
57.01%
Yield (Enrollment Rate)
47.00%
Freshmen Enrollment
317
SAT Scores
950
For the 2022-2023 admission, a total of 1,264 students have applied and 729 students have allowed to admit to William Penn University (Acceptance rate: 57.67%). William Penn's yield, also known as enrollment rate, is 43.48 % where 317 students have finally enrolled out of 729 admitted students.
William Penn acceptance rate is lower (tighter to admit) compared to Private (not-for-profit), 4-Years Colleges in Iowa. Compared to similar schools in rankings such as Emmaus Bible College and Faith Baptist Bible College and Theological Seminary, its acceptance rate is lower (difficult to get in) (the average acceptance rate of the schools is 82.18%).
William Penn enrollment rate (yield) is higher (more admitted-students enrolled) compared to Private (not-for-profit), 4-Years Colleges in Iowa. Compared to similar schools in rankings, its yield is lower (admitted, but not enrolled) (average yield is 45.26%).
How to Apply to William Penn University
The following table summarizes the contact and directory information to apply William Penn.
Admission Statistics Charts
The following chart visualizes the admission statistics at William Penn and compares to similar schools by type, level and location.
*Data Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS).
Test Scores Comparison
In 2023, the average SAT score at William Penn University is 950 and the average ACT score is 19. Compared to similar schools in college rankings, the admission score of William Penn University is comparable to the schools (average score is 1,060). You can check and compare the SAT and ACT scores by subject with tables and charts.
| SAT Average | ACT Average | |
|---|---|---|
| William Penn University | 950 | 19 |
| Similarly Colleges in Rankings | 1,060 | 25 |
| All U.S. Colleges | 1,123 | 68 |
| Private (not-for-profit), 4-Years Colleges | 1,132 | 69 |
| 4-Years Colleges | 1,124 | 68 |
| Private (not-for-profit), 4-Years Colleges in Iowa | 1,112 | 67 |
SAT/ACT Scores by Subject
At William Penn University, 57 students submitted SAT scores (18% of enrolled students).
The average SAT score is about 950 and it is around average than average for Private (not-for-profit), 4-Years Colleges in Iowa. The following table shows the SAT average scores by subject and 25th/75th percentile.
| 25th percentile | 50th percentile (Median) | 75th percentile | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Evidence-Based Reading and Writing | 430 | 490 | 540 |
| Mathematics | 420 | 460 | 540 |
| Total | 850 | 950 | 1,080 |
*Data Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)(Last update: December 11, 2023)
At William Penn University, 138 students submitted ACT scores (44% of enrolled students).
The average ACT score is about 19 and it is lower than average for Private (not-for-profit), 4-Years Colleges in Iowa. The next table shows the ACT average scores by subject and 25th/75th percentile.
| 25th percentile | 50th percentile (Median) | 75th percentile | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Composite | 16 | 18 | 21 |
| English | 14 | 16 | 20 |
| Mathematics | 16 | 18 | 22 |
William Penn Admission Requirements
The following table summarizes the admission requirement to apply to William Penn University. The school requires 3 items to submit - Secondary school GPA, Secondary school record, and TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language).
5 items are Considered if submitted - Secondary school rank, Completion of college-preparatory program, Recommendations, Admission test scores, and Legacy status.
| Secondary school GPA | Required |
| Secondary school rank | Considered, if submitted |
| Secondary school record | Required |
| Completion of college-preparatory program | Considered, if submitted |
| Recommendations | Considered, if submitted |
| Formal demonstration of competencies | Not Considered |
| Admission test scores | Considered, if submitted |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) | Required |
| Work experience | Not Considered |
| Personal statement or essay | Not Considered |
| Legacy status | Considered, if submitted |