William Peace University: Review & Facts

Overall Rating:Overall Ranking - Below AverageQuality:Education Quality Rating - OustandingSafety:Capmus Safety Rating - PoorCosts:Tuition & Fees Cost Rating - Poor

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William Peace University is a very small four-year, private not-for-profit school with 715 students enrolled. This college was originated in 1857 and is one of the 11 schools located in Raleigh, North Carolina.

William Peace University is affiliated with Presbyterian Church.

Academic Offerings

Bachelor's degree is offered at William Peace University.

Majors
Offered
36
William Peace University deploys a semester-based curriculum calendar system and has 36 majors. The most popular concentrations are Psychology, Management, Computer Science, Sociology and Anthropology, and Business. Read the details about Majors offered at this college and see program Ratings.

It is worthwhile to know student retention and graduation rates before you apply to a school to get your diploma or to engage in a long-term study; high retention and graduation rates are usually a positive sign. Nevertheless, if you wish to transfer out or take non-credit coursework, these metrics are not important.

The rate of student retention at William Peace University is relatively low at 60% (below North Carolina average). Taking this statistic into consideration, apparently students somewhat enjoy their stay at this school.

Student Retention
60%
Bad
The graduation rate at William Peace University is low - 39%.

Student to faculty ratio at William Peace University is good: 11:1. Read more details on instruction at this college in the Faculty & Salaries report.

Tuition and Loans

Average tuition cost is extremely high, $32,600 annually. The additional fees at William Peace University not covered by tuition are around $500, which comes to $33,100 a year.

Read the details about William Peace University additional charges as well as availability of loans and likelihood of repaying them upon graduation in the Tuition & Loans report for this college.

Admissions Information

Acceptance
Rate
63%
Doable
As reported in recent data, 1,434 applications were submitted and 906 were accepted, so it is not very hard to be accepted at this school.

William Peace University might accept your dual credits, credits for life experience, and advanced placement credits for admission.

Read the details about admissions as well applicants' SAT and ACT test scores at William Peace University in the Admissions and Tests report for this school.

Opportunities and Services

Dormatory
Annual Price
$8,100
High
William Peace University offers a distance education program, study abroad programs, and evening/weekend study opportunity, which is a great option for those who work full-time.

There are options for on-campus part-time employment at William Peace University, which allows students to cover some of the tuition expenses. Additionally, this school helps students to evaluate their career options and find a full-time job upon graduation.

Safety
Grade
D
Unsafe
William Peace University offers on-campus housing. Dormitory capacity at this college accommodates approximately 500 students, which offers a viable on-campus housing opportunity. The room price is a bit high: nearly $8,100 per year.

Army, Navy, and Air Force ROTC programs are available at William Peace University. Reserve Officers' Training Corps commissioning programs typically imply elective classes in addition to required college curriculum, possible funding for your tuition, and an obligation to serve upon graduation.

ROTC
Available
Yes
It is important to keep in mind that enrolling in a ROTC course does not commit you to serve unless you have obtained a ROTC scholarship, grant, or any other funding.

Based on the college crime information, William Peace University appears to be a relatively dangerous school. Read the details in the Campus Crime report for this college.

William Peace University Location and Address

Postal Address:
William Peace University
15 E Peace St
Raleigh, North Carolina
27604-1194, USA
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