College Overview
Type: |
Private institution |
Year Founded: |
1873 |
Religious Affiliation: |
Quaker |
Academic Calendar: |
Semester |
Undergrad Student Body: |
1,795 |
Local Setting: |
Rural |
Endowment: |
$N/A |
Application Deadline: |
August 27 |
Application Fee: |
$20 |
Selectivity: |
Selective |
Tuition Costs: |
$15,334 |
Room & Board Costs: |
$4,896 |
Extracurricular Activites
Student Activities: |
choral groups, dance, drama/theater, jazz band, literary magazine, music ensembles, pep band, radio station, student government, student newspaper, yearbook |
Student Organizations: |
33 |
Honor Societies: |
Aplha Chi; Phi Alpha Theta |
Religious Organizations: |
(Appears as submitted by school) Fellowship of Christian Athletes; InterVarsity Christian Fellowship; Solomon's Porch |
International Organizations: |
(Appears as submitted by school) Students for Minority Interest; Interntional Club |
Other Organizations: |
(Appears as submitted by school) Student Government Assoc; PennUltimate Jazz; WP Singers; Theatre Productions; Literacy Tutoring; Student Ambassadors; Computer Club; Literary Club; Radio Station; Yearbook; Intramurals; University Fishing Organization; International Student Organization |
Student Papers: |
(Appears as submitted by school) The Chronicle (weekly) |
Number of Fraternities: |
2 |
Fraternity Chapter Houses |
0 |
Percent Fraternity Members: |
8% |
Number of Sororities: |
3 |
Sorority Chapter Houses |
0 |
Percent Sorority Members: |
5% |
College Services
Basic: |
nonremedial tutoring, placement service, health insurance |
Remedial: |
reading, math, writing, study skills |
Counseling: |
career, personal, academic, psychological, religious |
Career: |
on-campus job interviews, internships, resume assistance, interest inventory, interview training |
Local Hiring Firms: |
Wells Fargo, Pella Corporation, Musco Corp., Allied Insurance, Principal |
Library: |
Yes |
# of Library Books: |
76,327 |
Library Facilities: |
West Des Moines Library, Electronic Classroom, Student Lounge, Academic Resource Center, Quaker Collection. |
Museums |
Foyer Gallery Art; University Archives; Mid-East Collection |
Computers Available: |
67 |
Computers At: |
computer center/labs, residence halls, library, student center |
Wired Classrooms |
100 |
Wired Labs: |
22 |
On-Campus Wireless Network: |
Yes |
Wireless Areas: |
in all the libraries, in some classrooms, in computer labs, in administrative/faculty offices and work areas, in some of the college-owned, operated, or affiliated housing |
Wireless Capacity: |
400 |
Online Registration: |
No |
Campus Safety: |
24-hour foot and vehicle patrols, late night transport/escort service, 24-hour emergency telephones, lighted pathways/sidewalks, student patrols, controlled dormitory access (key, security card, etc) |
Campus Life
Offers Housing: |
Yes |
Campus Housing: |
Yes |
Off Campus Assistance: |
Yes |
Housing Types Available: |
coed dorms (79%), women's dorms (8%), apartments for married students (5%), apartment for single students (8%) |
Sprinkler System: |
100% |
Fire Alarms: |
100% |
Campus Size: |
40 acres |
Nearest Airports (miles): |
Des Moines (80), Omaha, NE (200) |
Nearest Train Stations(miles) |
Ottumwa (45) |
Nearest Bus Stations (miles): |
Oskaloosa (1) |
Cars Permittedt: |
Yes |
Army ROTC |
Not offered |
Navy ROTC: |
Not offered |
Airforce ROTC: |
Not offered |
Alcohol Permitted: |
No |
Additional Policies: |
class attendance policies set by individual instructors, honor code, hazing prohibited |
Popular Events: |
PennStock, Campus Beautification Day, President's Picnics, Chautauqua lecture series, Winter Concert, Art Shows, Theater performances |
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