Pace University

New York, NY · Private nonprofit · offers Graduate degrees

Large city

76%Acceptance rate
$30,892Average net price / year
60%Graduation rate
$70,378Median earnings 10 yrs after entry
$23,250Median debt at graduation
7,665Undergraduates

Cost

In-state tuition & fees
$53,290
Total cost of attendance
$69,550
Room & board
$22,553
Books & supplies
$1,000
Average net price
$30,892

Net price by family income

$0–30k
$26,473
$30–48k
$26,362
$48–75k
$28,467
$75–110k
$31,219
$110k+
$36,430

Official net price calculator

Admissions

Acceptance rate
75.9%
Average SAT
1266
SAT reading (25–75%)
600–680
SAT math (25–75%)
580–660
ACT composite (25–75%)
24–29

Outcomes

Graduation rate
60%
First-year retention
75%
Median earnings (6 yrs)
$52,767
Median earnings (10 yrs)
$70,378
Median debt (graduates)
$23,250
3-year loan default rate
0.0%
Students with Pell grants
27%
Students with federal loans
45%

Programs: what graduates earn

59 of 140 programs have published earnings or debt data. Earnings are median salaries of graduates one year after completing the program (or the latest available year).

Bachelor's degree

ProgramGraduatesEarningsMedian debt
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing218$107,433$21,500
Accounting and Related Services78$69,166$25,291
Special Education and Teaching2$62,346$24,000
Finance and Financial Management Services89$61,246$25,000
International Business10$61,228—
Computer Science63$60,551$20,500
Information Science/Studies8$52,116—
Economics50$51,426$25,500
Computer/Information Technology Administration and Management32$50,885$24,000
Marketing36$48,509$23,250
Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General46$46,458$26,000
Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication69$44,485$24,525
Political Science and Government49$41,332$26,000
Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychology39$40,671$25,000
Criminal Justice and Corrections65$36,734$24,098
Communication and Media Studies92$35,992$26,000
Arts, Entertainment, and Media Management66$35,948$25,167
Business Administration, Management and Operations92$33,317$23,311
Literature35$25,758$26,000
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities15$25,595$25,000
Fine and Studio Arts35$22,789—
Film/Video and Photographic Arts77$20,775$25,313
Dance20$19,614$27,000
Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft59$16,659$26,950
Business/Commerce, General43$66,878—
Psychology, General2$38,746$24,806
Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness—$67,866—
Human Resources Management and Services8$50,027—
Biology, General53$30,698$27,000
Hospitality Administration/Management6$56,028—
Business/Managerial Economics—$77,142—
Electrical/Electronic Engineering Technologies/Technicians0$127,764—
Communication Disorders Sciences and Services4$72,239—

Master's degree

Doctoral degree

First professional degree

ProgramGraduatesEarningsMedian debt
Law257$67,469$94,737

Students

Undergraduates
7,665
Graduate students
6,463
Part-time
4%
Women / men
65% / 35%
White
44%
Hispanic
24%
Black
12%
Asian
8%
International
6%

Faculty & school

Student–faculty ratio
14:1
Avg faculty salary
$116,172 / year
Full-time faculty
100%
Accreditor
Middle States Commission on Higher Education
Website
www.pace.edu
Also known as
Pace University

Most popular fields

  • Communication & Journalism – 12% of degrees
  • Computer & Information Sciences – 7% of degrees
  • Education – 3% of degrees
  • English – 3% of degrees
  • Liberal Arts & General Studies – 1% of degrees
  • Biological Sciences – 3% of degrees

Frequently asked questions

What is the acceptance rate at Pace University?

75.9% of applicants were admitted, and admitted students averaged 1266 on the SAT.

How much does Pace University cost?

The average net price after grants is $30,892 per year; in-state tuition and fees are $53,290 and the full cost of attendance is $69,550.

How much do Pace University graduates earn?

Students who enrolled earn a median of $70,378 ten years later. See the program table above for salaries by major.

What is the graduation rate?

60% of first-time, full-time students graduate within 150% of normal time.

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Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, June 2026 release.