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William Penn University
Former names
Penn College (1873–1933)
William Penn College (1933–2000)
TypePrivate university
Established1873
Religious affiliation
Quakers[1]
PresidentJohn E.E. Ottosson
Students1,372
Location
Oskaloosa, Iowa
,
U.S.

41°18′32″N 92°38′53″W / 41.3090°N 92.6481°W / 41.3090; -92.6481
CampusRural
Colors   
Navy Blue & Gold
NicknameStatesmen
Sporting affiliations
NAIA – Heart of America Conference
MascotStatesmen
Websitewww.wmpenn.edu
Penn College Historic District
U.S. National Register of Historic Places
U.S. Historic district
Spencer Memorial Chapel (1923)
Area13.75 acres (5.56 ha)
ArchitectA. T. Simmons
Proudfoot, Bird and Rawson
Architectural stylePrairie School
Colonial Revival
MPSQuaker Testimony in Oskaloosa MPS
NRHP reference No.96000391[2]
Added to NRHPApril 4, 1996

William Penn University is a private university in Oskaloosa, Iowa. 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.

  1. ^ Quaker Colleges, Universities and Study Centers
  2. ^ "National Register Information System – (#96000391)". National Register of Historic Places. National Park Service. July 9, 2010.

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