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 is test-optional. You choose whether to send SAT or ACT.
Peace College Acceptance Rate
Admission Rate & Difficulty
Acceptance rate Share of applicants offered admission last year.
Admission Standards Measure of enrolled testers' SAT/ACT scores vs. other colleges.
Applicant Competition Measure of this school's acceptance rate vs. other colleges. A low acceptance rate indicates high competition.
Very Low
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 The average high school GPA for incoming freshmen on a 4.0 scale.
3.67Typical High School Grades Letter grade on a 4.0 scale for last year's average, not a cutoff.
A-Average GPA (4.0 Scale) 3.67
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.
GPA Data Source, Peterson's Data 2024
Peace College SAT Scores
SAT scores of enrolled freshmen
SAT Range The middle 50% of enrolled testers who sent SAT. The maximum score is 1600.
1080-1225Freshmen who sent SAT Share of enrolled freshmen who submitted SAT scores. This is enrolled testers, not all applicants.
11%25th Percentile Scores
- Reading 545
- Math 535
- Composite 1080
75th Percentile Scores
- Reading 630
- Math 595
- Composite 1225
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
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.
Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025
Peace College ACT Scores
ACT scores among enrolled freshmen
ACT Range Mid-50 ACT composite among enrolled testers who sent ACT. The scale tops out at 36.
22-27Freshmen reporting ACT Percent of enrolled freshmen who reported ACT. Counts enrolled testers, not the full applicant pool.
11%25th Percentile Scores
- English 22
- Math 22
- Composite 22
75th Percentile Scores
- English 26
- Math 27
- Composite 27
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
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.
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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Admission Statistics
Admission and enrollment rates by gender are detailed in the table below.
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?
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
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