Pace Institute
- 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%.
Quick Stats (2022-23)
- Enrollment: 5 students
- Private-state tuition: $9,240
- Student:teacher ratio: 1:1
- Minority enrollment: 80%
- Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)
Top Rankings
Pace Institute ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Pennsylvania for:
Category
Attribute
Affordability
Completion Rates
School Overview
The teacher population of 4 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five years.
Pace Institute
(PA) Community College Avg.
Carnegie Classification
Associates Colleges
Associates Colleges
Institution Level
At least 2 but less than 4 years
At least 2 but less than 4 years
Institution Control
Private, for profit
Private not-for-profit
Total Faculty
4 staff
56 staff
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 Enrollment
5 students
477 students
Student : Teacher Ratio
1:1
12:1
# Full-Time Students
5 students
331 students
# Part-Time Students
n/a
146 students
Total Dormitory Capacity
n/a
314 students
% Asian
n/a
3%
% Hispanic
64%
11%
% Black
11%
15%
% White
20%
56%
% Two or more races
5%
3%
% Non Resident races
n/a
1%
% Unknown races
n/a
11%
Diversity Score
0.54
0.64
College Completion Rate
83%
57%
Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years)
$28,200
$34,900
Tuition 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
% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
75%
91%
Median Debt for Graduates
$12,826
$12,667
Median Debt for Dropouts
$5,445
$5,445
Acceptance Rate
n/a
86%
SAT Reading
n/a
450
SAT Math
n/a
465
SAT Writing
n/a
435
ACT Composite
n/a
20
ACT English
n/a
18
ACT Math
n/a
20
ACT Writing
n/a
7
Source: 2020 (or latest year available) Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (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.
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