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Pace University’s Pleasantville Campus Receives Most Applications in Campus History

National College Decision Day marks a major milestone for high school seniors across the country—and for colleges competing for top talent. At Pace University, momentum is building across both campuses, with the Pleasantville campus leading the way after receiving a record number of applications and on track to admitting its strongest incoming class in more than a decade.

As of May 1, first-year deposits are up 12 percent over last year. Pleasantville is leading the momentum, with overall deposits on the campus up 19 percent.

Pace is also receiving more interest from high-achieving students. The number of incoming Honors College students is up 16 percent overall, including a 12 percent increase in New York City and a 23 percent increase in Pleasantville.

Among deposited students, the most popular majors include finance, psychology, health science, nursing, business management, biology, computer science, communication and media studies, and film and screen studies. Pace’s Lienhard School of Nursing at the College of Health Professions is also admitting its largest incoming class since the pandemic. With a 98 percent NCLEX pass rate and national rankings in the top 10 percent, the program prepares students for leadership roles in health care. A $206,711 grant from the New York State Department of Health is helping the school expand disability inclusion in nursing education.

“Families are choosing Pace because they see real outcomes—graduates who are career-ready, resilient and prepared to lead in a fast-changing world,” said Robina Schepp, vice president for enrollment and placement. “Our growth reflects the strength of our academic programs, our investment in support systems and our commitment to providing real-world experiences that link classroom and career to ensure that every student achieves their career goals.”

Students come from 48 states, two U.S. territories, and 72 countries—underscoring Pace’s national reach and global appeal. The top states represented include New York, New Jersey, California, Pennsylvania, Connecticut, Florida, Texas, Massachusetts, Maryland, and Virginia. The most represented countries include India, China, Ghana, Pakistan, Nigeria, Canada, Russia, Mexico, Kazakhstan, and Kyrgyzstan.
“Pace continues to evolve to meet the needs of today’s learners,” said Jonathan H. Hill, DPS, interim provost and executive vice president for academic affairs. “Through innovative programs, world-class faculty, and immersive learning experiences, we not only prepare students for jobs — but for lives of purpose and impact. This incoming class embodies the future of higher education: ambitious, inclusive, and deeply connected to the world around them.”

About Pace University: Since 1906, Pace University has been transforming the lives of its diverse students—academically, professionally, and socioeconomically. With campuses in New York City and Westchester County, Pace offers bachelor, master, and doctoral degree programs to 13,600 students in its College of Health Professions, Dyson College of Arts and Sciences, Elisabeth Haub School of Law, Lubin School of Business, Sands College of Performing Arts, School of Education, and Seidenberg School of Computer Science and Information Systems.

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