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Peace College is a small liberal arts college located in Raleigh, North Carolina, United States. It was established in 1857 as Peace Institute by First Presbyterian Church of Raleigh. The institute is for women and has a student body of over 650. Peace College offers bachelor’s degrees in areas including biology, communication, history, human resources, liberal studies, psychology and music performance. Minors are offered by the college are in areas including chemistry, theater, information systems and services, business administration, visual communication and religion.
There are 30 student-run organizations and clubs in the college such as College Republicans, College Democrats, Psychology Club, Peace College Theater, Peace Student Christian Association and Spectrum. There are also three student-run publications such as "The Prism", "The Peace Times" and "The Lotus".
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Campus Location15 E Peace St Raleigh, NC 27604-1194 USA Main Tel: (919) 508-2000 Web Site The campus is in a large city. |
HighlightsWhere the school stands out most compared to other schools (details below): Other important characteristics: - Faculty tenure system
- Library on-campus
- Campus housing available
- Student meal (board) plan
- Study abroad option
- Distance learning available
- Part-time classes available
Degrees Awarded (in 2008-2009)| Degree | Total Earned | Different Programs |
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| Bachelor | 125 | 16 |
StudentsStudent enrollment was 692 in 2007-2008 (657 full-time equivalent). women were 100% of the class. Undergrads are 100% of enrolled students. Students living in the US make up 100% of incoming freshmen. Among freshmen students, 98% are full-time and 2% are part-time.
Tuition and Other Costs (2008-2009)| Item | Cost |
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| State Tuition and fees | $ 23,018 | | Room | $ 5,446 | | Board | $ 2,374 | | Books and supplies | $ 1,300 | | Other | $ 3,050 |
Financial Aid: Peace College participates in US Title IV financial assistance programs. Please refer to BrainTrack's financial aid articles section for background information.
Housing and MealsPeace College provides on-campus housing for 100 of its 657 (full-time) students (as of 2008-2009). The school requires freshmen to live on campus. Students may purchase a meal plan which includes 21 meals weekly.
AthleticsThe school is in the USA South Atlantic Conference for major sports.
Admissions (2008-2009)| Applicants | Admitted |
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| Women | 65% | | All | 65% |
SAT Test Scores:| SAT | Middle 50% |
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| Verbal | 420-510 | | Math | 420-510 |
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Programs of Study(Number of degrees awarded in 2008-2009 in parentheses) BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT (38 awarded) - Business Administration and Management
- Human Resources Management/Personnel Administration
DESIGN (5 awarded) - Design and Visual Communications
EDUCATION AND TEACHING (0 awarded) LIBERAL ARTS (31 awarded) - Anthropology
- English Language and Literature
- History
- Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities
- Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
- Political Science and Government
- Spanish Language and Literature
MEDIA (16 awarded) - Communication Studies/Speech Communication and Rhetoric
MUSIC (1 awarded) SCIENCE (7 awarded) - Biology/Biological Sciences
THERAPY AND COUNSELING (27 awarded) - Developmental and Child Psychology
- Psychology
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