William Peace University
Raleigh, NC
School Background
2022 Undergraduate Enrollment: 666
Graduate Enrollment: 0
Baccalaureate Colleges: Diverse Fields
Highest degree awarded:
Bachelor's
Religious Affiliation:
Presbyterian Church (USA)
Campus Details
Large City (>250k)
Four-year, very small, highly residential
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full-time, inclusive, higher transfer-in
Applicant and Admittance Traits
2022 Admission Rate: 52.09%
Male/Female: 40% / 60% (2017)
First generation college students: 29.4% (2017)
Percentage of students who are married when enrolled: 7.2% (2017)
Percentage of students who are veterans:
Test scores for admission: Considered but not required
Appliants applying to 2+ schools: 68.1% (2017)
Appliants applying to 3+ schools: 47.6% (2017)
Appliants applying to 4+ schools: 34.4% (2017)
Appliants applying to 5+ schools: 25.5% (2017)
Ethnicity Information
White: 53.2%
Black: 23.7%
Hispanic: 12.5%
Asian: 2.0%
American Indian/Alaska Native: 0.6%
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: 0.0%
2+ races: 6.6%
Non-resident alien: 1.1%
Unknown race: 0.5%
Black: 23.7%
Hispanic: 12.5%
Asian: 2.0%
American Indian/Alaska Native: 0.6%
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: 0.0%
2+ races: 6.6%
Non-resident alien: 1.1%
Unknown race: 0.5%
Costs & Fees
2022 Average Tuition & Fees (Room/Board/Books): $48,527
In-State tuition: $32,450Out-of-State tuition: $32,450
Estimated books and supplies: $700 (2016)
Estimated on-campus room & board: $12,040 (2022)
Estimated on-campus other fees: $4,694 (2022)
Estimated off-campus room & board: $9,012 (2022)
Estimated off-campus other fees: $4,694 (2022)
Average Family Income: $53,543 (2017)
Median Family Income: $35,829 (2017)
Scholarships & Financial Aid
Percentage of students receiving Pell Grant: 39.4%Percentage of students with Federal Loans: 57.5%
Median federal loan debt at graduation: $22,250 (2021)
Median federal loan payment: $236 (2021)
| Household Income | Net Cost |
|---|---|
| 0-$30k | $18,576 |
| $30k-48k | $20,703 |
| $48k-75k | $22,755 |
| $75k-110k | $25,671 |
| $110k+ | $30,668 |
Graduate Outcomes & Job Placements
4-year graduation rate: 34%6-year graduation rate: 42%
1 year post-graduation workforce participation: 94.0% (2020)
Loans
Median federal debt for graduates: $22,250 (2021)Median federal debt for non-graduates: $9,500 (2021)
Median federal debt for first-generation graduates: $15,289 (2021)
Median federal debt for Pell grant recipient graduates: $17,500 (2021)
Ability to Repay Loans
| Graduates, % of Loans in Repayment (Non-delinquent/default) |
Percentage |
|---|---|
| @1 Year | 50.0% (2015) |
| @3 year | 61.4% (2017) |
| @5 year | 75.1% (2017) |
1-year Graduate % of Loans being Repaid (Non-delinquent/default) - Pell Grant Recipients: 31.2% (2015)
1-year Graduate % of Loans being Repaid - 1st Generation Attendees: 35.7% (2015)
Earnings Power
Median earnings, 1 year post graduation: $37,471 (2020)Median earnings, 4 years post graduation: $43,502 (2020)
Popular Majors
| Type of Degree | Major | 2022 Graduates | Median Federal Debt | Median Monthly Payment | 1yr Median Earnings (monthly gross) | 4yr Median Earnings (monthly gross) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's Degree | Business Administration, Management and Operations. | 42 | $25,000 | $226 | $41,581 ($3,465) | $52,835 ($4,403) |
| Bachelor's Degree | Communication and Media Studies. | 6 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Radio, Television, and Digital Communication. | 3 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication. | 8 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Special Education and Teaching. | 3 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods. | 6 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Non-Professional General Legal Studies (Undergraduate). | 6 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | English Language and Literature, General. | 3 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Rhetoric and Composition/Writing Studies. | 1 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities. | 13 | $31,000 | $276 | $46,347 ($3,862) | |
| Bachelor's Degree | Biology, General. | 15 | $28,500 | $286 | $35,977 ($2,998) | |
| Bachelor's Degree | International/Global Studies. | 1 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Health and Physical Education/Fitness. | 4 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Psychology, General. | 21 | $27,000 | $281 | $27,152 ($2,263) | $37,558 ($3,130) |
| Bachelor's Degree | Research and Experimental Psychology. | 3 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Anthropology. | 3 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Criminology. | 27 | $26,000 | $241 | $35,744 ($2,979) | |
| Bachelor's Degree | Political Science and Government. | 4 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Design and Applied Arts. | 18 | $24,978 | $254 | $31,831 ($2,653) | |
| Bachelor's Degree | Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft. | 10 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Business/Commerce, General. | 3 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods. | 5 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Marketing. | 5 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services, Other. | 2 | $53,472 ($4,456) | |||
| Bachelor's Degree | History. | 1 |
Campus Resources
Average faculty salary: $53,001Full time faculty: 32%
Undergraduate student-to-faculty ratio: 11.0
School's endowment start of year: $49,179,997 (2022)
School's endowment end of year: $55,962,976 (2022)