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Ranked in the top 9% of private US colleges that provide the best return on tuition investment*, Pace University transforms the lives of its diverse students—academically, professionally, and socioeconomically. That mission is expressed in our motto: Opportunitas.

Our Promise
Pace University is at the forefront of creating opportunity. Through the convergence of strong academics, experiential learning, and dedicated advising, we empower our students and positively impact our communities. We develop and launch programs that are relevant, focused, and forward-looking to meet the needs of the workforce of the future. We harness the world-class energy and talent of New York City and Westchester County and leverage the unparalleled access to internship and job opportunities. We champion diversity, equity, and inclusion and celebrate the innate potential of learners of all ages to achieve success.

Our People
At Pace, we are go-getters, strivers, doers, and achievers. Currently, the University enrolls more than 13,000 diverse individuals, including first-generation, international, and non-traditional students. Pace combines the benefits and resources of a large university with the personalized attention and focus associated with a small college. Dedicated full-time and adjunct faculty members balance academic preparation with professional experience, bringing a unique dynamic to the classroom. They are practitioners, consultants, advisors, and mentors to our students.

Our Path
Our signature program, the Pace Path, empowers students to succeed in their fields by combining powerful academics, dedicated mentoring, and immersive experiences including, research, clinicals, civic engagement, study abroad, and internships. Pace University has one of the largest internship programs of any college in the New York metropolitan area. Last year, Pace students engaged in more than 8,000 internships, co-ops, field experiences, and clinicals with more than 1,000 different employers. That’s why within one year of graduation, Pace students are employed at a rate almost 20% ahead of the national average.

Our History and Our Future
Founded as a one-room accounting school in 1906, Pace now offers a diverse selection of learning and living experiences. There are bachelor’s, master’s, and doctoral programs in more than 150 majors and programs, and Pace’s six schools and colleges—the College of Health Professions, Dyson College of Arts and Sciences, Elisabeth Haub School of Law, Lubin School of Business, School of Education, and Seidenberg School of Computer Science and Information Systems—offer a variety of courses in business, health care, computer science, humanities, education, science, law, the arts, and more.

We can help you apply for one of several University-run housing options in Manhattan. Pace’s student residence halls are located either on the campus, or within easy walking distance of the University, in the safe, desirable Financial District area. These residences offer modern accommodations with plenty of communal spaces for hanging out with friends.

Key Features of our accommodations
Pace University residence halls feature many or all of the following:

• 24-hour security desk
• Shared lounges with kitchenettes and flat-screen TVs – great spaces for cooking with friends
• On-site laundry facilities
• Campus dining meal plans, which also offer student discounts at local off-campus eateries
• WiFi and utilities (gas, water and electricity) included
• On-site 24-hour fitness center
• Same-gender housing options available

Pace has over 50 advanced facilities such as the NYC Design Factory, Entrepreneurship Lab, Environmental Policy Clinic, Cybersecurity Education and Research Lab, Immigration Justice Clinic, and Health Care Simulation Labs that provide practical experience to aspiring leaders.

Pace offers many activities to keep you engaged and entertained on campus. You can participate in over 100 student organizations or attend movie nights, off-campus trips, and intramural sports. There's always something exciting to do at Pace!