Overview

William Peace University is a 4-year institution located in Raleigh, NC, in an urban setting.

Location & Contact

Address 15 East Peace Street
Raleigh, NC  27604
United States

Contact Kristine Shay
Assistant Vice President for Admissions
Email: Admissions@peace.edu
Phone: 919-508-2214

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Majors & Degrees

Biological And Biomedical Sciences	Associate	Bachelors
Biology/biological Sciences, General
Business, Management, Marketing, And Related Support Services	Associate	Bachelors
Business Administration And Management, General
Business Administration, Management And Operations, Other
Business, Management, Marketing, And Related Support Services, Other
Human Resources Management/personnel Administration, General
Management Science
Marketing/marketing Management, General
Organizational Leadership
Science/technology Management
Communication, Journalism And Related Programs	Associate	Bachelors
Communication And Media Studies, Other
Communication, General
Digital Communication And Media/multimedia
Public Relations, Advertising, And Applied Communication
Education	Associate	Bachelors
Education/teaching Of Individuals In Elementary Special Education Programs
Elementary Education And Teaching
Junior High/intermediate/middle School Education And Teaching
English Language And Literature/Letters	Associate	Bachelors
English Language And Literature, General
Writing, General
Health Professions And Related Clinical Sciences	Associate	Bachelors
Registered Nursing/registered Nurse
History	Associate	Bachelors
American History (united States)
Legal Professions And Studies	Associate	Bachelors
Pre-law Studies
Liberal Arts And Sciences, General Studies And Humanities	Associate	Bachelors
Liberal Arts And Sciences/liberal Studies
Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies	Associate	Bachelors
International/globalization Studies
Natural Resources And Conservation	Associate	Bachelors
Environmental Studies
Parks, Recreation, Leisure And Fitness Studies	Associate	Bachelors
Exercise Science And Kinesiology
Sport And Fitness Administration/management
Psychology	Associate	Bachelors
Psychology, General
Research And Experimental Psychology, Other
Social Sciences	Associate	Bachelors
Anthropology, General
Criminology
Political Science And Government, General
Visual And Performing Arts	Associate	Bachelors
Drama And Dramatics/theatre Arts, General
Game And Interactive Media Design
Musical Theatre
Theatre/theatre Arts Management

Admissions

Acceptance Rate

1,427

Applied

906

Accepted

713

Enrolled

Female Admissions

842

Females Applied

529

Females Accepted

63%

Acceptance Rate

Male Admissions

585

Males Applied

377

Males Accepted

64%

Acceptance Rate

Applying

0

Application Fee

3.24

Avg. high school GPA for freshman

Admission Requirements
Required	Transcript of high school record A minimum high school GPA of 2.5
Required for some programs	Interview Other requirements may exist (see below)
Recommended	One recommendation
Other requirements:	HS Transcript not required for transfers with more than 12 transfer credits unless required for VA benefits.

Application Deadlines

Type	Application Closing	Notification Date	Rolling Admissions
Fall freshmen	Not reported	October 1st	Yes
Other early decision plan	Not reported	Not reported
Transfer	Not reported	Not reported	Yes

Test Scores Accepted

Test	Avg. Score	25th %	75th %
SAT Critical Reading		518	583
SAT Math		515	568
ACT Composite		19	27

Tuition & Fees

Tuition

32,550

Private

Fees

500

Full-time student fees

12,040

Room & board

8,080

Room only

Other Payment Considerations

Guaranteed tuition plan offered	No
Tuition pre-payment plan	No
Tuition payment plans offered	Yes
Student groups that qualify for full or partial waiver of tuition	Employees

Financial Aid

27,793

Avg. Financial Aid Package

32,195

Avg. Freshman Financial Aid Package

20,924

Avg. International Student Financial Aid Package

4,371

Avg. Loan Aid

13,055

Avg. Grant Aid

11,249

Avg. Scholarship and/or Grant Aid awarded

Percentage of students with need who receive financial aid

7%

Percentage of Students Who Had Their Need Fully Met

Student Body

713

Total Undergrad students

1%

International Students

15%

Out-of-state students

Race/Ethnicity

Hispanic/Latino	12.65%
Black or African American	24.69%
White or Caucasian	53.7%
American Indian or Alaska Native	0.31%
Asian	2.01%
Two or more races	5.25%
Other	0.62%

Gender

Male (48.95%)

Female (51.05%)

Campus Life

Housing

Type
College-owned housing	Yes
Housing requirements	Yes
Housing options	Co-ed housing Disabled housing Men-only housing Women-only housing Freshman car parking
% of undergrad students who live in college housing	46%

Student Activities

Student-run campus newspaper

Drama/theatre group

Student-run radio station

Student-run television station

Marching band

Choral groups

Campus events:
Late Night Breakfast, Last Day of Classes Festival and Red Rose Ball

Student Services

Legal services

Health clinic

Personal/psychological counseling

Women's center

International students advisor

Student Organizations

Greek fraternities

Greek sororities

Local fraternities

Local sororities

Most popular organizations:
Black Student Union, 15 Below Theatre Company, Student Government & Programming Association, Student Athlete Advisory Committee and Fellowship of Christian Athletes

Campus Security & Safety

24-hour emergency telephone/alarm services

24-hour patrols by trained officers

Student patrols

Late-night transport/escort services

Electronically-operated dormitory entrances

Athletics

Men's Sports

Sport	Intramural	Intercollegiate	Scholarship
Baseball	No	Division 3	No
Basketball		Division 3	No
Cross-country Running	No	Division 3	No
Football		No	No
Golf	No	Division 3	No
Lacrosse	No	Division 3	No
Sand Volleyball		No	No
Soccer	No	Division 3	No
Softball	No	No	No
Swimming And Diving	No	Division 3	No
Table Tennis		No	No
Tennis	No	Division 3	No
Track And Field	No	Division 3	No
Volleyball		No	No

Women's Sports

Sport	Intramural	Intercollegiate	Scholarship
Baseball	No	No	No
Basketball		Division 3	No
Cross-country Running	No	Division 3	No
Football		No	No
Golf	No	No	No
Lacrosse	No	Division 3	No
Sand Volleyball		No	No
Soccer	No	Division 3	No
Softball	No	Division 3	No
Swimming And Diving	No	Division 3	No
Table Tennis		No	No
Tennis	No	Division 3	No
Track And Field	No	Division 3	No
Volleyball		Division 3	No

Faculty

98

Total Faculty

11:1

Student-Faculty Ratio

Full-time - 35

Part-time - 63

Male - 29

Female - 69