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Pace University

Type 4 year, Private
Business Model Non Profit
Campus locale City: Large
Degrees offered Undergraduate and Graduate
Calendar system Semester
Student body size Medium
Dormitory capacity 3,558
Student to faculty ratio 15 to 1
Acceptance rate 88%
Students retention rate 75%
On-time graduation rate 59%

Located in New York, New York, Pace is a private, non profit institution that offers undergraduate and graduate degrees. The college operates on a semester-based calendar system, providing students with structured academic terms.

The acceptance rate of 88% indicates that Pace is open to a wide range of applicants, providing opportunities for a diverse student body.

Pace University is accredited by the Middle States Commission on Higher Education, ensuring that the institution meets certain standards of quality and effectiveness. This accreditation also allows students to transfer credits to other accredited institutions if they choose to continue their education elsewhere.

Pace boasts an impressive student retention rate of 75% , indicating that the majority of students choose to continue their education at the institution. This number surpasses both the state and national averages of 75% and 74%, respectively.


  • Accredited by: Middle States Commission on Higher Education
  • The institution provides on-campus housing

Acceptance Rate

Fall 2021 admitted students

87.6%

In-State Tuition & Fees

$48,830

Cost of attendance at Pace University in 2022 for students from New York.

See how the college's in-state sticker price compares to 4 year Non Profit, private colleges in the state as well as nationally.

New York's average $8,212
National average $30,235

Out-of-State Tuition & Fees

$48,830

Cost of attendance at Pace University in 2022 for the out-of-state and international students

See how the college's out-of-state sticker price compares to 4 year Non Profit, private colleges in the state as well as nationally.

New York's average $17,724
National average $30,238

Average Grant & Scholarships

In 2022, 98 of freshman students at Pace University received on average $32,068 in grant and scholarships from the college, the state and/or the federal government. Below is detail stats of the aid provided to full-time, freshman students.

$32,068
Students Receiving Aid Average Amount Total Amount
Pell Grant 535 30% $5,180 $2,771,055
Other Federal Grant 703 40% $8,094 $5,689,802
State Grant/Scholarships 269 15% $3,804 $1,023,402
Institutional Grant/Scholarships 1,740 98% $28,376 $49,374,325
Total Grant & Scholarships 1,749 98% $32,068 $56,087,529

Graduation Rate

The following chart shows the graduation rate of Pace University students who enrolled in 2015 and after. The stat covers all undergraduates registered as full-time students to study a 4-year bachelor's degree program for the first time.

The breakdown shows the graduation rate by race/ethnicity of US students. All international students are represented under one group.

As of August 31, 2021, the average graduation rate of Pace University students is 59.1%. Female students graduated at a rate of 60.2%, whereas male students graduated at a rate of 57.2%.

59.1%

  • asian 60.2% 100 students
  • African American 54.6% 101 students
  • white 61.6% 662 students
  • unknown 51.8% 28 students
  • hispanic 50.7% 142 students
  • International Students 63.4% 130 students
  • Mixed Race 57.5% 46 students

Sport Conferences

  • Football Northeast 10 Conference
  • Baseball Northeast 10 Conference
  • Basketball Northeast 10 Conference
  • Track and Cross Country Northeast 10 Conference

Athletic Associations

  • NCAA
    National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA)

Service Offerings

Pace University provides the following additional services to its students
  • Placement services for graduates
  • Academic/career counseling services
  • Employment services for students

Educational Offerings

Pace University offers educational programs in the following categories. Check the programs section to learn more about specific programs that you are interested in.
  • Academic
  • Occupational

Special Learning Opportunities

  • Weekend/evening classes
  • Study abroad
  • Teacher certification
  • ROTC - Army
  • ROTC - Air Force

Veteran Services

  • Member of Service-members Opportunity Colleges
  • Dedicated point of contact for support services for veterans, military service-members, and their families
  • Recognized student veteran organization
  • Credit for military training
  • Yellow Ribbon Program (officially known as Post-9/11 GI Bill, Yellow Ribbon Program)

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