by our College Data Analytics TeamHome to about 830 undergraduates in 2020, WPU is a very small, private university located in Raleigh, North Carolina. This urban setting might be best suited for students who like the fast-paced city life. Should you tire of the campus however, WPU offers a “study abroad” program. Please note, some classes/degrees offered by WPU can be taken “online” so keep that in mind when reviewing this report. For more context, you might also check out our WPU Guide to Distance and Online Learning.
Some, but not all, schools with a religious affiliation may require a statement of faith or religious studies component. Contact the school to see what their requirements are. If an affinity with the Presbyterian Church (USA) faith interests you, check out our ranking of The Best Presbyterian Church (USA) Colleges and Universities.
For more information on policies and accommodations that the university provides to ensure all students get the opportunity to participate, you can visit WPU Disability Services.
While not a "service academy", WPU does offer support for veterans and those seeking a career in the armed forces. Undergraduates have access to one or more ROTC programs. For more information on policies related to veterans, you can visit WPU Veteran Services . For more information, check out our WPU for Veterans Guide.
WPU offers on-campus housing, but freshmen are not required to take advantage of it. In the end though, most do choose to live in the dorms.
* Data compiled from students who received financial aid, including loans.
WPU has a comparatively very small, student body. There were 830 undergraduates in 2020. Full-time attendance was 733 (88.3%). Part-time attendance was 97 (11.7%).
| Full-time | Part-time | Total |
|---|---|---|
| 733 | 97 | 830 |
Compared to other colleges and universities across the nation, WPU receives top marks for overall diversity. We rank WPU #670 out of 3,451.
The chart below shows each element that we looked at to determine this ranking, and how that metric compares to the national average. 100 would indicate excellent diversity in each category, and 1 would mean poor diversity.
You can learn more about the diversity of the student body at WPU by looking closer at the ethnic, gender, age, and geographic diversity metrics from the WPU Diversity Guide.
WPU has a total of 65 student athletes, 0 men and 65 women who compete in inter-collegiate athletics.
| Total Revenue (all teams) | $315,186 |
| Total Expenses (all teams) | $311,514 |
| Net | $3,672 |
For more information about athletics including per-team sizes, coaching and scholarships check out our Guide to William Peace University Athletics