Pace Institute

606 Court St Suite 404
Reading, PA 19601
Top Ranked (2024-25): View Rankings
  • 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 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 80% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the state average of 92%.

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • 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:

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Attribute

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
Less than 2 yrs
At least 2 but less than 4 years
Institution Control
Private, for profit
Private not-for-profit
Total Faculty
4 staff
58 staff
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Student Body

The student population of Pace Institute has stayed relatively flat over five years.
The student:teacher ratio of 1:1 has stayed the same over five years.
The Pace Institute diversity score of 0.54 is less than the state average of 0.68. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five years.
Total Enrollment
5 students
344 students
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Student : Teacher Ratio
1:1
11:1
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# Full-Time Students
5 students
241 students
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# Part-Time Students
n/a
103 students
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# Enrollment Undergraduate
54 students
312 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
5 students
241 students
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# Full-Time Graduate Students
n/a
5 students
# Part-Time Undergraduate Students
n/a
103 students
# Part-Time Graduate Students
n/a
19 students
Total Dormitory Capacity
n/a
330 students
% American Indian/Alaskan
n/a
4%
% Asian
n/a
14%
% Hispanic
64%
n/a
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Pace Institute and the percentage of Hispanic community college students in Pennsylvania by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
% Black
11%
10%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Pace Institute and the percentage of Black community college students in Pennsylvania by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
% White
20%
8%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Pace Institute and the percentage of White community college students in Pennsylvania by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
% Hawaiian
n/a
52%
% Two or more races
5%
5%
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% Unknown races
n/a
7%
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This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Pennsylvania.
Diversity Score
0.54
0.68
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College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years)
83%
57%
This chart displays completion rates for First-Time of Full-time students of Pace Institute and community college average completion rates for First-Time of Full-time students of Pennsylvania by year, with the latest 2013-14 school year data.
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in 4 years or more than 4 years)
n/a
0.4973%
Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years)
$28,200
$34,900
This chart displays average graduate earnings (10 Years) of Pace Institute and community college average graduate earnings (10 Years) of Pennsylvania by year, disaggregated by student subgroups with the latest 2012-13 school year data.

Tuition and Acceptance Rate

The private state tuition of $9,240 is less than the state average of $17,079. The private state tuition has grown by 23% over four years.
Private State Tuition Fees
$9,240
$17,079
This chart displays tuition fees for an in-state student of Pace Institute and the private community college average tuition fees for an in-state student of Pennsylvania by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
75%
91%
This chart displays the percent of students who is receiving some financial aid in Pace Institute and the percent of community college students who is receiving some financial aid in Pennsylvania by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Median Debt for Graduates
$12,826
$12,826
This chart displays median debt for students who have completed a certificate or degree in Pace Institute and average median debt for community college students who have completed a certificate or degree in Pennsylvania by year, with the latest 2013-14 school year data.
Median Debt for Dropouts
$5,445
$5,500
This chart displays median debt for students who have not completed a certificate or degree in Pace Institute and average median debt for community college students who have not completed a certificate or degree in Pennsylvania by year, with the latest 2013-14 school year data.
Acceptance Rate
n/a
78%
SAT Reading
n/a
460
SAT Math
n/a
470
SAT Writing
n/a
435
ACT Composite
n/a
20
ACT English
n/a
20
ACT Math
n/a
21
ACT Writing
n/a
7
Source: 2023 (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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How much does Pace Institute cost?
Pace Institute's private state tuition is approximately $9,240.
What is Pace Institute's ranking?
Pace Institute ranks among the top 20% of community college in Pennsylvania for: Least expensive tuition.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • Enrollment: 5 students
  • Private-state tuition: $9,240
  • Student:teacher ratio: 1:1
  • Minority enrollment: 80%
  • Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)

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