Pillar College Rankings
| Ranking | Category |
|---|---|
| #7555 of 14,131 | In the World |
| #2022 of 2,597 | In North America |
| #1929 of 2,496 | In the United States |
| #30 of 47 | In New Jersey |
| #2 of 3 | In Newark |
Quick Review
- Religion
- Non-Denominational
- Acceptance rate
- 100%
- Undergraduates
- 512
- Graduates
- 44
- Male:Female Ratio
- 10:90
- Control
- Private
not-for-profit - Highest Degree
- Master's degree
- Website
- pillar.edu
Pillar College Acceptance rate and admissions statistics
Pillar College has an acceptance rate of 100% and is among the 23% of the easiest universities to gain admission to in the United States. The university reports the admission statistics without distinguishing between local and international students.
13 students enrolled in some distance education courses.
3 enrolled exclusively in distance education.
Admissions requirements
Pillar College has an open admission policy (non-competitive). The only requirement is a certificate of attendance or a highschool diploma or a General Educational Development certificate.
Enrollment demographics by race or ethnicity
| White | 296 (53%) |
|---|---|
| Hispanic | 159 (29%) |
| Black or African American | 78 (14%) |
| Nonresident Alien | 9 (2%) |
| Race or Ethnicity unknown | 6 (1%) |
| Asian | 6 (1%) |
| Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander | 1 (0.2%) |
Costs per year: Tuition, Housing, Fees
The average net cost to attend Pillar College is $8,024 per year, calculated as the sum of the average cost of tuition, room and board, books, and supplies, reduced by the amount of average financial aid received.
The final cost of attendance varies for each student based on household income, residency, program, and other factors.
Average costs by household income
| <$30K | $15,139 |
|---|---|
| $30-48K | $7,114 |
| $48-75K | $3,181 |
| $75-110K | $4,411 |
| $110K+ | $19,030 |
Tuition and fees
| Undergraduates | Graduates | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition in-district | $25,200 | $20,232 |
| Tuition in-state | $25,200 | $20,232 |
| Tuition out-of-state | $25,200 | $20,232 |
| Fee in-district | $700 | $1,584 |
| Fee in-state | $700 | $1,584 |
| Fee out-of-state | $700 | $1,584 |
Pillar College majors
Pillar College has granted 99 bachelor's degrees across 5 programs and 26 master's across 3 programs. Below is a table with majors that lead to degrees at Pillar College.
| Major | Associate | Bachelor | Master |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bible & Biblical Studies | 71 | ||
| General Studies | 37 | ||
| Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychology, Other | 21 | ||
| Psychology, General | 21 | ||
| Business Administration, Management and Operations, Other | 4 | ||
| Theology and Religious Vocations, Other | 4 | ||
| Organizational Leadership | 2 | ||
| Elementary Education and Teaching | 1 | ||
| Non-Profit & Public & Organizational Management | 1 | ||
| Grand Total | 37 | 99 | 26 |
Pillar College has a graduation rate of 38%, which is among the 21% lowest for universities in the US.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Graduation rate | 38% | 25% | 42% |
| |||
Publications & Citations
Pillar College has published 130 scientific papers with 278 citations received. The research profile covers a range of fields, including Computer Science, Liberal Arts & Social Sciences, Engineering, Physics, Artificial Intelligence (AI), Environmental Science, Philosophy, Chemistry, Mathematics, and Biology.
Publication / Citation count by topic
Annual publication & citation counts
| Year | Publications | Citations |
|---|---|---|
| 1993 | 0 | 0 |
| 1994 | 0 | 0 |
| 1995 | 0 | 0 |
| 1996 | 0 | 0 |
| 1997 | 0 | 0 |
| 1998 | 0 | 0 |
| 1999 | 0 | 0 |
| 2000 | 0 | 0 |
| 2001 | 0 | 0 |
| 2002 | 0 | 0 |
| 2003 | 0 | 0 |
| 2004 | 1 | 0 |
| 2005 | 1 | 0 |
| 2006 | 2 | 0 |
| 2007 | 2 | 0 |
| 2008 | 1 | 0 |
| 2009 | 2 | 1 |
| 2010 | 0 | 2 |
| 2011 | 0 | 0 |
| 2012 | 1 | 0 |
| 2013 | 1 | 3 |
| 2014 | 10 | 7 |
| 2015 | 2 | 11 |
| 2016 | 7 | 18 |
| 2017 | 10 | 13 |
| 2018 | 5 | 16 |
| 2019 | 7 | 13 |
| 2020 | 14 | 18 |
| 2021 | 13 | 24 |
| 2022 | 11 | 25 |
| 2023 | 12 | 36 |
| 2024 | 12 | 57 |
| 2025 | 17 | 43 |
General info
| Alternative names | PC |
|---|---|
| Founded | 1908 |
| Motto | Educate, Inspire, Equip |
| Academic calendar | Aug - Dec; Jan-May |
| Total FTE staff | 74 |
| Carnegie classification | Baccalaureate Colleges: Arts & Sciences Focus |
Location and contacts
| Address | 60 Park Place, Suite 701 Newark, New Jersey, 07102 United States |
|---|---|
| City population | 312,000 |
| Phone | 97380350002000 |