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Pace University New York

Pace University New York

Pace University - New York is a nonsectarian, coeducational university situated in New York. The university was founded in 1906 by two brothers, Charles A. Pace and Homer S. Pace. Pace University has the following schools with undergraduate and graduate divisions:

  • Dyson College of Arts and Sciences
  • Lienhard School of Nursing
  • Lubin School of Business
  • School of Education
  • School of Law
  • Seidenberg School of Computer Science and Information Systems

The athletics teams of Pace University - New York are nicknamed the Setters. They compete as a member of the Northeast-10 Conference. The official colors of the sports teams are gold and blue. The university sponsors more than 15 intercollegiate varsity sports. David Ehrenstein, journalist; Richard F. Zannino, CEO of Dow Jones & Company; Peter K. Warren, former President of PepsiCo, Inc.; Rachael Ray, television celebrity chef; and actor Vincent Pastore are some of the well-known alumni of the university.

Overview of Pace University New York

New York, NY is home to Pace University New York. New York is a large city. The school is a private, not-for-profit institution. Degrees at Pace University New York go up to the Doctoral degree.

Areas of Study

The range of program offerings available from the school is especially impressive compared to its number of students. Students commonly pursue studies in business and management, education and teaching, and computer science and engineering.

Pace University New York Selectivity

Prospective students are advised that admissions are not open to all; the school selects from among qualified applicants. Three quarters of students in 2007-2008 had SAT verbal scores of at least 480. Half of math SAT scores of accepted students fell between 490 and 590.

Faculty

The school has a tenure system for senior faculty. The full-time faculty at Pace University New York is well-paid, which often goes with faculty quality.

Student Body

The school has 12,912 enrolled students (as of 2007-2008). Pace University New York has a large minority student population.

Student Life

The school values student athletics, and belongs to the Northeast 10 Conference.

More complete details are provided below.

Contacting Pace University New York

Pace University New York
1 Pace Plaza
New York, NY 10038-1598
General Phone: (212) 346-1200
http://www.pace.edu

Pace University New York Programs and Degrees (2008-2009)

General CategoryDegreesMost Common Majors [see all]
Business and Management1,024finance, accounting, business, marketing, international business, investments and securities, human resources management, taxation, ...
Education and Teaching914secondary teaching, elementary school teaching, ESL instruction, special ed, educational admin and supervision, industrial arts teaching, education of disabled, early childhood education, ...
Computer Science and Engineering373computer networking, information science, computer science, computer and media applications, software engineering, computer and info science, computer security, computer support, ...
Nursing and Emergency Medicine258registered nursing, nurse practitioner, various nursing, mental health nursing, adult health nursing
Law220law, US law, energy and environmental law
Therapy and Counseling192psychology, psychology courses, substance abuse counseling, mental health counseling, communication disorders, school psychology, psychobiology, clinical child psychology
Media188media studies, advertising, publishing, communication studies, communication and journalism, journalism
Liberal Arts163political science, liberal arts and sciences, English, history, anthropology, economics, foreign language and literature, general studies, ...
Security and Law Enforcement91criminal justice and administration, forensic science
Science31biology, biochemistry, chemistry, physics
Drama and Performing Arts28acting, drama, theatre arts management
Medical Support and Technology26physician assistant, clinical lab tech, electrocardiograph tech, speech pathology
Office and Administration16data entry, office data entry
Fine Arts13art history and criticism, fine arts
Hospitality10hotel management
Engineering Technician10telecommunications tech
Mathematics9mathematics
Medical Administration9health care administration, health care facilities management
Conservation and Resource Management7environmental studies, environmental science
Family and Social Work7human services, community organization
Art Studies5art studies, visual and performing arts
Photography and Commercial Art1film studies, commercial art
Religion and Philosophy1philosophy and religious studies
Design0interior design

Number of programs and degrees for Pace University New York in 2008-2009:

Degree LevelTotal
Awarded
Number of
Programs
Bachelor's degree1,63591
Master's degree1,49575
First-professional degree2041
Associate's degree9911
Postbaccalaureate certificate5428
Post-master's certificate4727
Award of less than 1 academic year2922
Doctor's degree175
First-professional certificate163

Student Body

In 2007-2008, Pace University New York had a total enrollment of 12,912 students (10,142 full-time equivalent).

Students in the Freshman Class:

GroupPercent
Men39%
Women61%
Full-Time99%
Part-Time1%

Students By Class:

GroupPercent
Undergraduate60%
Graduate35%
First Professional5%

Racial Diversity:
RacePercent
White39%
Black8%
Hispanic8%
Asian8%
American Indian0%
Unknown29%
(Foreign Students)8%

Students by Age:

AgePercent
Under 182%
18-1918%
20-2118%
22-2424%
25-2916%
30-347%
35-395%
40-496%
50-643%
65+0%

Pace University New York Graduation, Retention, and Transfers

Retention Rates (2007):

GroupReturning From
Previous Year
Full-Time73 %
Part-Time20 %

Pace University New York Room and Board (2007)

Pace University New York offers campus housing for 3,176 of its 10,142 (full-time) students.

(Please refer to our profile of New York, New York for details about the area surrounding the campus. Also see our list of other New York Colleges).

The school does not offer students a meal plan.

Pace University New York Admissions and Selectivity

Acceptances:

GroupApplicantsAcceptedPercent
Accepted
EnrolledPercent of
Accepted Enrolled
Total7,4445,77278%1,55127%
Men2,7352,09777%60529%
Women4,7093,67578%94626%

Standardized Test Scores:

Test25th Percentile75th Percetile
SAT Verbal480580
SAT Math490590

Application Requirements:

ItemRequirement
GPArecommended
Class Rankrecommended
High School Recordrequired
College Prep Programrecommended
Recommendationsrequired
Formal Demonstration of Competencerecommended
Standardized Tests (SAT and/or ACT)required
Percent of Applicants Submitting SAT96%
TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language)required
Other Standardized Testsnot required

Pace University New York Expenses and Financial Aid (2008-2009)

Expenses and Financial Aid:

ExpenseAmount
In-state tuition and fees$ 31,357
Out-of-state tuition and fees$ 31,357
Room and board$ 11,180
Books and supplies$ 800
Other expenses$ 1,848

Financial Aid:
Pace University New York participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 279100)

Pace University New York Faculty

Pace University New York has a tenure system for faculty.

Tenure Status of Faculty (2008-2009):

Full-Time Faculty LevelMenWomen
Tenured202127
Non-tenured, but on tenure track2124
Non-tenured and not on tenure track1724

Salaries for full-time faculty:

Full-Time Faculty (2008-2009):

Full-Time Faculty LevelContract LengthNumber MenAvg Salary MenNumber WomenAvg Salary Women
Professoracademic year129$123,97162$108,068
Associate professoracademic year68$95,55957$90,109
Assistant professoracademic year27$72,22542$70,586
Lectureracademic year16$54,64814$54,784
All faculty totalacademic year240$105,478175$88,960

*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.

Pace University New York Athletics

Athletic Conferences:

SportConference
FootballNortheast 10 Conference
BasketballNortheast 10 Conference
BaseballNortheast 10 Conference
TrackNortheast 10 Conference

Students on Athletic Scholarships (2007):

SportMenWomenTotal
Total11958177
Football57057
Baseball22022
Basketball91019
Track718
All Other Sports244771

Pace University New York Degree Programs (2007)

ART STUDIES
Art/Art Studies, General
Visual and Performing Arts, General

BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Accounting
Accounting Technology/Technician and Bookkeeping
Banking and Financial Support Services
Business Administration and Management, General
Business Administration, Management and Operations, Other
Business, Management, Marketing & Related Support Services, Other
Business/Commerce, General
Business/Managerial Economics
Entrepreneurship/Entrepreneurial Studies
Finance and Financial Management Services, Other
Finance, General
Financial Planning and Services
Human Resources Management and Services, Other
Human Resources Management/Personnel Administration, General
International Business/Trade/Commerce
International Marketing
Investments and Securities
Management Information Systems, General
Management Science, General
Marketing, Other
Marketing/Marketing Management, General
Non-Profit/Public/Organizational Management
Operations Management and Supervision
Organizational Behavior Studies
Retailing and Retail Operations
Sales, Distribution, and Marketing Operations, General
Taxation

COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
Computer Programming/Programmer, General
Computer Science
Computer Software Engineering
Computer Software and Media Applications, Other
Computer Systems Analysis/Analyst
Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications
Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services, Other
Computer and Information Sciences, General
Computer and Information Systems Security
Data Processing and Data Processing Technology/Technician
Information Science/Studies
Information Technology

CONSERVATION AND RESOURCE MANAGEMENT
Environmental Science
Environmental Studies

DESIGN
Interior Design

DRAMA AND PERFORMING ARTS
Acting
Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General
Theatre/Theatre Arts Management

EDUCATION AND TEACHING
Art Teacher Education
Biology Teacher Education
Business Teacher Education
Chemistry Teacher Education
Computer Teacher Education
Curriculum and Instruction
Early Childhood Education and Teaching
Education, General
Education, Other
Education/Teaching Individuals - Hearing Impairments
Education/Teaching Individuals - Speech or Language Impairments
Education/Teaching of Individuals with Multiple Disabilities
Educational Administration and Supervision, Other
Educational Leadership and Administration, General
Elementary Education and Teaching
English/Language Arts Teacher Education
Foreign Language Teacher Education
French Language Teacher Education
History Teacher Education
Kindergarten/Preschool Education and Teaching
Mathematics Teacher Education
Physics Teacher Education
Reading Teacher Education
Sales & Marketing Oper/Marketing & Distribution Teacher Education
Science Teacher Education/General Science Teacher Education
Secondary Education and Teaching
Social Science Teacher Education
Social Studies Teacher Education
Spanish Language Teacher Education
Special Education and Teaching, General
Teacher Education/Profess Development, Subject Areas, Other
Teaching English as Second/Foreign Language/ESL Language Instructor
Technology Teacher Education/Industrial Arts Teacher Education
Urban Education and Leadership

ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN
Telecommunications Technology/Technician

FAMILY AND SOCIAL WORK
Community Organization and Advocacy
Human Services, General

FINE ARTS
Art History, Criticism and Conservation
Fine/Studio Arts, General

HOSPITALITY
Hotel/Motel Administration/Management

LAW
American/US Law/Legal Studies/Jurisprudence (LLM, MCJ, JSD/SJD)
Energy, Environment, and Natural Resources Law (LLM, MS, JSD/SJD)
Law (LLB, JD)

LIBERAL ARTS
Anthropology
Economics, General
English Language and Literature, General
Foreign Languages and Literatures, General
General Studies
History, General
International Economics
Italian Language and Literature
Latin American Studies
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other
Political Science and Government, General
Social Sciences, General
Spanish Language and Literature
Speech and Rhetorical Studies
Women's Studies

MATHEMATICS
Mathematics, General

MEDIA
Advertising
Communication Studies/Speech Communication and Rhetoric
Communication and Media Studies, Other
Communication, Journalism, and Related Programs, Other
Journalism
Publishing

MEDICAL ADMINISTRATION
Health/Health Care Administration/Management
Hospital and Health Care Facilities Administration/Management

MEDICAL SUPPORT AND TECHNOLOGY
Clinical Laboratory Science/Medical Technology/Technologist
Electrocardiograph Technology/Technician
Physician Assistant
Speech-Language Pathology/Pathologist

NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE
Adult Health Nurse/Nursing
Family Practice Nurse/Nurse Practitioner
Nursing, Other
Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN)
Psychiatric/Mental Health Nurse/Nursing

OFFICE AND ADMINISTRATION
Business/Office Automation/Technology/Data Entry
Data Entry/Microcomputer Applications, General

PHOTOGRAPHY AND COMMERCIAL ART
Commercial and Advertising Art
Film/Cinema Studies

RELIGION AND PHILOSOPHY
Philosophy and Religious Studies, Other

SCIENCE
Biochemistry
Biology/Biological Sciences, General
Chemistry, General
Physics, General

SECURITY AND LAW ENFORCEMENT
Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration
Forensic Science and Technology

THERAPY AND COUNSELING
Clinical Child Psychology
Communication Disorders, General
Mental Health Counseling/Counselor
Physiological Psychology/Psychobiology
Psychology, General
Psychology, Other
School Psychology
Substance Abuse/Addiction Counseling

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Pace University New York Highlights

(Details are provided further down on this page.)

What Sets Pace University New York Apart:

CategoryTrophy 
Salaries of full-time faculty
(vs. all colleges)
Top 2%Pace University New York Salaries of full-time faculty
Number of degree programs
(vs. all colleges)
Top 3%Pace University New York Number of degree programs
Number of students
(vs. all colleges)
Top 6%Pace University New York Number of students
% of degrees in law
(vs. colleges of similar size)
Top 12%Pace University New York % of degrees in law
% of degrees in education and teaching
(vs. all colleges)
Top 16%Pace University New York % of degrees in education and teaching
% of degrees in computer science and engineering
(vs. all colleges)
Top 16%Pace University New York % of degrees in computer science and engineering
Minority % of student body
(vs. colleges with similar degree levels)
Top 16%Pace University New York Minority % of student body
% of degrees in business and management
(vs. all colleges)
Top 18%Pace University New York % of degrees in business and management
% of degrees in media
(vs. colleges of similar size)
Top 20%Pace University New York % of degrees in media
Explanation of the Highlights categories

Notable:
Accepts some high school credits
Offers credit for life experience
Grants credits for AP courses
Offers distance learning
Career counseling
Career services
Student employment services
Remedial classes for students
Option to study abroad
Offers part-time study
On-campus library
Offers campus housing
Tenure system for quality teaching
Offers athletic scholarships
NCAA athletic conference member

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