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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
    97%
    of grads employed or in graduate school within a year of graduation
    #1
    in rate of internships nationwide
    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
    28+
    majors, minors, and concentrations
    Top 10%
    Nationally in Effective Teaching Practices (NSSE)
    73%+
    of full-time faculty have terminal degrees
  • 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?

    Our student community is like no other
    1,000+
    Undergraduate & Adult Learners at William Peace
    7,000+
    Hours of Community Service
    18
    total men's & women's NCAA DIII athletics teams
  • #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
    #6
    "Millennial Boomtown" - Magnify Money
    #2
    "Best City to Live in the U.S." - Money Magazine
    #3
    Best City for Young Professionals
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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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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.

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#PeopleOfPeace

“I am thrilled to officially be a part of the Peace family, and I look forward to helping this great institution continue to grow and prosper.”

Brian C. Ralph, Ph.D.
President, William Peace University

Happening at Peace

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WPU Theatre presents Shakespeare's Julius Caesar
Take in this renowned Shakespearian drama based on actual events of the life of Julius Caesar. Feb. 21-24
Julius Caesar, Roman emperor
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Manning Music Series: The North Carolina Symphony
Join us for an evening of the North Carolina Symphony on Feb. 25th at 5 PM
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