Pace University-New York

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Pace University-New York can be found in New York, NY, a nonprofit private college which focuses on only a select few programs offered. Pace University-New York has an enrollment of approximately 14,000 students.

Many of the students that got into this school had an SAT score in the range of 1050 - 1230, or got accepted with an ACT composite score between 21 - 27. We were able to estimate the Pace University-New York average GPA (3.13 - 3.45) of admitted students by applying sampled GPA data on over 150 schools. This school has an acceptance rate of 79 percent with 11 percent of applicants deciding to attend. Using acceptance rate data from previous years, we can project that the Pace University-New York acceptance rate in 2021 is going to be around 73%. You can get more information from the admissions office website at pace.edu.

Overall Pace University-New York Acceptance Rate - Fall 2020

78.7%

The overall acceptance rate for Pace University-New York was reported as 78.7% in Fall 2020 with over 22,400 applications submitted to this school. Both in state and out of state applicants are included in these figures. We do not have data on transfer acceptance rates currently.

Accepted Applicants Profile

  • ACT Scores: 21 - 27
  • Average GPA: 3.13 - 3.45

How Hard Is It to Get into Pace University-New York?

Applicant Selectivity: Medium

When determining how difficult it is for students to get into Pace University-New York, ACT/SAT test scores and high school average GPA ranges of accepted students of previous years can help estimate the selectivity of a school.

Historical Trend and Acceptance Rate 2024 Projection

The historical trend chart shows acceptance rates from the previous years, from which we have projected the acceptance rate for the 2024-2025 school year. The overall acceptance rate trend for Pace University-New York has been getting lower when compared to averages from previous years.

Acceptance Rate By Year

  • 2016-2017: 83.7%
  • 2017-2018: 79.6%
  • 2018-2019: 75.9%
  • 2019-2020: 78.7%
  • Projected Acceptance Rate 2024-2025: 73.2%

How Does Pace University-New York Compare?

78.7%
This School
56.7%
National Avg

The acceptance rate for Pace University-New York is thirty-nine percent higher than the national average of all colleges which is around 56.7%.

Nearby Similar College Acceptance Rates

SchoolAcceptance Rate
CUNY New York City College of Technology87.7%
The New School57.3%
CUNY Bernard M Baruch College43.5%
Pratt Institute-Main55.5%
Fashion Institute of Technology53.9%

Admissions Rates & Enrollment Rates - Details

General Recommendations & Requirements for Admissions

  • High School GPA Scores are Required
  • High School Class Rankings are Recommended
  • School Records are Required
  • College Prep Classes are Required
  • Submit Recommendation Letters are Required
  • Standardized Test Scores (SAT,ACT,...) are Required
  • TOEFL Exam (Foreign Language Students) are Required

Number of Applicants, Percent Accepted, and Enrolled Students (Fall 2020)

TotalMaleFemale
Applicants22,40932.0%68.0%
Admitted17,63831.0%69.0%
Enrolled1,94835.2%64.8%

Average ACT/SAT Scores of Applicants to Pace University-New York (Fall 2020)

SAT® SectionScore Range
Critical Reading530 - 620
Math520 - 610
Total Score1050 - 1230
ACT®Score Range
English0 - 0
Math0 - 0
Composite Score21 - 27
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