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Pace University

New York, NY

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Prescreen RequiredAudition RequiredInterview RequiredUniversity App Required

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In-Person or Virtual

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Selective12-24 Students

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Prescreen RequiredAudition RequiredInterview RequiredUniversity App Required

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In-Person or Virtual

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Selective12-24 Students

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BFA Performance Making

Directing

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Prescreen RequiredAudition RequiredInterview RequiredUniversity App Required

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Selective12-24 Students

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BFA Acting

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Prescreen RequiredAudition RequiredNo InterviewUniversity App Required

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In-Person or Virtual

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Selective12-24 Students

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BFA Acting for Film and Media

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Prescreen RequiredAudition RequiredNo InterviewUniversity App Required

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Selective12-24 Students

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BFA Performance Making

Directing

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Prescreen RequiredAudition RequiredInterview RequiredUniversity App Required

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In-Person or Virtual

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Selective12-24 Students

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BFA Performance Making

Acting

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Prescreen RequiredAudition RequiredInterview RequiredUniversity App Required

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Selective12-24 Students

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BFA Musical Theater

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Prescreen RequiredAudition RequiredNo InterviewUniversity App Required

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Highly Selective25-40 Students

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BFA Commercial Dance

Performance

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Prescreen RequiredAudition RequiredNo InterviewUniversity App Required

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In-Person or Virtual

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Highly Selective25-40 Students

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BFA Commercial Dance

Choreography

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Prescreen RequiredAudition RequiredNo InterviewUniversity App Required

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In-Person or Virtual

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Highly Selective25-40 Students

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BFA Production and Design for Stage and Screen

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Prescreen RequiredNo AuditionInterview RequiredUniversity App Required

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In-Person or Virtual

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12-24 Students

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BA Stage Management

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Prescreen RequiredNo AuditionInterview RequiredUniversity App Required

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BA Acting

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Prescreen RequiredAudition RequiredNo InterviewUniversity App Required

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In-Person or Virtual

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12-24 Students

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BA Directing

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Prescreen RequiredNo AuditionInterview RequiredUniversity App Required

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In-Person or Virtual

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Under 12 Students

TRAINING

•Directing-focused track within a generative arts framework

•Training in directing, devising, acting, writing, movement, and design

•Students develop as collaborative creators and directors of original work

PERFORMANCE & PRODUCTIONS

•Senior Artist Spotlight projects staged in Manhattan venues

PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT

•Pace is the 5th most represented college on Broadway per Playbill

•Graduates work across Broadway, film, and television

STUDY ABROAD

•Semester abroad in Barcelona, Spain at Institute of the Arts Barcelona

Academic info

Snapshot

3.30

Avg GPA

76%

Admit Rate

school-wide

61%

Grad Rate

7.7K

Enrollment

$70K

Earnings

10yr after

Costs & Aid

Average Annual Cost

$30,892

after typical aid

Tuition & Fees

$53,290

before aid

Average annual cost reflects the grants and scholarships most students receive.

$0-30k$26,473

$30-48k$26,362

$48-75k$28,467

$75-110k$31,219

$110k+$36,430

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Program Highlights

TRAINING

•Directing-focused track within a generative arts framework

•Training in directing, devising, acting, writing, movement, and design

•Students develop as collaborative creators and directors of original work

PERFORMANCE & PRODUCTIONS

•Senior Artist Spotlight projects staged in Manhattan venues

PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT

•Pace is the 5th most represented college on Broadway per Playbill

•Graduates work across Broadway, film, and television

STUDY ABROAD

•Semester abroad in Barcelona, Spain at Institute of the Arts Barcelona

Program Highlights

TRAINING

•Directing-focused track within a generative arts framework

•Training in directing, devising, acting, writing, movement, and design

•Students develop as collaborative creators and directors of original work

PERFORMANCE & PRODUCTIONS

•Senior Artist Spotlight projects staged in Manhattan venues

PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT

•Pace is the 5th most represented college on Broadway per Playbill

•Graduates work across Broadway, film, and television

STUDY ABROAD

•Semester abroad in Barcelona, Spain at Institute of the Arts Barcelona

Expert Tips

The due date for the Pace academic application for potential performing arts majors is December 1. The prescreen is due January 3. Make sure you get the academic application in on time, otherwise you won't be able to audition.

Key Info

University AppApplication

Apply

Common App

Deadline

Early DecisionNov 1, 2025

Early ActionNov 15, 2025

Early Action IIDec 1, 2025

Regular DecisionFeb 15, 2026

Fee

$50Waiver

Waived for Westchester campus applicants

Program AppApplication

Apply

Acceptd

Deadline

Application DeadlineDec 1, 2025

PrescreenJan 3, 2026

Fee

$90Waiver

Code 02pace25 waives fee for subsequent program submissions; you only pay once

Prescreen Requirements

Monologues

REQUIREMENTS

•Two Contrasting Monologues (as separate clips)

•Each under 90 seconds

•From contemporary (written after 1950), published, full-length PLAYS

Wildcard / Special Skill (Optional)

•Optional "wild card" video or media clip

-Special skill, interesting story, passion speech, etc.

Additional Materials

•RESUME (preferably PDF)

•HEADSHOT or photo

•Materials demonstrating interest/experience in directing and creation of new/original work

Optional

•Film/TV/commercial/voice-over reel

Official Source

Callback Requirements

Monologues

ONE OR TWO MONOLOGUES

•Can be the same or different from prescreen

Additional Materials

Devising workshop

•No preparation required

Interview

•Interview portion included; details sent in advance of callback

Official Source

Good to Know

APPLICATION LOGISTICS

•Must submit Pace Application for Admission by December 1 before uploading audition materials

•Pace Application ID required for Acceptd profile (found in confirmation email, NOT Common App ID)

•All acting majors upload the same materials on Acceptd and select interested major(s) in the profile

•Only one submission per program allowed - no resubmissions

•BFA Performance Making applicants must include materials demonstrating interest or experience in new/original work

•All Sands College majors are eligible for Early Decision (binding)

•ED applicants must complete FAFSA by October 15

•ED applicants must complete in-person audition or interview by December 1

What's The Process

PRESCREEN

•Faculty review uploaded materials and issue callback decisions on a rolling basis

•Notification via Acceptd within two weeks of submission

LIVE AUDITION

•In-person auditions are recommended; limited virtual options are available

•Callback includes monologues, a devising workshop, and an interview

•No individual feedback provided on prescreen or audition

Scholarship Info

MERIT SCHOLARSHIPS

•Merit-based scholarships up to $33,000 annually

•Artistic scholarships awarded through audition or portfolio review

HOLISTIC REVIEW (Fall 2026+)

•Institutional scholarships determined through holistic review process

•Considers artistic talent, academic achievement, and financial need

•Distinct from scholarship process used for other Pace academic programs

Academic info

Snapshot

3.30

Avg GPA

76%

Admit Rate

school-wide

61%

Grad Rate

7.7K

Enrollment

$70K

Earnings

10yr after

Costs & Aid

Average Annual Cost

$30,892

after typical aid

Tuition & Fees

$53,290

before aid

Average annual cost reflects the grants and scholarships most students receive.

$0-30k$26,473

$30-48k$26,362

$48-75k$28,467

$75-110k$31,219

$110k+$36,430

View full data on College Scorecard

TRAINING

•Directing-focused track within a generative arts framework

•Training in directing, devising, acting, writing, movement, and design

•Students develop as collaborative creators and directors of original work

PERFORMANCE & PRODUCTIONS

•Senior Artist Spotlight projects staged in Manhattan venues

PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT

•Pace is the 5th most represented college on Broadway per Playbill

•Graduates work across Broadway, film, and television

STUDY ABROAD

•Semester abroad in Barcelona, Spain at Institute of the Arts Barcelona

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