Pace University
Pace University

Pace University

New York City, United States +3

Pace University About

Pace University provides a transformative education for its diverse students—academically, professionally, and socioeconomically.
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History

Founded as a one-room accounting school in 1906, Pace has grown to three campuses in New York City and Westchester County, New York, and enrolls more than 13,000 students in bachelor’s, master’s, and doctoral programs in more than 150 majors and programs. Its six schools and colleges offer a variety of courses in business, health care, computer science, humanities, education, science and more.

Education

We embrace a culture of quality improvement and shared values to ensure an informed, responsive, caring, and effective community empowered to build and sustain a great University. Together, faculty, administrators, and staff pursue innovation in academic programs and administrative services. We operate with integrity, following through on our commitments to students and each other, holding ourselves accountable for our decisions and actions. We embody an ethos of respect for, and celebration of, our diversity, creating an inclusive and welcoming environment where every person is encouraged to freely and respectfully contribute to the life of the University.

Research

 Research is a cornerstone of the Pace educational experience, it received more than $9.4 million in research grant funding. Our faculty’s commitment to intellectual discourse and research is surpassed only by their desire to help students realize their dreams.

Career

Classroom learning and real-world experience is the hallmark of a Pace education. That combination prepares students for today's competitive job market and helps them obtain full-time job offers before they even graduate

Top reasons to study here

  • At the core of a Pace education is a strong foundation in the liberal arts and sciences with an emphasis on the combination of theory and practice.
  • We educate those who aspire to excellence and leadership in their professions, their lives, and their communities.
  • Pace University provides to its undergraduates a powerful combination of knowledge in the professions giving them the skills and habits of mind to succeed.

Pace University Key Statistics & Highlights

  • #1501 Ranking
  • 32 Courses
  • 1,238 Academic Staff
  • 12,835 Students
  • 1,411 Students (int'l)
  • 8,214 Students (female)
  • Private Institution Type

Housing services

Living on campus can be an extraordinary learning experience and can help define a student's college experience. We offer a variety of housing options as well as different themed floors and programming to serve students' interests. Study and sleep in one of more than a dozen residence halls!

Library services

The Pace University Library, comprised of the Birnbaum Library in NYC, Mortola Library in Pleasantville, Graduate Center Library and Law School Library in White Plains, provides an impressive array of material and digital resources in support of classroom teaching, collaborative and interactive learning, independent study, scholarly research, and lifelong learning, in its four locations and online

ICT services

Pace University has a variety of 'enterprise software' license agreements which allow various groups of the University Community to obtain software products for work or personal use. The Information Technology Services (ITS) administers many of these enterprise license agreements.

Medical services

Services available for students, faculty, staff, alumni, and their families include:

  • health education
  • health assessment with complete physical examinations
  • women's health care
  • diagnosis and treatment of illnesses such as sore throat, cough, or other infections
  • first aid for minor injuries
  • management of chronic health problems such as high blood pressure

Campus life

The New York city campus is impressive not only in its physical attributes, but as an intellectual and cultural focal point for one of New York City's most dynamic and revitalized areas. The interaction between campus and community benefits both.

Pace offers five residence halls at the Pleasantville location from classic residence halls to suite style living to townhouses. We work hard to make living at our Westchester Campus as safe and comfortable as possible, while being engaging and fun. Our residential program is designed to create a supportive environment for students to live and learn.

Sports facilities

All Pace students have access to the Civic Center Gym at One Pace Plaza, which includes a cardio and weight room as well as a full-sized basketball court. Plus, zumba and yoga classes, and intramural sports will keep you in tip-top shape. Some residence halls also offer students complimentary passes for nearby gyms and fitness centers. 

Student clubs

Pace University has more than 100 student clubs and organizations on its three campuses. Joining a club isn’t just about fun and games; student involvement is critical to the college experience and can provide transferable leadership and organizational experience that will assist students throughout their college career and beyond. 

  • Business/Professional: From marketing plans to market analysis, choose from more than a dozen Pace student clubs and organizations that are getting down to business.
  • Media and Entertainment: Whether you’re interested in writing, reporting, TV, or concert-planning, Pace has got you covered. Now back to you, Barbara!
  • Cultural/Social: Pace has more than 20 cultural student organizations

Accreditation

Pace University is chartered by the Regents of the State of New York and is accredited by the Middle States Commission on Higher Education, 3624 Market Street, Philadelphia, PA 19104. (267-284-5000) The Middle States Commission on Higher Education is an institutional accrediting agency recognized by the U.S. Secretary of Education and the Council for Higher Education Accreditation. All Pace University degree programs are registered with the New York State Education Department.

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Pace University Rankings

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World University Rankings

1501

By Times Higher Education

The university hasn’t moved up or down in the rankings over the past year.

World University Rankings is a vital resource that provides the definitive list of the world's best universities. They look at how often they're producing new ideas, what their reputation is around the world, and how much they're contributing to science and academic fields. After calculating and comparing these criteria, THE ranks the universities accordingly.

3 year trend World University Rankings

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Pace University Campus Locations

#1 Main Campus
United States Country
New York City City
#2 Branch Campus
United States Country
Pleasantville City

Pace University Student Reviews & Awards

4.1

Based on 84 reviews

  • 5 Star
    18 Reviews
  • 4 Star
    56 Reviews
  • 3 Star
    7 Reviews
  • 2 Star
    3 Reviews
  • 1 Star
    0 Reviews

How Students Rated This University

  • Overall Satisfaction 4.2
  • Student Teacher Interaction 4.4
  • Student Diversity 4.6
  • Quality of Student Life 4.0
  • Career Development 4.3
5/5

A genuine learning environment

As a project and program manager, I chose Lead City University for my MBA and later enrolled in their DBA programme. What sets it apart is the accessibility of its lecturers, who engage with you as a professional, draw from real-world applications, and make time for genuine exchange. The curriculum is practical and immediately applicable. My one honest critique is that some administrative processes can feel slow. Overall, I recommend Lead City warmly, especially for working professionals who value a learning environment where lecturers know your name and take your experience seriously.

Posted by �Folarin
Studied from Unknown
Posted on Aug 2026
4/5

Lead City Voices and Rotaract Club

I really enjoyed my time at the university. Being part of Lead City Voices and the Rotaract Club made campus life fun and gave me a chance to meet new people. The professors were friendly and helpful, and the classes were interesting. The campus community is welcoming, and there�s always something happening. Admin can be a bit slow sometimes, but overall, I�d definitely recommend this university to anyone looking for good academics and an active student life.

Posted by Anonymous
Studied from Unknown
Posted on Aug 2026
2/5

Unemployment Degree

Panteion University has a long historical presence in the field of social sciences in Greece, but its current academic and institutional performance is mixed and, in several areas, problematic. A major concern is the large number of degree programs offered, many of which appear to have limited practical or professional value. This creates the impression that programs are maintained primarily to preserve academic positions rather than to respond to modern labor market needs or evolving scientific fields. Closely related to this is the issue of an outdated curriculum in several departments, with courses that have not been meaningfully updated for years and fail to reflect contemporary research, global developments, or applied skills. The student culture is also highly politicized. A strong left-leaning and ideologically driven environment dominates campus life, often fostering a �woke� culture that discourages open debate and alternative viewpoints. This can be restrictive for students seeking pluralism, critical discussion, and academic neutrality. That said, the university is not without strengths. Some courses are genuinely interesting, intellectually stimulating, and offer students a degree of freedom in shaping their academic path through electives. There are also professors who are highly knowledgeable, committed, and capable of delivering excellent teaching and meaningful academic guidance. Unfortunately, these coexist with others whose teaching quality is extremely poor, creating a sharp inconsistency in the overall educational experience. Infrastructure is another weak point. Facilities are generally mediocre to bad, with aging buildings, outdated equipment, and limited investment in modernization. This contributes to the broader perception that financial resources are not used efficiently, with significant amounts of public funding seemingly wasted rather than strategically allocated to improve teaching quality, research, or student services. In conclusion, Panteion University offers moments of academic value and individual excellence, but these are undermined by systemic issues: outdated curricula, questionable program relevance, ideological rigidity, uneven teaching quality, poor infrastructure, and inefficient use of resources. For motivated students, it can still provide worthwhile experiences but largely despite the institution�s structural shortcomings rather than because of it.

Posted by Anonymous
Studied from Unknown
Posted on Aug 2026
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