William Penn University
Former names | Penn College (1873–1933) William Penn College (1933–2000) |
|---|---|
| Type | Private university |
| Established | 1873 |
Religious affiliation | Quakers |
| President | John E.E. Ottosson |
| Students | 1,372 |
| Location | , U.S. 41°18′32″N 92°38′53″W / 41.3090°N 92.6481°W |
| Campus | Rural |
| Colors | Navy Blue & Gold |
| Nickname | Statesmen |
Sporting affiliations | NAIA – Heart of America Conference |
| Mascot | Statesmen |
| Website | www |
Penn College Historic District | |
Spencer Memorial Chapel (1923) | |
| Area | 13.75 acres (5.56 ha) |
| Architect | A. T. Simmons Proudfoot, Bird and Rawson |
| Architectural style | Prairie School Colonial Revival |
| MPS | Quaker Testimony in Oskaloosa MPS |
| NRHP reference No. | 96000391 |
| Added to NRHP | April 4, 1996 |
William Penn University is a private university in Oskaloosa, Iowa, United States. 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.