
Pace's varsity teams, known as the Setters, compete in NCAA Division II and the Northeast-10 Conference. Varsity competition is distinct from club sports, intramurals, and general recreation, which have different participation requirements.
Representative varsity sports include basketball, baseball, football, field hockey, lacrosse, soccer, softball, swimming and diving, and volleyball. Team schedules and facilities are closely tied to the Pleasantville campus, so a student based in Manhattan should consider travel before assuming that a varsity or recreation activity is nearby. Club and recreational offerings can provide ways to participate without joining an NCAA team, but the availability of a particular sport may vary by campus and year. Applicants interested in varsity participation should use the team's recruiting process rather than assume admission to Pace includes a roster place or athletic funding.
Pace students can participate in student government, academic and professional organizations, cultural groups, performing arts, recreation, and Greek-letter organizations. The Student Government Association provides a representative route into campus decision-making, while the P.A.C.E. Board organizes student programming.
Examples of student groups include an American Marketing Association chapter, Filipino Youth International, and Phi Mu. Pace also has student media and performance opportunities, including a student newspaper, radio and television activities, and theater groups. Recognition and activity can change from year to year, so a prospective member should check the current campus organization directory and meeting schedule. The range of groups matters particularly for commuters, who may need to plan around class and transit schedules to take part.
A reported enrollment snapshot counts 13,634 students at Pace University. Its first-time, degree-seeking undergraduate intake numbered 1,850, and 467 transfer-in students were reported separately. These figures describe the university rather than only its Manhattan campus.
The reported geographic mix of entering students included 46% from New York State and 48% from other U.S. states, with about 5% from foreign countries. Those categories are useful for understanding the reach of recruitment, but they should not be treated as a complete description of every class or campus. Among the reported first-time enrollees, 1,198 were women and 651 were men. Pace also enrolls graduate and professional students, whose courses and campus routines may differ substantially from those of first-year undergraduates.
Student life at Pace differs noticeably between its urban Manhattan setting and its suburban Pleasantville campus. In New York City, classes and activities share space with a substantial commuting population; university-wide reporting indicates that 61% of students commute and 39% live on campus.
Orientation, student programming, campus recreation, and gathering spaces offer ways to meet peers outside class. Pace also reports a health clinic and personal or psychological counseling services. A commuter may need to choose activities that fit around work or transit, while a resident may have easier access to evening programming. Neither pattern describes every student: the day-to-day experience also depends on a major's campus, course schedule, and whether a student joins organizations or attends university events.
Pace students have access to academic library services on more than one campus. The Henry Birnbaum Library serves the New York City campus, Mortola Library serves Pleasantville, and the law school has its own library resources in White Plains.
Libraries provide research help, study space, and access to scholarly material in print and digital formats. Students can use library databases and online journals for coursework, and library staff can help with source selection, citations, and research questions. Reported services include reservable study rooms; students who need late-night space should check current building hours rather than assume a library study area is open around the clock. Availability of a physical collection or specialized service can differ by location, while many digital resources can be used remotely with university credentials.
Total enrollment
13634Full Time Degree Seeking Freshmen
1347Member of Athletic Associations
NCAATotal staff
315 full time, 594 part timeVeterans affair office
YesVarsity teams compete against other colleges, intramural teams within the school. Each column says whether men, women or both take part, and whether the sport offers athletic scholarships (Aid).
Sport
Badminton
Baseball
Basketball
Cheerleading
Cross-country running
Field hockey
Football
Lacrosse
Soccer
Softball
Swimming and diving
Ultimate Frisbee
Volleyball
Data last updated on November 5, 2026
Data sources: IPEDS 2024-25, Peterson 2026, College Scorecard 10/2026, Clery 2024 (2023-24), OpenAlex 2026
Figures on this profile come from federal and third-party datasets in the editions listed above and are refreshed periodically, so they may differ from what the institution currently reports. Confirm costs, deadlines and requirements with the school before making decisions.