William Peace University School Overview: Acceptance Rate, Tuition, and More

Raleigh, NC

$31,700

Avg tuition

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About William Peace University

School Type: Private

Status: Non-profit

Accreditation: Regional

Religious Affiliation: Christian, Presbyterian Church (USA)  While the student experience is largely unaffected at most schools with religious affiliations, some schools place more of an emphasis on religion. Learn how religious affiliations may impact students' experience.

Military Friendly: YesMilitary-friendly schools are Servicemembers Opportunity Colleges, offer the Yellow Ribbon Program, and have a dedicated point of contact to support veterans, military service members, and their families. Explore our college guide for service members and veterans to learn more.

William Peace University is a small private university located on an urban campus in Raleigh, North Carolina. It has a total undergraduate enrollment of 889, and admissions are very selective, with an acceptance rate of 50%. The university offers 37 bachelor's degrees, has an average graduation rate of 42%, and a student-faculty ratio of 12:1. Tuition and fees for students are $31,700.

Admissions Breakdown

This school has a competitive acceptance rate.

This school is a little more selective about its students. Competitive acceptance schools welcome 15-50% of all applicants.

Acceptance Rate Insight

50% of students were accepted during the 2019-2020 school year. Sometimes schools with midrange acceptance rates have higher standards of entry but are still accessible to many students who apply.

Test scores Required

High school rank Considered (not required)

High school GPA Required

Completion of college prep program Required

High school transcript Required

Letter of recommendation Recommended

Open admission No

Test of English as a foreign language (TOEFL) Required

SAT & ACT

SAT 25th-75th Percentile 920-1140

ACT 25th-75th Percentile 18-22

Learning Environment

Student Body Stats

This school has a student body of fewer than 5,000 students.

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889

Students Enrolled

19%

Online Student Enrollment

12:1

Student to Faculty Ratio

Ways Students Can Learn

Online
On-campus
Hybrid The program is a combination of on-campus and online learning and varies per program.

Demographics

White

53%

Black

24%

Hispanic

12%

Unknown

4%

Two or more races

4%

Asian

2%

American Indian/Alaska Native

1%

Non-U.S. Citizen

0%

Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander

0%

Female student population

54%

Socio-economic diversity

45% of students received an income-based Federal Pell Grant intended for low-income students.

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Online Programs

Offers Online Programs

Yes

Online Programs

9

Total Online Enrollment

170

Student Location Breakout

19% 81%

Percent of Programs Online

76% On-campus

24% Online

Types of Online Programs Offered

Certificates Not offered

Associate Not offered

Bachelor's 24% online

Graduate Certificate Not offered

Master's Not offered

Doctorate Not offered

Financial Breakdown

Students Receiving Aid

Federal Grant Aid

45%

State Grant Aid

52%

Institution Grant Aid

100%

Pell Grant

45%

Average Aid Awarded

Federal Grant Aid $5,148
State Grant Aid $4,911
Institution Grant Aid $15,298
Pell Grant Aid $4,559

Financial Outlook

$32k

Average salary 6 years after starting school

$25k

Average student debt after graduation

Resource

Understanding Grants & Scholarships
Resource

Financial Aid Overview

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Data collected from the Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS), [2019-2020]. In the absence of IPED data, information was collected directly from the school and is accurate as of the date of collection. Contact the school directly for the most current and complete information.