William Peace University
School Highlights
- William Peace University serves 1,077 students
- The college's student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is lower than the state community college average of 19:1.
- Minority enrollment is 48% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the state average of 38%.
- William Peace University is one of 5 community colleges within Wake County, NC.
- The nearest community college to William Peace University is Miller-Motte College-Raleigh (4.3 miles away).
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William Peace University places among the top 20% of community colleges in North Carolina for:
- Category Attribute
- Diversity Diversity in US community colleges
- School Resources Percent of students receiving financial aid
- Student Earnings Highest graduate earnings (10 years post graduation)
School Overview
- The teacher population of 61 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five years.
| William Peace University | (NC) Community College Avg. | |
| Institution Level | Four or more years | At least 2 but less than 4 years |
| Institution Control | Private, non-profit | Public |
| Total Faculty | 61 staff | 139 staff |
| Total Enrollment | 1,077 students | 2,380 students |
 | ||
| Student : Teacher Ratio | 18:1 | 19:1 |
| # Full-Time Students | - | 1,019 students |
| # Part-Time Students | - | 1,361 students |
| Total Dormitory Capacity | 999 | 136 |
| % American Indian/Alaskan | - | 1% |
| % Asian | 2% | 2% |
| % Hispanic | 9% | 6% |
| % Black | 21% | 21% |
| % White | 52% | 62% |
| % Non Resident races | - | 1% |
| % Unknown races | 16% | 6% |
| Diversity Score | 0.65 | 0.56 |
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| Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years) | $36,800 | $27,500 |
Source: 2016 (or latest year available) IPEDS
Nearby Schools
- The nearest community college to William Peace University is Miller-Motte College-Raleigh (4.3 miles away).
- College Location Mi. Students
- Miller-Motte College-RaleighPrivate, for profit375 students | 4.30 Mi3901 Capital Blvd Ste 151
Raleigh, NC 27604
(919)723-2820 4.30375 - Miller-Motte College-CaryPrivate, for profit316 students | 6.20 Mi2205 Walnut Street
Cary, NC 27518
(919)532-7171 6.20316 - 21,384 students | 10.30 Mi9101 Fayetteville Road
Raleigh, NC 27603
(919)866-5000 10.3021,384 - Living Arts CollegePublic400 students | 11.50 Mi3000 Wakefield Crossing Drive
Raleigh, NC 27614
(800)288-7442 11.50400 - 5,035 students | 18.70 Mi1637 Lawson Street
Durham, NC 27703
(919)536-7200 18.705,035
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