Pace University

7/10 Overall Rating
4 Year
New York, NY
4.5 2 reviews

#38 Best Private Colleges in New York

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Overview

Total enrollment

13,634

Location New York, New York
Website pace.edu
Type Private 4 Year
Setting Large City

Best Colleges Rank

#357

Size Mid-size
Status Non-profit
Housing Yes
Level of Study Undergrad/Graduate

Pace University's main campus is situated in Lower Manhattan's Financial District, with its flagship building located at One Pace Plaza near the Brooklyn Bridge and City Hall. The institution, founded in 1906 as a business school by Homer and Charles Pace, has evolved into a comprehensive university while maintaining its historic connection to business education. The downtown campus consists of modern academic buildings and residence halls integrated into the urban landscape, with additional student housing in Brooklyn Heights and the Financial District. Pace is recognized for its business programs through the Lubin School of Business, along with strong offerings in performing arts, computer science, and health professions. The university operates as an active participant in New York City's business community, providing students with access to internships and professional opportunities throughout Manhattan.

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Ratings

Pace University is rated within the top 39% of four-year colleges nationally and earns a CollegeSimply grade of 7 out of 10.

Overall Rating

7 out of 10
Academics

8 out of 10
Resources

6 out of 10
Outcomes

7 out of 10
Value

5 out of 10

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Rankings

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Admissions

Admission Standards

Difficult

SAT (enrolled mid-50) 1180/1340
ACT (enrolled mid-50) 24/29
GPA 3.4

Acceptance Rate

75.9%

Applications Due Feb 15, 2027
Enrollment Rate 8.1%
Application Fee $50

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Annual Cost to Attend

Tuition

$53,290

Costs for Pace University
Fee		Cost
Tuition		$53,290
Books and Supplies		$1,000
Other Fees		$1,908
Room and Board		$22,553
Budget for Other Expenses		$3,608
Total One Year Cost		$82,359

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Student Outcomes

Average Salary After 10 Years

$63,100 per year

Bachelor's Degree Graduation Rate

53% within 6 years

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Popular Areas of Study

Popular majors at Pace University are Business, Health Professions, and Communication. 36% of students major in Business, 11% in Health Professions, and 10% in Communication.