Peace College Admission Requirements

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Peace College Admission Overview

Peace College admission requirements are summarized from last year's class. Last year Peace College admitted 94.3% of applicants. Enrolled freshmen typically had about a 3.67 GPA (A-) and SAT 1080-1225 / ACT 22-27. Peace College is test-optional, so you choose whether to send SAT or ACT. Those figures describe last year's class, not a score you must hit.

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

Peace College Acceptance Rate

Admission Rate & Difficulty

Acceptance rate

94.3%

Admission Standards

Moderate

Applicant Competition

Very Low

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Admission difficulty for William Peace University

Acceptance Rate

The Peace College acceptance rate is 94.3%. Last year, 984 of 1,044 applicants were admitted. That is the 55th lowest acceptance rate in North Carolina.

Admission Selectivity

How hard is it to get into Peace College and can you get accepted?

Peace College is an easy school to get into, admitting most applicants. You have a very good chance of acceptance if you meet last year's profile.

William Peace University typically attracts "A-" average high school students with an average GPA around 3.67. 17% of those admitted chose to enroll.

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

Peace College GPA

GPA of enrolled freshmen

Avg. High School GPA

3.67

Typical High School Grades

A-

Average GPA (4.0 Scale) 3.67

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Average GPA

Enrolled freshmen at Peace College typically have around a 3.67 GPA (A-) on a 4.0 scale. That is last year's class average, not a cutoff. Enrolled students typically have very good grades in high school. Peace College is test-optional. If you withhold SAT or ACT, GPA carries more weight.

The school ranks #8 in North Carolina for highest average GPA.

See additional colleges accepting applicants in the 3.7 GPA range.

Competitiveness by GPA Ranges

Share of last year's freshmen in each GPA range, compared with the rest of the class.

High school GPA ranges for enrolled William Peace University freshmen
High School GPA Freshmen Within Range Competitiveness
4.0 9.45% Good
3.75 to 3.99 14.17% Good
3.50 to 3.74 17.32% Avg +
3.25 to 3.49 17.32% Avg -
3.00 to 3.24 12.61% Avg -
2.50 to 2.99 23.62% Reach
2.00 to 2.49 4.72% Reach
1.00 to 1.99 0.79% Low
less than 1.00 0% Low

What do these figures mean?

GPA Data Source, Peterson's Data 2024

Peace College SAT Scores

SAT scores of enrolled freshmen

SAT Range

1080-1225

Freshmen who sent SAT

11%

25th Percentile Scores

  • Reading 545
  • Math 535
  • Composite 1080
SAT 25th percentile scores for William Peace University

75th Percentile Scores

  • Reading 630
  • Math 595
  • Composite 1225
SAT 75th percentile scores for William Peace University

Average SAT

Enrolled testers at Peace College typically score around a 1150 SAT (middle 50% 1080–1225) out of 1600. That is last year's class, not a cutoff. The average SAT of enrolled testers is about the 68th percentile nationally. Peace College ranks #22 in the state of North Carolina for highest average SAT composite score.

SAT Range (25th-75th Percentile) 1080 to 1225

800 1000 1200 1400 1600

SAT policy

Peace College is test-optional. You choose whether to send SAT. If you send a score, it is considered.

View other colleges which accept students in the 1150 SAT score range.

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

How SAT scores compare with last year's enrolled testers

This table compares SAT ranges with last year's enrolled testers and the school's acceptance rate. It is not a personal chance of admission. If you withhold SAT, skip this table.

SAT ranges vs last year's enrolled testers at William Peace University
SAT Score (1600 scale) Competitiveness Admission Chances
1225+ Above 75th >97%
1150 to 1225 Avg + 94%-97%
1080 to 1150 Avg - 89%-94%
Below 1080 Below mid-50 <89%

What do these figures mean?

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

Peace College ACT Scores

ACT scores among enrolled freshmen

ACT Range

22-27

Freshmen reporting ACT

11%

25th Percentile Scores

  • English 22
  • Math 22
  • Composite 22
ACT 25th percentile scores for William Peace University

75th Percentile Scores

  • English 26
  • Math 27
  • Composite 27
ACT 75th percentile scores for William Peace University

Average ACT

Incoming testers at Peace College typically have around a 24 ACT (mid-50 22–27) on the 36 scale. That reflects last year's enrolled testers, not a cutoff. That average sits near the 73rd percentile of ACT takers nationwide. Peace College places #18 among colleges in North Carolina for highest average ACT composite.

ACT Range (25th-75th Percentile) 22 to 27

1 9 18 27 36

ACT policy

You may apply to Peace College without ACT. A score you do send is still reviewed.

See colleges with similar ACT profiles in the 24.0 ACT score range.

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

How ACT scores compare with last year's enrolled testers

This table compares ACT ranges with last year's enrolled testers and the school's acceptance rate. They are not your individual odds. If you leave ACT off your application, you can skip this table.

ACT bands compared with last year's enrolled testers at William Peace University
ACT Score (36 scale) Competitiveness Admission Chances
27+ Above 75th >97%
24 to 27 Avg + 94%-97%
22 to 24 Avg - 90%-94%
Below 22 Below mid-50 <90%

How to read these figures

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

Estimate How You Compare

See how your GPA and scores compare with last year's enrolled testers. You can mark that you will withhold scores.

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Applying

Admission Statistics

Admission and enrollment rates by gender are detailed in the table below.

William Peace University admission statistics
Women Men Total
Applied 566 477 1,044
Accepted 537 446 984
Acceptance Rate 95% 94% 94%
Enrolled 75 92 168
Percent of Admitted Who Enrolled (Admission Yield) 14% 21% 17%

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

Application Requirements

What are the requirements for admission to William Peace University and what student information is used for admission decisions?

William Peace University application requirements
Requirement Used for Admission
Test Scores Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional)
High School GPA Required to be considered for admission
High School Class Rank Not considered for admission, even if submitted
Completion of College Preparatory Program Required to be considered for admission
Recommendations Not required for admission, but considered if submitted
Demonstration of Competencies Not required for admission, but considered if submitted

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

Application Fee

The cost for prospective students to apply to William Peace University is $50.

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

Credits Accepted

High school credits accepted at William Peace University
Credit Type Accepted
AP Credit Yes
Dual Credit Yes
Credit for Life Experiences Yes

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

Admission summary

Peace College is test-optional for 2024-25. Last year it admitted 94.3% of applicants. Enrolled freshmen typically had about a 3.67 GPA (about an A- average). Send SAT/ACT if you are at or above this campus mid-50 (1080-1225); otherwise withhold. Mid-50 scores, where shown, are enrolled testers, not cutoffs.

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

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Data source: NCES / IPEDS https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=199272.

GPA calculator: William Peace University GPA calculator.

Last updated: August 2026