William Peace University
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Former names | Peace Institute (1857–1930) Peace Junior College (1930–1943) Peace College (1943–2011) |
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| Motto | Esse Quam Videri (Latin) |
Motto in English | To be, rather than to seem |
| Type | Private college |
| Established | 1857 |
Religious affiliation | Presbyterian Church (USA) |
| 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 its School of Professional Studies (SPS) offers accelerated bachelor's degrees that are online or hybrid 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".