Pace University Acceptance Rate
New York, New York · Private not-for-profit · 4-year or above
- Applicants
- 28,469
- Admitted
- 21,961
- Yield
- 8.9%
- Test policy
- Test-optional
Latest official IPEDS 2023–24 · Updated July 2026
Acceptance rate & applications over time
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Over the 10 years of federal data, Pace University's acceptance rate has fallen from 85% in 2014–15 to 77.1% in 2023–24. Applications grew from 15,722 to 28,469 (+81%) over that period.
Its 77.1% rate makes Pace University more selective than about 48% of the 1,419 schools tracked here. Among 119 tracked New York schools, it is more selective than about 39%.
In 2023–24, women were admitted at a higher rate (79.4% for women vs 72% for men, a 7.4-point gap). Pace University has been test-optional since 2020–21. Of admitted students, 8.9% enrolled (the yield rate) in 2023–24.
Full year-by-year table
| Year | Applicants | Admitted | Acceptance | Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014–15 | 15,722 | 13,362 | 85% | 2,033 |
| 2015–16 | 17,038 | 14,283 | 83.8% | 2,128 |
| 2016–17 | 18,470 | 15,455 | 83.7% | 2,031 |
| 2017–18 | 20,944 | 16,662 | 79.6% | 2,045 |
| 2018–19 | 21,520 | 16,327 | 75.9% | 2,013 |
| 2019–20 | 22,411 | 17,640 | 78.7% | 1,948 |
| 2020–21 | 24,902 | 20,636 | 82.9% | 1,789 |
| 2021–22 | 24,795 | 21,726 | 87.6% | 2,203 |
| 2022–23 | 26,613 | 22,070 | 82.9% | 2,106 |
| 2023–24 | 28,469 | 21,961 | 77.1% | 1,949 |
Acceptance rate by gender
| Group | Applicants | Admitted | Acceptance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Women | 19,695 | 15,642 | 79.4% |
| Men | 8,773 | 6,318 | 72% |
| Unknown | 1 | 1 | 100% |
SAT / ACT ranges & policy
Test-optional (considered if submitted).
| Test | 25th–75th percentile | % submitting |
|---|---|---|
| SAT EBRW | 580–668 | 18% |
| SAT Math | 550–660 | |
| ACT Composite | 24–29 | 4% |
How Pace University compares
Where this school sits among peers of similar selectivity — each dot is a school's current acceptance rate on the same scale.
Frequently asked
What is Pace University's acceptance rate?
Pace University's acceptance rate is 77.1% for 2023–24, the most recent year of federal IPEDS data (21,961 admitted of 28,469 applicants).
Is Pace University test optional?
Pace University is test-optional: SAT/ACT scores are considered if submitted but not required.
How many people apply to Pace University?
Pace University received 28,469 applications in 2023–24 and admitted 21,961.
What SAT score do you need for Pace University?
Admitted students at Pace University typically scored 580–668 on SAT Reading/Writing and 550–660 on SAT Math (middle-50% ranges).
Is Pace University getting harder to get into?
Pace University has become harder to get into: its acceptance rate went from 85% in 2014–15 to 77.1% in 2023–24.
How this is calculated
Acceptance rate = admitted ÷ applicants, first-time degree-seeking undergraduates, from the U.S. Department of Education's IPEDS Admissions (ADM) survey; institution details from the IPEDS Institutional Characteristics (HD) survey. Data span: 2014–15 to 2023–24. Official site: www.pace.edu/.