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
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.
Pace University Overview
Pace University Rankings
Study Portals Meta Ranking
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World University Rankings
1501
By Times Higher Education
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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 82 reviews
- 5 Star 17 Reviews
- 4 Star 57 Reviews
- 3 Star 6 Reviews
- 2 Star 2 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
To know that it's anything is possible.
I want to acquire the best education the institution has to offer.
Urban College, High Costs
This is an untraditional college seeing as it is in the city. The groups and people here are very hit or miss but the college itself is very helpful. It's all about what you make of it. Definitely go for it if this is something you are interested in but be mindful of how expensive it can be. This is definitely not the place for those who don't want to work for what they get.
Solid psych research experience
I enjoyed pace university PLV as a school. I did a lot of psychology research, which set me ahead of my peers. As a commuter, I did struggle to make friends (especially after the pandemic took place).
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