WPU at a Glance

William Peace University is a nationally-ranked, award-winning institution located in one of the best cities in the United States in downtown Raleigh, NC.

Our mission is to prepare you for careers in the organizations of tomorrow. Rooted in the liberal arts tradition, you will develop an appreciation for life-long learning, a focus on meaningful careers, and skills for ethical citizenship.

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Former SGA President Jacob Ennis ’17 has a message for future Pacers

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Explore Our Programs of Study
  • Academics

    With a student-to-faculty ratio of 15:1, you get the hands-on learning you need to be successful in both your life and career

    WPU grads are prepared for a successful life and career
    Top 10%
    Nationally in Learning Strategies (NSSE)
    Top 10%
    Nationally in Effective Teaching (NSSE)
    73%
    of full-time faculty hold a doctoral degree
  • Campus Life

    We're an oasis nestled in the corner of a thriving metropolitan area with boundless opportunities for careers and fun

    Aerial photo of the WPU campus and Main building.
    10+
    Intramural Sports
    8
    residence halls across campus
    400+
    Students Living On Campus
  • Pacer Athletics

    WPU competes for national championships in and out of the classroom. We offer seven different men's and women's NCAA Division III sports

    WPU offers nine different NCAA Division III sports
    16
    total men's & women's NCAA DIII sports teams
    180+
    NCAA Student-Athletes on Campus
    50+
    NCAA Athletics Home Games Each Year
  • Adult Studies Programs

    As a professional adult student, you get a flexible array of degree options. Take advantage of online, night, and even Saturday courses

    WPU offers flexible degree options for working adults
    #14
    Best Online School in NC (Accredited Schools Online)
    #7
    Most Affordable Online Bachelor's Degree in Criminal Justice (Best College Values)
    6
    Degrees Offered Online, at Night, or on Saturday

More Facts

  • Founded in 1857 as Peace Institute
  • Affiliated with the Presbyterian Church for more than 150 years
  • All students taught by faculty (no teaching assistants)
  • Access to classes and library facilities at five local colleges and universities through the Cooperating Raleigh Colleges Consortium
  • Study abroad opportunities include short-term faculty-led trips, semester abroad programs and summer programs
  • 2016-17 traditional undergraduate enrollment: 56% female/44% male; 46% White, non-Hispanic; 31% Black, non-Hispanic; 11% Unknown, 7% Hispanic; 1% Asian/Pacific Islander; 1% American Indian/Alaska Native; 2% two or more ethnicities; .1% nonresident alien
  • 2016-17 adult professional enrollment: 70% female/30% male; 46% White, non-Hispanic; 38% Black, non-Hispanic; 7% Unknown, 5% Hispanic; 2% Asian/Pacific Islander; 1% American Indian/Alaska Native; 2% two or more ethnicities; .4% nonresident alien
WPU Alum, Christian Gray trains young ball players.
“My time at WPU was excellent. I was able to develop not only as a young man but most importantly as a professional. The professors and support staff do a tremendous job of making sure students become connected within the outside community and professional world.”
Christian Gray '14
Psychology Major