PACE UNIVERSITY
New York City and Pleasantville, New York
The University
Pace University was founded by two brothers, Homer and Charles Pace, in 1906. Their vision is reflected in Pace's motto Opportunitas. A comprehensive, diversified, coeducational institution, Pace provides an array of opportunities for learning, living, and working at two distinct campus locations: metropolitan New York City and suburban Pleasantville, New York. More than eighty majors and 3,000 courses of study are offered through five undergraduate schools and colleges: the Lubin School of Business, the Dyson College of Arts and Sciences, the School of Computer Science and Information Systems, the School of Education, and the Lienhard School of Nursing. Pace University is chartered by the New York State Board of Regents and is accredited by the Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools.
Many student-led clubs and organizations are active on the campus, including the Model United Nations, Black Students Organization, the Chinese Club, the Caribbean Students Association, and the Collegiate Italian American Organization. Pace also offers many campus activities, including student government associations, fraternities, sororities, two campus newspapers, two literary magazines, two yearbooks, and two campus broadcasting systems. Athletic facilities are available for students, and intercollegiate sports include baseball, basketball, cross-country, equestrian, football, golf, lacrosse, women's soccer, softball, tennis, track and field, and volleyball.
In 200405, approximately 8,900 undergraduate students enrolled at Pace University. The student body is diverse, representing forty-eight states, five U.S. territories, and more than eighty countries.
Location
Pace University is a multicampus institution with campuses in both New York City and Pleasantville, New York. Both locations are within reach of cultural, business, and social resources and opportunities. The New York City campus is located in the heart of downtown Manhattan, adjacent to the financial district and City Hall and within a short walking distance of Wall Street and the South Street Seaport. Lincoln Center, Broadway theaters, museums, and many world-famous attractions are minutes away by public transportation. Located 35 miles north of New York City, the Pleasantville campus is located in suburban New York and includes an environmental center, riding stables, and a new athletic center. The town of Pleasantville houses gifted resident artisans and local musical and theater groups, and museums surround the campus. The campus is within easy reach of the resort and ski areas of the Catskills, Berkshires, and Poconos as well as all that New York City has to offer. Both campuses are accessible by car and public transportation.
Students can take courses at either campus, and housing is available in both New York City and Pleasantville. Pace provides intercampus bus transportation to students free of charge. Resident facilities feature Internet connectivity, voicemail, and cable TV access.
Majors and Degrees
The following programs are offered at both the New York City and Pleasantville campuses. The Bachelor of Business Administration (B.B.A.) is offered with majors in finance, general accounting, information systems, international management, management (with concentrations in business, entrepreneurship, hotel management, and human resources), marketing (with concentrations in advertising and promotion, database marketing, e-business and interactive media, management, and international marketing), and public accounting (CPA preparation). In addition, five-year combined B.B.A./M.B.A and B.B.A./M.S. programs in public accounting are available for qualified students. The Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) degree is granted in applied psychology and human relations, art history, childhood education, computer science, earth science, economics, English, English language and literature, environmental studies, French, history, language and cognition/childhood education, language culture and world trade, liberal studies, mathematics, modern languages and cultures, philosophy and religious studies, political science, psychology, social science, sociology/anthropology, Spanish, and teaching adolescents (with concentrations in English, French, math, social studies, and Spanish). The Bachelor of Science (B.S.) degree is offered in biochemistry, biology, chemistry, computer science, criminal justice, early childhood development, information systems, mathematics, medical technology, nursing, office information systems, professional communication studies, professional computer studies, teaching adolescents (with concentrations in biology, chemistry, and earth science), and technology systems. The Associate in Science (A.S.) degree is available in applied information technology. The Associate of Applied Science (A.A.S) is available in general business, and the Associate of Arts (A.A.) degree is offered in general arts and sciences. Programs leading to combined B.A./M.B.A. or B.S./M.B.A. are available.
The following programs are available at the New York City campus only: B.B.A. in general business, management (with a concentration in operations management and management science); B.A. in communication sciences and disorders, speech communication, teaching adolescents (with concentrations in speech/language disabilities and theater arts); B.S. in allied health, business education, and forensic science; A.S. in general science; A.A.S. in banking; and the Bachelor of Fine Arts (B.F.A.) in theater. The Physician Assistant Program is offered at the New York City campus in cooperation with Lenox Hill Hospital.
The following programs are available at the Pleasantville campus only: B.A. in biological sciences, communications, English and communications, global studies, human services, Italian, and teaching adolescents Italian; B.S. in art, physics, and teaching adolescents physics; A.A. in design and in fine arts; and A.S. in childhood education and in early childhood education.
Pace University offers two 5-year engineering programs in cooperation with Manhattan College and Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute. In the first program, electrical engineering, students attend Pace for three years and Manhattan College for two years, leading to a B.S. degree in science with a concentration in physics from Pace and a B.S. degree in electrical engineering from Manhattan. In the second program, chemical engineering, students attend Pace for three years and either Manhattan College or Rensselaer for two years. Upon successful completion, students receive a B.S. degree in chemistry from Pace and a Bachelor of Chemical Engineering (B.C.E.) in chemical engineering from Manhattan or a B.S. degree in engineering from Rensselaer.
Academic Programs
At Pace University, the core curriculum emphasizes educational breadth. Students enroll in prerequisite courses in the first two years and major courses and electives in the junior and senior years. Selective academic programs in the University are preparatory for professional training in dentistry, law, medicine, and veterinary science.
The Pforzheimers Honors College is a highly esteemed opportunity at Pacea community of talented undergraduate scholars studying under the distinguished faculty of the Universitys five undergraduate schools and colleges. It is a place to excel and realize potential.
The Independent Study Program encourages qualified students to undertake research and study to a depth beyond the normal course requirements.
The Cooperative Education Program is nationally recognized and offers qualified students the opportunity to gain experience in their field of study while earning a four-year degree. Students can choose full-time, part-time, or summer positions working in an area directly related to their major course of study. Students are recommended to enroll in the program during their first year at the University.
Academic Facilities
The Pace University Library is a comprehensive teaching library and student learning center, a virtual library that combines strong core collections with ubiquitous access to global Internet resources to support broad and diversified curricula. Reciprocal borrowing and access accords, traditional interlibrary loan services, and commercial document delivery options supplement the aggregate library. Pace offers Instructional Services librarians, a state-of-the-art electronic classroom, digital reference services, and multimedia applications. Pace's computer resource centers are linked to high-speed data networks and feature sophisticated hardware and software to facilitate active learning. Recognized as one of America's most wired universities, Pace supports high-speed Internet and Internet2 access on every campusresident facilities are wired, and most public areas are enabled for wireless connectivity. Full-motion videoconference facilities enable remote delivery of instruction between campus sites for synchronous learning applications. Many courses are Web-assisted with state-of-the-art software, and some courses and programs are completely Web-based.
Costs
For the 200405 academic year, undergraduate tuition was $22,100 per year for full-time study. Tuition for part-time study was $635 per credit. Tuition is increased each year for incoming students; however, students are guaranteed no tuition increases for up to five years if they remained enrolled as matriculated full-time students. The cost for an on-campus double-occupancy room was $6000; however, there are several housing options available. The cost of the meal plan was $2400. Additional fees cost approximately $700, and books and supplies average $800 per year.
Financial Aid
Pace University strives to provide opportunities to students of diverse backgrounds and varied circumstances and is committed to offering financial aid to students to the fullest extent of its resources. Scholarships are awarded to students in recognition of superior academic achievement and are available for full-time and part-time study. Pace's Mcomprehensive student financial aid assistance program includes scholarship, graduate assistantships, student loans (federal and alternative plans), and tuition payment plans. Pace participates in all federal financial aid programs and the New York State Tuition Assistance Program (TAP) and honors awards from other states' incentive grant programs.
Students should submit the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) by February15 for priority consideration for the fall semester. Further information about any financial aid programs can be obtained by contacting the Office of Financial Aid at any campus location.
Faculty
The undergraduate faculty at Pace is outstanding. Senior staff members, including department heads, teach freshman- and sophomore-level courses as well as upper-division classes. Approximately 90 percent of full-time faculty members hold a doctoral degree; many act as professional consultants to other educational institutions, businesses, and government. Adjunct faculty members pursue professional careers while teaching their specialty part-time.
Student Government
The Day Student Government Association is a major instrument for self-government on all campuses. On the New York City campus there is also an Evening Student Council. The University Senate, which operates on behalf of the entire institution, is composed of representatives from the student body, faculty, alumni, and administration, representing all campus locations. The Senate plays an active role in the formulation of University policy.
Admission Requirements
A minimum of 16 units from an accredited secondary school, or equivalent, are required. Academic subjects in high school should be distributed as follows: 4 units of English, 34 units of college-preparatory mathematics, 2 units of foreign language, 4 units of history/social science, 2 units of laboratory science, and 45 units of academic electives. It is recommended that students applying to the Lubin School of Business complete 4 units of preparatory mathematics. Applicants to the Lienhard School of Nursing should complete 34 units of science (2 of which should be laboratory science) and 34 units of college-preparatory mathematics. All applicants are required to take either the SAT I or ACT examination and have results forwarded to the University.
Application and Information
The freshman application deadline is March1. Transfer applications are reviewed on a rolling basis. Requests for application forms and information for both the New York City and Pleasantville campuses should be addressed to:
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