William Peace University
Raleigh, NC · Private
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William Peace University admitted 94.3% of applicants university-wide (984 of 1,044).
| Cohort | Admit rate | Admitted | Applicants |
|---|---|---|---|
| University-wide | 94.3% | 984 | 1,044 |
| In-state | 64.3% | 450 | 700 |
| Out-of-state | 60.0% | 150 | 250 |
| International applicants | 100.0% | 50 | 50 |
| Men | 93.5% | 446 | 477 |
| Women | 94.9% | 537 | 566 |
Also offers Early Action (closes Nov 15) — the Common Data Set doesn't publish EA admit counts.
Of 984 admitted students, 168 enrolled (17.1% yield).
William Peace University U.S. Dept. of Education College Scorecard · Sections C1–C2 · 2023 — Published cohort admit rates — context, not an applicant-specific probability.
Test scores and GPA of admitted students
- SAT (mid-50%)
- 1080–1225
- ACT (mid-50%)
- 22–27
- GPA (mid-50%, 4.0 scale)
- 3.00–3.74
Testing policy: Test-optional (considered if submitted)
William Peace University U.S. Dept. of Education College Scorecard · Sections C9–C12 · 2023 — Published admit stats reflect the entire incoming class unless explicitly labeled international-only.
Cost and financial aid
Published cost of attendance: $49,362/yr.
| Out-of-state tuition | $34,176 |
| Fees, housing, food, books & other | $17,806 |
| Sticker cost of attendance | $49,362/yr |
Average net price by family income (US, federal aid data)
| Under $30k | $15,779 |
| $30k–48k | $18,233 |
| $48k–75k | $20,429 |
| $75k–110k | $23,046 |
| Over $110k | $30,565 |
US applicants
Need- and merit-based aid available.
- Dean's Scholarship — Up to $16,000 per year (Merit)
- University Scholarship — Up to $12,000 per year (Merit)
- Athletic Scholarship — Varies (Athletic)
- Creative Arts Scholarship — Varies (Departmental)
- Presidential Scholarship — Full tuition (Full Tuition)
- William Peace University Grant — Varies (Need Based)
International applicants
No need-based aid reported for internationals.
- International Student Scholarship — $10,000–$18,000 per year (International Aid)
- Dean's Scholarship — Up to $16,000 per year (Merit)
- University Scholarship — Up to $12,000 per year (Merit)
- Athletic Scholarship — Varies (Athletic)
- Creative Arts Scholarship — Varies (Departmental)
- Presidential Scholarship — Full tuition (Full Tuition)
- William Peace University Grant — Varies (Need Based)
William Peace University U.S. Dept. of Education College Scorecard · Sections G–H · 2023
Application requirements
US applicants
- Completed Application (Peace or CommonApp)
- High School Transcript
- SAT or ACT Scores (optional)
- Letters of Recommendation (optional)
- Personal Statement (optional)
- Resume (optional)
- Application fee
International applicants
- Completed Application (Peace or CommonApp)
- High School Transcript
- SAT or ACT Scores (optional)
- Letters of Recommendation (optional)
- Personal Statement (optional)
- Resume (optional)
- Application fee
- English proficiency (IELTS/TOEFL)
- GPA credential conversion
- Predicted Class XII marksheet
- Financial documentation (I-20)
William Peace University · Application requirements (official admissions pages) · 2025
Essay prompts
William Peace University requires no supplemental essays.
Prompts from the Common App member feed · verified Jul 3, 2026
Graduate outcomes
- Median earnings
- $46,643
- Median earnings · 10 years after entry
- Graduation rate
- 44.8%
- Within 150% of normal time
- First-year retention
- 74%
- Return for year two · CDS Section B
- Median debt
- $22,250
- At graduation
William Peace University · U.S. Dept. of Education College Scorecard (2023 release) · 2023 — Earnings and debt figures are federal data for aid-receiving graduates — cohort outcomes, not a guarantee for any individual student.
Academics and campus
Largest degree fields: Business & marketing (24%), Visual & performing arts (9%), Social sciences (8%).
Student–faculty ratio: 13:1 · 50% of class sections have under 20 students.
William Peace University U.S. Dept. of Education College Scorecard · Sections E, F, I · 2023 — Published institutional figures for the reporting year — descriptive of the current student body, not a prediction about your experience.