First-year deadlines, 2026–27
| Plan | Deadline | Decision by |
|---|---|---|
| Early decision Apply early, hear early, and you must enroll if admitted. Binding. | November 1, 2026 | December 1, 2026 |
| Early action Apply early, hear early, not binding. | November 15, 2026 | December 15, 2026 |
| Regular decision The standard deadline, with answers in spring. Not binding. | February 15, 2027 |
Plans are listed in calendar order. What the plans mean
Source: pace.edu · checked September 19, 2026
What families actually pay
Average yearly net price after grants, all students, by family income
Source: U.S. Dept. of Education, College Scorecard · data snapshot October 2, 2026
AP credit
Most-taken exams, lowest score that earns credit| Exam | Min score | Pace University course | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|
| Calculus AB | 4 | Calculus I (MAT 131) 4 credits | |
| Calculus BC | 4 | Calculus I & II (MAT 131 & 132) 8 credits | |
| Biology | 4 | General Biology I and II (BIO 101 and 102) 8 credits | |
| Chemistry | 4 | General Chemistry I and II (CHE 111 & 112) 9 credits | |
| English Language and Composition | 4 | Critical Writing (ENG 120) 4 credits | |
| English Literature and Composition | 4 | Language and Arts Elective: Literature (LIT 211D) 3 credits | |
| United States History | 4 | American Civilization to 1877 (HIS 111) and…American Civilization to 1877 (HIS 111) and American Civilization Since 1877 (HIS 112) 6 credits | |
| Psychology | 4 | Introduction to Psychology (PSY 112) 4 credits |
Show all 40 exams and every score level
| Exam | Min score | Course | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|
| Calculus AB | 4 | Calculus I (MAT 131) 4 credits | |
| Calculus BC | 4 | Calculus I & II (MAT 131 & 132) 8 credits | |
| Biology | 4 | General Biology I and II (BIO 101 and 102) 8 credits | |
| Chemistry | 4 | General Chemistry I and II (CHE 111 & 112) 9 credits | |
| English Language and Composition | 4 | Critical Writing (ENG 120) 4 credits | |
| English Literature and Composition | 4 | Language and Arts Elective: Literature (LIT 211D) 3 credits | |
| United States History | 4 | American Civilization to 1877 (HIS 111) and…American Civilization to 1877 (HIS 111) and American Civilization Since 1877 (HIS 112) 6 credits | |
| Psychology | 4 | Introduction to Psychology (PSY 112) 4 credits | |
| Statistics | 4 | Introduction to Probability & Statistics (MAT 134) 3 credits | |
| Computer Science A | 3 | Computer Programming (CS 121) 4 credits | |
| Macroeconomics | 4 | Principles of Economics: Macro (ECO 105) 3 credits | |
| Microeconomics | 4 | Principles of Economics: Micro (ECO 106) 3 credits | |
| World History: Modern | 4 | World Civilization I (HIS 107) and World…World Civilization I (HIS 107) and World Civilization After 1650 (HIS 108) 6 credits | |
| Environmental Science | 4 | Water, Wildlife, Windmills (ENV 100) 3 credits | |
| European History | 4 | History of Western Civilization 1300-1815 (HIS…History of Western Civilization 1300-1815 (HIS 103) and History of Western Civilization 1815 – Present (HIS 104) 6 credits | |
| Human Geography | 4 | Environmental Anthropology (ANT 226) 3 credits | |
| Spanish Language and Culture | 4 | Intensive Review of Spanish (SPA 280) 3 credits | |
| United States Government and Politics | 4 | American Government & Political Institutions (POL…American Government & Political Institutions (POL 111) 3 credits | |
| Computer Science Principles | 4 | Intro to Computing (CIS 101) 3 credits | |
| Art History | 4 | Free Elective 3 credits | |
| Music Theory | 4 | Literature and Art Elective: MUS (LA MUS) 3 credits | |
| Calculus BC, AB Subscore | 4 | Calculus I (MAT 131) (Foundation) 4 credits | |
| Chemistry (Nursing Majors) | 4 | Introduction to Chemistry (CHE 101) or The…Introduction to Chemistry (CHE 101) or The Chemical World (CHE 110) 3 credits | |
| Chinese Language and Culture | 4 | Intensive Review of Chinese (CHI 280) 3 credits | |
| Comparative Government and Politics | 4 | Politics: Comparative Intro (POL 101) 3 credits | |
| Drawing | 4 | Drawing I (ART 140) 3 credits | |
| French Language and Culture | 4 | Intensive Review of French (FRE 280) 3 credits | |
| German Language and Culture | 4 | Intensive Review of German (GER 280) 3 credits | |
| Italian Language and Culture | 4 | Intensive Review of Italian (ITA 280) 3 credits | |
| Japanese Language and Culture | 4 | Intensive Review of Japanese (JPN 280) 3 credits | |
| Latin | 4 | Intensive Review of Latin (LAT 280) 3 credits | |
| Physics 1: Algebra - Based | 4 | College Physics 1 (PHY 101) 4 credits | |
| Physics 2: Algebra – Based | 4 | College Physics II (PHY 102) 4 credits | |
| Physics C: Electricity and Magnetism | 4 | General Physics I & II (PHY 111 & 112) 8 credits | |
| Physics C: Mechanics | 4 | General Physics I & II (PHY 111 & 112) 8 credits | |
| Research | 4 | GEN 000 3 credits | |
| Seminar | 4 | GEN 000 3 credits | |
| Spanish Literature and Culture | 4 | Intensive Review of Spanish (SPA 280) 3 credits | |
| Studio Art: 2-D Design | 4 | Principles of Design (ART 164) 3 credits | |
| Studio Art: 3-D Design | 4 | 3D Design (ART 169) 3 credits |
Source: pace.edu · checked September 19, 2026
Biggest majors
| Major | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse | 207 |
| Finance | 96 |
| Mass Communication/Media Studies | 92 |
| Research and Experimental Psychology, Other | 86 |
| Accounting | 70 |
| Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences | 62 |
| Film/Cinema/Media Studies | 61 |
| Theatre/Theatre Arts Management | 60 |
Show the other 58 majors
| Advertising | 56 |
| Business Administration and Management | 53 |
| Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration | 50 |
| Computer Science | 50 |
| Political Science and Government | 47 |
| Applied Psychology | 43 |
| Acting | 42 |
| Econometrics and Quantitative Economics | 41 |
| Business/Commerce | 37 |
| Biology/Biological Sciences | 37 |
| English Literature (British and Commonwealth) | 33 |
| Dance | 29 |
| Information Technology Project Management | 29 |
| Art/Art Studies | 26 |
| Directing and Theatrical Production | 23 |
| Digital Communication and Media/Multimedia | 22 |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies | 21 |
| International Marketing | 20 |
| Musical Theatre | 20 |
| Elementary Education and Teaching | 18 |
| Cinematography and Film/Video Production | 18 |
| Sociology and Anthropology | 16 |
| Speech Communication and Rhetoric | 15 |
| Early Childhood Education and Teaching | 15 |
| Information Science/Studies | 14 |
| International Business/Trade/Commerce | 13 |
| Peace Studies and Conflict Resolution | 13 |
| Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods, Other | 12 |
| History | 12 |
| Marketing/Marketing Management | 11 |
| Entrepreneurship/Entrepreneurial Studies | 10 |
| Computer and Information Sciences | 9 |
| Environmental Science | 8 |
| Environmental Studies | 7 |
| Forensic Science and Technology | 7 |
| Journalism | 7 |
| Women's Studies | 6 |
| Hotel/Motel Administration/Management | 6 |
| Mathematics | 6 |
| Chemistry | 5 |
| Art History, Criticism and Conservation | 5 |
| Human Resources Management/Personnel Administration | 5 |
| Behavioral Neuroscience | 4 |
| English Language and Literature | 4 |
| Philosophy and Religious Studies | 3 |
| Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other | 3 |
| Neuroscience | 3 |
| English/Language Arts Teacher Education | 3 |
| Communication and Media Studies, Other | 3 |
| Asian Studies/Civilization | 2 |
| Social Studies Teacher Education | 2 |
| Biochemistry | 2 |
| Psychology | 2 |
| Personality Psychology | 2 |
| Foreign Languages and Literatures | 1 |
| Spanish Language Teacher Education | 1 |
| Mathematics Teacher Education | 1 |
| Latin American Studies | 1 |
Bachelor’s graduates, first major, most recent year · Source: U.S. Dept. of Education, IPEDS · data snapshot October 2, 2026
Sports and campus life
Men’s varsity · NCAA Division II, Northeast 10 Conference
Baseball, Basketball, Cross Country, Football, Lacrosse, Swimming and Diving (combined)
Women’s varsity · NCAA Division II, Northeast 10 Conference
Basketball, Cross Country, Field Hockey, Lacrosse, Soccer, Softball, Swimming and Diving (combined), Volleyball
ROTC
Army
Faith groups
Hillel, Newman Connection
Also
Honors college, Study abroad
Greek life
12% of men in fraternities · 11% of women in sororities · 12% of undergraduates overall (Common Data Set 2022–23)
Sources: U.S. Dept. of Education athletics data (EADA), Common Data Set (Greek life), connection.newmanministry.com · checked September 4, 2026 · data snapshot October 2, 2026
The place
Setting
City, large
Federal locale classification
Metro area
New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ
19,940,274 people
Big-city metro (1 million+)
Yes
More about the place
Nearest airport
Laguardia (LGA)
Nearest hub airport
Laguardia (LGA)
Walkability
EPA walkability index 18.7 of 20
Elevation
24 ft
Time zone
Eastern
January low
28°F
July high
85°F
Annual snowfall
29.8 in
Days at 90°F or higher
17 per year
One-bedroom fair market rent
$4,100 per month
Sources: U.S. Dept. of Education (IPEDS locale), U.S. Census metro estimates, NOAA climate normals, HUD fair market rents, EPA walkability · data snapshot October 2, 2026
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- Metropolitan College of New York1 mi
- New York University1 mi
- The Cooper Union for the Advancement of Science and Art1 mi
- CUNY New York City College of Technology1 mi
- St. Francis College2 mi
- The New School2 mi
Straight-line distance between campuses
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