Introduction and Overview

William Peace University is a small private university located in downtown Raleigh, North Carolina, USA. It offers undergraduate degrees in more than 30 majors and accelerated online or hybrid bachelor's degree programs in the School of Professional Studies. All courses are four-credit courses, and each course has an immersive learning experience.

History and Founding Time

The school was founded in 1857 by a group of North Carolina Presbyterians and was originally called Peace College. It is one of the oldest institutions of higher education for women in the United States and the second oldest women's college in North Carolina, second only to Salem College, which was founded in 1772. It was renamed William Peace University in 2011 and began to enroll male students in the fall of 2012.

School Strength

Faculty: The student-faculty ratio is 12:1, the average class size is 15, and 98% of graduates are employed or enter graduate school within one year after graduation, which to a certain extent reflects the school's teaching quality and support for students.

Academic achievements: Focusing on practice and internships, 100% of traditional undergraduates have internship opportunities. Students can accumulate practical work experience through internships and enhance their employment competitiveness. The school's career service center provides students with employment guidance and career planning services.

Teaching resources: The school has a donation fund worth $55 million, which provides certain financial support for the development of the school and students' learning.

Nature of the institution

A private university, formerly related to the Presbyterian Church of the United States.

Educational philosophy

Focus on cultivating students' practical skills and comprehensive qualities, emphasizing that through immersive learning experiences, students can learn and grow in practice, cultivate students' courage, self-confidence and compassion, and enable students to become confident, responsible and compassionate leaders in the community and other fields.

Key laboratories and disciplines

Key disciplines: The school's more than 30 majors cover multiple fields, including business, nursing, education, psychology, criminal justice, etc. Among them, nursing and business majors are more popular. Nursing students can practice in the school's simulation laboratory, and business students have the opportunity to participate in actual business projects.

Key laboratories: No public and clear information has been found to show that it has specific key laboratories, but in professional fields such as nursing, it should be equipped with corresponding professional laboratories and practical facilities.

Departments

No detailed information about its clear division of departments has been found, but the school offers professional courses in a variety of fields, covering humanities, social sciences, natural sciences, business, nursing and other fields.

Rankings

It is not prominent in the mainstream university rankings, but it ranks 23rd in Niche's Best Colleges in North Carolina with a rating of 3.95 points and ranks 645th among the 1,666 best universities in the United States.

Costs

For the 2022-2023 academic year, tuition is about $33,000, accommodation and meals are about $12,000, books and other miscellaneous fees are about $1,000, and the total cost is about $46,000. The school provides students with a variety of scholarships and grants to help students reduce their financial burden.

Campus Environment

Campus Facilities: There are facilities such as library, computer center, student activity center, gymnasium, etc. on campus, which provide students with a good learning and living environment. The school's library is located in the front of the campus, with a rich collection of books, providing students with a good learning and research environment.

Natural Environment: Raleigh has a pleasant climate with four distinct seasons. There are parks and green spaces around the campus, providing students with a comfortable learning and living atmosphere.

Campus Culture: The school's nickname is "Pacer", and it has a variety of student clubs and organizations, such as the Student Union, Art Club, Sports Club, etc., where students can make friends and expand their interests and hobbies. The school also organizes various cultural activities and sports events, such as concerts, drama performances, basketball games, etc., to enrich students' extracurricular life.