William Peace University provides important information for students, parents, and families as part of our commitment to transparency.
Colleges and universities must disclose a variety of information to students under federal law, including details about financial aid, campus safety, student outcomes, accreditation, and institutional policies. This collection of required disclosures is known as consumer information. At Peace, we’re committed to providing you with clear, comprehensive details about what to expect during your time here.
Student Body Diversity
In the fall of 2025, total enrollment was 778, including both traditional undergraduates and professional adults enrolled in Online Programs.
Traditional Undergraduate
Of the traditional undergraduate population, 44% were female and 55% were male.
Of traditional undergraduate students, roughly 22% were Black, non-Hispanic; 18% Hispanic; <1% American Indian/Alaska Native; 1% Asian/Asian American; 0% Hawaiian Pacific Islander; 50% White, non-Hispanic; 8% Two or more races; 6% Unknown; and 1% Nonresident alien.
Online Programs
Of professional adults enrolled in Online Programs, 82% were female, and 16% were male.
Of professional adults, roughly 35% were Black, non-Hispanic; 12% Hispanic; 43% White, non-Hispanic; 0% Alaska Native/Native American; 4% Asian/Asian American; 3% two or more races; 0% Hawaiian Pacific Islander; 1% Unknown; and 0% Nonresident.
Degree Programs
Programs that blend academia with applications in the professional world enable you to build knowledge in the subject matter while also gaining relevant skills. Choose a Bachelor of Science, Bachelor of Arts or Bachelor of Science in Nursing degree program in any of dozens of majors. Or, if you are an adult student with competing obligations, our Online Programs offer flexible options for you to begin or continue your college education.
Student Achievement
William Peace University monitors several metrics to demonstrate success with respect to student achievement.
Completion/Graduation Rates
- 4-year graduation rate: 32%
- 6-year graduation rate: 45%
- 4-year graduation rate: 51%
Retention Rates
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For the first, time, full-time degree-seeking undergraduates:
- entering in fall 2023, the one-year retention rate was 74%
- entering in fall 2022, the one-year retention rate was 61%
- entering in fall 2021, the one-year retention rate was 60%
Employment & Graduate/Professional School Placement
The Peace Office of Career Services annually reports further education/job placement information. Methodology is filed with the following departments: Office of Student Services, Office of Academic Affairs, every Academic Major Program, and the Office of Institutional Effectiveness. Disclosures of placement rates for publications are provided to the Office of Communications and Marketing and the Office of Admissions by request.
Information on methodology of placement rates is provided to the Office of Communications and Marketing and the Office of Admissions annually. Information given to prospective students and parents at Open Houses and as requested provides the methodology of data collection: i.e., data collected 12 months post-graduation with a response rate if written on all information from Career Services.
96% of Peace graduates either gained employment or continued their education in graduate or professional school within one year. Data was based on First Destination Survey data collected from graduates 12 months following graduation.
Student Handbook & Policies
William Peace University is committed to creating an educational and developmental process that balances the needs of the individual student with the needs of the community as a whole. By becoming a Peace student, you automatically consent to helping carry out our missions, vision, and values, which include upholding strong, ethical principles and personal character.
PROFESSIONAL LICENSURE
William Peace University’s Teacher Education Program is approved by the North Carolina Department of Public Instruction. The Education Department offers two Bachelor of Arts degree programs (Elementary Education with Licensure and Elementary and Special Education with Dual Licensure) and six educational licensure only programs (Adapted Curriculum Licensure, Elementary Licensure, Dual Licensure – Elementary Education and Special Education, Elementary Residency Licensure, Special Education: General Curriculum Residency Licensure, and Special Education Adapted Curriculum Residency Licensure) that lead to licensure in North Carolina. A Bachelor of Arts in Education without Licensure is also offered with the Department of Education.
North Carolina is a participant in the National Association of State Directors of Teacher Education and Certification (NASDTEC) Interstate Agreement, which facilitates the mobility of educators among the states. NASDTEC makes it possible for an educator who completed an approved program or license in one state to earn a license in another state. Although there may be additional requirements applicable to individual states, the NASDTEC agreement makes it possible for individuals who have completed an approved Educator Preparation Program (EPP) to obtain a license in another participating state. Additional requirements may include coursework, assessments, or classroom experience. Map for Licensure Agencies: This map will help you to locate the main website for a state’s licensure agency. Each state has different licensure requirements.
Each state is responsible for its own licensure requirements, which may change without notice to NASDTEC, the North Carolina Department of Public Instruction, or William Peace University. Therefore, prospective teacher candidates are encouraged to contact your state’s office of teacher licensure to get the most up to date and accurate information on teacher licensure requirements. The attached spreadsheet outlines William Peace University’s determination of whether our program meets the State educational requirements for licensure or certification in the state listed. The determination is based on the following categories:
Yes= meets state educational requirements for licensure or certification,
No= does not meet state educational requirements for licensure or certification, or
No Determination= a determination has not been made.
It is a best practice to obtain a teaching license in the state where you completed your Educator Preparation Program before pursuing licensure in another state.
Specific questions may be directed to:
Dr. Amanda Bock
Associate Professor of Special Education
15 E Peace Street Raleigh, NC 27604
akbock@peace.edu
919-508-2740