William Penn University Athletics

William Penn competes in NAIA athletics, which sits between Division I powerhouses and Division III personal enrichment programs with moderate scholarships and regional competition. With 788 athletes out of 1,391 total students, an impressive 57% of the student body participates in varsity sports across 25 different teams. The Statesmen distribute over $13.7 million in athletic scholarships annually, making sports a significant pathway to affordability at this small Iowa college. William Penn has built a reputation as an athletic powerhouse in NAIA competition, particularly excelling in wrestling and football. The high percentage of student-athletes creates a campus culture where sports are central to the college experience. Most games draw enthusiastic crowds from the tight-knit campus community in rural Oskaloosa.