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William Peace University

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Start: 2026-04-17T14:00:00
Location: 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

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tuition2026-02-28

Tuition Increase Announced for 2026-27

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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%

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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

3800.0%

Avg Tuition Increase

3.2%/yr

Median Debt at Grad

$15,145

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Campus Safety

Total Incidents (2024)

Peer Average

3-Year Trend

Emergency System

Campus security, emergency notification system

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Programs (31)

Student Life

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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

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Forbes

#52

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Niche

#38

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History & Fun Facts

•History The institution that eventually became William Peace University was founded in 1857 as "Peace Institute" by a group of men within the Presbyterian Synod of North Carolina.
•The leading donation of $10,000 (equivalent to $345,500 in 2025) came from William Peace, a prominent local merchant and a founding member of the First Presbyterian Church of Raleigh.
•Peace is believed to have been in the first class of the University of North Carolina, and was a longtime proponent of education as a benefactor of Raleigh Academy, a school primarily for boys.
•The Civil War and Reconstruction Era delayed the opening of the school, but Peace Institute opened in January 1872.
•The first president was John Burwell, assisted by his son Robert.

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Location & Lifestyle

Cost of Living

106Above Average

Estimated from NC state average + large city premium

Climate (School Year)

Snowfall: 5"Sunny days: 200Rainy days: 125

Nearest Cities

Raleighpop. 470K

1 mi(2 min)

Charlottepop. 880K

130 mi(225 min)

Washingtonpop. 690K

233 mi(404 min)

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Getting There

Nearest Airports

RDU Raleigh-Durham11 mi

CLT Charlotte136 mi

RIC Richmond139 mi

Distance to Cities

Boston, MA609 mi · ~17h 36m drive

New York, NY423 mi · ~12h 13m drive

Hartford, CT523 mi · ~15h 7m drive

Providence, RI570 mi · ~16h 28m drive

Albany, NY541 mi · ~15h 38m drive

Syracuse, NY519 mi · ~15h drive

Rochester, NY512 mi · ~14h 47m drive

Buffalo, NY491 mi · ~14h 11m drive

Philadelphia, PA344 mi · ~9h 56m drive

Pittsburgh, PA330 mi · ~9h 32m drive

Harrisburg, PA324 mi · ~9h 22m drive

Newark, NJ419 mi · ~12h 6m drive

Washington, DC233 mi · ~6h 44m drive

Baltimore, MD266 mi · ~7h 41m drive

Atlanta, GA355 mi · ~10h 15m drive

Charlotte, NC130 mi · ~3h 45m drive

Raleigh, NC1 mi · ~2 min drive

Miami, FL699 mi · ~20h 12m drive

Orlando, FL526 mi · ~15h 12m drive

Tampa, FL586 mi · ~16h 56m drive

Nashville, TN456 mi · ~13h 10m drive

New Orleans, LA776 mi · ~22h 25m drive

Richmond, VA138 mi · ~3h 59m drive

Chicago, IL641 mi · ~18h 31m drive

Detroit, MI510 mi · ~14h 44m drive

Minneapolis, MN995 mi · ~28h 45m drive

St. Louis, MO665 mi · ~19h 13m drive

Kansas City, MO903 mi · ~26h 5m drive

Indianapolis, IN494 mi · ~14h 16m drive

Columbus, OH374 mi · ~10h 48m drive

Cleveland, OH428 mi · ~12h 22m drive

Milwaukee, WI703 mi · ~20h 19m drive

Dallas, TX1056 mi · ~30h 30m drive

Houston, TX1056 mi · ~30h 30m drive

Austin, TX1168 mi · ~33h 45m drive

San Antonio, TX1234 mi · ~35h 39m drive

Los Angeles, CA2232 mi · ~64h 29m drive

San Francisco, CA2405 mi · ~69h 29m drive

San Diego, CA2196 mi · ~63h 26m drive

Seattle, WA2361 mi · ~68h 12m drive

Portland, OR2372 mi · ~68h 31m drive

Denver, CO1460 mi · ~42h 11m drive

Phoenix, AZ1899 mi · ~54h 52m drive

Salt Lake City, UT1825 mi · ~52h 43m drive

Honolulu, HI4787 mi · ~138h 17m drive

Southern (mild winters, hot summers)

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Visit Planning

Suggested Itinerary

9:00 AMArrive & park

Visitor parking lot

Free parking with visitor pass

9:30 AMCheck in at Admissions

Admissions Office

10:00 AMInformation session

Welcome Center

45 minutes

11:00 AMCampus tour

Starts at Welcome Center

75 minutes, student-led

12:30 PMLunch

Main Dining Hall

Visitor meal passes available

1:30 PMDepartment visit

Academic buildings

Schedule with department directly

2:30 PMExplore campus independently

Library, student center, residence halls

Nearby Hotels

Mid-Range

Budget

Airport Transit

Raleigh-Durham (RDU)11 miles

Rental car

17 min$40-60/day

Shuttle/rideshare

22 min$13-22

Charlotte (CLT)136 miles

Rental car

204 min$40-60/day

Shuttle/rideshare

272 min$163-272

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SAT Range	Avg Award	Note
1400-1600	$25,000	Academic merit scholarship
1200-1399	$15,000	Dean's scholarship
1000-1199	$8,000	Achievement award