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$53,290
per year
In-State Tuition
83%
Acceptance Rate
60%
Graduation Rate
76%
Retention Rate
Pace University has campuses in Manhattan and Pleasantville, known for Lubin School of Business, criminal justice, performing arts, and strong NYC employer connections.
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5 exams
15 credits
$26,645 saved
8 exams
24 credits
$42,632 saved
14 exams
42 credits
$74,606 saved
32 of 34 CLEP exams accepted · Up to $238,029potential savings
Arts & Communications
Technology & Computer Science
Major: Computer & Information Sciences
Business & Finance
Major: Human Resources Management
Major: Human Resources Management
Education
Law & Criminal Justice
Healthcare & Medicine
Broad degrees built to transfer into a bachelor's program rather than lead to one specific career. They're a common starting point at community colleges — you pick your major after you transfer.
A self-directed program drawing on several fields, usually taken to complete general-education requirements before transferring. NCES CIP 24.0102 "General Studies".
Multi- and interdisciplinary programs that do not fall under a more specific code. NCES CIP 30.9999 "Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other".
A broad program across the humanities, social sciences, mathematics and natural sciences, most often taken as a transfer degree into a bachelor's program. NCES CIP 24.0101 "Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies".
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Sports
6
Men's teams
8
Women's teams
Team Sports(8)
Football
Basketball
Baseball
Softball
Soccer
Volleyball
Lacrosse
Field Hockey
Individual Sports(1)
Cross Country
Aquatic Sports(1)
Swimming and Diving
Typical Admitted Student
Application Requirements
In-State Students
From the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard, most recent reporting cohort.
Net Price(family income < $30K)
$26,473
Per year, after grants & scholarships
Median Earnings
$70,378
10 years after entry, working full-time
Median Debt at Graduation
$23,250
Among completers who borrowed
CLEP Savings at Pace University
⚠️ Partial acceptance — verify which exams apply
Each 3-credit CLEP exam (~$97) replaces approximately $1,776 in tuition.
5 exams
15 credits
Save $26,645
8 exams
24 credits
Save $42,632
14 exams
42 credits
Save $74,606
Verified Jul 2026
5 exams
15 credits
$26,645 saved
8 exams
24 credits
$42,632 saved
14 exams
42 credits
$74,606 saved
⚠️ Partial acceptance — not all exams listed below may be accepted. Verify each with the registrar before planning your CLEP strategy.
| Exam | Credits | Min Score | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
CLEP American Government Political Science | 3 | 50 | Accepted |
CLEP American Literature Literature & Humanities | — | — | Not Accepted |
CLEP Analyzing and Interpreting Literature Literature & Humanities | 3 | 50 | Accepted |
CLEP Biology Biology & Science | 8 | 50 | Accepted |
CLEP Calculus Mathematics | 4 | 50 | Accepted |
CLEP Chemistry Science | 9 | 50 | Accepted |
CLEP College Algebra Mathematics | 3 | 50 | Accepted |
CLEP College Composition English & Writing | 3 | 50 | Accepted |
CLEP College Composition Modular English & Writing | 3 | 50 | Accepted |
CLEP College Mathematics Mathematics | 3 | 50 | Accepted |
Type
Private University
Main Campus
New York City, New York
New York County
Control
Private
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