Pace Institute is in a small city, in Reading, Pennsylvania. The school is classified as a private, for-profit college. Students at Pace Institute earn degrees up to the Associate's degree.
There is a relatively broad range of courses and programs available at the school. The most common major fields study at Pace Institute include engineering, law, business and management, office and administration, computer science and engineering, and medical adminstration.
All qualified applicants are admitted as the school offers open admission.
Pace Institute, in 2005, had 192 students (192 full-time equivalent).
The school reports its educational mission is:
"Provides career education and skill training to postsecondary students preparing for employment and job advancement in today's specialized business & technical workplace."
More complete details are provided below.
Pace Institute
606 Court St
Reading, PA 19601-3542
http://www.paceinstitute.com
Pace Institute awarded degrees in these major categories in 2005:
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Office And Administration | 34 | data entry, office data entry, administrative assistant |
| Medical Adminstration | 22 | medical secretary |
| Business And Management | 20 | accounting, business management, fashion merchandising, accounting technology |
| Law | 16 | legal assistant, legal secretary |
| Computer Science And Engineering | 11 | computer programming |
| Engineering | 3 | electrical engineering |
| Hospitality | 1 | tourism and travel |
Number of programs and degrees for Pace Institute in 2005:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Award of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years | 52 | 7 |
| Associate's degree | 48 | 9 |
| Award of at least 2 but less than 4 academic years | 7 | 2 |
In 2005, Pace Institute had a total enrollment of 192 students (192 full-time equivalent).
More details are available, using 2004 data:
Students By Class (2004):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 100% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 51% |
| Black | 18% |
| Hispanic | 29% |
| Asian | 2% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence (2004):
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| Pennsylvania | 100% |
Retention Rates (2004):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 79 % |
The school does not offer campus housing.
(Please refer to our profile of Reading, Pennsylvania for details about the area surrounding the campus.)
The school does not offer students a meal plan.
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 6,360 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 6,360 |
| Books and supplies | $ 648 |
Financial Aid:
Pace Institute participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 2289500)
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Accounting
Accounting Technology/Technician and Bookkeeping
Business Administration and Management, General
Fashion Merchandising
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
Computer Programming/Programmer, General
ENGINEERING
Electrical, Electronics and Communications Engineering
HOSPITALITY
Tourism and Travel Services Management
LAW
Legal Administrative Assistant/Secretary
Legal Assistant/Paralegal
MEDICAL ADMINSTRATION
Medical Administrative/Executive Assistant and Medical Secretary
OFFICE AND ADMINISTRATION
Administrative Assistant and Secretarial Science, General
Business/Office Automation/Technology/Data Entry
Data Entry/Microcomputer Applications, General
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What Sets Pace Institute Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| % of degrees in office and administration (vs. all colleges) | Top 5% | ![]() ![]() |
| % of degrees in engineering (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 8% | ![]() |
| % of degrees in law (vs. all colleges) | Top 15% | ![]() |
| Female % of student body (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 15% | ![]() |
| % of degrees in medical adminstration (vs. all colleges) | Top 16% | ![]() |
| Number of degree programs (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 17% | ![]() |
| % of degrees in business and management (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 17% | ![]() |
| % of degrees in computer science and engineering (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 20% | ![]() |
Notable:
Open admission
Accepts some high school credits
Offers credit for life experience
Grants credits for AP courses
Career counseling
Career placement services
Student employment services
Remedial classes for students
On-campus library
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Law
Medical Adminstration
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