William Peace University

15 E Peace St
Raleigh, NC 27604-1194
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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).

Top Placements

William Peace University places among the top 20% of community colleges in North Carolina for:

School Overview

  • The teacher population of 61 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five years.
William Peace University(NC) Community College Avg.
Institution LevelFour or more yearsAt least 2 but less than 4 years
Institution ControlPrivate, non-profitPublic
Total Faculty61 staff139 staff
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Student Body

  • The student population of William Peace University has stayed relatively flat over five years.
  • The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 has stayed the same over five years.
  • The William Peace University diversity score of 0.65 is more than the state average of 0.56. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five years.
Total Enrollment1,077 students2,380 students
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Student : Teacher Ratio18:119:1
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# Full-Time Students-1,019 students
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# Part-Time Students-1,361 students
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Total Dormitory Capacity		999136
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% American Indian/Alaskan		-
1%
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% Asian
2%
2%
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% Hispanic
9%
6%
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% Black
21%
21%
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% White
52%
62%
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% Non Resident races		-
1%
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% Unknown races
16%
6%
Diversity Score0.650.56
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Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years)$36,800$27,500
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Finances and Admission

  • The private state tuition of $24,650 is more than the state average of $16,515. The private state tuition has stayed relatively flat over four years.
Private State Tuition Fees$24,650$16,515
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% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid100%78%
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Median Debt for Graduates$23,500$10,500
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Median Debt for Dropouts$9,500$6,000
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Acceptance Rate63%69%
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SAT Reading455470
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SAT Math495495
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ACT Composite2020
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ACT English1919
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ACT Math2019
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Source: 2016 (or latest year available) IPEDS

Nearby Schools

  • College Location Mi. Students
  • Miller-Motte College-Raleigh
    Private, for profit
    375 students | 4.30 Mi3901 Capital Blvd Ste 151
    Raleigh,  NC  27604
    (919) 723-2820     4.30375
  • Miller-Motte College-Cary
    Private, for profit
    316 students | 6.20 Mi2205 Walnut Street
    Cary,  NC  27518
    (919) 532-7171     6.20316
  • Wake Technical Community College
    Public
    21,384 students | 10.30 Mi9101 Fayetteville Road
    Raleigh,  NC  27603
    (919) 866-5000     10.3021,384
  • Living Arts College
    Public
    400 students | 11.50 Mi3000 Wakefield Crossing Drive
    Raleigh,  NC  27614
    (800) 288-7442     11.50400
  • Durham Technical Community College
    Public
    5,035 students | 18.70 Mi1637 Lawson Street
    Durham,  NC  27703
    (919) 536-7200     18.705,035
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Quick Stats (2020-21)
  • Students: 1,077 students
  • Private-state tuition: $24,650
  • Acceptance Rate: 63%
  • Student:teacher ratio: 18:1
  • Minority enrollment: 48%
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For North Carolina public community colleges, the average tuition is approximately $3,911 per year for in-state students and $9,514 for out-of-state students. For private community colleges, the average yearly tuition is approximately $16,515 per year. Read more about average community college tuition costs across the country.

The average community college acceptance rate in North Carolina is 69%. Read more about national community college acceptance rates.

North Carolina community colleges have a diversity score of 0.56, which is lower than the national average of 0.65. The most diverse community college in North Carolina is Fayetteville Technical Community College. Read more about community college diversity statistics in the USA.
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