William Peace University

Type	4 year, Private
Business Model	Non Profit
Campus locale	City: Large
Degrees offered	Undergraduate
Calendar system	Semester

Student body size	Small
Common app member	Yes
Dormitory capacity	404
Religious affiliation	Presbyterian
Student to faculty ratio	11 to 1
Acceptance rate	52%
Students retention rate	77%
On-time graduation rate	42%

Located in Raleigh, North Carolina, William Peace University is a private, non profit institution that offers undergraduate degrees. The college operates on a semester-based calendar system, providing students with structured academic terms.

William Peace University is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges, ensuring that the institution meets certain standards of quality and effectiveness. This accreditation also allows students to transfer credits to other accredited institutions if they choose to continue their education elsewhere.

With a students-to-faculty ratio of 11-to-1, William Peace University emphasizes small class sizes, fostering a supportive and interactive learning environment.

While the on-time graduation rate at William Peace University is reported to be 42%, it is essential to consider the context of this statistic. For comparison, North Carolina state's graduation rate for the 2021-2022 was 61% whereas the national average was 58%.

William Peace University boasts an impressive student retention rate of 77% , indicating that the majority of students choose to continue their education at the institution. This number surpasses both the state and national averages of 80% and 74%, respectively.

Accredited by: Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges
The institution provides on-campus housing
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Acceptance Rate

Fall 2021 admitted students

52.1%

In-State Tuition & Fees

$32,450

Cost of attendance at William Peace University in 2022 for students from North Carolina.

See how the college's in-state sticker price compares to 4 year Non Profit, private colleges in the state as well as nationally.

North Carolina's average	$7,237
National average	$30,235

Out-of-State Tuition & Fees

$32,450

Cost of attendance at William Peace University in 2022 for the out-of-state and international students

See how the college's out-of-state sticker price compares to 4 year Non Profit, private colleges in the state as well as nationally.

North Carolina's average	$20,075
National average	$30,238

Average Grant & Scholarships

In 2022, 99 of freshman students at William Peace University received on average $22,107 in grant and scholarships from the college, the state and/or the federal government. Below is detail stats of the aid provided to full-time, freshman students.

$22,107

	Students Receiving Aid		Average Amount	Total Amount
Pell Grant	55	38%	$4,307	$236,884
Other Federal Grant	56	39%	$4,614	$258,384
State Grant/Scholarships	74	52%	$5,973	$442,010
Institutional Grant/Scholarships	141	99%	$17,296	$2,438,753
Total Grant & Scholarships	142	99%	$22,107	$3,139,147

Graduation Rate

The following chart shows the graduation rate of William Peace University students who enrolled in 2015 and after. The stat covers all undergraduates registered as full-time students to study a 4-year bachelor's degree program for the first time.

The breakdown shows the graduation rate by race/ethnicity of US students. All international students are represented under one group.

As of August 31, 2021, the average graduation rate of William Peace University students is 42.1%. Female students graduated at a rate of 39.2%, whereas male students graduated at a rate of 46.1%.

42.1%

African American 38.8% 31 students
white 49.4% 42 students
unknown 28.6% 6 students
hispanic 46.7% 7 students
Mixed Race 100.0% 3 students

Sport Conferences

Baseball USA South Athletic Conference
Basketball USA South Athletic Conference
Track and Cross Country USA South Athletic Conference

Athletic Associations

National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA)

Service Offerings

William Peace University provides the following additional services to its students

Placement services for graduates
Academic/career counseling services
Employment services for students

Educational Offerings

William Peace University offers educational programs in the following categories. Check the programs section to learn more about specific programs that you are interested in.

Academic

Special Learning Opportunities

Weekend/evening classes
Study abroad
Teacher certification
ROTC - Army
ROTC - Navy
ROTC - Air Force

Veteran Services

Member of Service-members Opportunity Colleges
Dedicated point of contact for support services for veterans, military service-members, and their families
Credit for military training
Yellow Ribbon Program (officially known as Post-9/11 GI Bill, Yellow Ribbon Program)

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