More selective than 42% of New York colleges we cover. U.S. median 77%.
College Scorecard, Fall 2024 entering class
18% of enrolled first-years sent SAT scores, 4% sent ACT scores.
IPEDS Admissions, Fall 2023 entering class
Called “yield.” A high yield means many admitted students choose Pace University over other offers.
IPEDS Admissions, Fall 2023 entering class
Applicants, admits and enrollment
IPEDS Admissions, Fall 2023 entering class (first-time, degree-seeking undergraduates). Newer counts arrive with the next IPEDS release.
Pace University SAT and ACT scores
Scores of enrolled first-year students who submitted them, Fall 2024. A quarter scored below the 25th percentile and a quarter above the 75th. If your score is above the 75th, Pace University is likely within reach on scores alone; below the 25th, it is a reach.
| Test | 25th percentile | 75th percentile |
|---|---|---|
| SAT reading & writing | 600 | 680 |
| SAT math | 580 | 660 |
| ACT composite | 24 | 29 |
| SAT total (approx.) | 1180 | 1340 |
College Scorecard, Fall 2024 entering class (reported to IPEDS). SAT total adds the two section scores, an approximation.
Pace University admissions year over year
| Entering class | Acceptance | SAT reading | SAT math | ACT | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fall 2024 | 76% | 600–680 | 580–660 | 24–29 | College Scorecard |
| Fall 2023 | 77% | 580–668 | 550–660 | 24–29 | IPEDS |
Score ranges are the 25th–75th percentiles. Each year is kept as published; we add a year with every federal release.
How selective is Pace University compared with other New York colleges?
Pace University has the 82nd-lowest acceptance rate of 140 New York colleges we cover. Schools around it:
| Rank | College | Acceptance | Graduation | Avg. net price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 78 | SUNY at Purchase College | 74% | 63% | $18,913 |
| 79 | University at Buffalo | 74% | 75% | $20,995 |
| 80 | Nazareth University | 75% | 73% | $29,357 |
| 81 | SUNY College of Technology at Alfred | 76% | 55% | $15,016 |
| 82 | Pace University | 76% | 60% | $30,892 |
| 83 | Paul Smiths College of Arts and Science | 77% | 51% | $26,683 |
| 84 | Elmira College | 77% | 65% | $22,386 |
| 85 | Talmudical Seminary Oholei Torah | 77% | 22% | $10,755 |
| 86 | Clarkson University | 77% | 75% | $30,305 |
College Scorecard, Fall 2024 entering class. All New York colleges →
Who enrolls at Pace University
College Scorecard; IPEDS
Pace University admissions questions
What is the Pace University acceptance rate?
Pace University accepts 76% of applicants, most. For the Fall 2023 entering class, 21,961 of 28,469 applicants were admitted.
Does Pace University require the SAT or ACT?
Pace University considers SAT or ACT scores but does not require them (test-optional), according to its federal admissions report for Fall 2023. 18% of enrolled first-year students submitted SAT scores and 4% submitted ACT scores.
What SAT score do you need for Pace University?
The middle 50% of Pace University enrolled first-year students scored 1180–1340 on the SAT and 24–29 on the ACT. A score above the upper number puts you in the top quarter of enrolled students; below the lower number puts you in the bottom quarter.
How many admitted students enroll at Pace University?
9% of admitted students enrolled in Fall 2023 (1,949 of 21,961).
Is Pace University getting harder to get into?
Pace University accepted 76% of applicants for Fall 2024, compared with 77% for Fall 2023.
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Sources: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard and IPEDS Admissions; years shown with each figure. “Colleges we cover” means colleges awarding bachelor's degrees to at least 100 undergraduates. Back to Pace University overview