William Peace University
Former names | Peace Institute (1857–1930) Peace Junior College (1930–1943) Peace College (1943–2011) |
|---|---|
| Motto | Esse Quam Videri (Latin) |
Motto in English | To be, rather than to seem |
| Type | Private college |
| Established | 1857 |
| Accreditation | SACS |
| Endowment | $55 million (2022) |
| President | Lynn Morton |
| Undergraduates | 713 |
| Location | , North Carolina , United States |
| Campus | Urban |
| Colors | Green and white |
Sporting affiliations | NCAA Division III - USA South |
| Mascot | Pacer |
| Website | peace.edu |
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".