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Pace University
New York, NY · Private nonprofit · Large city · Website
- Admission rate
- 76%
- Accessible
- Average net price
- $30,721
- per year, after aid
- Graduation rate
- 56%
- Median earnings
- $77,411
- 10 years after enrolling
Summary
Pace University is a private nonprofit college in New York, NY with 7,665 undergraduates. It admits 76% of applicants, and admitted students average 1266 on the SAT. The average net price after aid is $30,721 per year ($27,012 for families earning under $30,000). 56% of students graduate, and graduates earn a median of $77,411 ten years after enrolling.
private nonprofit college
Admissions
- Admission rate
- 76%
- Fall 2024
- Testing policy
- Test optional
- Fall 2024
- Applicants
- 28,469
- Fall 2023
- Admitted
- 21,961
- Fall 2023
- Yield
- 9%
- of admitted students enrolled
Middle 50% of admitted students (Fall 2024). A quarter scored below the band and a quarter above.
SAT Reading & Writing600–680
200800
SAT Math580–660
200800
ACT Composite24–29
136
What Pace University looks at
As reported by the college to IPEDS (Fall 2023).
- High school recordRequired
- High school GPARequired
- College-prep courseworkNot considered
- Class rankConsidered
- Essay or personal statementRequired
- RecommendationsRequired
- Demonstrated competenciesNot considered
- Legacy statusNot considered
- Work experienceNot considered
- English proficiency testRequired
Cost
- Cost of attendance
- $72,552
- sticker price, per year
- Tuition & fees
- $54,875
Net price by family income
Average yearly cost after grants and scholarships for students receiving federal aid.
- $0–30k$27,012
- $30–48k$26,470
- $48–75k$27,645
- $75–110k$30,846
- $110k+$37,189
Get a personal estimate with Pace University's net price calculator
Outcomes
- Graduation rate
- 56%
- Freshman retention
- 76%
- Median earnings
- $77,411
- 10 yrs after enrolling
- Median debt
- $21,500
- at graduation
Students
- Undergraduates
- 7,665
- Student–faculty ratio
- 14:1
- Receive Pell grants
- 33%
- White44%
- Hispanic25%
- Black12%
- Asian8%
Pace University FAQ
What is Pace University's acceptance rate?+
Pace University admits 76% of applicants, which makes it accessible.
What SAT score do you need for Pace University?+
The middle 50% of admitted students scored 600–680 on SAT Reading and Writing and 580–660 on SAT Math; the average total is 1266.
What ACT score do you need for Pace University?+
The middle 50% ACT composite range for admitted students is 24–29.
Is Pace University test optional?+
Test optional (considered if submitted).
How many students apply to Pace University?+
In Fall 2023, 28,469 students applied to Pace University and 21,961 were admitted; 1,949 enrolled.
Does Pace University consider legacy status?+
No. Pace University reported that legacy status is not considered in admissions (Fall 2023).
Does Pace University require an essay?+
Pace University reported that an essay or personal statement is required for admission (Fall 2023).
How much does Pace University cost?+
The sticker cost of attendance is $72,552 per year, but the average net price after grants and scholarships is $30,721.
What is Pace University's graduation rate?+
56% of full-time students graduate within 150% of normal time.
Sources
- Admission rate, test scores, cost, students, and outcomes: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (Most Recent Institution-Level Data), released 2026-10-15. Admissions figures are for Fall 2024, costs for 2024-25, and earnings are measured in 2023.
- Applicants, admitted, yield, and admission factors: IPEDS Admissions survey (ADM2023), Fall 2023.
- IPEDS unit ID 194310 · How we use this data
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