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William Penn University SAT & ACT scores

Enrolled first-year students who submitted SAT scores for fall 2024 had a middle 50% of about 880-1110. Their ACT composite middle 50% was 16-22. William Penn University admitted 52% of applicants and considered SAT or ACT scores when submitted, but did not require them (test-optional).

SAT middle 50%
880-1110
ACT middle 50%
16-22
Acceptance rate
52%
Test policy, fall 2024
Test-optional
Undergraduates
1,301

Quick answer

What SAT score do you need for William Penn University?

There is no published minimum. Aim for 1110 or higher to sit in the top quarter of William Penn University's SAT submitters; 880 marks the bottom quarter. Its SAT midpoint is higher than at 8% of the 902 colleges in this directory that report SAT scores.

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Where does your score land at William Penn University?

The middle 50% describes enrolled students who chose to submit scores, so test-optional colleges can show higher ranges than their full class. Scores are one part of an application.

Fall 2024 entering class

William Penn University SAT and ACT score ranges

Score percentiles of enrolled first-year students who submitted scores
Measure25th percentile50th percentile75th percentile
SAT Reading and Writing450490570
SAT Math430500540
SAT total (estimated)8809901110
ACT composite161822

Reading and Writing runs higher than Math here: the top quarter starts at 570 in Reading and Writing but 540 in Math.

College Scorecard's SAT-equivalent average for admitted students is 984.

Testing policy

Does William Penn University require the SAT or ACT?

Reported for fall 2024: Test-optional

William Penn University told the U.S. Department of Education that it considered SAT or ACT scores when submitted, but did not require them (test-optional) for students entering in fall 2024.

Check the current cycle

Many colleges have changed testing rules since 2024, and several now require scores again. Confirm the policy for your application year on William Penn University's website before deciding whether to submit.

Beyond scores

Cost and outcomes at William Penn University

In-state tuition and fees (2024-25)
$29,750
Average net price after aid (2023-24)
$22,601
First-year retention rate
58%
Graduation rate within 6 years
33%
Median earnings 10 years after entry
$48,936

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The University of Texas Rio Grande ValleyTX · SAT 880-1090Texas A & M International UniversityTX · SAT 890-1090Fayetteville State UniversityNC · SAT 890-1090Rhode Island CollegeRI · SAT 870-1120College of Coastal GeorgiaGA · SAT 875-1100Francis Marion UniversitySC · SAT 870-1115

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Mercy College of Health SciencesACT 16-21Wartburg CollegeSAT 930-1200Saint Ambrose UniversitySAT 930-1170Clarke UniversitySAT 900-1160University of DubuqueSAT 980-1220Upper Iowa UniversityACT 17-23

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FAQ

William Penn University admissions questions

What SAT score do you need to get into William Penn University?

William Penn University does not publish a minimum SAT score. Among enrolled first-year students who submitted SAT scores for fall 2024, the middle 50% scored between 880 and 1110 (estimated from section scores). A score of 1110 or higher would place you in the top quarter of that group; 880 marks the bottom quarter.

What ACT score do you need for William Penn University?

Enrolled first-year students who submitted ACT scores for fall 2024 had a middle 50% composite of 16 to 22, with a median of 18. Scoring 22 or above puts you in the top quarter of submitters.

Does William Penn University require the SAT or ACT?

For fall 2024 entry, William Penn University reported to the U.S. Department of Education that it considered SAT or ACT scores when submitted, but did not require them (test-optional). Testing policies have changed at many colleges since then, so confirm the current policy on William Penn University's admissions website before you apply.

What is William Penn University's acceptance rate?

William Penn University admitted 52% of applicants for fall 2024, according to data it reported to the U.S. Department of Education.

Sources and method

Where these numbers come from

Test scores: 25th, 50th and 75th percentile SAT section scores and ACT composites of first-time students who enrolled in fall 2024 and submitted scores, as each college reported to IPEDS. Composite SAT ranges add the two section percentiles, so they are an estimate of the true composite range.

Admissions and test policy: Fall 2024 entering class, reported to IPEDS in 2024-25. Policies change; check each college's admissions site before applying.

Cost and outcomes: tuition for academic year 2024-25; average net price for academic year 2023-24; graduation rate for first-time, full-time students who started in 2018-19, graduating within 150% of normal time (6 years for a bachelor's degree); median earnings 10 years after entry, measured in 2020 and 2021, in 2022 dollars.

Coverage: colleges currently operating that reported SAT or ACT ranges and enrolled at least 500 undergraduates. Data released 2026-06-10, retrieved 2026-10-05. Spot an error? Email [email protected].