William Peace University
About
Located in the heart of downtown Raleigh, North Carolina, William Peace University is best known for its close-knit, supportive community and its distinctive "immersive learning" model, which requires an internship for every student before graduation. The university excels in career-forward disciplines, boasting highly-regarded programs in Simulation and Game Design, Business Administration, Communication, and Criminal Justice that leverage the school's proximity to the Research Triangle's booming job market. Students benefit from a highly personalized academic experience with an average class size of 15, alongside a vibrant campus culture that features NCAA Division III athletics and the unique advantage of a historic, peaceful 21-acre green campus situated just steps from a bustling metropolitan center.
Wikipedia:William Peace University is a private college in Raleigh, North Carolina, United States. Affiliated with the Presbyterian Church, it offers undergraduate degrees in more than 30 majors and accelerated bachelor's degrees through Peace Online for working adults. The institution adopted its current name in 2012, concurrent with its decision to begin admitting men to its day program; it was previously a women's college known as "Peace Institute", "Peace Junior College", and "Peace College".
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William Peace University accepts the Common Application. All Common App schools require the personal statement essay. Some schools also require supplemental essays — check the school's page on Common App for current prompts and word limits.
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