William Peace University Rankings
| Ranking | Category |
|---|---|
| #5767 of 14,131 | In the World |
| #1611 of 2,597 | In North America |
| #1526 of 2,496 | In the United States |
| #48 of 65 | In North Carolina |
| #4 of 6 | In Raleigh |
| #5357 of 6,622 | For Sociology |
| #5490 of 6,729 | For Political Science |
| #5528 of 6,655 | For Law |
| #5793 of 6,395 | For History |
| #5924 of 7,081 | For Liberal Arts & Social Sciences |
Quick Review
- Religion
- Presbyterian Church (USA)
- Acceptance rate
- 97%
- Undergraduates
- 730
- 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 97% and is among the 27% of the easiest 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 | 97% | 97% | 98% |
| Applicants | 1,286 | 553 | 732 |
| Admissions | 1,252 | 537 | 714 |
| Freshmen enrolled full time | 159 | 94 | 64 |
35 students enrolled in some distance education courses.
170 enrolled exclusively in distance education.
SAT scores
Among admitted applicants
11 or 7%
submitted SAT
25% of them
had 1140
or below
75% of them
had 1280
or below
Typical SAT scores of first-years in William Peace University are 1140-1280 (middle 50% range).
ACT scores
Among admitted applicants
15 or 9%
submitted ACT
25% of them
had 22
or below
75% of them
had 27
or below
Typical ACT scores of first-years in William Peace University are 22-27 (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 | 380 (52%) |
|---|---|
| Black or African American | 163 (22%) |
| Hispanic | 88 (12%) |
| Two or more races | 50 (7%) |
| Race or Ethnicity unknown | 21 (3%) |
| Asian | 19 (3%) |
| Nonresident Alien | 5 (0.7%) |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 1 (0.1%) |
Costs per year: Tuition, Housing, Fees
The average net cost to attend William Peace University is $24,503 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 | $15,206 |
|---|---|
| $30-48K | $18,446 |
| $48-75K | $22,005 |
| $75-110K | $26,895 |
| $110K+ | $32,987 |
Tuition and fees
| Undergraduates | |
|---|---|
| Tuition in-district | $32,550 |
| Tuition in-state | $32,550 |
| Tuition out-of-state | $32,550 |
| Fee in-district | $600 |
| Fee in-state | $600 |
| Fee out-of-state | $600 |
Room and board costs
| Dormitory capacity | 491 |
|---|---|
| Combined charge for room and board | $12,396 |
| Room charge | $8,080 |
| Meal charge | $4,316 |
William Peace University majors
William Peace University has granted 180 bachelor's degrees across 30 programs. Below is a table with majors that lead to degrees at William Peace University.
| Major | Bachelor |
|---|---|
| Business Administration and Management, General | 30 |
| Game and Interactive Media Design | 18 |
| Biology & Biological Sciences, General | 17 |
| Sport and Fitness Administration & Management | 14 |
| Psychology, General | 13 |
| Criminology | 12 |
| Exercise Science and Kinesiology | 9 |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences & Liberal Studies | 8 |
| Marketing & Marketing Management, General | 8 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations, Other | 5 |
| Management Science | 4 |
| Registered Nursing & Registered Nurse | 4 |
| Anthropology, General | 3 |
| Communication and Media Studies, Other | 3 |
| Digital Communication and Media & Multimedia | 3 |
| Education & Teaching of Individuals in Elementary Special Education Programs | 3 |
| Environmental Studies | 3 |
| Organizational Leadership | 3 |
| Political Science and Government, General | 3 |
| Pre-Law Studies | 3 |
| American History (United States) | 2 |
| Communication, General | 2 |
| Musical Theatre | 2 |
| Writing, General | 2 |
| Drama and Dramatics & Theatre Arts, General | 1 |
| Elementary Education and Teaching | 1 |
| English Language and Literature, General | 1 |
| Junior High & Intermediate & Middle School Education and Teaching | 1 |
| Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication | 1 |
| Theatre & Theatre Arts Management | 1 |
| Grand Total | 180 |
William Peace University has a graduation rate of 44%, which is among the 30% lowest for universities in the US.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Graduation rate | 44% | 43% | 47% |
| |||
Publications & Citations
William Peace University has published 168 scientific papers with 3,295 citations received. The research profile covers a range of fields, including Liberal Arts & Social Sciences, Political Science, Law, Sociology, Philosophy, History, Environmental Science, Psychology, Geography and Cartography, and Medicine.
Publication / Citation count by topic
Annual publication & citation counts
| Year | Publications | Citations |
|---|---|---|
| 1992 | 3 | 3 |
| 1993 | 2 | 12 |
| 1994 | 0 | 6 |
| 1995 | 2 | 5 |
| 1996 | 3 | 7 |
| 1997 | 2 | 5 |
| 1998 | 1 | 3 |
| 1999 | 0 | 5 |
| 2000 | 0 | 5 |
| 2001 | 2 | 7 |
| 2002 | 1 | 6 |
| 2003 | 6 | 11 |
| 2004 | 5 | 10 |
| 2005 | 6 | 21 |
| 2006 | 4 | 44 |
| 2007 | 5 | 52 |
| 2008 | 10 | 68 |
| 2009 | 7 | 87 |
| 2010 | 5 | 109 |
| 2011 | 4 | 128 |
| 2012 | 5 | 155 |
| 2013 | 6 | 149 |
| 2014 | 3 | 149 |
| 2015 | 3 | 206 |
| 2016 | 7 | 176 |
| 2017 | 1 | 212 |
| 2018 | 11 | 215 |
| 2019 | 10 | 182 |
| 2020 | 14 | 294 |
| 2021 | 13 | 234 |
| 2022 | 4 | 190 |
| 2023 | 5 | 197 |
| 2024 | 7 | 185 |
Notable alumni
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Fortune Feimster
- Occupations
- actortelevision actor
- 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
- bankerfinancial analystbusinesspersonconsultant
- 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
- writernovelistshort 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 | 146 |
| 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 |