Pace University: Review & Facts

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Pace University is a large four-year, private not-for-profit school with 13,610 students enrolled. This college was originated in 1906 and is one of the 60 colleges located in New York City, New York.

Academic Offerings

At Pace University you can obtain your associate's degree, bachelor's degree, postbaccalaureate certificate, master's degree, postmaster certificate, or doctoral degree.

Majors
Offered
103
Pace University follows a semester-based curriculum calendar system and provides 103 majors. The most popular concentrations are Nursing, Management, Computer Science, Accounting and Finance, and Education. Read the details about Majors offered at this college and see program Ratings.

It is worthwhile to know student retention and graduation rates when you apply to a school to get your diploma or to engage in a long-term study; high retention and graduation rates are typically a good sign. Nevertheless, if you anticipate to transfer out or take non-credit coursework, these metrics are not important.

The student retention rate at Pace University is fair at 72% (close to New York average). Taking this statistic into consideration, it seems that students like their stay at this school.

Student Retention
72%
Fair
The graduation rate at Pace University is average: 60%.

Student to faculty ratio at Pace University is pretty decent -- 14:1. Read more details on faculty at this college in the Faculty & Salaries report.

Tuition and Loans

Average tuition pricing is extremely high - about $48,200 per year. The additional fees at Pace University (not included in tuition costs) are around $1,900; which makes it a total of $50,100 per academic year.

Read the details about Pace University additional charges as well as availability of loans and likelihood of repaying them upon graduation in the Tuition & Loans report for this college.

Admissions Information

Acceptance
Rate
83%
Easy
According to recent data, 26,613 applications were submitted and 22,070 were accepted, so it is easy to be accepted at this school.

The school might accept dual credits, credits for life experience, and advanced placement credits at entry.

Read the details about admissions as well applicants' SAT and ACT test scores at Pace University in the Admissions and Tests report for this school.

Opportunities and Services

Safety
Grade
C
Unsafe
Pace University offers a distance learning option, study abroad programs, and evening/weekend study opportunity, which is a solid option for those who work full-time.

There are options for on-campus part-time employment at Pace University, which allows students to cover some of the tuition expenses. Additionally, this school helps students to evaluate their career options and find a full-time job upon graduation.

ROTC
Available
Yes
Pace University offers on-campus housing. Dormitory capacity at this college accommodates approximately 3,600 students, which provides a good on-campus housing opportunity.

Army and Air Force ROTC programs are available at Pace University. Reserve Officers' Training Corps commissioning programs typically imply elective classes in addition to required college curriculum, possible funding for your tuition, and an obligation to serve upon graduation.

It is important to keep in mind that enrolling in a ROTC course does not commit you to serve unless you have obtained a ROTC scholarship, grant, or any other funding.

Based on the college crime numbers, Pace University appears to be a relatively safe school. Read the details in the Campus Crime report for this college.

Pace University Location and Address

Postal Address:
Pace University
1 Pace Plaza
New York City, New York
10038-1598, USA
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