William Peace University

Raleigh, NC · Large city

Private nonprofitBaccalaureate college – diverse fieldsReligious affiliationTest optional
Acceptance rate
94.3%
Most recent year reported
Average net price
$21,649
Sticker price $49,362
Graduation rate
45%
Within 6 years
Median earnings
$46,643
10 years after starting

Admissions

Acceptance rate (most recent year)
94.3%
Applicants (fall 2023)
1,286
Admitted (fall 2023)
1,252
Enrolled freshmen (fall 2023)
159
Yield (admitted who enroll)
13%
Acceptance rate – women (fall 2023)
98%
Acceptance rate – men (fall 2023)
97%
SAT reading, middle 50%
545–630
SAT math, middle 50%
535–595
ACT composite, middle 50%
22–27
Enrollees who sent SAT / ACT
7% / 9%

Source: IPEDS Admissions survey, fall 2023 entering class; test ranges and rate from U.S. Dept. of Education College Scorecard (June 2026 release)

What they look at

High school GPA
required
High school class rank
not considered
High school record (transcript)
required
College-prep program completed
required
Recommendations
considered
Demonstration of competencies
considered
SAT/ACT scores
considered
English proficiency test (TOEFL etc.)
required
Other test
not considered
Work experience
not considered
Personal statement or essay
considered
Legacy status
not considered

“Considered” means the college uses it if you submit it, but it isn’t required.

Source: IPEDS Admissions survey, fall 2023 entering class

What families actually pay

Average yearly net price (after grants and scholarships) for first-time, full-time students who got aid, by family income.

Family income $0–30k$15,779
Family income $30–48k$18,233
Family income $48–75k$20,429
Family income $75–110k$23,046
Family income $110k+$30,565
Full sticker price (per year)
$49,362
Tuition & fees – in-state
$34,176
Tuition & fees – out-of-state
$34,176
Median debt at graduation
$22,250
Students with federal loans
47%

Source: U.S. Dept. of Education College Scorecard (June 2026 release)

Outcomes

Graduate within 6 years
45%
Freshmen who return for year 2
74%
Median earnings, 1 year after graduating
$38,661
Median earnings, 10 years after starting
$46,643

Source: U.S. Dept. of Education College Scorecard (June 2026 release)

Students & campus

Undergraduates
666
Graduate students
—
Student-to-faculty ratio
13 : 1
Women
50%
Students receiving Pell grants
34%
Full-time faculty
49%

Undergraduate diversity

White53%
Black20%
Hispanic14%
Two or more7.2%
Unknown2.7%
Asian1.2%
International0.9%
American Indian/Alaska Native0.3%

Source: U.S. Dept. of Education College Scorecard (June 2026 release)

Most popular majors

Business & Marketing24%
Health Professions15%
Education8.6%
Parks, Recreation & Fitness8.6%
Visual & Performing Arts8.6%
Social Sciences7.5%
Psychology6.3%
Biology & Biomedical Sciences5.2%

Source: U.S. Dept. of Education College Scorecard (June 2026 release) (share of bachelor’s degrees awarded)

Contacts & links

President
Lynn Morton, Ph.D.
Main phone
(919) 508-2000
Address
15 E Peace St, Raleigh, NC 27604-1194

Source: IPEDS Institutional Characteristics, 2024–25

How to apply

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