William Peace University
Raleigh, North Carolina · Private
William Peace University admitted 97% of 1,286 applicants (IPEDS, fall 2023). First-year students who sent the SAT scored 1140–1280 in the middle half. Test scores are optional. 44% of students graduate within six years.
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Application deadlines
William Peace University’s first-year deadlines for 2026–27 on the Common App:
- Regular decision
- Rolling admission
The application fee is $50, and William Peace University accepts the Common App fee waiver.
Deadlines end at 11:59 p.m. in your own time zone. From Common App’s requirements grid, updated September 25, 2026. Check William Peace University’s admissions site before you submit. See every college’s deadlines or early decision vs. early action.
What it costs
Full price with housing is $49,834 a year. After grants, students paid $24,503 on average.
Average price after grants, by family income:
Quick answers
What is William Peace University’s acceptance rate?
William Peace University admitted 97% of applicants: 1,252 of 1,286 (IPEDS, fall 2023).
When is William Peace University’s application deadline?
William Peace University uses rolling admission for 2026–27 and has no early round on the Common App, so applying early in the fall gives you the best shot at open spots and aid.
What SAT score do you need for William Peace University?
The middle half of admitted students who sent the SAT scored 1140 to 1280, with a median around 1210. A score at or above 1210 puts you in the top half of admitted students who sent one.
How much is William Peace University’s application fee?
The application fee is $50 for 2026–27, and William Peace University accepts the Common App fee waiver.
Does William Peace University have supplemental essays?
Yes. For 2026–27, William Peace University asks 2 questions of its own on top of the main essay (one short essay, 75–300 words, plus an optional why-peace answer). Its supplemental essays page lists each one word for word with the word limit.
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