- Acceptance rate: 94% for fall 2024
- SAT, middle 50%: 545–630 reading and writing, 535–595 math
- ACT, middle 50%: 22–27 composite
- Average net price: $24,503 a year (2022–23)
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Add a test score to compare it with what William Peace University reported: an acceptance rate of 94% for fall 2024 and an ACT middle 50% of 22–27.
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A guide based on reported data, not a prediction. William Peace University reviews each application.
William Peace University GPA requirements
William Peace University requires a high school GPA from first-year applicants, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024.
Federal data doesn't include GPA averages, and William Peace University hasn't published one we could verify, so this page doesn't list an average GPA.
William Peace University acceptance rate
William Peace University admitted 984 of 1,044 first-year applicants for fall 2024, an acceptance rate of 94%, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education.
William Peace University is a private nonprofit 4-year university in Raleigh, North Carolina, with 722 undergraduates.
SAT and ACT scores
Scores of the first-year students who entered William Peace University in fall 2024 and submitted them. Half of them scored between the 25th and 75th percentiles:
| Test | 25th percentile | Median | 75th percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| SAT Reading and Writing | 545 | 590 | 630 |
| SAT Math | 535 | 560 | 595 |
| ACT Composite | 22 | 24 | 27 |
| ACT English | 22 | 23 | 26 |
| ACT Math | 22 | 24 | 27 |
The U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard estimates an average SAT score of 1170 for admitted students.
Admission requirements
What William Peace University looks at when it decides on first-year applicants, as it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024:
| Admission factor | Status |
|---|---|
| High School GPAYour cumulative high school grade point average. | Required |
| High School RecordYour transcript: the courses you took and the grades you earned. | Required |
| College Preparatory ProgramCompletion of a college preparatory curriculum in high school. | Required |
| RecommendationsLetters of recommendation from teachers, counselors, or other mentors. | Considered if submitted |
| Essay or Personal StatementA personal statement or essay written for your application. | Considered if submitted |
| Test ScoresSAT or ACT scores. | Considered if submitted |
| Demonstration of CompetenciesEvidence of specific skills through portfolios, auditions, or other demonstrations. | Considered if submitted |
| High School Class RankYour ranking relative to other students in your graduating class. | Not considered |
| Other TestsOther admission tests, such as the Wonderlic or WISC-III. | Not considered |
| Work ExperiencePaid or volunteer work. | Not considered |
| Legacy StatusWhether a parent or other relative attended the college. | Not considered |
AP credit
William Peace University awards college credit for Advanced Placement (AP) exams, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for 2024–25. The college decides which exams and scores earn credit.
It doesn't award credit for life experience.
Average net price
First-time, full-time undergraduates who received grant or scholarship aid paid an average net price of $24,503 a year at William Peace University in 2022–23, according to the U.S. Department of Education.
Net price is the full cost of attendance minus grants and scholarships.
Frequently asked questions
Is it easy to get into William Peace University?
For most prepared students, yes: at least 3 in 4 applicants got in. William Peace University admitted 94% of first-year applicants for fall 2024.
What is the acceptance rate at William Peace University?
William Peace University's acceptance rate was 94% for fall 2024: it admitted 984 of 1,044 first-year applicants, as it reported to the U.S. Department of Education.
How important is GPA for getting into William Peace University?
A lot: William Peace University requires high school GPA, high school record and college preparatory program. It considers recommendations, essay or personal statement, test scores and demonstration of competencies if you send them. It doesn't consider high school class rank, other tests, work experience and legacy status. That's what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024.
What GPA does William Peace University look for?
William Peace University requires a high school GPA from first-year applicants, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024. It hasn't published an average GPA we could verify, so we don't list one.
Can a 3.0 GPA get you into William Peace University?
GPA alone can't tell you here. William Peace University admitted 94% of first-year applicants for fall 2024. It requires a high school GPA but hasn't published an average we could verify, so there's no admitted-student GPA to compare a 3.0 against. Your transcript and test scores are the clearer guide.
What SAT and ACT scores do William Peace University students have?
The middle 50% of William Peace University's fall 2024 first-year students who sent scores had SAT 545–630 in reading and writing and 535–595 in math; ACT composite 22–27, according to what the college reported to the U.S. Department of Education. A quarter scored below that range.
Is William Peace University test optional?
Check William Peace University's admissions website for the current rule: testing policies change from year to year. William Peace University was test optional: it considered SAT or ACT scores if you sent them, it said in its report to the U.S. Department of Education (fall 2024). Of its fall 2024 first-year students, 11% sent SAT scores and 11% sent ACT scores.
What is the average net price at William Peace University?
First-time, full-time undergraduates who received grant or scholarship aid paid an average of $24,503 a year at William Peace University in 2022–23, according to the U.S. Department of Education. Net price is the cost of attendance minus grants and scholarships.
Does William Peace University consider legacy status?
No. William Peace University doesn't consider whether a parent or other relative attended, according to its filing with the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024.
Does William Peace University accept AP credit?
Yes. William Peace University awards college credit for Advanced Placement (AP) exams, as it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for 2024–25. The college decides which exams and scores earn credit.
Before you apply, check William Peace University's official admissions site: requirements can differ by program and change from year to year.
Sources
- College Navigator: William Peace UniversityU.S. Department of Education, National Center for Education Statistics, IPEDS (2024–25 provisional data): admissions, test scores and admission factors for fall 2024, undergraduate enrollment for fall 2024, net price for 2022–23 and credit policies for 2024–25.
- College Scorecard dataAverage SAT: an estimate by the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard (June 10, 2026 release).
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