Pillar College

Private nonprofit four-year university in Newark, NJ that costs an average of $2,785 a year after financial aid and graduates 36% of full-time students.

Net price / year
$2,785
Acceptance rate
Open
Graduation rate
36%
Earnings after 10 yrs
$46,968

Private nonprofitLarge city498 undergraduates

Cost of Pillar College

Total cost of attendance (per year)$35,552
Tuition and fees, in-state$27,352
Books and supplies$1,500
Average net price after aid$2,785

Net price by family income

Family incomeAverage net price / year
$0–30,000$4,407
$30,001–48,000$1,471
$48,001–75,000$2,463
$75,001–110,000$2,413
$110,001+$13,516

Net price is what students actually pay after grants and scholarships. Get your own estimate with Pillar College's net price calculator ↗.

Admissions

Acceptance rateOpen admission (everyone admitted)

Graduation, earnings and debt

Graduation rate36%
First-year retention74%
Median earnings 6 years after enrolling$40,213
Median earnings 10 years after enrolling$46,968
Rank in New Jersey (earnings)35th of 40 similar colleges
Median debt of graduates$20,000
Typical monthly loan payment$227 (10-year plan)
Students with Pell grants86%
Students with federal loans26%

Majors and programs at Pillar College

Earnings one year after graduation and median debt, by program. Click a program for details and comparisons.

Bachelor's degree programs (5)

ProgramGraduates (2 yrs)Earnings after 1 yrMedian debt
Psychology37$40,691$27,981
Bible/Biblical Studies75——
Business Administration, Management and Operations13——
Communication and Media Studies———
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods5——

Associate's degree programs (1)

ProgramGraduates (2 yrs)Earnings after 1 yrMedian debt
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities70$27,564$17,229

Master's degree programs (3)

ProgramGraduates (2 yrs)Earnings after 1 yrMedian debt
Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychology38$56,977$50,612
Business Administration, Management and Operations10——
Theology and Religious Vocations, Other10——

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About Pillar College

TypePrivate nonprofit four-year university
LocationNewark, NJ
SettingLarge city
Undergraduates498
Student-to-faculty ratio14 to 1
AccreditorMiddle States Commission on Higher Education
Websitepillar.edu ↗

Frequently asked questions

How much does Pillar College cost per year?

The full cost of attendance is $35,552 a year (tuition and fees: $27,352). After grants and scholarships the average student pays $2,785 a year, and students from families earning under $30,000 pay about $4,407.

How much do Pillar College graduates earn?

Former students earn a median of $46,968 a year, 10 years after first enrolling — 35th of 40 similar colleges in New Jersey. The best-paid bachelor's program is psychology ($40,691 a year after graduation).

What is Pillar College's graduation rate?

36% of full-time students graduate within six years, and 74% of first-year students return for a second year.