by our College Data Analytics TeamBelow is the data on what it actually costs to attend William Penn University, covering the cost range, projected degree costs, net price, debt at graduation, default rates, and aid distribution patterns.
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Published attendance costs at William Penn University stands at about $40,749.00 per academic year.
The blocks below show what you would pay with no aid, with average aid, and as a low-income student.
| Tuition and fees | $29,750.00 |
| + Room, board & other expenses | $10,999.00 |
| Total cost | $40,749.00 |
| That is 24% above the national average net price. |
| Total cost | $40,749.00 |
| − Grants and scholarships | −$20,273.00 |
| Net price | $20,476.00 |
| That is 38% below the national average net price. |
| Total cost | $40,749.00 |
| − Grants and scholarships | −$22,266.00 |
| Net price | $18,483.00 |
| That is 44% below the national average net price. | |
| Explore each piece on tuition and fees and room and board. |
Cost of attendance here has been rising at about 3.0% per year, so the four-year total runs well above today’s cost. The projections below run a full degree for a low-income aided student, an average-aid student, and the full sticker price. Loan totals assume a ten-year repayment at 6.8%.
| Projected 4-year net costs | Low Income w/ Aid | w/ Average Aid | No Aid |
|---|---|---|---|
| Annual growth rate | 3.0% | 3.0% | 3.0% |
| Freshman year | $19,044.00 | $21,097.00 | $41,985.00 |
| Senior year | $20,830.00 | $23,076.00 | $45,924.00 |
| Total 4-year net price | $79,712.00 | $88,307.00 | $175,739.00 |
| 10-year loan interest @ 6.8% | $30,367.00 | $33,642.00 | $66,950.00 |
| Total monthly payment | $917.00 | $1,016.00 | $2,022.00 |
| Total amount paid | $110,080.00 | $121,949.00 | $242,690.00 |
| Projected 2-year net costs | Low Income w/ Aid | w/ Average Aid | No Aid |
|---|---|---|---|
| Annual growth rate | 3.0% | 3.0% | 3.0% |
| Freshman year | $19,044.00 | $21,097.00 | $41,985.00 |
| Senior year | $19,621.00 | $21,737.00 | $43,259.00 |
| Total 2-year net price | $38,665.00 | $42,834.00 | $85,244.00 |
| 10-year loan interest @ 6.8% | $14,730.00 | $16,318.00 | $32,475.00 |
| Total monthly payment | $445.00 | $493.00 | $981.00 |
| Total amount paid | $53,395.00 | $59,153.00 | $117,719.00 |
See the full net-price breakdown in the net price section below.
The net price is the real out-of-pocket cost — what families pay after grant and scholarship aid is applied. For most students, this is the more useful number than published tuition because it reflects the real out-of-pocket cost.
| Average net price (on-campus) | $22,601.00 |
| Average net price (off-campus) | $22,115.00 |
Net price is not the same for every family — it falls as financial need rises and grant aid increases. Below, average net price is broken out by family income:
| Family income | Average net price |
|---|---|
| Under $30,000 | $19,613.00 |
| $30,000 to $48,000 | $19,318.00 |
| $48,001 to $75,000 | $21,898.00 |
| $75,001 to $110,000 | $22,454.00 |
| Over $110,000 | $24,384.00 |
Use William Penn University Net Price Calculator, or visit the financial aid office.
Want to know how that aid is awarded? See the financial aid breakdown.
The typical debt load for borrowers leaving William Penn University works out to $12,000.00, placing the school in the Low ($10-20k) debt-load classification.
The percentile spread of debt at graduation is shown below:
| Percentile | Debt at graduation |
|---|---|
| 10th | $3,600.00 |
| 25th | $5,950.00 |
| Median (50th) | $12,000.00 |
| 75th | $25,563.00 |
| 90th | $36,889.00 |
The gap between 10th and 90th percentile borrowers gives a sense of how uneven debt outcomes are.
For the full borrowing and repayment picture, see the student loan debt page.
Debt at graduation is far from uniform across income levels. Below the data splits borrowers across three income groups:
| Family income | Median debt at graduation |
|---|---|
| Low income | $12,500.00 |
| Middle income | $11,844.00 |
| High income | $12,039.00 |
Low-income borrowers graduate with $461.00 more than graduates from high-income families.
Debt at graduation often differs for first-generation students.
| Student group | Median debt at graduation |
|---|---|
| First-generation students | $12,337.00 |
| Continuing-generation students | $11,274.00 |
First-generation graduates from William Penn University carry $1,063.00 more debt than continuing-generation students.
The federal default-rate classification for William Penn University is Low (<5%).
| Window | Cohort default rate |
|---|---|
| 2-year | 10.1% |
To put the rates in context, Stafford loans at William Penn University amount to $188,103,562.00 distributed across 9,497 student borrowers.
Veterans and current servicemembers may be eligible for major federal education benefits including the GI Bill and Tuition Assistance from the Department of Defense.
| GI Bill recipients | 14 |
| Avg GI Bill amount | $19,495.00 |
For the full rundown of veteran and military benefits, see the veteran aid breakdown.
The figures above are a starting point — as you weigh William Penn University, the questions below are worth your time:
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Data sources. Figures on this page draw from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, the Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS), and MediaFactual editorial review. Net-price calculator and financial-aid office links are taken from the institution’s own published data.