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Pace University
Most applicants get into Pace University — 75.9% were admitted — so the real questions are cost, fit and outcomes, covered below.
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Pace University sits in New York proper — a private campus woven into the city rather than walled off from it. International students are a visible presence here — 5.9% of undergraduates come from outside the U.S.
Its highest-earning path is Electrical/Electronic Engineering Technologies/Technicians, where graduates median $127,764 four years out. Faculty pay averages $154,896 a year here — a rough proxy for what the school spends on the teaching itself. With 7,665 undergraduates and a residential core, weekends happen on campus — and 75.5% of first-years come back for a second year.
Submitters admitted here typically landed between 1130 and 1328 — near the NY middle for four-year schools. Put your own practice estimate on Pace University's range with the SAT calculator, or bring a saved GPA from the grade tools.
Admissions
Pace University is test-optional: scores are considered when submitted but not required. The 1130–1328 range below describes admitted students who chose to submit — typically Pace University's stronger testers — so treat it as the higher end of what gets in.
| Score | 25th | 50th | 75th |
|---|---|---|---|
| SAT Reading & Writing | 580 | 620 | 668 |
| SAT Math | 550 | 600 | 660 |
| ACT Composite | 24 | 27 | 29 |
Percentiles are among students who submitted scores (Fall 2023 admissions cycle).
In the Fall 2023 cycle, Pace University received 28,469 applications and admitted 21,961 (77.1%), with 1,949 enrolling.
How Pace University compares
| Pace University | New York median | National median | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acceptance rate | 75.9% | 70.1% | 77.2% |
| Tuition (in-state) | $53,290 | $17,408 | $19,591 |
| Median earnings (10 yr) | $70,378 | $60,236 | $53,781 |
Ten years after enrolling, the median Pace University student earns $70,378 — 17% above the New York median of $60,236 for college-goers.
Cost, size & completion
Pace University lists tuition at $53,290 for everyone — private schools don't do residency pricing. Pace University's sticker and net price can differ sharply after aid; treat $53,290 as the ceiling, not the bill.
Pace University enrolls 7,665 undergraduates — mid-sized, with the trade-offs Pace University's scale implies: more programs than a small college, more anonymity too.
60% graduate within six years. Roughly 40% don't — ask a Pace University tour guide what happens to them and watch the answer carefully.
Top majors by earnings at Pace University
| Bachelor's program | Median earnings, 4 yrs after completion |
|---|---|
| Electrical/Electronic Engineering Technologies/Technicians | $127,764 |
| Computer Science | $117,835 |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | $115,695 |
| Accounting and Related Services | $100,797 |
| Finance and Financial Management Services | $92,271 |
| Business/Commerce, General | $89,450 |
| Economics | $82,118 |
| Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication | $79,376 |
| Computer/Information Technology Administration and Management | $77,902 |
| Marketing | $77,287 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $76,974 |
| Communication and Media Studies | $69,876 |
| International Business | $69,838 |
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness | $67,866 |
| Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychology | $67,811 |
| Political Science and Government | $66,408 |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | $65,637 |
| Biology, General | $63,772 |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | $63,514 |
| Arts, Entertainment, and Media Management | $62,064 |
| Literature | $58,051 |
| Psychology, General | $56,078 |
| Film/Video and Photographic Arts | $52,368 |
| Fine and Studio Arts | $50,623 |
| Dance | $39,716 |
| Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft | $37,213 |
Median earnings for these 26 Pace University programs come from a different federal cohort than the campus-wide $70,378 above — compare rows to each other, not to that 10-year figure. 33 additional Pace University programs have earnings withheld under federal privacy rules.
Frequently asked questions
What GPA and test scores do you need for Pace University?
Among admitted students who submitted scores, the middle 50% scored 1130–1328 on the SAT. There's no published GPA cutoff — pair these ranges with the 75.9% admission rate to judge your odds.
What is Pace University's acceptance rate?
77.1% in the Fall 2023 cycle — 21,961 admitted from 28,469 applicants.
How much does Pace University cost?
At Pace University, published tuition is $53,290 — net price after aid usually comes in lower. That number is Pace University's ceiling, not a quote.
What do Pace University graduates earn?
Federal data puts median earnings at $70,378 ten years after enrolling. The table above breaks this down by major.
Similar colleges in New York
- Paul Smiths College of Arts and Science — 76.5% admitted
- New York School of Interior Design — 62.9% admitted
- New York Institute of Technology — 81% admitted
- Pratt Institute-Main — 73.3% admitted
Run your own numbers
Data: U.S. Dept. of Education College Scorecard (Jun 2026), IPEDS ADM2023/HD2024. Retrieved 2026-09-01. Figures reflect the latest federal cohorts, which lag the current admissions cycle.