William Peace University
William Peace University
William Peace University is a regionally-ranked, award-winning institution located in one of the best cities: downtown Raleigh, NC.
What makes us different:
-We're not afraid to adapt. WPU has changed a lot over its more than 165 years. We continue to add new majors and programs to prepare students for careers in the organizations of tomorrow.
- Our students receive a high-quality, private education for the cost of a public college education at, on average, $20,000/year after scholarships.
-Our graduates are in demand: Our placement rate is 96% within one year of graduation.
-Nearly 100% of our students receive some form of financial aid.
-"Community" is the word you hear most often. WPU provides a culture that values diversity, fosters an energized team environment, builds on our strengths, promotes creativity and innovation, and encourages inclusiveness, respect, and open communication by leading with our actions.
Academic Programs
- Design
- Science
- Liberal Arts
- Business
- Education
- Communication
- Music
- Art & Design
- Economics
- Finance/Accounting
- Government/Political Science
- Performing Arts
- Social Science
Student experience
- Athletics
- Co-op/Internship Opportunities
- Disability Services
- Intramural/Club Sports
- LGBTQIA Services
- Military/Veteran Services
- On-Campus Housing
- ROTC Program
- Study Abroad
- Undergraduate Research
- Veteran Fee Waiver
- Distance/online learning
Application information
Find out about requirements, fees, and deadlines
WPU receives applications on a rolling basis so that you can apply anytime. However, we recommend you apply by March 1 for the Fall Term and November 1 for the Spring Term.
We review applications holistically. That means that while GPA and test scores (optional) are important, we want to know all about you as a person and a community member to get the complete picture of who you are — in and out of the classroom. While optional, submitting 1-2 letters of recommendation, a personal essay, and a co-curricular resume is a good idea. Those items help the Admission Committee when making admissions determinations.
To give you a sense of the strength of our enrolling students, last year's class had a mid-50 % SAT range of 1095-1205, ACT of 21-26, and an average GPA of 3.67. Remember that those are averages and ranges but should provide a good perspective.
For more information, visit https://www.peace.edu/admissions-aid/apply/
Additional Information
Visit us
Sometimes, you know a university is right for you because of how it feels. We hear that a lot at WPU.
You can only learn so much from brochures or the website. That's why we recommend you visit several college campuses, maybe more than once. You need to understand what life is like at your potential future home.
At WPU, we offer many visit options:
-Campus Tours
-Information Sessions
-Video Tours
-Virtual Applications Sessions
-Open Houses
During your on-campus visit, you'll meet a student ambassador who can answer any of your questions about life on campus. You'll also see faculty and staff. While visiting, we hope you'll dig in and ask questions: Ask why they chose WPU and about their experience.
You can make an appointment to talk to an admission counselor during your tour. That counselor will be an advocate for you with the Admission Committee should you choose to apply.
For all the visit options, go to https://www.peace.edu/admissions-aid/plan-a-visit/
Being a first-generation college student from a single-parent household, the fear of not being able to go to college because of finances was always scary to me. The financial aid team gave me and my mother a chance to ask questions and understand the routes we could take to pay for college. This helped both of us feel less worried about the financial aspect of coming to WPU.
Admissions office
Visit us
Address
15 East Peace Street
Raleigh, NC 27604, United States of America
Phone number
919-508-2214
For first-year students
Admissions website
Financial aid website
Region
South