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William Penn UniversityWilliam Penn University William Penn University, commonly referred to as WPU or Penn, was founded in 1873 by the Quakers. It was then known as the Penn College. In 1933, the institute was renamed William Penn College, and it finally became the William Penn University in 2000. The campus of this private liberal arts university is located in Oskaloosa, Iowa. WPU's recent enrollments have been more than 1,700 students from over 40 states and 10 countries every year. William Penn University offers a number of associate’s and bachelor’s degree programs. The university has under it the College of Arts, Sciences and Professional Studies, and the College for Working Adults. The academic divisions of WPU include:
The sports teams of WPU are nicknamed the Statesmen. Students participate in baseball, basketball, bowling, cross country, football, golf, soccer, track and field, wrestling, softball, and volleyball. The teams compete in the NAIA Division II as members of the Midwest Collegiate Conference. William Penn University is in Oskaloosa, IA. Oskaloosa is a self-contained town. The school is classified as a Friends college. William Penn University is a private, not-for-profit institution. The school issues awards (degrees) up to the level of Bachelor's degree. Course TopicsFields of study in vogue at William Penn University include business and management and nutrition and exercise therapy. William Penn University SelectivityNot all applicants to the school are accepted. The top quarter of students at William Penn University scored at least 460 on the verbal SAT test. Students' math SAT scores were most often in the range 330 to 480 in 2007. People seek out the school, and many students are from other states. FacultyThe most successful professors at William Penn University are given tenure, encouraging them to stay with the school for a long time. Student EnrollmentApproximately 1,949 students study at the school (in 2007). Many of the students at William Penn University are in their forties, or even older. Student LifeStudents at the school can take advantage of the school's meal plans. Students participate in Mid-States Football Association and Midwest Classic Conference athletics. Athletic scholarships or financial aid help the school attract student athletes.
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