Pillar College Rankings
| Ranking | Category |
|---|---|
| #7790 of 14,131 | In the World |
| #2079 of 2,597 | In North America |
| #1986 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
- 462
- Graduates
- 96
- Male:Female Ratio
- 26:74
- 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.
2 students enrolled in some distance education courses.
16 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
| Hispanic | 231 (41%) |
|---|---|
| Nonresident Alien | 118 (21%) |
| Black or African American | 106 (19%) |
| White | 82 (15%) |
| Race or Ethnicity unknown | 11 (2%) |
| Two or more races | 6 (1%) |
| Asian | 3 (0.5%) |
Costs per year: Tuition, Housing, Fees
The average net cost to attend Pillar College is $21,641 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 | $23,591 |
|---|---|
| $30-48K | $28,152 |
| $48-75K | $21,335 |
| $110K+ | $32,124 |
Tuition and fees
| Undergraduates | Graduates | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition in-district | $22,968 | $18,480 |
| Tuition in-state | $22,968 | $18,480 |
| Tuition out-of-state | $22,968 | $18,480 |
| 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 47 bachelor's degrees across 5 programs and 59 master's across 2 programs. Below is a table with majors that lead to degrees at Pillar College.
| Major | Associate | Bachelor | Master |
|---|---|---|---|
| Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychology, Other | 52 | ||
| General Studies | 34 | ||
| Psychology, General | 30 | ||
| Theology and Religious Vocations, Other | 7 | ||
| Bible & Biblical Studies | 6 | ||
| Business Administration, Management and Operations, Other | 5 | ||
| Elementary Education and Teaching | 3 | ||
| Organizational Leadership | 3 | ||
| Grand Total | 34 | 47 | 59 |
Pillar College has a graduation rate of 44%, which is among the 31% lowest for universities in the US.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Graduation rate | 44% | 33% | 48% |
| |||
Publications & Citations
Pillar College has published 91 scientific papers with 108 citations received. The research profile covers a range of fields, including Liberal Arts & Social Sciences, Engineering, Computer Science, Physics, Mathematics, Environmental Science, Chemistry, Philosophy, Artificial Intelligence (AI), and Materials Science.
Publication / Citation count by topic
Annual publication & citation counts
| Year | Publications | Citations |
|---|---|---|
| 2009 | 2 | 1 |
| 2010 | 0 | 2 |
| 2011 | 0 | 0 |
| 2012 | 2 | 0 |
| 2013 | 1 | 2 |
| 2014 | 10 | 7 |
| 2015 | 1 | 8 |
| 2016 | 7 | 14 |
| 2017 | 9 | 7 |
| 2018 | 5 | 12 |
| 2019 | 7 | 9 |
| 2020 | 11 | 6 |
| 2021 | 11 | 14 |
| 2022 | 8 | 13 |
| 2023 | 10 | 14 |
General info
| Alternative names | PC |
|---|---|
| Founded | 1908 |
| Motto | Educate, Inspire, Equip |
| Academic calendar | Aug - Dec; Jan-May |
| Total FTE staff | 97 |
| Carnegie classification | Special Focus Four-Year: Faith-Related Institutions |
Location and contacts
| Address | 60 Park Place, Suite 701 Newark, New Jersey, 07102 United States |
|---|---|
| City population | 312,000 |
| Phone | 97380350002000 |