Pace University

Pace University is an established and renowned private university based in New York. Ranked in the top 6% of private U.S. colleges for return on tuition investment, Pace offers exceptional value as well as the opportunity to transform students' lives academically, professionally, and socioeconomically.

The University has six schools and colleges: the College of Health Professions, Dyson College of Arts and Sciences, Elisabeth Haub School of Law, Lubin School of Business, Sands School of Performing Arts, and Seidenberg School of Computer Science and Information Systems. Together, they offer a variety of courses in business, health care, computer science, humanities, education, science, law, fine and performing arts, and more.

With campuses in New York City and Westchester County, New York, Pace offers bachelor's, master's, and doctoral degree programmes to 12,000 students from more than 117 countries. With more than 50 cutting-edge labs, institutes, clinics and learning facilities, students have a unique opportunity for hands-on learning.

Pace University is also home to one of the largest internship programmes in New York. Within the last academic year, students participated in nearly 9,000 internships, clinicals, co-ops and field experiences. With excellent teaching quality, outstanding facilities, and amazing internship opportunities, students are given every tool to succeed at Pace. And they do – the University's graduates are employed at a rate that's more than 10 percentage points higher than the US national average.

Pace University's faculty are leading practitioners. Consequently, the knowledge they bring to the classroom is first-hand, immediately applicable, and at the forefront of the field. The faculty-to-student ratio at Pace is 14:1 and the average class size is just 18, ensuring that students get the attention and support they need.

Through the convergence of immersive academics, experiential learning, and dedicated advising, Pace empowers students and positively impacts communities. With an emphasis on experiential learning including research, clinicals, civic engagement, study abroad, and internships, students have the experience they need to succeed in their fields.

Pace University comprises six schools, located across its three campuses. The colleges and schools include:

College of Health Professions

The College of Health Professions offers a range of undergraduate and graduate courses designed to prepare students for careers working in health-based research roles or healthcare practice.

Dyson College of Arts and Sciences

The Dyson College of Arts and Sciences offers programs spanning the arts and humanities, natural sciences, social sciences, and pre-professional sciences (including pre-medicine and pre-law), as well as numerous courses that fulfil core curriculum requirements.

Elisabeth Haub School of Law

Pace's Law School is ranked first in the US for environmental law, according to U.S. News and World Report. The curriculum and combined academic programs strategically designed to meet industry needs.

Lubin School of Business

A nationally ranked leader in business education, the Lubin School provides its students with experience-based learning that blends business theory with practical experience to prepare graduates for successful careers in the global business environment.

Sands College of Performing Arts

At the Sands College of Performing Arts, students begin their career the day they enter the program, not the day they graduate. Consistently ranked among the best in the country, it offers both undergraduate and graduate degrees in acting, directing, voice-overs, commercial dance, and more.

Seidenberg School of Computer Science and Information Systems

One of the first comprehensive schools of computing and information systems in the country, the Seidenberg School remains at the forefront of the field and prepares students for professional work and research success.

Undergraduate level

• A completed application
• A photocopy of valid passport's identity page
• Two letters of recommendation
• One essay/personal statement, approximately 250 to 650 words in length
• English-Language proficiency scores: for example, IELTS
• Official transcripts from high school or university
• Application fee

Transfer students need to provide all of the above including course descriptions or syllabus.

Postgraduate level

• Completed online application
• Two letters of recommendation (three are required for the PsyD in School-Clinical Child Psychology, the PhD in Mental Health Counselling, the MSEd in School Psychology, and the MSEd in Bilingual School Psychology).
• A CV or Resume describing at least the past five years of employment history and any significant community, professional, or college extracurricular activities.
• A personal statement
• All official transcripts
• English-Language proficiency scores: for example, IELTS
• GMAT or GRE (Graduate students)
• Application fee

Typical tuition costs are USD 55,040 for undergraduate students excluding other fees.

Graduate tuition costs vary depending on the course chosen, and may be charged by credit, semester or whole program.

To help with the cost of education, there are several scholarships available for international students applying for the first year or transferring to the university to continue their studies. These scholarships prioritize students who show academic promise, helping them achieve their full potential as Pace students.

Merit-based scholarships are also available to international postgraduate students who demonstrate academic excellence. This includes the maintenance of high academic standards and strong GPA scores.

Students are encouraged to make use of the merit scholarship estimator on the university's website to find out how much funding may be available to them, based on their academic achievements. Students are not required to submit or complete a Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) to qualify for merit scholarships.

Pace University offers state-of-the-art facilities to ensure that students have an excellent overall experience:

• Campus Housing - In New York City, Pace offers a variety of residential halls within a five-block radius of its buzzing campus. In Westchester County, residential housing is located on a 200-acre campus. No matter the campus, students can find the right housing to suit their needs and interests. Pace's residential program is designed to create a supportive environment for students to live, learn, and achieve academic success.
• Athletics - Available on the Westchester Campus, Pace Athletics offers a wide range of sports in which students can choose to participate. Pace University is an NCAA Division II University and attracts athletes worldwide. In addition to the collegiate sports program, Pace offers club sports for students on all campuses. Esports is available on both the NYC and Westchester campuses.
• Campus Dining - Pace University Dining Services offers students the convenience of various locations and healthy dining choices on its New York City, Westchester County, and White Plains (Law School) campuses.
• Library - Pace University has multiple libraries with excellent resources for students, including more than 120 research databases (which can be accessed remotely as well).

Student safety

Pace's Safety and Security department provides 24 hours a day, 365 days a year security presence on its New York City and Westchester campuses. The department employs professional in-house security staff with years of law enforcement experience.

There is a supervisor on duty at all times, in addition to fixed and patrol assignments. Pace has been recognized as a safe and secure campus for students with the requisite procedures in place to ensure a high level of safety.

All residence halls, academic buildings, facilities, and general campus are monitored via closed circuit cameras, intrusion alarms, card access readers, and "emergency call" boxes. Additionally, Pace has a phone application and emergency notification system in place to deliver time-sensitive emergency notifications via phone, email, and text message.

Reimagining One Pace Plaza East for the Next Generation

Opening in Fall 2026, Pace will completely reconstruct the lower floors of One Pace Plaza East and the residential floors of Maria's Tower. The development will create an inviting and modern environment with classroom and creative arts spaces, collaboration spaces, and a Performing Arts Center that will include a proscenium theatre.

The renovation will provide up-to-date instructional, creative, and performance spaces while retaining the University's large gathering space, which is used by the wider Pace community and the broader community.

Artificial Intelligence Programmes

The AI revolution is here, and Pace University is at the forefront. Pace prepares students to thrive in a technology-powered future while equipping them with the tools and ethical frameworks needed to make a positive impact.

With high-tech facilities and innovative faculty research, Pace students are positioned to become the next generation of leaders, innovators and changemakers in an AI-driven workforce. Students from Pace also regularly showcase their work at exhibitions in the University's own Lower Manhattan arts gallery, or documentary film premieres at the Jacob Burns Film Center.

Students can also read about the latest community service efforts, student profiles, and more on the University's news pages, including success stories of alumni.