- 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 served 5 students (100% of students were full-time).
The college's student-teacher ratio of 1:1 was lower than the state community college average of 22:1.
Minority enrollment was 80% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was more than the state average of 50%.
School Overview
Pace Institute
(PA) Community College Avg.
Carnegie Classification
Associates Colleges
Associate's Colleges: High Transfer-High Traditional
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
28 staff
Student Body
Total Enrollment
5 students
382 students
Showing 2008–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
Student-Teacher Ratio
1:1
22:1
# Full-Time Students
5 students
294 students
Showing 2008–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
# Enrollment Undergraduate
5 students
370 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
5 students
292 students
Showing 2008–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
% Hispanic
64%
12%
Showing 2008–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
% Black
11%
15%
Showing 2010–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
% White
20%
50%
Showing 2010–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
% Two or more races
5%
4%
Diversity Score
0.54
0.69
Showing 2010–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years)
83%
55%
Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years)
$28,200
$36,700
Tuition & Financial Aid
Private State Tuition Fees
$9,240
$17,466
% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
75%
89%
Showing 2008–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
Median Debt for Graduates
$12,826
$12,536
Median Debt for Dropouts
$5,445
$5,500
Source: 2025 (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.
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