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William Peace University

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Raleigh, North Carolina 27604-1194

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Known for business — close-knit campus

William Peace University is a private institution in Raleigh with particular strength in business and biology. With an average SAT of 1198, the school attracts a broad applicant pool.

A small campus of 661 undergraduates with a 12:1 student-faculty ratio. The urban location puts students at the center of city life.

44% of students graduate within four years, and graduates earn a median of $46,643 a decade after enrollment. Net price after aid averages $21,728.

Established
1857
Motto
Esse Quam Videri
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Type
Private college
Conference
USA South Athletic Conference as a Division III school
Division
Division III

Campus Visits

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97%Acceptance
1198SAT Avg
661Students
12:1Student:Faculty
44%Grad Rate
$46,643Earnings 10yr
$21,728Net Price

News & Alerts

program2026-03-15

William Peace University Launches New Data Science Minor

tuition2026-02-28

Tuition Increase Announced for 2026-27

Admissions

Acceptance Rate97.4%

SAT Score Ranges

Average: 1198

Reading & WritingMid: 572
590640
MathMid: 583
550640

ACT Score Range

CompositeMid: 24
2227

Admissions Intel

Acceptance Rate

97.4%

Trend

SAT Avg

1198

Yield Rate

35.0%

Cost & Financial Aid

Sticker Price

Tuition$33,150
Room & Board$12,198
Total Cost of Attendance$49,103
Average Net Price$21,728
Median Debt at Graduation$22,250
Monthly Payment (10yr)$236

Net Price by Family Income

$0–30K$15,206
$30–48K$18,446
$48–75K$22,005
$75–110K$26,895
$110K+$32,987

Financial Intel

Avg Net Price

$21,728

Tuition Trend

Graduate w/ Zero Debt

37.7%

Avg Tuition Increase

3.2%/yr

Median Debt at Grad

$15,145

Campus Safety

Total Incidents (2024)

4

Peer Average

3

3-Year Trend

Emergency System

Campus security, emergency notification system

Programs (31)

Student Life

Student Body

Undergrads
661
Gender Split
48% / 52%
Women / Men
First Generation
29%
Pell Grant Recipients
35%

Race & Ethnicity

White 54%
Black 20%
Hispanic 13%
Asian 2%
Two+ 8%

Outcomes

4-Year Graduation Rate44.3%
Freshman Retention61.0%

Median Earnings After Graduation

6 Years$39,738
8 Years$41,665
10 Years$46,643

Rankings

U.S. News
#45
Forbes
#52

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History & Fun Facts

Source: Wikipedia

Location & Lifestyle

Cost of Living

112Above Average

Housing and food costs are higher than national average

Climate (School Year)

68°
Sep
55°
Oct
42°
Nov
30°
Dec
25°
Jan
28°
Feb
38°
Mar
50°
Apr
62°
May
Snowfall: 48"Sunny days: 200Rainy days: 120

Nearest Cities

Bostonpop. 675,647
90 miles(95 min)
Hartfordpop. 121,054
60 miles(70 min)

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