William Peace University Acceptance Rate
Raleigh, North Carolina · Private not-for-profit · 4-year or above
- Applicants
- 1,286
- Admitted
- 1,252
- Yield
- 12.7%
- Test policy
- Test-optional
Latest official IPEDS 2023–24 · Updated July 2026
Acceptance rate & applications over time
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Over the 10 years of federal data, William Peace University's acceptance rate has risen from 62.9% in 2014–15 to 97.4% in 2023–24. Applications fell from 1,542 to 1,286 (-17%) over that period.
Its 97.4% rate makes William Peace University more selective than about 4% of the 1,419 schools tracked here. Among 53 tracked North Carolina schools, it is more selective than about 0%.
William Peace University has been test-optional since 2020–21. Of admitted students, 12.7% enrolled (the yield rate) in 2023–24.
Full year-by-year table
| Year | Applicants | Admitted | Acceptance | Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014–15 | 1,542 | 970 | 62.9% | 217 |
| 2015–16 | 1,829 | 918 | 50.2% | 215 |
| 2016–17 | 1,631 | 1,025 | 62.8% | 200 |
| 2017–18 | 1,569 | 927 | 59.1% | 203 |
| 2018–19 | 1,887 | 1,078 | 57.1% | 212 |
| 2019–20 | 2,133 | 1,077 | 50.5% | 185 |
| 2020–21 | 1,277 | 784 | 61.4% | 144 |
| 2021–22 | 1,223 | 637 | 52.1% | 128 |
| 2022–23 | 1,434 | 906 | 63.2% | 136 |
| 2023–24 | 1,286 | 1,252 | 97.4% | 159 |
Acceptance rate by gender
| Group | Applicants | Admitted | Acceptance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Women | 732 | 714 | 97.5% |
| Men | 553 | 537 | 97.1% |
SAT / ACT ranges & policy
Test-optional (considered if submitted).
| Test | 25th–75th percentile | % submitting |
|---|---|---|
| SAT EBRW | 590–640 | 7% |
| SAT Math | 550–640 | |
| ACT Composite | 22–27 | 9% |
How William Peace University compares
Where this school sits among peers of similar selectivity — each dot is a school's current acceptance rate on the same scale.
Frequently asked
What is William Peace University's acceptance rate?
William Peace University's acceptance rate is 97.4% for 2023–24, the most recent year of federal IPEDS data (1,252 admitted of 1,286 applicants).
Is William Peace University test optional?
William Peace University is test-optional: SAT/ACT scores are considered if submitted but not required.
How many people apply to William Peace University?
William Peace University received 1,286 applications in 2023–24 and admitted 1,252.
What SAT score do you need for William Peace University?
Admitted students at William Peace University typically scored 590–640 on SAT Reading/Writing and 550–640 on SAT Math (middle-50% ranges).
Is William Peace University getting harder to get into?
William Peace University has become easier to get into: its acceptance rate went from 62.9% in 2014–15 to 97.4% in 2023–24.
How this is calculated
Acceptance rate = admitted ÷ applicants, first-time degree-seeking undergraduates, from the U.S. Department of Education's IPEDS Admissions (ADM) survey; institution details from the IPEDS Institutional Characteristics (HD) survey. Data span: 2014–15 to 2023–24. Official site: www.peace.edu/.