William Penn University
201 Trueblood AvenueOskaloosa, IA 52577
http://www.wmpenn.edu
From the Blogosphere
| Overview | |
|---|---|
| Type | Private institution |
| Year Founded | 1873 |
| Religious Affiliation | Quaker |
| Undergrad Students | 1,795 |
| Endowment | N/A |
| Application Deadline | August 27 |
| Application Fee | 20 |
| Selectivity | Selective |
| Application Deadline | August 27 |
| Tuition | 15,334 |
| Room/Board | 4,896 |
| Services | |
|---|---|
| Associated Firms | Wells Fargo, Pella Corporation, Musco Corp., Allied Insurance, Principal |
| Campus Safety | 24-hour foot and vehicle patrols, late night transport/escort service, 24-hour emergency telephones, lighted pathways/sidewalks, student patrols, controlled dormitory access (key, security card, etc) |
| Career Services | on-campus job interviews, internships, resume assistance, interest inventory, interview training |
| Museums | Foyer Gallery Art; University Archives; Mid-East Collection |
| Basic Services | nonremedial tutoring, placement service, health insurance |
| Museums | Foyer Gallery Art; University Archives; Mid-East Collection |
| Periodical Subs | 205 |
| # of Books | 76,327 |
| Graduate Job Placement Statistics | |
| within 6 months | 75% |
| within one year | 20% |
| within two years | 5% |
| Campus Life | |
| Students in fraternities | 8% |
| Students in sororities | 5% |
| Campus Size | 40 acres |
| College housing offered | Yes |
| Students in college housing | 19% |
| College housing types | coed dorms (79%), women's dorms (8%), apartments for married students (5%), apartment for single students (8%) |
| Popular Events | PennStock, Campus Beautification Day, President's Picnics, Chautauqua lecture series, Winter Concert, Art Shows, Theater performances |
| Nearest Airport | Des Moines (80), Omaha, NE (200) |
| Nearest Train | Ottumwa (45) |
| Army ROTC | Not offered |
| Navy ROTC | Not offered |
| Extracurricular | |
| Students activities | choral groups, dance, drama/theater, jazz band, literary magazine, music ensembles, pep band, radio station, student government, student newspaper, yearbook |
| Number of Organizations | 33 |
| # of fraternities | 2 |
| # of sororities | 3 |
| Students in fraternities | 8% |
| Students in sororities | 5% |
| Student Papers | (Appears as submitted by school) The Chronicle (weekly) |
| Honor Societies | Aplha Chi; Phi Alpha Theta |
| Religious Organizations | (Appears as submitted by school) Fellowship of Christian Athletes; InterVarsity Christian Fellowship; Solomon's Porch |
| International Organizations | (Appears as submitted by school) Students for Minority Interest; Interntional Club |
| Other Organizations | (Appears as submitted by school) Student Government Assoc; PennUltimate Jazz; WP Singers; Theatre Productions; Literacy Tutoring; Student Ambassadors; Computer Club; Literary Club; Radio Station; Yearbook; Intramurals; University Fishing Organization; International Student Organization |
