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Peace College Demographics & Diversity

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Racial Demographics & Diversity

Racial Diversity

Racial Diversity

High

Racial Diversity Index: 60%

Racial diversity is the chance that two students chosen at random are from different racial or ethnic groups, using the U.S. Census Bureau Diversity Index. Students at Peace College are predominantly White with a significant Black population. The school has high racial diversity. 55% percent of students are minorities or people of color (BIPOC). The ethnic breakdown is detailed in the following table.

Racial demographics of William Peace University students
Race Percent of Students
White
45%
Black
36%
Hispanic
5%
Asian
2%
American Indian / Alaskan
1%
Hawaiian / Pacific Islander
0%
Two or more races
2%
International
1%
Race Unknown
8%

Gender Demographics & Diversity

Gender Diversity

Gender Diversity

Very High

Gender Diversity Index: 50%

There are 14% more female students than male students enrolled at William Peace University with a gender ratio of 53% women to 47% men. Compared to the US average of 56% female students, Peace College has a higher gender diversity than other US colleges and is very inclusive of both genders.

Male to female gender ratio for William Peace University students
Gender Percent of Students
Men
47%
Women
53%
Enrollment by gender for William Peace University students
Gender Number of Students
Men
338
Women
384

Geographic Diversity

Geographic Diversity

Geographic Diversity

Extremely Low

Geographic Diversity Index: 15%

Peace College draws 85 percent of students from North Carolina, 14 percent from other states, and 1 percent from other countries. Geographic diversity is the share of students from outside North Carolina, including other U.S. states and other countries.

Enrollment by geographic location for William Peace University students
Origin Percent of Students
In State
85%
Out of State
14%
Foreign
1%
Unknown Location
0%

Economic Diversity

Median Household Income

Median Household Income

$63,605 per year

40% of students can be considered low-income as indicated by their receipt of Federal Pell Grant Aid.

Total Enrollment

Total Enrollment

Total enrollment

722
Share of undergraduates by age and part-time status
Segment Percent of Students
Students Over 25 Years Old 23.8%
Part-time undergraduates 14.6%

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

Racial and gender diversity ratings use the U.S. Census Bureau Diversity Index (Gini-Simpson): the probability that two students chosen at random belong to different groups. See the Census method note, Measuring Racial and Ethnic Diversity for the 2020 Census. Geographic diversity is the share of students from outside the college's home state (other U.S. states plus international). IPEDS does not publish enrollment by individual state of residence.

Last updated: August 2026