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Pace University

New York, NY·Private nonprofit·7,725 students
Last updated: March 22, 2026

A good fit for students who want accessible admissions. no major red flags in the data. solid earnings of $66,800 within 10 years; financial aid brings net price below sticker.

77%
Accept
7,725
Students
$31,046
Net Price
61%
Grad Rate
$66,800
Earnings
10 yr
$17,750
Debt

About This School

Pace University is a private nonprofit institution located in New York, New York with approximately 7,725 undergraduate students enrolled. Pace University has an open or accessible admissions process, with an acceptance rate of 77%. The average net price after financial aid is $31,046 per year. The graduation rate is 61%, and the typical graduate earns $66,800 within 10 years of enrollment.

Pace University is a private university with campuses in New York City and Westchester County, New York, United States. It was established in 1906 as a business school by the brothers Homer St. Clair Pace and Charles A. Pace. Pace enrolls about 13,000 students as of fall 2021 in bachelor's, master's and doctoral programs.

The numbers tell a mixed story here — a 61% graduation rate means nearly 4 in 10 students don't finish, which is worth taking seriously before committing. That said, median earnings of $66,800 a decade out are solid for a private university in this price range, and the New York City location opens real doors for internships and careers in business, finance, and media. Worth considering if you're drawn to the NYC network and have a clear major in mind, but go in with a plan — students who drift tend to be the ones who don't make it through.

Founded
1906
Setting
Large city

Popular Programs

Business & Marketing22%
Health Professions15%
Visual & Performing Arts15%
Communications10%
Computer Science7%
Social Sciences6%
Psychology6%
Biological Sciences4%

Percentage of degrees awarded. Source: College Scorecard.

Notable Alumni

Paul DanoAileeVincent PastoreYancy ButlerMichelle BorthDavid BarneaDiana ScarwidFarrah AbrahamStephanie Del Valle DiazDominique FishbackRachael RayOsas Ighodaro

Source: Wikidata. Used for context only.

Admissions

SAT Scores

Average Composite1232
Reading 75th %ile668
Math 75th %ile660

ACT Scores

Midpoint Composite26

Cost & Financial Aid

In-State Tuition
$51,424
Out-of-State Tuition
$51,424
Avg Net Price
$31,046
after aid

Financial Aid

Students receiving Pell Grants27%
Median debt at graduation$17,750

Full Cost

After Graduation

Graduation Rate
61%
within 6 years
Retention Rate
77%
freshmen returning
Earnings (10 yr)
$66,800
after enrollment
Median Debt
$17,750
at graduation

Will This School Pay Off?

Median Debt
$17,750
at graduation
Earnings (6 yr)
$47,400
after enrollment
Earnings (10 yr)
$66,800
after enrollment
Earnings-to-Debt Ratio: 3.8x

Strong return. Graduates earn well above their debt load.

Earnings data from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. These are means across all graduates, not specific to any major.

Student Body

White46%
Black11%
Hispanic/Latino23%
Asian8%

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (7,725 undergraduates).

Contact & Location

Address

Pace University

1 Pace Plaza

New York, NY 10038-1598

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Sources & Methodology

Data

Primary data source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Accessed via automated sync. Latest values may come from different reporting years depending on the metric.

Contextual Enrichment

School overview from Wikipedia. Used for context only, not as a primary data source for admissions, cost, or outcomes claims.

Important Caveats
  • Earnings figures are institution-level averages, not major-specific.
  • Some metrics are based on Title IV financial aid recipients only.
  • Some values may be privacy-suppressed or rolled up by the Department of Education.
  • Contact the school directly for current admissions requirements and costs.
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