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William Peace University

William Peace University Science & Tech Programs

William Peace University is a private not-for-profit institution located in Raleigh, NC. A Major City Center offers a peaceful environment close to urban amenities.

William Peace University Rankings

Peace is featured in these rankings for science & tech programs at the bachelors level:

Ranking Rank Among
Overall Quality #61 of 129 State — North Carolina
Overall Quality #420 of 1,106 Region — Southeast
Overall Quality #2069 of 4,630 Nationwide

Where Is William Peace University?

Location of William Peace University

Contact information for Peace are given below.

Contact Details
Address: 15 E Peace St, Raleigh, NC 27604-1194
Phone: 9195082000
Website: www.peace.edu/
Admissions: www.peace.edu/admissions/
Financial Aid: www.peace.edu/admissions/understand-costs-and-financial-aid/

How Do I Get Into Peace?

You can apply to Peace online at: https://admissions.peace.edu/apply/

Peace is classified as Least Selective (85%+) for admissions.

Admission Requirements for Peace

Here’s what Peace requires for admission:

Requirement Status
Secondary School Record Required
Secondary School GPA Required
Recommendations Considered but not required
Admission Test Scores (SAT/ACT) Considered but not required

How Hard Is It To Get Into Peace?

Peace has an acceptance rate of 94%, making it highly accessible. Be sure to prepare a complete application and prepare the application in full.

Of those admitted, 17% choose to enroll — a modest enrollment yield, suggesting many admitted students choose other institutions.

Average Test Scores

11% of admitted students submitted SAT scores and 11% submitted ACT scores.

When looking at the 25th through the 75th percentile of admitted students at Peace, SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing scores ranged between 545 and 630. Math scores were between 535 and 595.

SAT Reading and Writing Scores for William Peace University  ( 545 to 630 )
200
800
SAT Math Scores for William Peace University  ( 535 to 595 )
200
800
Combined SAT scores ranged from 1080 to 1225.
SAT Total Scores for William Peace University  ( 1080 to 1225 )
400
1600
ACT Composite scores for admitted students at Peace ranged between 22 and 27.

ACT Composite Scores for William Peace University  ( 22 to 27 )
1
36

Selectivity by Gender

Selectivity numbers at Peace vary modestly across gender.

Gender Applicants Admitted Acceptance Rate
Men 477 446 94%
Women 566 537 95%

Can I Afford William Peace University?

The average net price after aid at Peace is $21,728. Cost varies significantly based on your financial situation since net price varies by income group.

Tuition & Fees

Category Cost
In-State Tuition $33,526
In-State Fees $650
Out-of-State Tuition $33,526
Out-of-State Fees $650
Total In-State Tuition & Fees $34,176
Total Out-of-State Tuition & Fees $34,176

Financial Aid

Across all aid types, 22% of students at Peace receive some form of financial aid (159 students).

Approximately 81% of students at Peace receive grant or scholarship aid, averaging $22,185 per student.

34% of students receive federal Pell Grants, averaging $6,078.

Student Loan Debt

47% of Peace undergraduates take out federal student loans, averaging $7,182 per year.

William Peace University Undergraduate Student Diversity

Its Carnegie Classification is Baccalaureate Colleges: Diverse Fields.

Gender Diversity

Of the 661 undergraduate students at Peace, approximately 47% are male and 53% are female.

Undergraduate Gender Diversity at Peace

Racial-Ethnic Diversity

The racial-ethnic breakdown of William Peace University undergraduate students is as follows.

Racial-Ethnic Diversity of Peace Undergraduate Students
Race/Ethnicity Number of Students
Asian 9
Black or African American 142
Hispanic 88
White 351
American Indian/Alaska Native 1
Two or More Races 43
Non-Resident 6

Geographic Diversity

The top 5 home states of first-time undergraduate students at Peace break down as follows.

Top 5 Home States of Peace Students
State First-Time UG Students
North Carolina 143
Virginia 6
Florida 4
South Carolina 4
Maryland 2

Additionally, approximately 1.0% of undergraduate students are non-resident from outside the United States.

Online Learning at William Peace University

Peace delivers remote learning paths for students who need flexibility.

12 undergraduate students at Peace took at least one online class — of those, 158 took all of their classes online.

Distance education is available at the undergraduate level.

Academic Programs at William Peace University

Peace offers 15 distinct academic programs.

The highest level of award offered is Bachelor’s degree.

Institutional Profile

Peace maintains an open admission policy: No. Credit transfer:

  • AP credits: Implied no
  • Dual enrollment credits: Yes
  • Life experience credits: Implied no

References

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