Pace Institute
School Notes Overview:
Pace Institute began as the training division of Professional Practice Management Association, a Reading, PA-based consulting organization founded in 1977 by Rhoda E. Dersh. To meet the expanding need for services, Pace became a licensed business school and embarked on a sustained growth curve....
School Overview:
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| County | Berks County, PA | - |
| Title IV Eligible | Yes | Yes |
| Carnegie Classification | Associate of Arts Colleges | Associate of Arts Colleges |
| Institution Level | At least 2 yrs but < 4 yrs | At least 2 yrs but < 4 yrs |
| Institution Control | Private, for profit | Public |
| Full-Time Undergraduate | 207 students | 1,020 students |
| Total Enrollment | 207 students | 2,213 students |
| % Students Receiving Some Financial Aid | 94% | 78% |
| % Students Receiving Federal Grants | 78% | 46% |
| Avg. Amount Of Federal Grants Received | $3,250 | $2,845 |
| % Students Receiving State/Local Grants | 39% | 29% |
| Avg. Amount Of State/Local Grants Received | $1,740 | $1,273 |
| % Students Receiving Institutional Grants | 6% | 12% |
| Avg. Amount Of Institutional Grants Received | $3,600 | $1,146 |
| % Students Receiving Loans | 89% | 38% |
| Avg. Amount Of Loan Received | $4,650 | $3,129 |
School Notes:
- Pace Institute awards Associate in Specialized Business degrees and Associate in Specialized Technology degrees in Accounting, Business Management, Computer Programming/Network Operations, Electronic & Network Engineering Technology, Executive Secretarial Administration, Fashion & Retail Merchandising/ Business, Legal Office Assistant / Paralegal, Medical Office Assistant / Administrator and Travel and Tourism / Business.
- Pace Institute also offers Diploma Programs in 48 Semester Credit Programs, Administrative Office Assistant, Business Network System, Electronic Technology, Legal Secretary / Shorthand Option, Legal Secretary / Word Processing Option, Medical Office Assistant, Medical Secretary / Word Processing Option and PC Programming & Applications.
- The college is accredited by the Accrediting Council for Independent Colleges and Schools.
- Profile last updated: 08/22/2008.
In the News:
- Volunteer gets standing ovation, award for jobs creation work, service to nonprofit (Reading Eagle)
posted on April 23, 2009 at 04:13:24 am
Click on picture to enlarge. Ruth M. Mathews with her husband, William, at the annual United Way of Berks County awards dinner Wednesday night in Wyomissing. Ruth was honored by the organization for distinguished service to the community.
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- Reading Area Community College - 4,492 students - 0.4 mi. away - view location
- Berks Technical Institute - 645 students - 2.7 mi. away - view location
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