William Penn University
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William Penn University |
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| Established | 1873 |
| Type | Private university |
| President | Richard E. Sours |
| Students | 1,795 |
| Undergraduates | 1,795 |
| Location | Oskaloosa, Iowa, USA |
| Campus | Rural |
| Colors | Navy Blue and Gold |
| Mascot | Statesmen/Lady Statesmen |
| Website | wmpenn.edu |
William Penn University is a private, liberal arts university in Oskaloosa, Iowa, USA. It was founded by members of the Religious Society of Friends (Quakers) in 1873 as Penn College. In 1933 the name was changed to William Penn College, and finally to William Penn University in 2000.
Athletes ("Statesmen") play in the Midwest Classic Conference of the National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics for most sports, and the affiliated Mid-States Football Association for football.
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| Ashford • Grand View • Iowa Wesleyan • Mount Mercy • Saint Ambrose • Viterbo • Waldorf • William Penn • Clarke (expected 2007) |
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