Pace University
Private college · New York, NY · 7,665 undergraduates
Acceptance rate, SAT and ACT scores, cost, and financial aid
Acceptance rate
76%
Accessible
SAT (middle 50%)
1180–1340
ACT (middle 50%)
24–29
Average net price
$30,721
per year, after grants
Cost of attendance
$72,552
per year, before aid
Graduation rate
56%
within 6 years
These numbers haven't been checked against official data yet. Values marked changed a lot or disagree with another source. Costs, aid, and policies change every year — always confirm on the college's website before you decide.
How hard is it to get into Pace University?
Pace University accepts about 76 of every 100 applicants (76%), which makes it accessible. This number changed a lot in the latest data, so confirm it with the college.
The middle half of admitted students scored between 1180 and 1340 on the SAT. A score at or above 1340 puts you in the top quarter of admitted students; below 1180, your scores are below most.
On the ACT, the middle half scored 24–29.
The latest federal data says Pace University is test-optional (scores are considered if you send them), but that data can lag a year or two and several colleges have changed their policies since. Confirm on Pace University's admissions website before you decide whether to send scores.
How much does Pace University cost?
The full cost of attendance — tuition, fees, housing, food, books, and other expenses — is about $72,552 a year before financial aid.
After grants and scholarships, students who get federal aid pay $30,721 a year on average. Your price depends on your family's income — use the college's net price calculator for an estimate.
Tuition and fees are $54,875 a year.
- Tuition & fees (in-state)$54,875
- Tuition & fees (out-of-state)$54,875
- Room & board$23,018
- Total cost of attendance$72,552
- Average net price after grants$30,721
Popular majors
Business, Visual & Performing Arts, Health Professions & Nursing, Communications, Computer Science.
Pace University FAQ
- What is Pace University's acceptance rate?
- 76% — accessible.
- What SAT score do you need for Pace University?
- Admitted students' middle 50% range is 1180–1340. Aim for 1340 or higher to be above most admitted students.
- What ACT score do you need for Pace University?
- Admitted students' middle 50% range is 24–29.
- Is Pace University test-optional?
- The latest federal data says Pace University is test-optional (scores are considered if you send them), but that data can lag a year or two and several colleges have changed their policies since. Confirm on Pace University's admissions website before you decide whether to send scores.
- How much does Pace University cost?
- About $72,552 a year before aid; $30,721 on average after grants.
- What is Pace University's FAFSA school code?
- 002791. Add it in the "Colleges" section of the FAFSA at studentaid.gov so Pace University receives your information.
- What is Pace University's graduation rate?
- 56% of students finish within six years.
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