William Penn
William Penn University
With about 1,391 undergraduates, William Penn is a small private college in Oskaloosa, IA. The school competes at the NAIA level, fielding both men's and women's lacrosse programs. Acceptance is selective at 57%, with an average SAT of 996. The school's six-year graduation rate is 29%.
Lacrosse Programs at William Penn
The William Penn women's lacrosse program competes at the NAIA level. Recruit Plan currently ranks the program #514 nationally (Tier 12).
The William Penn men's lacrosse program competes at the NAIA level. Recruit Plan currently ranks the program #281 nationally (Tier 10).
Where William Penn Lacrosse Recruits Come From
Our data covers 37 men's lacrosse commitments to William Penn from 16 states across the classes of 2020–2026. The largest share arrives from Colorado (5 commits). This is a nationally recruited roster — only 11% of commits come from Iowa itself. Nationally, New York produces the most tracked men's lacrosse commits (4,074), which makes William Penn's Colorado-led pipeline a distinctive footprint. Club pipelines matter here: TEAM 91, TEAM 36, VEGAS STARZ appear most often among tracked commits.
- Colorado5
- Oregon5
- Iowa4
- Minnesota4
- California3
- TEAM 914
- TEAM 363
- VEGAS STARZ3
- AZ OUTLAWS2
- NW RIPPERS2
Based on commitments tracked through the class of 2026. How this data is built
Related: where college lacrosse players come from, state by state
Who Gets Recruited to Play at William Penn
Of 37 tracked William Penn men's lacrosse commits with a Recruit Plan tier, the median recruit is Tier 12.
Academically, programs in this selectivity band typically look for a ~3.0+ unweighted GPA.
Related: what SAT and GPA college lacrosse players actually need
Program Trajectory
William Penn women's lacrosse has slipped among NAIA programs in our rating history, from #23 in 2023 to #29 in 2024.
William Penn men's lacrosse has held steady in our rating history among NAIA programs: #10 in 2023, #8 in 2026.
Academic & School Profile
William Penn lists tuition at about $28,750 a year, before aid and scholarships. The six-year graduation rate is 29%. Undergraduate enrollment is about 1,391. For recruits, sticker price rarely equals net price — bring cost and aid questions into coach conversations early.
William Penn Lacrosse FAQ
Does William Penn have a women's lacrosse program?
Yes — William Penn fields a women's lacrosse program. The program competes at the NAIA level.
Does William Penn have a men's lacrosse program?
Yes — William Penn fields a men's lacrosse program. The program competes at the NAIA level.
What states do William Penn lacrosse players come from?
Tracked men's lacrosse commits to William Penn came from 16 states, led by CO (5), OR (5), IA (4). About 11% are in-state recruits.
How many lacrosse players does William Penn recruit each year?
Across the 2022–2026 classes, our data tracks an average of about 6 men's lacrosse commits per class at William Penn. Actual roster needs vary year to year by position and graduation.
What GPA do you need to play lacrosse at William Penn?
There is no fixed cutoff, but selectivity sets the bar. Academically, programs in this selectivity band typically look for a ~3.0+ unweighted GPA. Coaches can sometimes support strong athletes below that band — grades widen or narrow your options.
Which club teams send players to William Penn?
Among tracked men's lacrosse commits, the most frequent feeder clubs are TEAM 91, TEAM 36, VEGAS STARZ. A club pipeline is a signal, not a requirement — coaches recruit from showcases and camps too.
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Data updated 2026-08-27 · methodology