William Peace University

Happening at Peace

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WPU At-a-Glance

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  • Career & Life Success

    The numbers don't lie. WPU offers one of the most unique learning opportunities in the country, combining academics with career experiences

    WPU students are prepared to take on the world
    #1
    in rate of internships nationwide
    96+%
    of grads employed or in graduate school within a year of graduation
    67%
    of students land jobs directly through internships
  • Hands-On Academics

    Expert faculty who teach a liberal arts core curriculum with modern, career-driven focused results gives you an academic experience second to none

    Our experienced faculty are hands-on
    15:1
    student to faculty ratio
    Top 10%
    Nationally in Learning Strategies (NSSE)
    Top 10%
    Nationally in Effective Teaching (NSSE)
  • Our Students

    Our learning community is remarkable in its diversity, but our students share a common desire to think bigger, not only for themselves but for our world, too. Does that sound like you?

    students enjoy a festival on campus
    63%
    of students live in campus housing
    1,000+
    Undergraduate & Adult Learners at William Peace
    30+
    Clubs & Organizations
  • #OurRaleigh

    Live the metropolitan life in downtown Raleigh, NC. Our unique location allows for endless career opportunities coupled with an exciting & vibrant student experience . You won't get bored here

    Live the metropolitan life at WPU
    #5
    On Forbes list of "America's Next Boom Towns" 2016
    #4
    "Best Places to Live in the U.S."
    #3
    America's Best Cities for Young Professionals

Academic programs that are hands-on, skill-developing, and experiential.

Small class sizes, professors who mentor (and truly care!) and an innovative academic approach that’s driven by results.

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Find Your Passion

Where do I fit? Each major has a multitude of career possibilities for you. Think about what interests you, what you are good at and where you can see yourself in the future. Are you...

Would you rather not be boxed in? Explore all of our majors and minors.

WPU staff member, Ruth Ruppe.
WPU staff member, Ruth Ruppe.
#PeopleOfPeace

“Ruth is the warm and inviting face everyone loves to see when they walk into the Wellness Center. Even if a student is feeling their very worst, Ruth has a magic way of making them smile.”

Ruth Ruppe, LPN, Named Finalist for Hearts of Healthcare Award
University Nurse