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Peace College is located in Raleigh, North Carolina (a large city). The school is a Presbyterian Church (USA) school. Peace College is a private, not-for-profit institution. The highest degree level offered by the school is the Bachelor's degree.
Peace College is known for its programs in science, music, media, therapy and counseling, and liberal arts.
The school does not offer open admission. Three quarters of students in 2005 had SAT verbal scores of at least 430. Half of math SAT scores of accepted students fell between 420 and 510.
The school maintains a faculty/student ratio (full-time) which is better than most colleges. Peace College has a tenure system for senior faculty.
The school had 668 enrolled students in 2005. A very high share of students at Peace College are female.
The school has a residential or campus feel. Peace College offers dorm rooms to a higher percentage of its students than do most colleges. The school offers students meal plans. Peace College values student athletics, and belongs to the USA South Atlantic Conference.
The school reports its educational mission is:
"Peace is a baccalaureate college of arts and sciences that challenges women to an adventure of intellectual and personal discovery, preparing women for graduate and lifelong learning, for meaningful careers, and for ethical lives of purpose, leadership and service."
More complete details are provided below.
Peace College
15 E Peace St
Raleigh, NC 27604-1194
General Phone: (919) 508-2000
Admissions Phone: (919) 508-2214
Financial Aid Phone: (919) 508-2249
http://www.peace.edu
Peace College awarded degrees in these major categories in 2005:
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Liberal Arts | 49 | liberal arts and sciences, English, Spanish language, political science and government, liberal arts and humanities |
| Business And Management | 26 | business management, human resources |
| Therapy And Counseling | 17 | psychology, child psychology |
| Media | 13 | communication studies |
| Science | 12 | biology |
| Design | 8 | design and visual communication |
| Music | 4 | music, music performance |
Number of programs and degrees for Peace College in 2005:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree | 92 | 13 |
| Associate's degree | 37 | 2 |
In 2005, Peace College had a total enrollment of 668 students (655 full-time equivalent).
Students in the Freshman Class (2005):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Men | 0% |
| Women | 100% |
| Full-Time | 100% |
More details are available, using 2004 data:
Students By Class (2004):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 100% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 77% |
| Black | 14% |
| Hispanic | 2% |
| Asian | 2% |
| American Indian | 1% |
| Other Races | 3% |
| (Foreign Students) | 1% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence (2004):
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| North Carolina | 87% |
| Texas | 2% |
| Maryland | 2% |
| Virginia | 1% |
| Pennsylvania | 1% |
| New York | 1% |
| Connecticut | 1% |
| South Carolina | 1% |
Retention Rates (2004):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 64 % |
| Part-Time | 50 % |
Peace College offers campus housing for 491 of its 655 (full-time) students. Freshmen are required to live on campus.
(Please refer to our profile of Raleigh, North Carolina for details about the area surrounding the campus.)
The school offers students a meal plan with 19 meals per week.
Acceptances:
| Group | Applicants | Accepted | Percent Accepted | Enrolled | Percent of Accepted Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 804 | 713 | 89% | 177 | 25% |
| Women | 804 | 713 | 89% | 177 | 25% |
Standardized Test Scores:
| Test | 25th Percentile | 75th Percetile |
|---|---|---|
| SAT Verbal | 430 | 520 |
| SAT Math | 420 | 510 |
| ACT Verbal | 16 | 22 |
| ACT Math | 16 | 16 |
| ACT Composite | 15 | 20 |
Application Requirements:
| Item | Requirement |
|---|---|
| GPA | required |
| Class Rank | recommended |
| High School Record | required |
| College Prep Program | required |
| Recommendations | not required |
| Formal Demonstration of Competence | not required |
| Standardized Tests (SAT and/or ACT) | required |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting SAT | 96% |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting ACT | 3% |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) | required |
Admissions Phone Number: (919) 508-2214
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 18,906 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 18,906 |
| Room and board | $ 6,918 |
| Books and supplies | $ 1,000 |
| Other expenses | $ 2,200 |
Financial Aid:
Peace College participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 295300)
Financial Aid Phone Number: (919) 508-2249
Peace College has a tenure system for faculty.
Tenure Status of Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|
| Tenured | 7 | 14 |
| Non-tenured, but on tenure track | 4 | 9 |
| Non-tenured and not on tenure track | 2 | 7 |
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | academic year | 1 | * | 6 | $52,414 |
| Associate professor | academic year | 6 | $48,608 | 9 | $48,052 |
| Assistant professor | academic year | 5 | $44,209 | 12 | $46,313 |
| Instructor | academic year | 1 | * | 3 | $40,245 |
| All faculty total | academic year | 13 | $46,817 | 30 | $47,448 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Athletic Conferences (2005):
| Sport | Conference |
|---|---|
| Basketball | USA South Atlantic Conference |
| Track | USA South Atlantic Conference |
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Business Administration and Management, General
Human Resources Management/Personnel Administration, General
DESIGN
Design and Visual Communications, General
LIBERAL ARTS
English Language and Literature, General
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities, Other
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
Political Science and Government, Other
Spanish Language and Literature
MEDIA
Communication Studies/Speech Communication and Rhetoric
MUSIC
Music Performance, General
Music, General
SCIENCE
Biology/Biological Sciences, General
THERAPY AND COUNSELING
Developmental and Child Psychology
Psychology, General
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets Peace College Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| Female % of student body (vs. all colleges) | Top 1% |  |
| Dorm rooms per full-time student (vs. all colleges) | Top 6% | |
| % of degrees in media (vs. all colleges) | Top 9% | |
| % of degrees in music (vs. all colleges) | Top 12% | |
| Number of degree programs (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 14% | |
| % of degrees in liberal arts (vs. all colleges) | Top 16% | |
| Faculty/student ratio (full-time) (vs. all colleges) | Top 18% | |
| % of degrees in therapy and counseling (vs. all colleges) | Top 19% | |
| % of degrees in science (vs. all colleges) | Top 20% | |
Notable:
Presbyterian Church (USA) affiliation Accepts some high school credits Grants credits for AP courses Career counseling Career placement services Student employment services Remedial classes for students Option to study abroad Offers campus housing Offers part-time study On-campus library Offers campus housing Offers a board (meal) plan Tenure system for quality teaching NCAA athletic conference member
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Music
Science
Therapy And Counseling
Liberal Arts
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