Pace University Admission
Application Fee
$50
Graduate Application Fee
$70
Acceptance Rate
77.14%
Yield (Enrollment Rate)
8.87%
Freshmen Enrollment
2,106
SAT Scores
1,220
For the 2022-2023 admission, a total of 26,613 students have applied and 22,070 students have allowed to admit to Pace University (Acceptance rate: 82.93%). Pace's yield, also known as enrollment rate, is 9.54 % where 2,106 students have finally enrolled out of 22,070 admitted students.
Pace acceptance rate is higher (easier to admit) compared to Private (not-for-profit), 4-Years Colleges in New York. Compared to similar schools in rankings such as St. John Fisher University and Hofstra University, its acceptance rate is higher (easy to get in) (the average acceptance rate of the schools is 69.20%).
Pace enrollment rate (yield) is lower (less admitted-students enrolled) compared to Private (not-for-profit), 4-Years Colleges in New York. Compared to similar schools in rankings, its yield is average (average yield is 14.73%).
How to Apply to Pace University
The following table summarizes the contact and directory information to apply Pace. Pace offers benefits for veterans, service member, or qualified family members. You may need to prepare certificate of eligibility (COE ) from the Veterans Affairs .
| Admission | www.pace.edu/admissions-and-aid |
|---|---|
| Online Application | https://www.pace.edu/apply-now |
| Financial Aid | www.pace.edu/financial-aid |
| Net Price Calculator | www.pace.edu/admission-aid/undergraduate-admission/freshman/net-price-calculator |
| Veterans Tuition | www.pace.edu/veterans/current-students/understanding-awards-and-benefits |
| Athletic | www.paceuathletics.com/ |
| Disability Service | www.pace.edu/counseling/student-accessibility-services |
Admission Statistics Charts
The following chart visualizes the admission statistics at Pace and compares to similar schools by type, level and location.
*Data Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS).
Test Scores Comparison
In 2023, the average SAT score at Pace University is 1,220 and the average ACT score is 27. Compared to similar schools in college rankings, the admission score of Pace University is comparable to the schools (average score is 1,243). You can check and compare the SAT and ACT scores by subject with tables and charts.
| SAT Average | ACT Average | |
|---|---|---|
| Pace University | 1,220 | 27 |
| Similarly Colleges in Rankings | 1,243 | 28 |
| All U.S. Colleges | 1,123 | 68 |
| Private (not-for-profit), 4-Years Colleges | 1,132 | 69 |
| 4-Years Colleges | 1,124 | 68 |
| Private (not-for-profit), 4-Years Colleges in New York | 1,206 | 77 |
SAT/ACT Scores by Subject
At Pace University, 377 students submitted SAT scores (18% of enrolled students).
The average SAT score is about 1,220 and it is around average than average for Private (not-for-profit), 4-Years Colleges in New York. The following table shows the SAT average scores by subject and 25th/75th percentile.
| 25th percentile | 50th percentile (Median) | 75th percentile | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Evidence-Based Reading and Writing | 580 | 620 | 670 |
| Mathematics | 540 | 580 | 630 |
| Total | 1,120 | 1,200 | 1,300 |
*Data Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)(Last update: December 11, 2023)
At Pace University, 111 students submitted ACT scores (5% of enrolled students).
The average ACT score is about 27 and it is lower than average for Private (not-for-profit), 4-Years Colleges in New York. The next table shows the ACT average scores by subject and 25th/75th percentile.
| 25th percentile | 50th percentile (Median) | 75th percentile | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Composite | 24 | 27 | 29 |
| English | 22 | 24 | 26 |
| Mathematics | 25 | 27 | 32 |
Pace Admission Requirements
The following table summarizes the admission requirement to apply to Pace University. The school requires 5 items to submit - Secondary school GPA, Secondary school record, Recommendations, TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language), and Legacy status.
2 items are Considered if submitted - Secondary school rank, and Admission test scores.
| Secondary school GPA | Required |
| Secondary school rank | Considered, if submitted |
| Secondary school record | Required |
| Completion of college-preparatory program | Not Considered |
| Recommendations | Required |
| Formal demonstration of competencies | Not Considered |
| Admission test scores | Considered, if submitted |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) | Required |
| Work experience | Not Considered |
| Personal statement or essay | Not Considered |
| Legacy status | Required |