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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
    67%
    of students land jobs directly through internships
    98%
    of recent grads are employed or in graduate school within a year of graduation
    100%
    of traditional students complete an internship
  • 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
    73%+
    of full-time faculty have terminal degrees
    28+
    majors, minors, and concentrations
    Top 10%
    Nationally in Effective Teaching Practices (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?

    Our student community is like no other
    30+
    Clubs & Organizations
    7,000+
    Hours of Community Service
    63%
    of students live in campus housing
  • #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
    #4
    "Best Places to Live in the U.S." - U.S. News & World Report
    #2
    "Best City to Live in the U.S." - Money Magazine
    #4
    "Best City to Have a College Degree" - Business Insider
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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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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

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TA to Teacher Information Session & Instant Decision Day
On May 1st, come learn about WPU's Education program, meet with Admissions Counselors, & apply on-the-spot and discuss transfer credits.
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#WPUGrad2019 | WPU Celebrates Commencement
Friends & Family are invited to join us on May 4th, as the WPU Class of 2019 celebrates Graduation.
Every year, student throw their graduation roses into the historic Main Fountain