# Pace University

New York, NY. Source page: https://www.dreamschool.co/colleges/pace-university

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.

## Key facts

| Measure | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Admission rate | 76% (Fall 2024) |
| Testing policy | Test optional (considered if submitted) (Fall 2024) |
| Applicants | 28,469 (Fall 2023) |
| Admitted | 21,961 (Fall 2023) |
| SAT Reading & Writing (middle 50%) | 600–680 (Fall 2024) |
| SAT Math (middle 50%) | 580–660 (Fall 2024) |
| ACT Composite (middle 50%) | 24–29 (Fall 2024) |
| Cost of attendance | $72,552 (2024-25) |
| Average net price | $30,721 (2024-25) |
| Net price, family income $0–30k | $27,012 (2024-25) |
| Net price, family income $30–48k | $26,470 (2024-25) |
| Net price, family income $48–75k | $27,645 (2024-25) |
| Net price, family income $75–110k | $30,846 (2024-25) |
| Net price, family income $110k+ | $37,189 (2024-25) |
| Undergraduates | 7,665 (Fall 2024) |
| Graduation rate | 56% (Fall 2019) |
| Median earnings 10 years after enrolling | $77,411 (2023) |
| Median debt at graduation | $21,500 (FY2024) |

## What Pace University considers in admissions (Fall 2023)

- High school record: Required
- High school GPA: Required
- College-prep coursework: Not considered
- Class rank: Considered
- Essay or personal statement: Required
- Recommendations: Required
- Demonstrated competencies: Not considered
- Legacy status: Not considered
- Work experience: Not considered
- English proficiency test: Required

## 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

- U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (Most Recent Institution-Level Data), released 2026-10-15: https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/data/
- IPEDS Admissions survey (ADM2023): https://nces.ed.gov/ipeds/datacenter/DataFiles.aspx
- IPEDS unit ID 194310. Methodology: https://www.dreamschool.co/methodology