76%

Acceptance Rate

1060 - 1220

SAT Range

22 - 27

ACT Range

Pace University Admissions

Acceptance Rate and Admission Statistics

 

Women

Men

Total

Applied

14,692

6,828

21,520

Accepted

11,242

5,085

16,327

Acceptance Rate

77%

74%

76%

Enrolled

1321

692

2013

Percentage of admitted who Enrolled (Admission Yield)

12%

14%

12%

Pace University received a total of 21,520 applications. The school was far more popular among women, with a ratio of 2.15 women applying for every man.

 

Of those applicants, Pace accepted 16,327 students, for an acceptance rate of 76%. Just 2,013 chose to enroll, for an overall admission yield of 12%. 

 

The gender breakdown held relatively steady between accepted students and those who chose to enroll. 1,321 women enrolled compared to 692 men, for a ratio of 1.91 female students for each male student.

This is a much higher acceptance rate and low yield rate than other private colleges in the area. 

For example, Barnard College has an acceptance rate of just 14% and a yield of 55%. Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute has an acceptance rate of 43% and a yield of 20%.

It’s important for students to look at a school’s acceptance rate and yield because it can help them choose the best schools to apply to. 

Schools with high acceptance rates can be suitable schools to apply to as safety schools. However, schools with high admissions rates and low yields may be less prestigious or less rigorous than others.

Some of the most prestigious schools, including the Ivy Leagues, have yield rates higher than 80%.

Pace University (PU), New York City, New York, has 6 colleges situated on 3 campuses. The institution has an acceptance rate of 76%. With more than 100 undergraduate programs, 65 graduate programs, and 7 doctoral degree programs, students can pursue any number of professional callings.

Prospective candidates looking to enhance their skills, contemplating a career change, updating their resume, or opening their mind to something they have always dreamed of learning, Pace University can be the bridge to such career launch. It has continuing education courses, certificate programs, and professional training opportunities for aspiring candidates. Some Majors and Minors provided at Pace University include Health, Arts and Sciences, Business, Education, Law, Performing Arts, Psychology, Sociology, Computer science, Information Technology. Courses are taught through on-campus education or through flexible online classes.

The institute FAFSA codes for their three campuses are - New York City campus: 002791, Pleasantville campus: 002792, White Plains: 002727

For more information on admissions please visit their admissions website or try contacting their admissions office using any of these contacts cited below.

Phone no – 2123461200, (866) 722-3338, 800-874-PACE 

fax – 2123461040 

Application Process

Applicants can apply through an online application, the common application, or printable application for enrolment into any of their degree or certificate programs. The steps to be followed are:

  • Submit the completed application, if applying through the online or common application, an account must be created to complete the application.

  • Applicants must submit all official transcripts, standardized test scores, letters of recommendation, and other similar materials along with the application fee.

  • Some programs may have a separate admission process and require additional materials

  • Applicants will be notified with the institute's decision of admittance or refusal after some time from the application deadline.

Undergraduate program

Candidates for admission to the undergraduate freshman class should have a minimum of 16 academic units including four years of English, three to four years of history/social science, three to four years of college preparatory mathematics, two years of lab science, two years of a foreign language, and two to three academic electives. Prior to enrolling, students must complete the high school program or GED and graduate. The University offers more than 100 undergraduate programs.

Required documents for all applicants

  • Application & Fee: A completed application and $50 non-refundable application fee. Pace offers online and prints application options, which vary by student type. To get started, applicants must visit the institute's Apply Now web page and select an application based upon the applicant’s student type. Applicants are requested to include their names on any check or money order sent. Applicants applying under the Early Decision plan, please submit the Early Decision Agreement form (PDF).

  • Official Transcripts: First-year students with fewer than 32 completed college credits must submit an official high school transcript (with first-semester senior grades, if available) or GED diploma.

  • SAT or ACT Scores (Optional): Pace University does not require the SAT or ACT for most applicants. However, applicants are requested to click on the link, to learn more about their Test-Optional Policy for guidelines and exceptions.

To request SAT/ACT scores, applicants can use the codes for SAT (NYC - 2635; Westchester - 2685); for ACT (NYC - 2852; Westchester - 2855)

The institute will also accept SAT/ACT scores sent by the applicant’s school or college counselor on the official high school transcript.

  • Letters of Recommendation: Two letters of recommendation (PDF) from a teacher or counselor who knows the applicant well and can attest to their academic potential and personal characteristics. Letter for Recommendation forms can be found on the institute's forms and brochures webpage.

  • Written essay/personal statement: One essay/personal statement, approximately 250-650 words in length, which will assist the Admission Committee in reviewing the candidate’s application. The essay/personal statement he/she submits must consist solely of their own original work. Applicants may write on a subject of their choice or choose one of the subjects, outlined by referring to their admissions web page.

  • Optional Scholarship Consideration: Applicants for the Carl and Lily Pforzheimer Community Service Scholarship need to submit an essay or list of activities discussing/listing participation and leadership roles in a community service activity.


Graduate program

Applicants to PU graduate degree and certificate programs must hold a bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university if postsecondary education was completed in the United States. Applicants who are currently in their senior year at an undergraduate institution may apply for admission, but acceptance will be contingent upon receipt of a final transcript indicating all senior year grades and receipt of the bachelor's degree. Applicants who have attended institutions outside of the U.S. must hold a degree equivalent to a U.S. bachelor's degree.

Below is a checklist of the documents required for a completed application:

  •  Application

The institute graduate applications vary by program and student type. To access the correct application, applicants must visit the institute's Apply Today Page and make their selection based on their student type.

  • Application Fee ($70, non-refundable)

If applicants complete the online application, they will have to pay the fee online with a credit card. If the applicant is sending a print application, then the applicant must enclose a check or money order made payable to Pace University.

  • Two Letters of Recommendation

The letters should be from academic or professional references that can knowledgeably comment on the applicant’s ability to successfully complete graduate study.

Applicants must note that three letters of recommendation are required for the PsyD in School-Clinical Child Psychology, the PhD in Mental Health Counseling, the MSEd in School Psychology, and the MSEd in Bilingual School Psychology.

Applicants to the MS in Human Resource Management program who are requesting a waiver of the GMAT/GRE based on work experience are required to submit one letter of recommendation from their employer verifying the dates of employment and the work performed.

  • Resume

A resume or outline describing at least the past five years of the applicant’s employment history and any significant community, professional, or college extracurricular activities.

Applicants can also include recognitions and achievements if any. (e.g. licenses, publications, and awards).

  • Personal Statement

A personal statement explaining to the Graduate Admission Committee why the applicant would like to pursue the program of graduate study he/she has chosen. Additional information regarding their academic performance, as well as professional experience, may also be included in the supplement.

  • All Official Transcripts
    • Transcripts from every accredited college or university attended (not just the degree granting institution) must be sent either to Pace University, directly from the academic institution electronically or by mail, or forwarded by the applicant in sealed envelopes from the academic institution.

    • Academic records issued in a language other than English are required to be translated and attested to by the institution of origin or a Pace-approved translation agency accredited through the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES).

    • Transcripts are considered official only if they are sent directly to Pace University from the educational institution of origin, or forwarded by

      • Any NACES-accredited translation evaluator (preferred) OR

      • The student’s Ministry of Education OR

      • A U.S. consular officer OR

      • An EducationUSA adviser OR

      • The Institute of Foreign Credential Services

    • Applicants may upload unofficial copies of all transcripts to the applicant status portal for the initial processing and review of your application. If the applicant is admitted, his/her offer is contingent upon the receipt and verification of all official printed transcripts.

    • Applicants who have earned a degree or completed coursework at Pace University will not be required to submit a transcript from Pace University and are required to indicate on the application that they have attended Pace. Transcripts from all other institutions attended are required and must be submitted to be considered for admission.


Doctoral program

The Doctoral program seeks applicants who have significant career achievement and potential and who have superior academic performance and promise. Prospective candidates for the doctorate programs are admitted under the same procedures and requirements outlined in the graduate programs. These programs have more application requirements. Thereby, applicants are requested to visit the official link for PU.


International Students

An international student is defined as any student studying at Pace University who is neither a U.S. citizen nor a U.S. permanent resident. International students must complete the same application for admission as domestic applications. There are, however, additional forms and information required from international students in order to be considered for study at Pace University.

English language Proficiency requirements

Students who will graduate or have graduated from a high school in a country where English is not the official language and for whom English is not their first language must present proof of English proficiency by submitting scores from the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL), the International English Language Testing System (IELTS), or Pearson PTE academic that are no more than two years old.

In general, a minimum TOEFL score of 80, a minimum IELTS score of 6.5, or a Pearson PTE academic score of 54 is sufficient to demonstrate the required proficiency in English for admission directly into Pace University programs.

The TOEFL codes for Pace University are as follows:

  • New York City Campus: 2635

  • Westchester Campus: 2685

Applicants may also provide proof of English proficiency by submitting one of the following:

  • Proof of Citizenship from a country where English is the official language, i.e. Antigua, Australia, Bahamas, Barbuda, Belize, Bermuda, Botswana, British Virgin Isles, Cameroon, Cayman Islands, Canada, Christmas Island, Cocos, Cooks Islands, Dominica, England, Fiji, Grenada, Grenadines, Guam, Guyana, Ireland, Isle of Man, Jamaica, Keeling Island, Kiribati, Lesotho, Liberia, Marshall Islands, Mauritius, Micronesia, Montserrat, N. Marianas, Nevis, New Zealand, Norfolk Island, Papua New Guinea, Scotland, Sierra Leone, South Africa, St. Christopher, St. Helena, St. Kitts, St. Lucia, St. Vincent, Swaziland, Tanzania, Trinidad and Tobago, Uganda, United Kingdom, Virgin Islands, Zambia

  • SAT or ACT scores. International students may submit an SAT or ACT score in lieu of a TOEFL or IELTS score. The following scores would warrant a waiver of the TOEFL or IELTS and sufficiently demonstrate English proficiency:

    • SAT - A score of a 27 or better on the reading test subsection

    • ACT - Score of 20 or higher on the English section

Submission of SAT/ACT scores will qualify international applicants for merit scholarship consideration

  • IB students may submit ENGLISH A1/A2 or B1/B2 results with a score of 4 or better. Students with Higher Level (HL) courses will be awarded college credit as well

  • AP English exam with a score of 4 or better

  • A college-level English composition course from an accredited institution in the US with a C or better.

  • Successfully complete the Pre-Undergraduate program through Pace's English Language Institute.

  • Graduate applicants may need to submit additional requirements. Such as scores of GMAT/GRE.

SAT Scores you need to get in

SAT Range The composite score range which the Institution consistently takes, below which admission should be considered a reach.

1060 - 1220

Applicants Submitting SAT Percentage of Students submitting SAT Scores.

81%

SAT Reading 25th

540

SAT Math 25th

520

SAT Composite 25th

1060

SAT Reading 75th

620

SAT Math 75th

600

SAT Composite 75th

1220

Average SAT Score

1140

While making the admission decisions, Pace University also takes the SAT scores of the applicants into consideration. Apart from other things, the candidates need to know that SAT scores are compulsory to be considered for admission to the university. To get into the university, the average SAT score required currently stands at 1140. But, in some cases, those who have a SAT score of 1050 or below may also be given admission to PU. Around 83% of the applicants furnish their SAT scores in order to be considered for admission by the university.

ACT Scores you need to get in

ACT Range The composite score range which the Institution consistently takes, below which admission should be considered a reach.

22 - 27

Applicants Submitting ACT Percentage of Students submitting ACT Scores.

23%

ACT Math 25th

NA

ACT English 25th

NA

ACT Composite 25th

22

ACT Math 75th

NA

ACT English 75th

NA

ACT Composite 75th

27

Average ACT Score

25

Coming to the ACT scores that candidates need to get accepted to Pace University, the latest data suggests that one requires an average ACT score of 24. It's worth noting that the composite ACT scores of the accepted applicants often fall in the range of 21-27. To be considered for admission by Pace University, one needs to have a minimum ACT composite score of 21. Moreover, the submission of ACT scores is mandatory to be considered for admission. The latest information shows that 22% of the applicants submit their ACT scores for admission to this institute.

Estimated GPA Requirements & Average GPA

Grade Points Average (GPA) The average high school GPA of the admitted students

3.3

The average GPA of students at Pace University is around 3.3. There is no specific GPA requirement for undergraduate programs.

However, for graduate applicants, a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0 or above is required. Upon the recommendation of the Dean, Graduate Faculty Admissions Committee, or the director of Student Support Services or program coordinators, candidates whose GPA is less than 3.0 may be admitted on a conditional/provisional basis, provided that the candidate has the necessary knowledge and skills with improved GPA to complete the program successfully.

Admission Requirements

What Really Matters When Applying

High School GPA

Required

High School Rank

Recommended

High School Transcript

Required

College Prep Courses

Required

SAT/ACT

Required

Recommendations

Required

Some commonly required materials include:

  • Completed application

  • Official transcripts, High-school GPA.

  • Standardized Test scores (SAT/ACT/GRE/GMAT)

  • Resume (if applicable)

  • Essay/Statement of interest (if applicable)

  • letters of recommendation (if applicable)

  • Proof of English Proficiency (International Students only)

Admission Deadlines

Application Deadline Deadline for application submissions. Please contact the school for more details.

1st Nov

Application Fee Application fees may vary by program and may be waived for certain students. Please check with the school.

$50

Early Decision Deadline

None

Early Action Deadline

None

Offer Action Deadline

None

Offers Early Decision

None

Application Website

https://appsrv.pace.edu/apply-undergraduate/

Accepts Common App

Yes

Accepts Coalition App

No

The application fee for undergraduate programs is $50. The Early decision application deadline is on November 1 and for Early action the deadlines are November 15 for Early Action 1 and December 1 for Early Action 2.

For graduate programs, applicants must note that each program has a specific application deadline. Applicants are requested to see the listing of graduate programs and their application deadlines for accepted terms of entry. The application fee for graduate applicants is $70.

Acceptance Rate and Admission Statistics

WomenMenTotal
Applied14,6926,82821,520
Accepted11,2425,08516,327
Acceptance Rate77%74%76%
Enrolled13216922013
Percentage of admitted who Enrolled (Admission Yield)12%14%12%

Admission Statistics

Applied

Women

14,692

Men

6,828

Total

21,520

Accepted

Women

11,242

Men

5,085

Total

16,327

Acceptance Rate

Women

77%

Men

74%

Total

76%

Enrolled

Women

1321

Men

692

Total

2013

Percent of Admitted Who Enrolled (Admission Yield)

Women

12%

Men

14%

Total

12%

Credits Accepted

AP Credit

Yes

Dual Credit

Yes

Credit for Life Experiences

Yes

In the US, a majority of the universities incentivize students by helping them earn university credit by taking certain courses in high school. Dual Enrollment (also known as Dual Credit), AP Credit, and CLEP (Credit for Life Experiences) are some of the popular programs that are available for students. However, the policy regarding these credits varies from university to college. These programs have multiple benefits such as a higher GPA, increased chances of finishing the degree, and a shorter time to complete the degree. Students can easily apply for AP and CLEP credits by visiting collegeboard.org and request to submit the scores to the university of their choice.

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