School Highlights
William Peace University serves 722 students (84% of students are full-time).
The college's student-teacher ratio of 16:1 is lower than the state community college average of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 48% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the state average of 50%.
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Enrollment: 722 students
- Private-state tuition: $24,650
- Acceptance Rate: 94%
- Student-teacher ratio: 16:1
- Minority enrollment: 48%
- Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)
Top Rankings
William Peace University ranks among the top 20% of public schools in North Carolina for:
Category
Attribute
School Resources
Student Earnings
School Overview
The teacher population of 46 teachers has declined by 72% over five years.
William Peace University
(NC) Community College Avg.
Carnegie Classification
Baccalaureate/Associate's Colleges
Associate's Colleges
Institution Level
Four or more years
At least 2 but less than 4 years
Institution Control
Private not-for-profit
Public
Year Founded
1857
Total Faculty
46 staff
129 staff
School Calendar
AccreditationAccred.
Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC)
Student Body
The student population of William Peace University has declined by 13% over five years.
The student-teacher ratio of 16:1 has increased from 5:1 over five years.
The William Peace University diversity score of 0.66 is less than the state average of 0.68. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five years.
Total Enrollment
722 students
2,143 students
Showing 2012–2025. View full 19-year historical data
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
21:1
# Full-Time Students
603 students
650 students
Showing 2011–2025. View full 19-year historical data
# Part-Time Students
119 students
1,493 students
Showing 2011–2025. View full 19-year historical data
# Enrollment Undergraduate
722 students
1,887 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
603 students
650 students
Showing 2013–2025. View full 19-year historical data
# Part-Time Undergraduate Students
119 students
1,522 students
Total Dormitory Capacity
446 students
719 students
% Asian
2%
3%
Showing 2008–2025. View full 19-year historical data
% Hispanic
11%
14%
Showing 2010–2025. View full 19-year historical data
% Black
21%
22%
Showing 2008–2025. View full 19-year historical data
% White
52%
50%
Showing 2010–2025. View full 19-year historical data
% Two or more races
5%
3%
% Non Resident races
1%
1%
% Unknown races
8%
6%
Diversity Score
0.66
0.68
Showing 2011–2025. View full 19-year historical data
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in 4 years or more than 4 years)
0.4286%
n/a
Median Earnings 10 Years After Entry (measured in 2022-2023, in 2024 dollars)
$47,869
$38,789
Points are in the dollars of their own College Scorecard release, and the colleges behind the state line differ by period. The lines do not show inflation-adjusted growth.
Tuition & Financial Aid
The private state tuition of $24,650 is more than the state average of $19,438. The private state tuition has declined by 24% over four years.
Private State Tuition Fees
$24,650
$19,438
% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
100%
79%
Showing 2013–2025. View full 19-year historical data
Median Debt for Graduates
$24,000
$11,865
Showing 2008–2020. View full 14-year historical data
Median Debt for Dropouts
$9,500
$5,846
Showing 2008–2020. View full 14-year historical data
Acceptance Rate
94%
87%
Source: 2025 (or latest year available) Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does William Peace University cost?
William Peace University's private state tuition is approximately $24,650.
What schools are William Peace University often compared to?
William Peace Universityis often viewed alongside schools like Wake Technical Community College, Living Arts College by visitors of our site.
What is the acceptance rate of William Peace University?
The acceptance rate of William Peace University is 94%, which is higher than the state average of 87%.
What is William Peace University's ranking?
William Peace University ranks among the top 20% of community college in North Carolina for: Percent of students receiving financial aid and Highest median earnings 10 years after entry.
In what neighborhood is William Peace University located?
William Peace University is located in the Downtown neighborhood of Raleigh, NC.
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