William Peace University Rankings
| Ranking | Category |
|---|---|
| #5819 of 14,131 | In the World |
| #1637 of 2,597 | In North America |
| #1552 of 2,496 | In the United States |
| #48 of 65 | In North Carolina |
| #4 of 6 | In Raleigh |
| #5294 of 6,537 | For Law |
| #5340 of 6,493 | For Sociology |
| #5448 of 6,606 | For Political Science |
| #5501 of 6,270 | For History |
| #5913 of 7,020 | For Liberal Arts & Social Sciences |
Quick Review
- Religion
- Presbyterian Church (USA)
- Acceptance rate
- 63%
- Undergraduates
- 713
- Male:Female Ratio
- 48:52
- Control
- Private
not-for-profit - Highest Degree
- Bachelor's degree
- Website
- www.peace.edu
William Peace University Acceptance rate and admissions statistics
William Peace University has an acceptance rate of 63% and is among the top 24% of the most difficult universities to gain admission to in the United States. The university reports the admission statistics without distinguishing between local and international students.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acceptance Rate | 63% | 64% | 63% |
| Applicants | 1,434 | 585 | 842 |
| Admissions | 906 | 377 | 529 |
| Freshmen enrolled full time | 136 | 81 | 55 |
124 students enrolled in some distance education courses.
117 enrolled exclusively in distance education.
SAT scores
Among admitted applicants
16 or 12%
submitted SAT
25% of them
had 1033
or below
75% of them
had 1151
or below
Typical SAT scores of first-years in William Peace University are 1033-1151 (middle 50% range).
ACT scores
Among admitted applicants
15 or 11%
submitted ACT
25% of them
had 19
or below
75% of them
had 27
or below
Typical ACT scores of first-years in William Peace University are 19-27 (middle 50% range).
Admissions requirements
| College-preparatory program | Required |
|---|---|
| Secondary school GPA | Required |
| Secondary school record | Required |
| TOEFL | Required |
| Formal demonstration of competencies | Considered but not required |
| Recommendations | Considered but not required |
| SAT/ACT | Considered but not required |
| Other Tests | Neither required nor recommended |
| Secondary school rank | Neither required nor recommended |
Enrollment demographics by race or ethnicity
| White | 375 (53%) |
|---|---|
| Black or African American | 190 (27%) |
| Hispanic | 84 (12%) |
| Two or more races | 34 (5%) |
| Asian | 17 (2%) |
| Nonresident Alien | 7 (1%) |
| Race or Ethnicity unknown | 4 (0.6%) |
Costs per year: Tuition, Housing, Fees
The average net cost to attend William Peace University is $23,041 per year, calculated as the sum of the average cost of tuition, room and board, books, and supplies, reduced by the amount of average financial aid received.
The final cost of attendance varies for each student based on household income, residency, program, and other factors.
Average costs by household income
| <$30K | $21,009 |
|---|---|
| $30-48K | $21,849 |
| $48-75K | $24,988 |
| $75-110K | $22,580 |
| $110K+ | $28,821 |
Tuition and fees
| Undergraduates | |
|---|---|
| Tuition in-district | $32,550 |
| Tuition in-state | $32,550 |
| Tuition out-of-state | $32,550 |
| Fee in-district | $500 |
| Fee in-state | $500 |
| Fee out-of-state | $500 |
Room and board costs
| Dormitory capacity | 404 |
|---|---|
| Combined charge for room and board | $12,230 |
| Room charge | $8,080 |
| Meal charge | $4,150 |
William Peace University majors
William Peace University has granted 158 bachelor's degrees across 26 programs. Below is a table with majors that lead to degrees at William Peace University.
| Major | Bachelor |
|---|---|
| Business Administration and Management, General | 20 |
| Criminology | 17 |
| Game and Interactive Media Design | 17 |
| Biology & Biological Sciences, General | 15 |
| Psychology, General | 14 |
| Exercise Science and Kinesiology | 8 |
| Sport and Fitness Administration & Management | 6 |
| Education & Teaching of Individuals in Elementary Special Education Programs | 5 |
| English Language and Literature, General | 5 |
| Organizational Leadership | 5 |
| Political Science and Government, General | 5 |
| Registered Nursing & Registered Nurse | 5 |
| Digital Communication and Media & Multimedia | 4 |
| Musical Theatre | 4 |
| Anthropology, General | 3 |
| Drama and Dramatics & Theatre Arts, General | 3 |
| Elementary Education and Teaching | 3 |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences & Liberal Studies | 3 |
| Management Science | 3 |
| Marketing & Marketing Management, General | 3 |
| Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication | 3 |
| American History (United States) | 2 |
| Pre-Law Studies | 2 |
| Environmental Studies | 1 |
| Junior High & Intermediate & Middle School Education and Teaching | 1 |
| Theatre & Theatre Arts Management | 1 |
| Grand Total | 158 |
William Peace University has a graduation rate of 43%, which is among the 29% lowest for universities in the US.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Graduation rate | 43% | 42% | 43% |
| |||
Publications & Citations
William Peace University has published 139 scientific papers with 1,651 citations received. The research profile covers a range of fields, including Liberal Arts & Social Sciences, Political Science, Law, Sociology, History, Philosophy, Environmental Science, Psychology, Geography and Cartography, and Economics.
Publication / Citation count by topic
Annual publication & citation counts
| Year | Publications | Citations |
|---|---|---|
| 1991 | 1 | 5 |
| 1992 | 3 | 2 |
| 1993 | 2 | 11 |
| 1994 | 0 | 6 |
| 1995 | 2 | 4 |
| 1996 | 3 | 7 |
| 1997 | 2 | 5 |
| 1998 | 1 | 2 |
| 1999 | 0 | 3 |
| 2000 | 0 | 2 |
| 2001 | 1 | 5 |
| 2002 | 1 | 6 |
| 2003 | 4 | 8 |
| 2004 | 4 | 5 |
| 2005 | 4 | 12 |
| 2006 | 4 | 15 |
| 2007 | 4 | 22 |
| 2008 | 8 | 35 |
| 2009 | 5 | 47 |
| 2010 | 3 | 51 |
| 2011 | 4 | 56 |
| 2012 | 4 | 62 |
| 2013 | 6 | 81 |
| 2014 | 3 | 91 |
| 2015 | 2 | 95 |
| 2016 | 6 | 85 |
| 2017 | 0 | 117 |
| 2018 | 11 | 103 |
| 2019 | 8 | 145 |
| 2020 | 12 | 158 |
| 2021 | 11 | 101 |
| 2022 | 4 | 105 |
| 2023 | 5 | 88 |
Notable alumni
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Fortune Feimster
- Occupations
- television actoractor
- Biography
-
Emily Fortune Feimster is an American writer, comedian, and actress. Having made her television debut on NBC's Last Comic Standing in 2010, she starred as Colette on The Mindy Project (2015–2017). In July 2019, she began hosting the hit radio show What a Joke with Papa and Fortune with Tom Papa, interviewing comedians and celebrities, the first live programming on the Sirius XM channel Netflix is a Joke. She played Heather in The L Word: Generation Q, a reboot of The L Word.
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Jacqueline Novogratz
- Occupations
- financial analystbankerbusinesspersoninternational forum participantconsultant
- Biography
-
Jacqueline Novogratz is an American entrepreneur and author. She is the founder and CEO of Acumen, a nonprofit global venture capital fund whose goal is to use entrepreneurial approaches to address global poverty.
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Gail Godwin
- Occupations
- novelistwritershort story writer
- Biography
-
Gail Godwin is an American novelist and short story writer. Godwin has written 14 novels, two short story collections, three non-fiction books, and ten libretti. Her primary literary accomplishments are her novels, which have included five best-sellers and three finalists for the National Book Award. Most of her books are realistic fiction novels that follow a character's psychological and intellectual development, often based on themes taken from Godwin's own life.
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Lisa Stone Barnes
- Occupations
- politician
- Biography
-
Lisa Stone Barnes is an American businesswoman and politician. A member of the Republican Party, she was elected to the North Carolina House of Representatives in 2018 after serving for six years on the Nash County board of commissioners. Rather than seek reelection, Barnes instead decided to instead run for the state senate in 2020, defeating former senator Allen Wellons.
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Annie Land O'Berry
- Biography
-
Annie Land O'Berry was an activist, relief worker, and philanthropist from North Carolina. O'Berry was a native to North Carolina, growing up in Edgecombe County on a farm with her family. She was involved in women's clubs and an open member of the Democratic party. More specifically, O’Berry's endeavors in the North Carolina Emergency Relief Association, North Carolina Democratic Party, League of Women Voters, and the Women's Missionary Society at her local Presbyterian Church demonstrated her dedication to serving her community. As an academic, O'Berry was named the first honor graduate from Peace University.
General info
| Alternative names | Peace WPU |
|---|---|
| Founded | 1857 |
| Motto | Esse Quam Videri To be, rather than to seem |
| Colors | green, white |
| Total FTE staff | 159 |
| Carnegie classification | Baccalaureate Colleges: Arts & Sciences Focus |
Location and contacts
| Address | 15 E Peace St Raleigh, North Carolina, 27604-1194 United States |
|---|---|
| City population | 468,000 |
| Phone | 9195082000 |