Pace University-New York
Pace University-New York is a private institution in New York City. It was established in 1906 with the main campus in Manhattan. Additional campuses were eventually opened in Westchester County and Pleasantville. The university began as a business school and achieved university status in 1973. Pace University is structured into several schools offering undergraduate and graduate degree programs. These schools include the Actors Studio MFA program at the Michael Schimmel Center for the Arts, which is home to the Inside the Actors Studio program. Nursing programs are offered at the Lienhard School of Nursing, which is ranked as the 79th-best nursing school according to US News & World Report.
Several nursing programs are available at the Pace University Lienhard School of Nursing, including accelerated BSN and MSN programs. The accelerated MSN program includes a BSN and a master’s degree. The university also offers RN to BSN, DNP, and traditional BSN and MSN programs. All programs are accredited by the CCNE. The school boasts a high pass rate for the NCLEX-RN exam. Students have a 97.7% pass rate, which far exceeds the 87.8% national average. While enrolled in the BSN program, students gain experience at local clinics and a state-of-the-art simulations center.
Institution Overview
| Campus LocaleLarge City |
| Number of Students12,986 |
| Student to Faculty Ratio14:1 |
| Is Admission OpenNo |
| Religious Affiliation - |
| Level4-year |
| TypePrivate |
| Business ModelNot-for-profit |
| On Campus HousingYes |
| Retention Rate80% |
Nursing Programs
All nursing courses required for the BSN program are offered on the Pleasantville campus only. The required University Core Curriculum courses may be taken on either the Pleasantville or New York City campus;
The Accelerated Combined Degree Program consists of a BSN and a Master's degree and is designed for people with non-Nursing degrees to move into nursing career.
Nursing Programs Graduates (2017-2018 academic year)
| Number of Graduates | ||
|---|---|---|
| Degree type | Men | Women |
| Associate's degree | 0 | 0 |
| Bachelor's degree | 18 | 140 |
| Master's degree | 0 | 0 |
| Post-master's certificate | 0 | 0 |
| Doctor's degree - professional practice | 0 | 8 |
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New York University
1 miles away |
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2 miles away |
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2 miles away |
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3 miles away |
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Metropolitan Learning Institute - Jersey City
3 miles away |
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Saint Peter's University
4 miles away |
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Columbia University in the City of New York
7 miles away |
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Helene Fuld College of Nursing
7 miles away |
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Accreditations
Institutional Accreditations
|
Middle States Commission on Higher Education 07/01/1957 - Current |
Nursing Programs Accreditations
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Nursing (CNURED) - Nursing education programs at the baccalaureate degree levels CCNE 04/12/1999 - Current |
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Nursing (CNURED) - Nursing education programs at the graduate degree levels CCNE 04/12/1999 - Current |
Admission
80%
Acceptance RateEnrolled students test score (Fall 2017)
| SAT | 1040 to 1220 |
| ACT | 21 to 27 |
Admission considerations
| Secondary school GPA Required |
| Secondary school rank Recommended |
| Secondary school record Required |
| Completion of college-preparatory program Required |
| Recommendations Required |
| Formal demonstration of competencies Recommended |
| Admission test scores (SAT/ACT) Required |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) Required |
| Other Test (Wonderlic, WISC-III, etc.) Neither required nor recommended |
In addition to the college's admission requirements each nursing program might have its own admission criteria (such as: TEAS score, HESI A2 score, nursing prerequisites GPA, etc).
Application fee
| Undergrads | $50 |
| Graduates | $70 |
Cost to Attend
The following table details the reported cost of attendance per credit hour for the 2017-2018 academic year.
| Undergrad courses | ||
|---|---|---|
| In District Students | $1,215/credit | |
| In State Students | $1,215/credit | |
| Out of State Students | $1,215/credit | |
| Graduate courses | ||
|---|---|---|
| In District Students | $1,230/credit | |
| In State Students | $1,230/credit | |
| Out of State Students | $1,230/credit | |
Tuition Estimates
Based on the above credit hour costs, here is a sample tuition for different nursing programs.
| Program | Credit Hours | In district | In State | Out of State |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LPN | 45 | $54,675 | $54,675 | $54,675 |
| ADN | 70 | $85,050 | $85,050 | $85,050 |
| BSN | 125 | $151,875 | $151,875 | $151,875 |
| FNP | 50 | $61,500 | $61,500 | $61,500 |
If you attend a private, for-profit school, usually the additional cost (besides tuition) is about 10% of the tuition. If you attend a public school or a not-for-profit private school, the additional cost is around 50% of the tuition.
Financial Aid
In 2017-2018 academic year, 95% of Pace University-New York's students received financial aid. Below is the breakdown of the financial aid provided to students.
| Students Receiving Aid | Average Amount/Student | |
|---|---|---|
| Pell Grant | 32% | $4,834 |
| Other Federal Grant | 19% | $918 |
| State Grant & Scholarships | 21% | $3,484 |
| Institutional Grant & Scholarships | 95% | $25,909 |
| Federal Student Loans | 61% | $6,210 |
| Private Loans | 8% | $20,037 |
$31,734
Average Net PriceAverage Net Price by Family Income
| Less than $30,000$24,808 |
| $30,001 to $48,000$25,015 |
| $48,001 to $75,000$29,418 |
| $75,001 to $110,000$31,682 |
| Over $110,000$34,338 |
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Student Population
8,674
Undergrads
4,312
Graduates
7,906
Women
5,080
Men
78%
Full-time
22%
Par-time
Ethnic Diversity
|
White |
46% |
|
Non-resident alien |
15% |
|
Hispanic |
12% |
|
Black/African American |
11% |
|
Asian |
8% |
|
Race/ethnicity unknown |
4% |
|
Two or more races |
3% |
|
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander |
0% |
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Data source: https://nces.ed.gov (2017-2018 colleges survey) and New York state board of nursing.
