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Peace College is located in Raleigh, NC (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 music, media, and therapy and counseling.
The school does not offer open admission. Three quarters of students in 2007-2008 had SAT verbal scores of at least 420. Half of math SAT scores of accepted students fell between 420 and 510.
The school has a tenure system for senior faculty.
Peace College had 692 enrolled students in 2007-2008. A very high share of students at the school are female.
Peace College has a residential or campus feel. The school offers dorm rooms to a higher percentage of its students than do most colleges. Peace College offers students meal plans. The school 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
http://www.peace.edu
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Business and Management | 38 | business management, human resources |
| Liberal Arts | 31 | liberal arts and sciences, political science and government, English, anthropology, history, Spanish language, liberal arts and humanities |
| Therapy and Counseling | 27 | child psychology, psychology |
| Media | 16 | communication studies |
| Science | 7 | biology |
| Design | 5 | design and visual communication |
| Music | 1 | music performance |
| Education and Teaching | 0 | education |
Number of programs and degrees for Peace College in 2008-2009:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree | 125 | 16 |
In 2007-2008, Peace College had a total enrollment of 692 students (657 full-time equivalent).
Students in the Freshman Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Men | 0% |
| Women | 100% |
| Full-Time | 98% |
| Part-Time | 2% |
Students By Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 100% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 71% |
| Black | 15% |
| Hispanic | 3% |
| Asian | 2% |
| American Indian | 1% |
| Unknown | 7% |
Students by Age:
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 0% |
| 18-19 | 40% |
| 20-21 | 30% |
| 22-24 | 21% |
| 25-29 | 4% |
| 30-34 | 1% |
| 35-39 | 1% |
| 40-49 | 2% |
| 50-64 | 1% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence:
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| North Carolina | 90% |
| Virginia | 3% |
| Florida | 2% |
| Maryland | 1% |
| New Jersey | 1% |
| South Carolina | 1% |
| Nevada | 1% |
| Mississippi | 1% |
| Georgia | 1% |
| California | 1% |
| Arizona | 1% |
Retention Rates (2007):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 65 % |
Peace College offers campus housing for 100 of its 657 (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. Also see our list of other North Carolina Colleges).
The school offers students a meal plan with 21 meals per week.
Acceptances:
| Group | Applicants | Accepted | Percent Accepted | Enrolled | Percent of Accepted Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 1,005 | 651 | 65% | 186 | 29% |
| Women | 1,005 | 651 | 65% | 186 | 29% |
Standardized Test Scores:
| Test | 25th Percentile | 75th Percetile |
|---|---|---|
| SAT Verbal | 420 | 510 |
| SAT Math | 420 | 510 |
| ACT Verbal | 14 | 21 |
| ACT Math | 16 | 20 |
| ACT Composite | 16 | 21 |
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 | 95% |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting ACT | 25% |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) | required |
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 23,018 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 23,018 |
| Room and board | $ 7,820 |
| Room charge | $ 5,446 |
| Board (meal plan) charge | $ 2,374 |
| Books and supplies | $ 1,300 |
| Other expenses | $ 3,050 |
Financial Aid:
Peace College participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 295300)
Peace College has a tenure system for faculty.
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2008-2009):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | academic year | 4 | $64,520 | 4 | $59,279 |
| Associate professor | academic year | 5 | $56,458 | 11 | $55,171 |
| Assistant professor | academic year | 3 | $46,309 | 11 | $47,760 |
| Instructor | academic year | 1 | * | 5 | $52,482 |
| All faculty total | academic year | 13 | $55,578 | 31 | $52,638 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Athletic Conferences:
| 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
EDUCATION AND TEACHING
Education, General
LIBERAL ARTS
Anthropology
English Language and Literature, General
History, 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
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% |  |
| % of degrees in media (vs. all colleges) | Top 6% | |
| % of degrees in therapy and counseling (vs. all colleges) | Top 9% | |
| Dorm rooms per full-time student (vs. all colleges) | Top 9% | |
| Number of degree programs (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 13% | |
| % of degrees in music (vs. all colleges) | Top 16% | |
Notable:
Presbyterian Church (USA) affiliation Accepts some high school credits Grants credits for AP courses Offers distance learning Career counseling Career services Student employment services Remedial classes for students Option to study abroad 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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