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Strong graduate outcomes — known for business
Pace University is a private institution in New York with particular strength in business and health sciences. With an average SAT of 1232, the school attracts a broad applicant pool.
A mid-sized campus of 7.7K undergraduates with a 16:1 student-faculty ratio. The urban location puts students at the center of city life.
61% of students graduate within four years, and graduates earn a median of $70,378 a decade after enrollment. Net price after aid averages $31,046.
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News & Alerts
Pace University Launches New Data Science Minor
Starting Fall 2026, students can pursue an interdisciplinary data science minor combining CS, statistics, and domain courses.
Tuition Increase Announced for 2026-27
The board of trustees approved a 3.2% tuition increase for the upcoming academic year, in line with peer institutions.
Admissions
SAT Score Ranges
Average: 1232
ACT Score Range
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard / IPEDS.
Financial Aid
Cost & Financial Aid
Sticker Price
Net Price by Family Income
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Net price reflects most recent cohort of federally-aided undergraduates.
Debt & Aid Detail
Net Price Trend
Tuition Trend
Graduate w/ Zero Debt
53.6%
Avg Tuition Increase
3.2%/yr
Median Debt at Grad
$17,750
Campus Safety
Total Incidents (2024)
58
Peer Average
37
3-Year Trend
Emergency System
Campus police, emergency alert system, blue-light phones
Incident Breakdown (2024)
Burglary
Aggravated Assault
Robbery
Motor Vehicle Theft
Sex Offenses
Arson
Drug Arrests
Liquor Arrests
Source: U.S. Department of Education Campus Safety & Security data (Clery Act, 2024 reporting year).
Academics
Programs (148)
Student Life
Student Satisfaction
Retention Rate
77%
- •77% first-year retention rate
- •Active student organizations
- •Engaged campus community
Mental Health Services
Counselor Ratio
1:350
24/7 Crisis Line
Yes
Free Sessions
12 per year
Avg Wait
5 days
Walk-in hours available weekdays
Disability Services
ADA-compliant campus with ongoing accessibility improvements
Dining
Rating
★★★★☆
Score
4/5
Meal Plan
$6,200/yr
Multiple dining halls with farm-to-table options
Student Body
Race & Ethnicity
Outcomes
Median Earnings After Graduation
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Earnings reflect federally-aided students 6 and 10 years after entry.
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More About This School
History & Fun Facts
- •History Homer Pace and Charles Ashford Pace 20th century In 1906, brothers Homer Pace and Charles Ashford Pace founded the firm of Pace Pace to operate their schools of accountancy and business.
- •The Paces taught the first class of 13 men and women.
- •In 1927 the school moved to the newly completed Transportation Building at 225 Broadway, and remained there until the 1950s.
- •The New York Tribune Building, the school's first home (present-day One Pace Plaza).
Source: Wikipedia
Location & Lifestyle
Cost of Living
Housing and food costs are higher than national average