Pace University Westchester

• Established: 1 906
• Location: Westchester, New York, USA
• Students age: 17+
• Number of students: 3000
• Type of training: blended
• Type of accommodation: residence, apartments
• Language of instruction: English.

Pace university - A prestigious American university, which has established itself with high quality programs in business, management, marketing and finance. University graduates build a career in managerial positions in large companies, reach heights in the scientific fields, journalism, law, therefore Pace University entered the Forbes list as one of the top universities in USA "which will make you rich."

A private higher education institution was founded in 1906 as a business school. Today about 3 thousand people study at the university on undergraduate, graduate and doctoral programs.

University Achievements:

• Law School Ranks Top 3 in the United States
• In 2020, the university ranks 202 in the national ranking
• University's sister school entered the top 79 of the best schools in the world
• In 2020, the university took second place in the quality of programs in the field of "Environmental Protection"
• The university is considered one of the best universities in terms of employment and the quality of internships.

Three thousand students study on campus, which is relatively few for American universities. Thanks to this, a family atmosphere reigns in the university, and friendly relations are established between students and teachers. Training takes place in small groups, with a maximum of 19 people. The university is distinguished by the strongest teaching staff, where 90% of teachers have doctoral degrees. Despite the relatively small size of the university, it offers 70 undergraduate programs and more than 60 student clubs.

The university is multidisciplinary, you can get training here on a wide list of specialties. Popular destinations:

• Accounting
• Business
• Marketing
• Information Technology
• Journalism
• Natural Sciences
• art
• Environmental sciences
• Performing art.

University faculties:

• Сollege of Health Professions
• Dyson college of arts and sciences
• Elisabeth Haub School of Law
• Lubin school of business
• School of education
• Seidenberg School of Computer Science and Information Systems.

The list of famous graduates includes:

• Mike Adenuga - Executive Director Globacom
• Dominic Fishback - actress
• Asher Levine - Designer
• Joy Mangano - businessman and inventor
• Olga Nolla - journalist, writer, professor
• Rachel Ray - TV presenter of the culinary show
• Sam Smith is a sports journalist
• Glen Taranto is an actress.

Sam Jones

Recruitment Director for Partnership with INTO Universities (Europe and Central Asia)

What advice do you have for potential applicants before applying to US universities?

Choose a university that really suits you - do not try to "adjust" yourself to a prestigious or ranked university. If you are not sure of your capabilities, do not dwell on the first top 10: believe me, many opportunities of less prestigious universities will be able to give you what you need to develop and become a specialist.

Pace University offers comprehensive support, including:

• Personal academic advising – teachers will help students set up their curriculum, balance the schedule. Students will work closely with their advisor starting in the first semester,
• Tutoring, peer mentoring, workshops, and reviews of additional research resources are a comprehensive approach to helping students hone their academic skills,
• Individual support for students who are passionate about creative writing,
• The Office of New Students is committed to providing a comprehensive and collaborative approach to ensure the personal, academic success of first-year students by providing them with guidance, advice, timely support,
• The university's libraries offer not only books, but also advice on reference information and research, interlibrary loan, lending laptops and electronic devices, access to the consortium of CNY libraries, METRO and much more.

Pace University has seven specialized colleges:

• Medicine
• Arts, Sciences,
• Business
• Education
• Jurisprudence
• Performing Arts,
• Computer Science, Information Systems.

Research activities at Pace University include a National Science Foundation Grant to support cybersecurity research, a $300,000 laser scanning microscope, international environmental projects, and more, reflecting the university's strong commitment to innovative change. Faculty are involved in a wide range of funded research, and undergraduate/postgraduate students work alongside them. In dozens of research centers and laboratories of the university, they push the boundaries in scientific fields, some students are even co-authors of articles for publication in peer-reviewed journals – this is a valuable addition to a resume or application for graduate school.

Some of the research areas are:

• Cybersecurity, Education,
• Social processes, sustainability,
• Parasitic diseases,
• Modeling in healthcare.

The clock tower, located near the Goldstein Fitness Center, is dedicated to former Pace University football player Danroy Henry, who tragically died in 2010. The number 12 is the only number on the dial, representing Henry's uniform number when he played for the Pace University football team. In the years since his tragic death, Henry's family created DJ Henry Dream Fund, a nonprofit organization dedicated to providing access to community programs such as sports, summer camps, and the arts for Massachusetts youth.

University of Westchester is a traditional American college located in the countryside near the large city of Pleasantville. Studying and living on the campus of the university will especially appeal to those who like to spend time in nature and active sports.

Students are offered a choice of several residences located on the campus:

University students eat in the canteens according to the chosen plan. The cost of food for a semester will range from $ 550 to $ 2575.

Facilities at residences:

• Bicycle parking
• Common recreation areas
• Training Areas
• Room size from 12-14 pounds
• Kitchens
• Furnished rooms
• Laundries.

The university has more than 60 interest clubs and organizations.

Interest clubs:

• Criminology
• Nursing
• Psychology
• Black student union
• Christian faith club
• Radio
• Student magazine
• Marketing
• Business
• Politics
• Law.

Sport sections:

• Basketball
• Football
• Rugby
• Volleyball
• Fitness
• Yoga
• Dancing.

• Accreditation by the Middle States Commission on Higher Education,
• The university is in the TOP-10% of private institutions in the United States in terms of price-quality ratio,
• One of the largest internship programs of any institution in the New York metropolitan area. Over the past year, Pace University students have participated in more than 9000 internships, cooperatives, field internships with more than 1000 different employers,
• Graduates are employed 20% faster than the national average,
• More than 50 centers of excellence, institutes, laboratories and clinics, including NYC Design Factory, Entrepreneurship Lab, Environmental Policy Clinic, Cybersecurity Education and Research Lab, Immigration Justice Clinic and Health Care Simulation Labs, serve as a training ground for practical exercises,
• One of the most competitive programs at the university is the performing arts, and Sands College of Performing Arts is among the top programs in the country,
• The university's environmental law program is ranked 1st in the nation by U.S. News & World Report.
• The average class size is 18 students,
• 99% of first-year students receive financial aid,
• Multinational student body with representatives of 50 countries, 108 countries - 22% of the total number of students are foreigners.

The university has an ideal location. Pace University is located in the beautiful city of Pleasantville, near the valley by the Hudson River: it offers fascinating landscapes that attract tourists from all over the world. The popular National Geographic magazine even included these places in the TOP-20 tourist destinations that everyone should see.

Large companies such as IBM, NBC Sports and MasterCard work in Westchester, because the district was called Golden Apple. The district is famous for its festivals and exhibitions. In less than an hour by train, students can reach Manhattan.

In Westchester, the university has been accepting students for study since 1963: it is located on 73 hectares in the countryside and is represented by beautiful architectural buildings, spacious parks and gardens. The campus includes an 18th-century estate formerly owned by the former head of General Foods Corporation. In 2001, the university opened the Women's Justice Center. University sports infrastructure includes swimming pools, gyms and dance studios. The university owns its own farm.

Pace University has invested heavily in infrastructure: new student residences, dining rooms and recreation areas were built, sports grounds and complexes were modernized, and a recording studio appeared.

• 9.09-22.12 first semester
• 12/23/21/01 winter holidays
• 01.25-15.05 second semester
• 05.17-28.08 summer vacation.

Applicants must make deposits:

• $ 100 for tuition
• $ 500 per stay.

There are various scholarship programs for students:

• A scholarship for freshmen will be about $ 25,500 -31,000 $: awarded to applicants with the highest SAT or ACT scores
• Bachelors who are transferred from other universities can apply for a scholarship in the amount of $ 20,000 to $ 25,000. Conditions - high academic performance, including a GPA score of 2.8
• Master's scholarships will amount to $ 3200 -6300 $ (subject to 3.3 GPA points in the bachelor's diploma).

The admission procedure is partially available in a remote format, which facilitates the process for foreign applicants. All candidates wishing to get an education at Pace University will have to go through several stages:

• Filling out the online form and providing the required documents,
• Payment of the registration fee,
• Passing an interview, possible entrance exams,
• Receiving an official invitation to enroll,
• Making deposits to book a place in the program, in the residence,
• Arrival at campus to attend orientation events, accommodation in residence, start of training.

According to recent statistics, the university considers about 77% of applications, which is about 21,960 applications from applicants. Of the total number of applicants, only 9% are admitted to the first year - about 1950 new students.

Pace University graduates achieve excellent results by gaining applied skills and competent knowledge in the learning process. According to annual statistics, the total number of graduates of both bachelor's and postgraduate courses:

• 90% are employed after completing a bachelor's degree,
• 94% are working, continuing their academic career or entering the service within one year of completing their studies,
• 86% are graduates employed in their specialization.

According to statistics, 75.9% of applicants successfully enter the selected programs.

List of documents:

• Application for training
• Paid non-refundable deposit of $ 50
• Passport photo
• 2 letters of recommendation
• Essay
• Education Documents
• Certificate of passing the language exam.

Students must pass an international language exam. For admission to the university, the results must be at least:

• TOEFL: 80
• IELTS: 6.5.

There are several types of financial support available at the university:

• Scholarships and grants offered at Pace University are non-refundable financial support for students who have shown distinctive abilities in academics, sports, creativity and other areas,
• The Federal Work Study is a federally subsidized work program for students who meet the general eligibility criteria and feel financially needy. This type of financial aid is a part-time job during your studies, the funds from which can be used to pay for academic and other expenses,
• Federal student loans offered by the federal government allow students to borrow additional funds to fund their education. These are some of the best loans available to help with tuition fees, thanks to lower interest rates and flexible repayment terms.

• Guardianship services during the studies
• Student supervision