Pace University
New York, NY•PrivateCityMedium (7,725 students)
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Program Characteristics
Prescreen Required
Highly Selective
25-40 Students
90% audition, 10% academics
Key Info
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Application Deadlines
Prescreen materials - December 1, 2025 (recommended by November 1, 2025)
University Application(Common App)December 1, 2025
Audition Dates
In-person - January/February 2026
Virtual - Limited availability
Good to Know
Must submit Pace Application for Admission before uploading audition materials - Pace Application ID required for Acceptd profile
Application Fee
AUDITION FEE: Required on first submission (subsequent majors use code 02pace25)
Prescreen Requirements
Songs
•2 contrasting song selections, each 60-90 seconds
-One ballad and one up-tempo
-Songs can be from any time period and any style
-At least one should be from the musical theater canon
•Must sing to live or recorded accompaniment (no a cappella)
Monologues
•1 contemporary monologue (written after 1950)
-From a published full-length play
-Under 90 seconds
-Cannot be from musicals, television shows, or movies
Dance
•1 dance solo using provided choreography
-School strongly encourages using their choreography but will accept different submission if needed
-Choreography can be adapted for physical abilities and skill level
Wildcard / Special Skill
•Optional "wild card" video/media
-Special skill, interesting story, passion speech, instrument, etc.
-"What do you want us to know about you?"
-"What makes you unique?"
Additional Materials
•Headshot or photo
•Resume
•Wild card video (optional) - special skill, story, passion speech, instrument, etc.
Video Specifications
•Slate: Either at beginning of each video OR as chyron/banner
-Songs: Name, song title, show title
-Monologues: Name, play title, playwright
•Length: 60-90 seconds per piece (do not exceed 90 seconds)
•Dance: Full body shot, keep entire body in frame at all times
•Dance: No slate required for dance videos
•Wild card: Optional, up to 2 minutes
What Happens After Prescreen (If Invited)
•Callbacks issued on rolling basis after prescreen review
•In-person auditions recommended, limited virtual options available
•Students directed to schedule callback date/time if selected
•No individual feedback provided on prescreen or audition
Program Highlights
•Conservatory-style program in NYC, the musical theater capital
•Faculty are working industry professionals
•Top 10 most represented colleges on Broadway (#4 for 2023-2024 season)
•Artist-in-Residence program with Broadway professionals
•Alumni performing on Broadway, national tours, TV and film
•4-year curriculum covering acting, voice, dance, and synthesis training
Program info updated 2 days ago
Academic School Information
77%
Admit Rate
61%
Grad Rate
7,725
Enrollment
$70,378
Earnings
10yr after
Tuition & Fees
$51,424
before aid
Average Annual Cost
$31,046
after typical aid
Average annual cost is often lower than tuition because it accounts for grants and scholarships most students receive. It includes tuition, room & board, books, and supplies.
Annual Cost by Family Income
Family Income $0 - $30k$26,575
Family Income $30k - $48k$27,098
Family Income $48k - $75k$29,308
Family Income $75k - $110k$30,891
Family Income $110k+$36,098