Raleigh, North Carolina · ★ — / 5 Overall

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Private not-for-profit · 4-year · Bachelor's
William Peace University is a private college in Raleigh, North Carolina, United States. Affiliated with the Presbyterian Church, it offers undergraduate degrees in more than 30 majors and accelerated bachelor's degrees through Peace Online for working adults. The institution adopted its current name in 2012, concurrent with its decision to begin admitting men to its day program; it was previously a women's college known as "Peace Institute", "Peace Junior College", and "Peace College".
Bachelor's Colleges
Ranked #184 in Bachelor's Colleges (2025). Source: Washington Monthly ↗
Value rank
Ranked #1337 on Washington Monthly Best Bang for the Buck (2025). Source: WM Best Value ↗
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15 E Peace St, Raleigh, North Carolina, 27604-1194
Visit University Site25th–75th percentile
SAT total: 1140–1280
SAT ERW: 590–640
SAT math: 550–640
ACT composite: 22–27
Total: 730
Undergrad: 730
Undergrad full-time: 588
Part-time: 142
In-state
Tuition: $33,150
Total cost on campus: $49,834
Out-of-state
Tuition: $33,150
Total cost on campus: $49,834
Room & board: $12,198
Receive aid: 100%
Avg grant aid: $24,387
Pell grant recipients: 41%
Rent: $789 / mo
Average city asking rent, as a roommate share. Zillow Observed Rent Index.
Coffee: $5.25
State average cafe price. Numbeo, 2024.
Gas: $4.14 / gal
State average price. AAA.
Average meal: $6.85
Published board plan, per meal. IPEDS.