William Peace University
Raleigh, North Carolina · Private nonprofit, 4-year
At a glance
Average net price
$21,649
In-state, after aid
6-year graduation rate
44.8%
Admission rate
94%
Undergrad size
666
In-state tuition
$34,176
Out-of-state tuition
$34,176
Cost of attendance
$49,362
Median earnings (10y)
$46,643
Admissions
- SAT average
- 1,170
- ACT midpoint
- 24
- Retention
- 73.6%
- Locale
- City
Programs breakdown
14 program areas reported · Academic mix is led by humanities & arts (25%), business (24%), social sciences (23%).
- STEM10%
- Health6%
- Business24%
- Humanities & arts25%
- Social sciences23%
- Trades & services13%
- Business23.5%~157 students/yr · BusinessCompare schools
- ~102 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- Parks & recreation12.9%~86 students/yr · Trades & servicesCompare schools
- Social sciences11.2%~74 students/yr · Social sciencesCompare schools
- Psychology8.8%~59 students/yr · Social sciencesCompare schools
- ~55 students/yr · STEMCompare schools
- ~39 students/yr · HealthCompare schools
- Liberal arts5.3%~35 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- Education2.4%~16 students/yr · Social sciencesCompare schools
- History1.8%~12 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- ~12 students/yr · STEMCompare schools
- English1.2%~8 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- Communication1.2%~8 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- Legal0.6%~4 students/yr · Social sciencesCompare schools
Share of all degrees and certificates awarded in each broad CIP-2 program area (U.S. Department of Education, latest reporting year). Estimated students/yr = share × undergrad size.
Specific majors offered
21 specific majors with reported completions. Earnings shown are median annual earnings 1 year after graduation; debt is median student-loan debt at graduation.
| Major | Credential | Grads | Median earnings | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Business Administration, Management and Operations. | Bachelor's | 63 | $41,454 | $25,000 |
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness. | Bachelor's | 37 | — | — |
| Design and Applied Arts. | Bachelor's | 35 | $26,498 | $24,978 |
| Biology, General. | Bachelor's | 32 | $32,101 | $28,500 |
| Psychology, General. | Bachelor's | 29 | $24,558 | $27,000 |
| Criminology. | Bachelor's | 29 | $29,782 | $26,000 |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities. | Bachelor's | 11 | — | $31,000 |
| Marketing. | Bachelor's | 11 | — | — |
| Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft. | Bachelor's | 10 | — | — |
| Political Science and Government. | Bachelor's | 9 | — | — |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing. | Bachelor's | 9 | — | — |
| Special Education and Teaching. | Bachelor's | 8 | — | — |
| Radio, Television, and Digital Communication. | Bachelor's | 7 | — | — |
| English Language and Literature, General. | Bachelor's | 7 | — | — |
| Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods. | Bachelor's | 7 | — | — |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods. | Bachelor's | 6 | — | — |
| Anthropology. | Bachelor's | 6 | — | — |
| Communication and Media Studies. | Bachelor's | 5 | $27,700 | — |
| Non-Professional Legal Studies. | Bachelor's | 5 | — | — |
| History. | Bachelor's | 5 | — | — |
| Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services, Other. | Bachelor's | — | $35,563 | — |
Source: U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard Field of Study. Earnings cover graduates who received federal financial aid and are working / not enrolled. Cells marked "—" are not reported or were suppressed for privacy.
About William Peace University
William Peace University is a small institution located in Raleigh, North Carolina, primarily awarding the bachelor's degree. It enrolls roughly 666 undergraduate students in a city setting. The most popular fields of study include Business, Visual & performing arts, Parks & recreation.
Cost & tuition
The average net price at William Peace University — what a typical student actually pays after grants and scholarships — is $21,649 per year, which is above the national average compared to other U.S. institutions. Published tuition is $34,176 per year before aid. Total cost of attendance, including housing, books, and living expenses, comes to about $49,362 annually.
Graduation & earnings outcomes
The 6-year graduation rate is 44.8%, a average completion outcome. 73.6% of first-time students return for a second year, a useful proxy for student satisfaction and academic fit. Ten years after enrolling, the median graduate earns $46,643 per year according to U.S. Department of Education earnings tracking.
Programs & majors
William Peace University confers degrees and certificates across 14 broad program areas, with the largest concentrations of completions in Business, Visual & performing arts, Parks & recreation. Grouped into wider academic categories, the mix is led by humanities & arts (25% of credentials), business (24% of credentials), social sciences (23% of credentials), which gives a quick read on the school's overall academic profile. Use the programs breakdown below to see every reported area, an estimated number of students per program per year, and links to compare other U.S. colleges in the same field.
Admissions
William Peace University accepts 94% of applicants, making it open or near-open admission. Admitted students have an average SAT score around 1,170. The ACT midpoint for admitted students is roughly 24.
Location & campus
Set in Raleigh, North Carolina (city), William Peace University draws students from across North Carolina and beyond. Prospective students often weigh proximity, cost of living, and local industry demand when choosing between schools in this area.
Frequently asked questions about William Peace University
Q.How much does William Peace University cost?
The average net price at William Peace University is $21,649 per year after grants and scholarships, with total cost of attendance around $49,362.
Q.What is the graduation rate at William Peace University?
William Peace University has a 6-year graduation rate of 44.8% according to the latest U.S. Department of Education data.
Q.How hard is it to get into William Peace University?
William Peace University admits 94% of applicants, which is considered open or near-open admission.
Q.How much do William Peace University graduates earn?
Ten years after enrolling, the median William Peace University graduate earns $46,643 per year.
Q.What is tuition at William Peace University?
Published tuition is $34,176 in-state. Most students pay less than the sticker price after financial aid.
Q.Where is William Peace University located?
William Peace University is located in Raleigh, North Carolina (ZIP 27604).
Data on this page comes from the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard and IPEDS, the federal sources colleges are required to report to. Net price, graduation rate, and earnings figures reflect the latest available federal release. Always verify current tuition and program availability directly with William Peace University at their official website.