PrivateUrbanPace University
New York, New York 10038-1598
Data last updated: August 29, 2026
Strong graduate outcomes — known for business
Pace University is a private institution in New York with particular strength in business and health sciences. With an average SAT of 1232, the school attracts a broad applicant pool.
A mid-sized campus of 7.7K undergraduates with a 16:1 student-faculty ratio. The urban location puts students at the center of city life.
61% of students graduate within four years, and graduates earn a median of $70,378 a decade after enrollment. Net price after aid averages $31,046.
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History & Fun Facts
- •History Homer Pace and Charles Ashford Pace 20th century In 1906, brothers Homer Pace and Charles Ashford Pace founded the firm of Pace Pace to operate their schools of accountancy and business.
- •The Paces taught the first class of 13 men and women.
- •In 1927 the school moved to the newly completed Transportation Building at 225 Broadway, and remained there until the 1950s.
- •The New York Tribune Building, the school's first home (present-day One Pace Plaza).
Source: Wikipedia
Admissions
SAT Score Ranges
Average: 1232
ACT Score Range
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard / IPEDS.
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Cost & Financial Aid
Sticker Price
Net Price by Family Income
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Net price reflects most recent cohort of federally-aided undergraduates.
Financial Aid
Debt & Aid Detail
Net Price Trend
Tuition Trend
Graduate w/ Zero Debt
54.0%
Avg Tuition Increase
3.3%/yr
Median Debt at Grad
$17,750
Academics
Programs (148)
Outcomes
Median Earnings After Graduation
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Earnings reflect federally-aided students 6 and 10 years after entry.
Student Life
Student Satisfaction
Retention Rate
77%
Student Body
Race & Ethnicity
Campus Safety
Total Incidents (2024)
58
Peer Average
37
3-Year Trend
Emergency System
Campus police, emergency alert system, blue-light phones
Incident Breakdown (2024)
Burglary
Aggravated Assault
Robbery
Motor Vehicle Theft
Sex Offenses
Arson
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Liquor Arrests
Source: U.S. Department of Education Campus Safety & Security data (Clery Act, 2024 reporting year).
Location & Lifestyle
Cost of Living
Estimated from NY state average + large city premium
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