Pace University

What is the history of Pace University?

Pace University began in 1906 as a school for accounting and business education in New York City. Brothers Homer S. Pace and Charles A. Pace founded the Pace Institute to offer practical instruction to people preparing for professional work.

The institution later expanded beyond business, became Pace College, and gained university status in 1973. Its development in Westchester County gave it a second major campus setting alongside Manhattan. That history helps explain Pace's present mix of business, liberal arts, technology, health, education, performing arts, and professional programs. Prospective students should distinguish the university's New York City campus from its Pleasantville campus and its law school in White Plains: they share an institutional identity but do not offer identical programs or experiences.

What are the faculties and departments at Pace University?

Pace organizes its academic programs across several schools and colleges rather than a single undergraduate faculty. They include Dyson College of Arts and Sciences, the Lubin School of Business, the Seidenberg School of Computer Science and Information Systems, the College of Health Professions, the School of Education, Sands College of Performing Arts, and the Elisabeth Haub School of Law.

Students can find undergraduate options in fields such as psychology, biology, accounting, marketing, computer science, nursing, education, and performing arts. The university also offers graduate and professional degrees; the law school is based in White Plains. Within the College of Health Professions, the Lienhard School of Nursing is a distinct academic unit. Program location matters: an applicant interested in a particular major should check its campus, required courses, clinical or performance components, and admission process rather than assume every Pace program is offered in Manhattan.

What is the location of Pace University?

Pace University's New York City campus is in Lower Manhattan, centered around One Pace Plaza near City Hall and the Financial District. Pace also has a campus in Pleasantville, New York, and a law school in White Plains.

The Manhattan setting gives students access to subway and other regional transit connections, which can make commuting practical without a car. It also means that travel time, transit costs, and the price of nearby housing deserve attention in a student's budget. Pleasantville offers a different, more suburban campus experience; students comparing the two should check where their courses and activities actually meet. Campus location may also affect access to residence halls, recreation, and varsity athletics.

What is the mission and vision of Pace University?

Pace describes its educational mission in terms of access to education, academic learning, and preparation for professional and civic life. Its stated approach connects classroom study with applied experiences, including internships and other forms of experiential learning.

That is the university's stated purpose, not a guarantee that every student will obtain a particular placement or career outcome. Pace's origins in professional education remain visible in its business and career-related programs, while its academic organization now extends well beyond those fields. Students assessing the mission in practice can look at the curriculum for their intended major, the availability of applied courses, and the support offered at their campus.