Pace University has once again affirmed its position as a national leader in student success, academic innovation, and public impact. In the newly released 2025 Carnegie Classifications of Institutions of Higher Education, Pace is one of only 33 institutions nationwide to earn the dual designations of Research College & University (RCU) and Opportunity College & University (OCU).
These two designations reflect Pace’s unique ability to advance scholarly research while also providing high levels of access, affordability, and economic mobility for its students. This dual recognition underscores a central tenet of Pace’s mission: preparing students not only for careers but for lives of purpose.
Pace is one of only 33 institutions nationwide to earn the dual designations of Research College & University (RCU) and Opportunity College & University (OCU).
In addition to its rare dual classification, Pace was also designated a Professions-Focused Undergraduate/Graduate Doctorate Medium University, highlighting its commitment to real-world learning and workforce-ready degree programs. Furthermore, Pace is one of only 40 institutions nationwide recognized for Community Engagement, reflecting its ongoing partnerships with nonprofit, civic, and industry leaders that benefit both students and the broader public.
These honors—updated every two to three years by the American Council on Education (ACE)—place Pace in a select group of institutions making a measurable difference in higher education, combining access, impact, and excellence in equal measure.
Explore Pace University’s full profile in the 2025 Carnegie Classifications.
Pace University's Seidenberg School of Computer Science and Information Systems Interim Dean, Dr. Li-Chiou Chen, has been highlighted and included in the official City & State New York’s inaugural Asian Trailblazers list.
The Elisabeth Haub School of Law at Pace University recently hosted its 2025 Advocacy Affair, honoring the outstanding achievements of its Trial Advocacy Program, ranked #19 in the nation by U.S. News & World Report. The event was a celebration of the Trial Advocacy Program’s recent successes, the contributors who made it possible, and provided an opportunity for attendees to reconnect with colleagues, coaches, and classmates.
Pace AMA brought home major wins from the 2025 AMA International Collegiate Conference—top ten in the world and second place in Design Lab. They also led a session on professional development, showcasing the chapter’s commitment to real-world learning.