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Pace University

New York, New York 10038-1598

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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.

Established
1906
Motto
Opportunitas
Mascot
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Type
Private university
Division
Division II

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77%Acceptance
1232SAT Avg
7,725Students
16:1Student:Faculty
61%Grad Rate
$70,378Earnings 10yr
$31,046Net Price

News & Alerts

program2026-03-15

Pace University Launches New Data Science Minor

tuition2026-02-28

Tuition Increase Announced for 2026-27

Admissions

Acceptance Rate77.1%

SAT Score Ranges

Average: 1232

Reading & WritingMid: 615
580668
MathMid: 600
550660

ACT Score Range

CompositeMid: 26
2429

Admissions Intel

Acceptance Rate

77.1%

Trend

SAT Avg

1232

Yield Rate

35.0%

Cost & Financial Aid

Sticker Price

Tuition$51,424
Room & Board$21,790
Books & Supplies$800
Total Cost of Attendance$68,092
Average Net Price$31,046
Median Debt at Graduation$23,250
Monthly Payment (10yr)$246

Net Price by Family Income

$0–30K$26,575
$30–48K$27,098
$48–75K$29,308
$75–110K$30,891
$110K+$36,098

Financial Intel

Avg Net Price

$31,046

Tuition Trend

Graduate w/ Zero Debt

5400.0%

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

Programs (148)

Student Life

Student Body

Undergrads
7,725
Gender Split
66% / 34%
Women / Men
First Generation
29%
Pell Grant Recipients
27%

Race & Ethnicity

White 46%
Black 11%
Hispanic 23%
Asian 8%
Two+ 5%
Int'l 6%

Outcomes

4-Year Graduation Rate61.4%
Freshman Retention76.7%

Median Earnings After Graduation

6 Years$52,767
8 Years$61,062
10 Years$70,378

10-Year Earnings by Gender

Women
$61,800
Men
$76,300

Rankings

U.S. News
#266
Forbes
#345
Wall Street Journal
#29
Washington Monthly
#305

More About This School

Rankings

History & Fun Facts

Source: Wikipedia

Location & Lifestyle

Cost of Living

160Very High

Estimated from NY state average + large city premium

Climate (School Year)

Snowfall: 30"Sunny days: 200Rainy days: 125

Nearest Cities

New Yorkpop. 8.3M
0 mi(0 min)
Philadelphiapop. 1.6M
81 mi(140 min)
Bostonpop. 675K
190 mi(329 min)

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