William Peace University SAT Scores, ACT Scores, Acceptance Rate, and Admissions Requirements
William Peace admits most applicants, so your testing decision should be strategic rather than automatic. Since only 11% submitted SAT scores and 11% submitted ACT scores, send yours if it is a clear plus, ideally around 1200 SAT or 27 ACT, especially if your GPA is near the 3.27 average.
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William Peace University facts and stats
William Peace University is an urban institution with an undergraduate enrollment of 722 students. William Peace has a freshman retention rate of 74%, which is above the national average of roughly 70%. Its 6-year graduation rate is 45%. The student-to-faculty ratio is 13:1.
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How do your scores compare at William Peace?
Key William Peace University application dates
Key dates
Regular Decision
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Early Action
Not offered
Early Decision
Not offered
Priority Deadline
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Financial Aid Priority
February 15
Test dates
August 22, 2026
Registration deadline: August 7, 2026
September 12, 2026
Registration deadline: August 28, 2026
October 3, 2026
Registration deadline: September 18, 2026
September 19, 2026
Registration deadline: August 14, 2026
October 17, 2026
Registration deadline: September 11, 2026
December 12, 2026
Registration deadline: November 6, 2026
If you choose to submit SAT or ACT scores to test-optional William Peace, take your first test by spring of junior year so summer and fall of senior year are available for superscore-friendly retakes. Since William Peace does not offer Early Action or Early Decision, choose your last fall retake based on your application deadline, not the February 15 financial aid priority deadline.
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What you'll actually pay
William Peace is a private not-for-profit, so the same rate applies to all students. Tuition and fees are $34,176, and 65% of students receive aid, with an average merit award of $20,140. Submit the FAFSA by the February 15 priority deadline.
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William Peace University’s listed tuition, fees, room and board total $46,782. About 65% of students receive financial aid, with an average aid package of $32,481. Merit awards average $20,140, so many students pay substantially less than the published cost depending on eligibility and need.
⬡ LangSmith45848ec5-2299-423e-839b-d4e9677bf58fStudent life at William Peace University
53% of undergrads live on campus
Freshman housing: Guaranteed
No fraternity or sorority life on campus.
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