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William Peace University

William Peace University is a small, private institution located in Raleigh, nc. Founded in 1857, William Peace University offers undergraduate degrees in 31 majors.

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4 Year, Private

Division 3

730 undergraduates

$33,150 undergraduate tuition

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Admissions

Will I get into William Peace University? Here’s what we know about who has! SAT/ACT scores are considered but not required to apply. Check here for college application deadline info or visit the school’s website.

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Acceptance rate 97.4%

SAT score average 1198

ACT score average 24

Average high school GPA 3.27

Application fee $50

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Academics

The degree program or major you pursue is major! William Peace University is known for one of its top majors: Business Administration, Management and Operations. Their student-faculty ratio is 12:1.

Graduation rate

Retention Rate

12 :1

Student to faculty ratio

Popular degree programs

Business and Management

Arts, Design, and Humanities

Social Sciences and Psychology

Health and Medical Professions

Natural Sciences and Environmental Studies

Education and Teaching

Public Policy and Administration

Popular majors

Business Administration, Management and Operations

Design and Applied Arts

Criminology

Health and Physical Education/Fitness

Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing

Biology, General

Psychology, General

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Annual tuition & cost

In state

Undergraduate tuition $33,150

Additional expenses

Room & board $12,198

Books & supplies N/A

Other expenses $4,486

Cost of attendance* $49,834

Average financial aid package $30,185

Estimated cost $19,649 See my potential costs

Out of state

Undergraduate tuition $33,150

Additional expenses

Room & board $12,198

Books & supplies N/A

Other expenses $4,486

Cost of attendance* $49,834

Average financial aid package $30,185

Estimated cost $19,649 See my potential costs

June 30 FAFSA^® deadline

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*Cost of attendance is the average expenses including tuition, room, board and other estimated living expenses.

Student population

Who’s going to be there? William Peace University has a total undergraduate enrollment of 730, with gender binary students split 52% male and 48% female.

Total enrollment

730

Enrollment by gender

Male

Female

Enrollment & ethnicity

White %

52%

African American %

22%

Hispanic American %

12%

Asian %

Native American %

Hawaiian/Pacific Islander %

Multiracial %

Unknown %

Student type

Full-time

Living on campus

International

Campus life

Find your people & try new things

At William Peace University, students love their Black Student Union, student athletes compete in Division 3 sports, and freshmen are required to live on campus.

Campus info

15 E Peace St, Raleigh, NC 27604

9195082000

www.peace.edu/

Popular clubs & activities

Black student union

Wired: students with disabilities advocacy group

Student government & programming association

Student athlete advisory committee

Peace ministry

Athletics

NCAA Division levelDivision 3

Varsity sportsYes

Intramural sportsYes

Greek life

Female

Male

Frequently asked questions

Get answers to common questions about William Peace University to help you figure out where you want to apply.

Where is William Peace University?

William Peace University is located in Raleigh, nc.

What is the acceptance rate at William Peace University?

The acceptance rate for William Peace University is 97%.

What’s the average GPA for William Peace University?

The average high school GPA for William Peace University students was 3.27.

How much does it cost for 4 years at William Peace University?

The estimated cost for 4 years at William Peace University including tuition, room and board, and books and other fees is $192,752.

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