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William Peace University
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  • 4 Year
  • RALEIGH, NC
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William Peace University

    Report Card

    grade B minus
    Overall Niche Grade
    1. Academics
      grade B minus
    2. Value
      grade C+
    3. Diversity
      grade A minus
    4. Campus
      grade B
    5. Athletics
      grade B minus
    6. Party Scene
      grade C+
    7. Professors
      grade C+
    8. Location
      grade A minus
    9. Dorms
      grade B
    10. Campus Food
      grade B minus
    11. Student Life
      grade B
    12. Safety
      grade B minus

    About

    15 E PEACE ST
    RALEIGH, NC 27604
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    Athletic Division
    NCAA Division III (without football)
    Athletic Conference
    USA South Athletic Conference

    From William Peace University

    - Located in the heart of downtown Raleigh, NC, one of U.S News’ Best Places to Live, William Peace University offers 30+ undergraduate programs and 8 professional degrees in criminal justice, education, business administration, and more.

    -Get a return on your investment: 96% of our students are employed or in graduate school within one year of Commencement, thanks to our approach:

    -Our faculty are experts in their fields and are here to teach. You won't be taught by a teaching assistant but by a professor who knows your name and your story.

    - Immersive Learning - Every single major takes things outside the classroom, giving you the chance to learn by doing.

    -Internships are part of your journey at WPU, where nearly 100% of our traditional students complete one. Many go on to work for those companies after graduation.

    -Nearly 100% of students receive some form of financial aid, including grants and scholarships.

    WPU: graduate confident, capable, and career-ready.

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    William Peace University Rankings

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    Admissions

    Application Deadline
    Rolling Admissions
    Acceptance Rate
    61%
    SAT Range
    940-1130
    ACT Range
    18-23
    Application Fee
    $0
    SAT/ACT
    Considered but not required
    High School GPA
    Required
    Accepts Common App
    Yes

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    Cost

    Net Price
    $25,841 / year
    National
    $15,523
    Average cost after financial aid for students receiving grant or scholarship aid, as reported by the college.
    Average Total Aid Awarded
    $21,593 / year
    National
    $7,535
    Students Receiving Financial Aid
    100%

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    Academics

    Professors
    grade C+
    Based on faculty accomplishments, salary, student reviews, and additional factors.
    Student Faculty Ratio
    13:1
    Evening Degree Programs
    Yes
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    Majors

    Simulation and Game Design

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    The curriculum emphasizes aesthetics, technical skills, audience analysis, and development, including a lab that reflects the industry’s latest and greatest technologies - and an internship. Through the program, you will learn to master design, 3D modeling, and programming used in developing video games or simulation training in the military, healthcare, academic and industrial applications.

    Online

    Programs Offered Entirely Online
    1
    Offers Online Courses
    Yes
    Online Certificate Programs
    0
    Online Associates Programs
    0
    Online Bachelor's Programs
    1
    How Students Learn
    • Mix of Online and on Campus
      17%
    • On Campus
      70%
    • Online
      12%

    Students

    Full-Time Enrollment
    733 Undergrads
    Part-Time Undergrads
    97
    Undergrads Over 25
    13%
    Pell Grant
    47%
    Varsity Athletes
    43%
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    Campus Life

    Freshmen Live On-Campus
    92%
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    After College

    Median Earnings 6 Years After Graduation
    $36,000 / year
    National
    $33,028
    Graduation Rate
    38%
    National
    49%
    Employed 2 Years After Graduation
    89%
    National
    83%

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