- 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 723 students (83% of students are full-time).
The college's student:teacher ratio of 8:1 is lower than the state community college average of 19:1.
Minority enrollment is 84% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the state average of 65%.
Quick Stats (2025)
- Enrollment: 723 students
- Private-state tuition: $18,576
- Student:teacher ratio: 8:1
- Minority enrollment: 84%
- 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 86 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five years.
Pillar College
(NJ) Community College Avg.
Carnegie Classification
Baccalaureate Colleges: Arts & Sciences Focus
Baccalaureate Colleges: Diverse Fields
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
86 staff
445 staff
School Calendar
Student Body
The student population of Pillar College has grown by 19% over five years.
The student:teacher ratio of 8:1 has increased from 6:1 over five years.
The Pillar College diversity score of 0.74 is less than the state average of 0.77. The school's diversity has grown by 6% over five years.
Total Enrollment
723 students
2,085 students
Student : Teacher Ratio
8:1
19:1
# Full-Time Students
601 students
766 students
# Part-Time Students
122 students
1,319 students
# Enrollment Undergraduate
615 students
334 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
499 students
766 students
# Full-Time Graduate Students
102 students
50 students
# Part-Time Undergraduate Students
116 students
1,213 students
# Part-Time Graduate Students
6 students
6 students
Total Dormitory Capacity
n/a
20 students
% American Indian/Alaskan
n/a
n/a
% Asian
1%
8%
% Hispanic
41%
26%
% Black
18%
15%
% White
16%
35%
% Hawaiian
2%
1%
% Two or more races
1%
3%
% Non Resident races
19%
2%
% Unknown races
2%
10%
Diversity Score
0.74
0.77
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years)
n/a
40%
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in 4 years or more than 4 years)
44%
44%
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
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%
86%
Median Debt for Graduates
$23,250
$11,000
Median Debt for Dropouts
$11,375
$5,500
Acceptance Rate
n/a
76%
Source: 2024 (or latest year available) Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) , School Administrators
School Notes
- Sample of notable school alumni/alumnae:
- John Doe, Nobel Laureate (Graduated 2000) -
- Jane Smith, Award-Winning Author (Graduated 2010) -
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.
Who are famous alumni from Pillar College?
Pillar College famous alumni include: John Doe, Nobel Laureate (Graduated 2000) and Jane Smith, Award-Winning Author (Graduated 2010).
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
Students
Essex County College
Public
303 University Ave
Newark, NJ 07102
(973) 877-3000
Newark, NJ 07102
(973) 877-3000
0.4 miles
| 9,206 students
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
| 33 students
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
| 681 students
Eastwick College-Nutley
Private for-profit
103 Park Ave
Nutley, NJ 07110
(973) 661-0600
Nutley, NJ 07110
(973) 661-0600
5.2 miles
| 664 students
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Jersey City, NJ 07306
(201) 714-7100
Jersey City, NJ 07306
(201) 714-7100
5.6 miles
| 10,169 students
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