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Pace University student guide: campus events and game days, $30,892 average net price, 60% graduation rate, plus places to study, eat and go out near campus.

Fast facts about Pace University

Founded
1906
Teams
Pace Setters
Division
NCAA Division II

More history on Wikipedia. Facts from Wikidata.

What's on at Pace University

Campus events and game days, updated every day from the college's own calendars.

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By the numbers

Pace University at a glance

Official figures from the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard.

Undergraduates7,665
Admitted76%
Average net price$30,892per year, after aid
Total cost$69,550per year, before aid
Graduation rate60%
Return for year two76%
Median earnings$70,37810 years after starting
Median debt$23,250at graduation
Students per teacher14 to 1
Average SAT1266

Most popular majors

  1. Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical NursingBachelor's Degree · 218 reported graduates$93,622median pay a year after
  2. Communication and Media StudiesBachelor's Degree · 92 reported graduates$35,313median pay a year after
  3. Business Administration, Management and OperationsBachelor's Degree · 92 reported graduates$42,759median pay a year after
  4. Finance and Financial Management ServicesBachelor's Degree · 89 reported graduates$46,856median pay a year after
  5. Accounting and Related ServicesBachelor's Degree · 78 reported graduates$57,402median pay a year after

Figures describe different reporting cohorts, not the current class. Graduation rates cover first-time, full-time students; earnings cover federally aided students who are working and not enrolled. Net price is an average, not an individual quote.

Source: College Scorecard, data released June 2026. Estimate your own cost with the college's net price calculator.

Coffee and study spots

Cafés and tea rooms close enough to walk between classes.

Open late

Kitchens and bars that stay open into the night.

PPorta, Italian restaurant2.1 mi from campus

Porta

Italian restaurant

Places to eat

Independent restaurants near campus.

Shops

Bookstores, boutiques and local shops.

NNoellery, Jewelry store2.1 mi from campus

Noellery

Jewelry store

Arts and culture

Galleries, venues and museums.

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Questions students ask about Pace University

How much does Pace University cost?

The average net price after grants and scholarships is $30,892 a year. The total cost of attendance before aid is $69,550 a year. Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.

What is the graduation rate at Pace University?

60% of full-time students finish within 150% of the normal time, and 76% return for their second year. Source: College Scorecard.

What is the acceptance rate at Pace University?

76% of applicants are admitted; the average SAT score is 1266. Source: College Scorecard.

What are the most popular majors at Pace University?

Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing (bachelor's degree), Communication and Media Studies (bachelor's degree), Business Administration, Management and Operations (bachelor's degree). Source: College Scorecard.

How much do Pace University students earn after college?

Median earnings ten years after starting are $70,378. Source: College Scorecard.

When was Pace University founded?

Pace University was founded in 1906. Source: Wikidata.

Where is Pace University?

1 Pace Plaza, New York, NY, about 2 miles from Jersey City.

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Distances are straight-line from the campus location in the U.S. Department of Education's IPEDS directory. Campus and athletics schedules come from the college's public calendars.

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