Pace University
Pace University is a private research university in New York, New York, serving roughly 7,665 students. Admission is moderately selective, with an acceptance rate of about 75.92% in federal reporting data. Median earnings about ten years after entry reach about $70,378 among students who received federal aid.
Key Facts
- 2024 Undergraduate Tuition: $53,290
- 2024 Average Net Price: $30,892 After Financial Aid
- 2024 Acceptance Rate: 75.92% Moderate Selectivity
- 2024 Enrolled Students: 7,665 96.3% Full-Time
- 2024 Graduation Rate: 60.03%
- Average SAT Score: 1266
Pace University: what the data shows
Common questions about Pace University, answered from College Scorecard and IPEDS in this repository.
Where is Pace University?
Pace University is located in New York, NY (ZIP 10038-1598).
NCES locale classification: City.
Is Pace University public or private?
Pace University is a Private Non-profit institution.
How much does Pace University cost?
Published tuition: $53,290.
Average net price after aid: $30,892.
| Family income band | Avg. net price |
|---|---|
| Family income $0–$30,000 | $26,473 |
| $30,001–$48,000 | $26,362 |
| $48,001–$75,000 | $28,467 |
| $75,001–$110,000 | $31,219 |
| $110,001+ | $36,430 |
Sticker tuition × four years (estimate, no room/board): $213,160.
How hard is it to get into Pace University?
Admission rate: 75.92%.
Among enrollees who submitted scores: average SAT 1266 and midpoint ACT 26.
Scorecard does not publish admitted-student GPA for most institutions.
How big is Pace University?
Total enrollment: 7,665 students.
About 96% enroll full-time in our extract.
What is the graduation rate at Pace University?
150%-time completion rate: 60.03%.
First-year retention: 75.5%.
What do graduates of Pace University earn?
Median earnings: $52,767 six years after entry; $70,378 ten years after entry (College Scorecard).
How much debt do students have?
Median federal loan debt among completers: $23,250.
27.25% of students receive Pell grants.
What is Pace University known for?
Largest IPEDS program completions at this institution:
- Other/Unknown Programs (4,109 completions)
- Computer Science (347 completions)
- Computer Science - 11.0401 (315 completions)
- Law (JD) (261 completions)
- Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, & Nursing Research (211 completions)
- Business Administration and Management, Other (129 completions)
- CIP 090102 (116 completions)
- CIP 513805 (115 completions)
- CIP 520301 (114 completions)
- CIP 510912 (113 completions)
See ROI & Programs for more.
Is Pace University a good school?
We do not score schools on opinion. Federal data in our extract show admission rate 75.92%; completion rate 60.03%; median earnings $70,378 at 10 years; net price $30,892. Compare these figures to your cost, aid, and career goals.
Costs
Tuition Costs
$53,290
2024 Undergraduate Tuition
In 2024, the cost of tuition at Pace University was $53,290.
Tuition comparison with similar institutions.
Average Net Price
$30,892
2024 Value
In 2024 Pace University had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $30,892.
Average net price comparison with similar institutions.
Total Cost of Attendance
$123,568 Estimated 4-Year Total Cost
$30,892 Average Annual Net Price (after aid)
$213,160 4-Year Tuition
Costs include tuition and fees. Room & board, books, and other expenses are additional.
4-year total cost breakdown for Pace University.
Financial Aid by Income Level
27.25% Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants
44.92% Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans
Financial aid distribution by income level.
Student Loan Default Rate
0.00%
3-year cohort default rate (College Scorecard)
The published 3-year cohort default rate for borrowers at Pace University was 0.00%.
Cohort default rates account for borrowers who default in the first three years.
Tuition tracker
Published tuition and average net price by reporting year come from the College Scorecard institution file. Values are not adjusted for inflation; missing cells mean the field was not reported or was suppressed for Pace University in that year.
Reporting years in the table below: 2013–2023 (Scorecard labels refer to the institutional submission cycle).
| Year | In-state tuition & fees | Out-of-state tuition & fees | Average net price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | $38,069 | $38,069 | $24,961 |
| 2014 | $39,697 | $39,697 | $27,403 |
| 2015 | $41,333 | $41,333 | $27,416 |
| 2016 | $42,772 | $42,772 | $28,862 |
| 2017 | $43,986 | $43,986 | $29,588 |
| 2018 | $45,280 | $45,280 | $29,883 |
| 2019 | $46,446 | $46,446 | $29,707 |
| 2020 | $47,684 | $47,684 | $30,268 |
| 2021 | $48,830 | $48,830 | $27,937 |
| 2022 | $50,026 | $50,026 | $30,759 |
| 2023 | $51,424 | $51,424 | $31,046 |
Sticker tuition and net price over time
Where the institution reported separate in-state and out-of-state tuition, both appear. Gaps mean the value was not reported for that year.
College Scorecard reporting-year fields (not inflation-adjusted).
Net price by family income
Brackets follow Scorecard definitions for the series shown (public vs private institution).
Latest income-band net prices available in the processed extract.
Admissions
Acceptance Rate
75.92% Acceptance Rate
This institution has a moderate acceptance rate, accepting most qualified applicants.
Acceptance rate compared to national average.
Test Scores
SAT Average: 1266
ACT Average: 26
Average SAT and ACT scores for admitted students.
Academic Requirements
Estimated GPA Range: 3.3 - 3.5
Estimated Median GPA: 3.40
Note: GPA requirements are estimated based on admission selectivity and test scores. Actual requirements may vary.
Estimated GPA and test score ranges.
Enrollment
Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment
96.3% Full-Time Enrollment
The total enrollment at Pace University in 2024 is 7,665 students.
Full-time vs part-time enrollment comparison.
Retention Rate over Time
75.5%
2024 Retention Rate
Retention rate measures the number of first-time students who began their studies the previous fall and returned to school the following fall.
Retention rate over time compared to similar institutions.
Graduates & Outcomes
Time to Complete
46.05% 100% Completion Time
60.03% 150% Completion Time
In 2024, 46.05% of students graduating from Pace University completed their program within 100% "normal time".
Completion rates over time compared to similar institutions.
ROI & Programs
Financial value and program information for Pace University.
Return on Investment
$23,250 Median Student Debt
$70,378 Median Annual Earnings (10 years)
33.04% Debt-to-Earnings Ratio
469.55% Return on Investment
3.3 years Estimated Payback Period
Financial value analysis for Pace University.
Top Programs by Completions
10 Programs Reporting Data
Computer Science: 347 completions
Computer Science - 11.0401: 315 completions
Law (JD): 261 completions
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, & Nursing Research: 211 completions
Business Administration and Management, Other: 129 completions
CIP 09.0102: 116 completions
CIP 51.3805: 115 completions
CIP 52.0301: 114 completions
CIP 51.0912: 113 completions
Other/Unknown Programs: 4,109 completions
Most popular programs at Pace University.
Employment Outcomes
Employment outcome data is not available for this institution.
Earnings outcomes for Pace University graduates.
About
Pace University is a private non-profit institution located in New York, NY, offering 107 distinct degree programs across various academic disciplines. The institution enrolls approximately 7,665 students. The admission rate is 75.92%. Average SAT scores for admitted students are 1266. The institution maintains a 60.03% graduation rate. Approximately 27.25% of students receive Pell Grants.
Institution Type
Private Non-profit
Location
New York, NY 10038-1598
Region: Mid East
Insights and Analysis
Diverse Program Offerings: With over 107 distinct degree programs, Pace University provides students with a wide range of academic options. This diversity allows students to explore various fields and find programs that align with their interests and career goals.
FAQ
How much does Pace University cost?
Reported in-state tuition is $53,290 and average net price is $30,892 in the latest College Scorecard data.
How hard is it to get into Pace University?
The admission rate is 75.9% among first-time degree-seeking students reporting admissions data.
What test scores do students need for Pace University?
Among enrolled students who submitted scores, Pace University reports midpoint SAT about 1266 and midpoint ACT about 26.
What do graduates of Pace University earn?
Median earnings are $52,767 six years after entry and $70,378 ten years after entry.
What is the graduation rate at Pace University?
The 150%-time completion rate is 60.0% for the cohort reported to the College Scorecard.
How much debt do Pace University students have?
Median federal loan debt among completers is $23,250.
How big is Pace University?
Total enrollment is about 7,665 students in the latest reporting year.
Is Pace University public or private?
Pace University is a private nonprofit institution located in New York, NY.
Is Pace University an HBCU?
No. Pace University is not flagged as an HBCU in the IPEDS institutional directory.
Is Pace University a tribal college?
No. Pace University is not flagged as a tribal college in IPEDS.
Is Pace University a Hispanic-serving institution (HSI)?
Using a 25% Hispanic enrollment threshold on College Scorecard demographics, Pace University does not meet that proxy (reported share 24.5%).
Is Pace University religiously affiliated?
No religious affiliation is reported for Pace University in IPEDS institutional characteristics.
Data Sources
This page uses data from the following sources:
- College Scorecard - U.S. Department of Education
- Institutional characteristics, costs, completion rates, and earnings data
- Data years: 2015-2024
- Source: collegescorecard.ed.gov
- Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS)
- Employment and wage data by occupation
- Latest data: May 2024
- Source: bls.gov/oes
- O*NET Online - U.S. Department of Labor
- Occupational skills, knowledge, abilities, and work activities
- Database version: 28.0 (August 2023)
- Source: onetcenter.org
- IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System) - National Center for Education Statistics
- Institutional data, completions, enrollment, and financial aid
- Data years: 2015-2024
- Source: nces.ed.gov/ipeds
- Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS)
- Demographic and workforce data
- Latest data: 2023 ACS 5-Year Estimates
- Source: census.gov/acs
- Related geography & profiles
Data Processing: All data has been processed, cleaned, and aggregated for presentation. Where specific data points are unavailable, estimates are based on available data and clearly marked.
Last Updated: Data reflects the most recent available information as of January 2025.
Methodology
Data for this profile is sourced from the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard dataset, which provides comprehensive information on institutions of higher education in the United States.
All financial figures are adjusted for inflation and represent the most recent available data. Graduation rates and completion times are calculated according to federal standards.