William Peace University
William Peace University at a Glance
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About William Peace University
According to Wikipedia, William Peace University is a private college in Raleigh, North Carolina. Formerly affiliated with the Presbyterian Church, it offers undergraduate degrees in more than 30 majors and the School of Professional Studies offers accelerated bachelor's degrees that are online or hybrid for working adults. The institution adopted its current name in 2012, concurrent with its decision to begin admitting men to its day program; it was previously known as Peace Institute, Peace Junior College, and Peace College.
William Peace University's Online Degrees
BA in Interdisciplinary Studies
- Required Credits: 120
- Format: Fully online
BS in Leadership & Nonprofit Administration
- Required Credits: 120
- Format: Fully online
William Peace University Admissions, Retention, and Graduation Information
| Annual Applications | Acceptance | Retention Rate | Graduation Rate | Median SAT Score | Median ACT Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1,286 | 94% | 74% | 49% | 1152 | 24 |
Source: U.S. Department of Education (College Scorecard and NCES); acceptance rate for fall 2024; test scores for fall 2024; applications and enrollment for fall 2023; retention for students who started in fall 2023; graduation rate within six years for students who started in 2019.
How Much Does William Peace University Cost To Attend?
| Tuition and fees (in-state) |
|---|
| $35,180 |
| Income | Average Net Cost |
|---|---|
| 0 - 30K | $18,720 |
| 30K - 48K | $18,400 |
| 48K - 75K | $21,589 |
| 75K - 110K | $22,666 |
| 110K+ | $31,440 |
Source: U.S. Department of Education (College Scorecard and NCES); tuition and fees for 2025–26; net price for 2024–25, for first-time, full-time students receiving financial aid.
How Much Do William Peace University Graduates Make?
Ten years after starting college, former William Peace University students who received federal financial aid earn a median of $47,869 a year, and 91% of those not still in school are working.
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard; students who started college in 2011–12 or 2012–13, measured in 2022 and 2023, in 2024 dollars.
William Peace University's Demographics
Students enrolled at any time during the 2023–24 school year, including part-time and online students.
| Student Body | Under-Grads |
|---|---|
| 1,075 | 1,075 |
Source: National Center for Education Statistics; 12-month enrollment for 2023–24.
Where is William Peace University?
William Peace University is located at 15 E Peace St, Raleigh, NC 27604-1194.
How Safe is William Peace University?
Like every college that receives federal student aid, William Peace University publishes an annual security report with its campus crime statistics and safety policies. Its figures can also be looked up in the U.S. Department of Education’s Campus Safety and Security database.
Relative to its enrollment, William Peace University has a violent crime rate of 0.14% and a property crime rate of 0.42%. Raleigh has a violent crime rate of 0.49% and a property (including theft) crime rate of 2.84%. Sources: campus: U.S. Department of Education Campus Safety and Security data, on-campus offenses in 2024 (violent: murder, rape, robbery and aggravated assault; property: burglary, motor vehicle theft and arson, which excludes ordinary theft); city: FBI Crime Data Explorer, offenses reported to the city police in 2024.
What Is William Peace University Known For?
William Peace University is known for its academic work in the following disciplines:
William Peace University's Top Areas of Influence With Degrees Offered
Each rank compares how much William Peace University's faculty and alumni have shaped a field with other schools, using Wikipedia, Wikidata and scholarly citation databases such as Crossref and Semantic Scholar. World and U.S. ranks reflect modern influence; the historical rank counts influence across all time. How we rank influence
William Peace University ranks #743 in the U.S. and #3214 worldwide for influence in Biology.
biology DegreesWilliam Peace University ranks #891 in the U.S. and #3848 worldwide for influence in Political Science.
political-science DegreesWilliam Peace University ranks #943 in the U.S. and #4102 worldwide for influence in Education.
education DegreesWilliam Peace University ranks #1103 in the U.S. and #4174 worldwide for influence in Communications.
communications DegreesWilliam Peace University ranks #1195 in the U.S. and #3836 worldwide for influence in History.
history DegreesWilliam Peace University ranks #1464 in the U.S. and #5007 worldwide for influence in Medical.
medicine DegreesWilliam Peace University ranks #1638 in the U.S. and #4113 worldwide for influence in Nursing.
nursing DegreesWilliam Peace University ranks #1976 in the U.S. and #7140 worldwide for influence in Business.
business DegreesWilliam Peace University ranks #2071 in the U.S. and #6740 worldwide for influence in Law.
William Peace University ranks #2627 in the U.S. and #8617 worldwide for influence in Literature.
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