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William Peace University SAT Scores, ACT Scores, Acceptance Rate, and Admissions Requirements

SAT Range1095 to 1205

ACT Range22 to 27

Average GPA3.27

Acceptance Rate94.3%

William Peace admits most applicants, so your testing decision should be strategic rather than automatic. Since only 11% submitted SAT scores and 11% submitted ACT scores, send yours if it is a clear plus, ideally around 1200 SAT or 27 ACT, especially if your GPA is near the 3.27 average.

Data on this page is sourced from our college data partners and was last updated on July 9, 2026.

William Peace University facts and stats

Quick Facts

William Peace University is an urban institution with an undergraduate enrollment of 722 students. William Peace has a freshman retention rate of 74%, which is above the national average of roughly 70%. Its 6-year graduation rate is 45%. The student-to-faculty ratio is 13:1.

Location

Raleigh, NC

Undergrad Enrollment722

Freshman Retention74%

SettingUrban

Student to Faculty Ratio13:1

Graduation Rate45%

Test PolicyTest-optional

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Key William Peace University application dates

Key dates

Application deadlines

Regular Decision

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Early Action

Not offered

Early Decision

Not offered

Priority Deadline

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Financial aid deadlines

Financial Aid Priority

February 15

Test dates

SAT test dates

August 22, 2026

Registration deadline: August 7, 2026

September 12, 2026

Registration deadline: August 28, 2026

October 3, 2026

Registration deadline: September 18, 2026

ACT test dates

September 19, 2026

Registration deadline: August 14, 2026

October 17, 2026

Registration deadline: September 11, 2026

December 12, 2026

Registration deadline: November 6, 2026

Take tests early for the best outcomes

If you choose to submit SAT or ACT scores to test-optional William Peace, take your first test by spring of junior year so summer and fall of senior year are available for superscore-friendly retakes. Since William Peace does not offer Early Action or Early Decision, choose your last fall retake based on your application deadline, not the February 15 financial aid priority deadline.

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What you'll actually pay

William Peace is a private not-for-profit, so the same rate applies to all students. Tuition and fees are $34,176, and 65% of students receive aid, with an average merit award of $20,140. Submit the FAFSA by the February 15 priority deadline.

Tuition and Fees$34,176

Room and Board$12,606

Average Merit Award$20,140

Application FeeN/A

Students on Aid65%

Average Aid Package$32,481

Average Debt at GradN/A

William Peace University’s listed tuition, fees, room and board total $46,782. About 65% of students receive financial aid, with an average aid package of $32,481. Merit awards average $20,140, so many students pay substantially less than the published cost depending on eligibility and need.