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William Peace University Joins Common App

Raleigh, NC (08/18/2022) — RALEIGH, N.C. - William Peace University (WPU) is now part of the Common App to make enrollment more accessible and convenient for students, officials said today.

Common App is a nonprofit organization representing more than 900 higher education institutions. Students can use the tool to apply to a wide array of public and private colleges and universities across all 50 U.S. states and 20 countries. More than 1 million students each year use Common App to research and apply to institutions.

Common App aims to make it easier for students, especially first-generation college students, to access higher education and answer questions.

Such goals align with WPU, where many of the students are the first of their families to attend college, said Colleen Murphy, vice president of enrollment and marketing.

"We know the data about how higher education transforms families, and I've seen that impact here," Murphy said. "By joining Common App, we hope to introduce WPU to more students who may not realize the affordability of a quality, private education and make it easier for those who wish to apply."

Common App users can search for William Peace University directly on the site or see it when searching North Carolina schools.

About WPU

Founded in 1857, William Peace University is a regionally ranked institution in Raleigh, NC - one of U.S News' Best Places to Live - serving more than 800 students in 30+ undergraduate and 10 professional programs in criminal justice, education, business administration, and more. The University focuses on an immersive curriculum and innovative teaching methods to ensure students graduate career-ready and prepared to thrive in the organizations of today and tomorrow. Nestled in the heart of Raleigh's downtown area, the university's culture is as vibrant as the surrounding city; our students benefit from all the connections and collaboration our central location offers. Learn more at peace.edu.

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Jennifer Suarez, Director of Integrated Marketing, jssuarez@peace.edu, 919-508-2208

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