William Peace University

www.peace.edu

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2024 Undergraduate Tuition

$33,526

3% growth from 2023

2024 Average Net Price

$24,216

After Financial Aid

2024 Acceptance Rate

94.3%

1,044 Applicants

2024 Enrolled Students

722

83.5% Full-Time

2024 Graduation Rate

44.8%

95 Graduates

About

William Peace University is a higher education institution located in Wake County, NC. In 2024, the most popular Bachelors Degree concentrations at William Peace University were Game & Interactive Media Design (22 degrees awarded), General Business Administration & Management (21 degrees), and Criminology (18 degrees).

In 2024, 179 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at William Peace University. 51.4% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 48.6% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was white (95 degrees), 2.38 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (40 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at William Peace University is $33,526, which is $5,348 more than the national average for Baccalaureate Colleges ($28,178).

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Costs

In 2024, the median undergraduate tuition at William Peace University is $33,526, which is $5,348 more than the national average for Baccalaureate Colleges ($28,178).

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $24,216.

In 2024, 81% of undergraduate students attending William Peace University received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 47% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Tuition Costs

$33,526

2024 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2024, the cost of tuition at William Peace University was $33,526. The cost of tuition at William Peace University is $5,348 more than than the overall (public and private) national average for Baccalaureate Colleges ($28,178).

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Average Net Price

$24,216

2024 Value

1.17%

1 Year Growth

In 2024 William Peace University had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $24,216. Between 2023 and 2024, the average net price of William Peace University grew by 1.17%.

This chart compares the average net price of William Peace University (in red) with that of other similar universities.

Average net price is calculated from full-time beginning undergraduate students who were awarded a grant or scholarship from federal, state or local governments, or the institution.

Other Student Expenses

$12,673

Room and Board

The average yearly cost of room and board at William Peace University was of $12,673 in 2024. The cost of room and board increased by 20.4% between 2023 and 2024.

This chart compares the average student costs at William Peace University (in red) with that of similar universities.

Financial Aid by Income Level

81%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

47%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

81% of undergraduate students at William Peace University received financial aid through grants or loans in 2024. This represents a growth of 0% with respect to 2023, when 81% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

This chart compares the average award discount at William Peace University (in red) with that of other similar universities.

The average award discount is the ratio between the average grant or scholarship value, and the cost, which is the sum of out-of-state tuition, room, board, book, supplies, and other expenses.

Admissions

William Peace University received 1,044 undergraduate applications in 2024, which represents a 18.8% annual growth. Out of those 1,044 applicants, 984 students were accepted for enrollment, representing a 94.3% acceptance rate.

There were 722 students enrolled at William Peace University in 2024. 11% of first-time enrollees submitted SAT scores with their applications.

William Peace University has an overall enrollment yield of 17.1%, which represents the number of admitted students who ended up enrolling.

Acceptance Rate

94.3%

Acceptance Rate in 2024

984

Accepted Out of 1,044

In 2024, the undergraduate acceptance rate of William Peace University was 94.3% (984 admissions from 1,044 applications). This is lower than the acceptance rate of 2023, which was 97.4%. Between 2023 and 2024, the number of applicants declined by 18.8%, while admissions declined by 21.4%.

This chart compares the acceptance rate of William Peace University (in red) with that of other similar universities, and the chart below shows the acceptance rate by gender.

SAT Scores

11%

Submission Percentage (2024)

Scores Submitted (2024)

11% of enrolled first-time students at William Peace University in 2024 submitted SAT scores with their applications.

The following chart shows the average SAT scores for the 25th, 50th, and 75th percentile of applicants for each section of the test that they are evaluated on.

Enrollment

William Peace University had a total enrollment of 722 students in 2024. The full-time enrollment at William Peace University is 603 students and the part-time enrollment is 119. This means that 83.5% of students enrolled at William Peace University are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at William Peace University, both undergraduate and graduate, is 53.2% White, 21.5% Black or African American, 13.4% Hispanic or Latino, 6.65% Two or More Races, 1.39% Asian, and 0.277% American Indian or Alaska Native.

Students enrolled at William Peace University in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly White Male (32.3%), followed by White Female (21.2%) and Black or African American Female (11.6%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

83.5%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at William Peace University in 2024, both undergraduate and graduate, is 722 students. The full-time enrollment at William Peace University is 603 and the part-time enrollment is 119. This means that 83.5% of students enrolled at William Peace University are enrolled full-time compared with 78.9% at similar Baccalaureate Colleges.

This chart shows the full-time vs part-time enrollment status at William Peace University (in red) compares to similar universities.

Retention Rate over Time

74%

2024 Retention Rate

Retention rate measures the number of first-time students who began their studies the previous fall and returned to school the following fall. The retention rate for full-time undergraduates at William Peace University was 74%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Baccalaureate Colleges (75%), William Peace University had a retention rate lower than its peers.

This chart shows the retention rate over time at William Peace University (highlighted in red) compares to similar universities.

Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2024)

White
384 enrolled students
Black or African American
155 enrolled students
Hispanic or Latino
97 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at William Peace University is 53.2% White, 21.5% Black or African American, 13.4% Hispanic or Latino, 6.65% Two or More Races, 1.39% Asian, and 0.277% American Indian or Alaska Native. This includes both full-time and part-time students as well as graduate and undergraduates. By comparison, enrollment for all Baccalaureate Colleges is 50.5% White, 15.6% Hispanic or Latino, and 13.2% Black or African American.

Any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis is categorized as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the share of those students are shown in the chart below. Additionally, 19 students (2.63%) did not report their race.

Graduates

In 2024, 5 more women than men received degrees from William Peace University. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at William Peace University is white (95 degrees awarded). There were 2.38 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (40 degrees).

The most common Bachelor's Degree concentration at William Peace University is Game & Interactive Media Design (22 degrees awarded), followed by General Business Administration & Management (21 degrees) and Criminology (18 degrees).

In 2024, the most specialized majors across all degree types at William Peace University, meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are Parks, Recreation, & Leisure (22 degrees awarded), Visual & Performing Arts (26 degrees), and History (5 degrees).

Common Jobs by Major

Lawyers, & judges, magistrates, & other judicial workers

Most Common Job

The most common jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at William Peace University are Lawyers, & judges, magistrates, & other judicial workers (433,746 people), Other managers (403,530 people), Elementary & middle school teachers (270,232 people), Postsecondary teachers (189,877 people), and Secondary school teachers (177,877 people).

The most specialized majors at William Peace University in 2024 are Parks, Recreation, & Leisure (22 degrees awarded), Visual & Performing Arts (26 degrees), History (5 degrees), Social Sciences (22 degrees), and Natural Resources & Conservation (3 degrees) (as of 2024).

Highest Paying Jobs by Major

Surgeons

Highest Paying Job

The highest paying jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at William Peace University are Surgeons, Diagnostic medical sonographers, Magnetic resonance imaging technologists, Securities, commodities, & financial services sales agents, and Physicians

The most specialized majors at William Peace University are Parks, Recreation, & Leisure (22 degrees awarded), Visual & Performing Arts (26 degrees), History (5 degrees), Social Sciences (22 degrees), and Natural Resources & Conservation (3 degrees) (as of 2024).

Common Industries by Major

Elementary & secondary schools

Most Common Industry

The most common industries for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at William Peace University are Elementary & secondary schools (684,394 people), Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (474,410 people), Legal services (350,217 people), Computer Systems Design (315,971 people), and General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (263,546 people).

Majors Awarded

IPEDS uses the Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) standard, so the categories may not match the exact concentrations offered by William Peace University.

Most Common (2024)

Game & Interactive Media Design
22 degrees awarded
General Business Administration & Management
21 degrees awarded
Criminology
18 degrees awarded

In 2024, the most common bachelors degree concentration at William Peace University was Game & Interactive Media Design with 22 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of degree-majors recipients from bachelors degree programs at William Peace University according to their major.

Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2024

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2024

In 2024, 87 degrees were awarded to men at William Peace University, which is 0.946 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (92).

This chart displays the sex disparity between the top 5 majors at William Peace University by degrees awarded.

Most Common Male Majors

In 2024, 20 degrees were awarded to men at William Peace University in Game & Interactive Media Design, which is 10 times more than the 2 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2024, 12 degrees were awarded to men at William Peace University in General Psychology, which is 4 times more than the 3 male recipients with that same degree.

Time to Complete

37%

100% Completion Time

43%

150% Completion Time

In 2024, 37% of students graduating from William Peace University completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 43% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 43% within 200%.

The following chart shows these completion rates over time compared to the average for the Baccalaureate Colleges Carnegie Classification group.

Graduation rate is defined as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within a specific percentage of "normal time" to completion for their program.

Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2024)

White
95 degrees awarded
Black or African American
40 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino
23 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at William Peace University is white (95 degrees awarded). There were 2.38 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (40 degrees).

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2024)

White Female
106 degrees awarded
White Female
92 degrees awarded
White Female
80 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at William Peace University is white female (106 degrees awarded). There were 1.15 times more white female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white female (92 degrees).

Operations

William Peace University has an endowment valued at nearly $51.6M, as of the end of the 2024 fiscal year. The return on its endowment was of 5.45M (10.6%) compared to the 7.58% average return (3.75M on 49.5M) across all Baccalaureate Colleges.

In 2024, William Peace University had a total salary expenditure of 25.3M. William Peace University employs 14 Associate professors, 12 Assistant professors and 6 Professors. Most academics at William Peace University are Female Associate professor (9), Female Assistant professor (9), and Male Associate professor (5).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at William Peace University are: Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services, with 24 employees, Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media, with 21 employees, and Office and Administrative Support with 15 employees.

Endowment

$51.6M

2024 Endowment

4.69%

growth from 2023

William Peace University has an endowment valued at about $51.6M, as of the end of the 2024 fiscal year. The endowment of William Peace University grew 4.69% from the previous year. The value of their endowment was $2.16M higher than than the median endowment of Baccalaureate Colleges according to the Carnegie Classification grouping.

This line chart shows how the endowment at William Peace University (in red) compares to that of some similar universities.

The small bar chart below shows the endowment quintiles for all universities in the Baccalaureate Colleges: Diverse Fields Carnegie Classification grouping.

Salary Expenditure

$9.57M

2024 Salaries

5.49%

growth from 2023

In 2024, William Peace University paid a median of $9.57M in salaries, which represents 37.9% of their overall expenditure ($25.3M) and a 5.49% growth from the previous year. This is compared to a 2.49% growth between 2022 and 2023, and a 1.46% growth between 2021 and 2022.

Instructional Salaries

$2.11M

Instructional Salaries

Number of Employees

In 2024, William Peace University paid a total of $2.11M to 34 employees working as instructors, which represents 22.1% of all salaries paid.

This is compared to a median of $522k (3.48%) for similar Baccalaureate Colleges.

Occupations by Share

In 2024, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at William Peace University were Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services with 24 employees, Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media with 21 employees, and Office and Administrative Support with 15 employees.

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