- Pillar College is a private evangelical Christian college with the main campus in Newark, New Jersey and educational locations in Somerset, Paterson, Plainfield, and Jersey City. Pillar College is accredited by the Middle States Commission on Higher Education.
School Highlights
Pillar College serves 556 students (95% of students are full-time).
The college's student-teacher ratio of 14:1 is lower than the state community college average of 28:1.
Minority enrollment is 66% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is equal to the state average of 66%.
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Enrollment: 556 students
- Private-state tuition: $18,576
- Student-teacher ratio: 14:1
- Minority enrollment: 66%
- Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)
Top Rankings
Pillar College ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Jersey for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Resources
School Overview
The teacher population of 41 teachers has declined by 52% over five years.
Pillar College
(NJ) Community College Avg.
Carnegie Classification
Baccalaureate Colleges: Arts & Sciences Focus
Baccalaureate Colleges: Arts & Sciences Focus
Institution Level
Four or more years
At least 2 but less than 4 years
Institution Control
Private not-for-profit
Private not-for-profit
Total Faculty
41 staff
39 staff
School Calendar
Student Body
The student population of Pillar College has stayed relatively flat over five years.
The student-teacher ratio of 14:1 has increased from 7:1 over five years.
The Pillar College diversity score of 0.74 is less than the state average of 0.76. The school's diversity has grown by 11% over five years.
Total Enrollment
556 students
1,147 students
Showing 2012–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
28:1
# Full-Time Students
526 students
577 students
Showing 2012–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
# Part-Time Students
30 students
570 students
Showing 2012–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
# Enrollment Undergraduate
512 students
1,012 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
493 students
503 students
Showing 2012–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
# Full-Time Graduate Students
33 students
18 students
# Part-Time Undergraduate Students
19 students
570 students
# Part-Time Graduate Students
11 students
11 students
% Asian
1%
7%
Showing 2008–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
% Hispanic
32%
29%
Showing 2008–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
% Black
17%
17%
Showing 2008–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
% White
34%
34%
Showing 2010–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
% Two or more races
2%
3%
% Non Resident races
11%
2%
% Unknown races
3%
8%
Diversity Score
0.74
0.76
Showing 2011–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in 4 years or more than 4 years)
0.4444%
n/a
Tuition & Financial Aid
The private state tuition of $18,576 is more than the state average of $16,268. The private state tuition has declined by 18% over four years.
Private State Tuition Fees
$18,576
$16,268
% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
100%
83%
Showing 2013–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
Median Debt for Graduates
$23,250
$11,000
Median Debt for Dropouts
$11,375
$5,500
Source: 2025 (or latest year available) Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) , School Administrators
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does Pillar College cost?
Pillar College's private state tuition is approximately $18,576.
What schools are Pillar College often compared to?
Pillar Collegeis often viewed alongside schools like Essex County College by visitors of our site.
What is Pillar College's ranking?
Pillar College ranks among the top 20% of community college in New Jersey for: Diversity in US community colleges and Percent of students receiving financial aid.
In what neighborhood is Pillar College located?
Pillar College is located in the Central Ward neighborhood of Newark, NJ.
Nearby Schools
The nearest community college to Pillar College is Essex County College (0.4 miles away)
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Essex County College
Public
303 University Ave
Newark, NJ 07102
(973) 877-3000
Newark, NJ 07102
(973) 877-3000
0.4 miles
Enrollment: 7,026 students Student-teacher ratio: 41:1 In-state tuition: $6,156 Out-state tuition: $6,156 Minority enrollment: 94%
Best Care College
Private for-profit
68 South Harrison
East Orange, NJ 07018
(973) 673-3900
East Orange, NJ 07018
(973) 673-3900
3.3 miles
Enrollment: 44 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1
Eastern International College-Jersey City
Private for-profit
684 Newark Ave
Jersey City, NJ 07306
(201) 216-9901
Jersey City, NJ 07306
(201) 216-9901
3.6 miles
Enrollment: 495 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Acceptance rate: 70% Minority enrollment: 84%
Eastwick College-Nutley
Private for-profit
103 Park Ave
Nutley, NJ 07110
(973) 661-0600
Nutley, NJ 07110
(973) 661-0600
5.2 miles
Enrollment: 618 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 80%
70 Sip Avenue
Jersey City, NJ 07306
(201) 714-7100
Jersey City, NJ 07306
(201) 714-7100
5.6 miles
Enrollment: 7,763 students Student-teacher ratio: 35:1 In-state tuition: $5,020 Out-state tuition: $8,740 Minority enrollment: 89%
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