William Peace
William Peace University
William Peace is a small private college in Raleigh, NC, with about 661 undergraduates. The school competes in the USA South Athletic Conference at the NCAA Division III level, fielding both men's and women's lacrosse programs. Acceptance is broad at 97%, with an average SAT of 1198. The school's six-year graduation rate is 44%.
Lacrosse Programs at William Peace
In women's lacrosse, William Peace is a NCAA Division III program and a member of the USA South Athletic Conference. The team went 0-12 in the 2026 season. In Recruit Plan's national rankings the program sits at #592, Tier 12.
In men's lacrosse, William Peace is a NCAA Division III program and a member of the USA South Athletic Conference. The team went 8-9 in the 2026 season. In Recruit Plan's national rankings the program sits at #386, Tier 12.
Where William Peace Lacrosse Recruits Come From
Across the classes of 2020–2026, our commitment data tracks 14 men's lacrosse recruits landing at William Peace from 4 states. The pipeline is strongly local: North Carolina leads with 8 commits (57% of the total). In-state recruits make up 57% of the pipeline — a regional program by the numbers. Nationally, New York produces the most tracked men's lacrosse commits (4,074), which makes William Peace's North Carolina-led pipeline a distinctive footprint. Frequent feeder clubs include CAPE FEAR SHAMROCKS, LAKE MONSTERS, AUGUSTA PATRIOTS.
- North Carolina8
- South Carolina4
- California1
- Florida1
- CAPE FEAR SHAMROCKS2
- LAKE MONSTERS2
- AUGUSTA PATRIOTS1
- CAROLINA NATIONAL1
- FCA1
Based on commitments tracked through the class of 2026. How this data is built
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Who Gets Recruited to Play at William Peace
The typical men's lacrosse recruit landing at William Peace is a Tier 12 player (median of 14 tracked commits).
Academically, programs in this selectivity band typically look for a ~3.0+ unweighted GPA.
Related: what SAT and GPA college lacrosse players actually need
Program Trajectory
The program's rating rank among Division III programs has been stable — #275 (2023) to #274 (2026).
The rating trend points down among Division III programs: #176 (2023) to #197 (2026).
Academic & School Profile
Published tuition is about $33,150 per year before financial aid. 44% of students graduate within six years. About 661 undergraduates attend. For recruits, sticker price rarely equals net price — bring cost and aid questions into coach conversations early.
William Peace Lacrosse FAQ
Does William Peace have a women's lacrosse program?
Yes — William Peace fields a women's lacrosse program. The program competes at the NCAA Division III level in the USA South Athletic Conference.
Does William Peace have a men's lacrosse program?
Yes — William Peace fields a men's lacrosse program. The program competes at the NCAA Division III level in the USA South Athletic Conference.
What states do William Peace lacrosse players come from?
Tracked men's lacrosse commits to William Peace came from 4 states, led by NC (8), SC (4), CA (1). About 57% are in-state recruits.
How many lacrosse players does William Peace recruit each year?
Across the 2022–2026 classes, our data tracks an average of about 3 men's lacrosse commits per class at William Peace. Actual roster needs vary year to year by position and graduation.
What GPA do you need to play lacrosse at William Peace?
There is no fixed cutoff, but selectivity sets the bar. Academically, programs in this selectivity band typically look for a ~3.0+ unweighted GPA. Coaches can sometimes support strong athletes below that band — grades widen or narrow your options.
Which club teams send players to William Peace?
Among tracked men's lacrosse commits, the most frequent feeder clubs are CAPE FEAR SHAMROCKS, LAKE MONSTERS, AUGUSTA PATRIOTS. A club pipeline is a signal, not a requirement — coaches recruit from showcases and camps too.
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Data updated 2026-08-27 · methodology