Pace Institute

606 Court St Suite 404
Reading, PA 19601
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Tel: (610) 375-1212
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  • 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 Highlights

Pace Institute serves 5 students (100% of students are full-time).
The college's student:teacher ratio of 1:1 is lower than the state community college average of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 80% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the state average of 44%.

Top Rankings

Pace Institute ranks among the top 20% of community colleges in Pennsylvania for:

School Overview

The teacher population of 4 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five years.
Pace Institute(PA) Community College Avg.
Carnegie ClassificationAssociates CollegesAssociates Colleges
Institution LevelAt least 2 but less than 4 yearsAt least 2 but less than 4 years
Institution ControlPrivate, for profitPrivate not-for-profit
Total Faculty4 staff56 staff
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Student Body

The student population of Pace Institute has declined by 97% over five years.
The student:teacher ratio of 1:1 has decreased from 48:1 over five years.
The Pace Institute diversity score of 0.54 is less than the state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has declined by 14% over five years.
Total Enrollment5 students477 students
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Student : Teacher Ratio1:112:1
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# Full-Time Students5 students331 students
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% Hispanic
64%
11%
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% Black
11%
15%
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% White
20%
56%
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% Two or more races
5%
3%
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Diversity Score0.540.64
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College Completion Rate
83%
57%
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Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years)$28,200$34,900
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Tuition Cost and Acceptance Rate

The private state tuition of $9,240 is less than the state average of $17,415. The private state tuition has grown by 23% over four years.
Private State Tuition Fees$9,240$17,415
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% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid75%91%
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Median Debt for Graduates$12,826$12,667
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Median Debt for Dropouts$5,445$5,445
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Source: 2020 (or latest year available) IPEDS

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.

Nearby Schools

The nearest community college to Pace Institute is Reading Area Community College (0.5 miles away).
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Quick Stats (2022)
  • Students: 5 students
  • Private-state tuition: $9,240
  • Student:teacher ratio: 1:1
  • Minority enrollment: 80%
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Did You Know?
For Pennsylvania public community colleges, the average tuition is approximately $10,168 per year for in-state students and $14,356 for out-of-state students. For private community colleges, the average yearly tuition is approximately $17,415 per year. Read more about average community college tuition costs across the country.

The average community college acceptance rate in Pennsylvania is 82%. Read more about national community college acceptance rates.

Pennsylvania community colleges have a diversity score of 0.64, which is lower than the national average of 0.71. The most diverse community college in Pennsylvania is The Workforce Institute's City College. Read more about community college diversity statistics in the USA.
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