William Peace University

Raleigh, NC · Private nonprofit · 4-year

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Reporting periods: Admission counts and rate: IPEDS Admissions component, fall 2023 entering class. Graduation rate: IPEDS Graduation Rates component, six-year cohort. Score, cost, aid and earnings fields: historical imports without a retained reporting year. Source-check dates on policy notes do not date the statistical fields.

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Testing policy

Stored testing policy: test-optional. Current-cycle policy has not been verified. Check the university's official first-year admission requirements, applicant type, intended major and scholarship conditions before deciding which scores to send.

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William Peace University reported a 97.4% acceptance rate for the fall 2023 entering class. William Peace University is a private nonprofit 4-year institution in Raleigh, NC, with an SAT reference of 1150 and an ACT reference of 24. The historical average net price is $21,649 per year after financial aid, and it is accredited by Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges.

Source: IPEDS & College Scorecard (U.S. Department of Education). Reporting years vary by field; historical averages describe past cohorts. Review data limitations.

Admissions Statistics

Acceptance Rate

97.4%

1,286 applicants

SAT reference

1150

Combined score

ACT reference

24

Composite score

Avg Net Price

$21,649

After financial aid

SAT & ACT Scores at William Peace University

Historical score references from imported federal records for enrolled first-year score submitters. The SAT total references are a sum of section values, not observed total-score percentiles. The reference midpoint column is not a verified median, and none of these values is an admission cutoff. Reporting years are unavailable for these fields.

Test25th percentileReference midpoint75th percentile
SAT (total, 400–1600)114011501225
ACT (composite, 1–36)222427

Student Outcomes

Graduation Rate

44.6%

Six-year rate, IPEDS cohort

Retention Rate

73.6%

Median Earnings (10yr)

N/A

Student Body

666

Net Price by Family Income

Historical averages for the source's covered student cohorts at William Peace University, not personal aid offers. Residency and eligibility matter; reporting years are unavailable for these imported fields.

Family IncomeAvg Net Price/Year
$0 – $30,000$15,779
$30,001 – $48,000$18,233
$48,001 – $75,000$20,429
$75,001 – $110,000$23,046
$110,000+$30,565

Top Majors at William Peace University

MajorDegrees Awarded
Business, Management & Marketing40
Visual & Performing Arts26
Parks, Recreation & Fitness22
Social Sciences19
Psychology15
Biological & Biomedical Sciences14
Health Professions10
Liberal Arts & General Studies9
Education4
Natural Resources & Conservation3

Financial Aid at William Peace University

About William Peace University

Official website: https://www.peace.edu/

Admissions: https://www.peace.edu/admissions/

Frequently Asked Questions About William Peace University

What is the acceptance rate at William Peace University?

William Peace University reported a 97% acceptance rate to IPEDS for the fall 2023 entering class. the reported applicant count is about 1,286. It describes a past campus applicant pool, not an individual admission probability or admission to a particular major.

How hard is it to get into William Peace University?

The historical 97% acceptance rate suggests William Peace University was less selective at the campus level in the stored data. Selectivity can differ by year, major, residency and applicant type. Admit Coach's reach, target and safety labels are heuristic research aids, not validated personal probabilities or admission guarantees.

What SAT or ACT scores do you need for William Peace University?

The imported historical records for William Peace University include an SAT reference value of 1150 and an ACT reference value of 24. Reference values may be derived from reported score ranges; they are not verified medians or required cutoffs. Federal score ranges describe enrolled first-year students who submitted scores. Verify current testing requirements on the college's official admissions page.

How much does it cost to attend William Peace University?

The stored historical average net price at William Peace University is $21,649 per year after grants and scholarships for the source's covered cohort. the stored share receiving aid is about 100%; the stored average grant or scholarship is $24,387 per year. Reporting years and populations may differ. This is not your aid offer; public-college averages may cover in-state students. Use the official net-price calculator with your household details.

What is the graduation rate at William Peace University?

The six-year graduation rate reported to IPEDS for William Peace University is 45%. its stored first-year retention rate is 74%. These measures describe past source cohorts, not the current student body, and do not predict an individual student's outcomes.

Is William Peace University test-optional?

Stored testing policy: test-optional. Current-cycle policy has not been verified. Check the university's official first-year admission requirements, applicant type, intended major and scholarship conditions before deciding which scores to send.

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