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Pillar College

Newark, NJ · Private nonprofit · Bachelor's degrees · City

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About Pillar College

Pillar College (formerly Somerset Christian College) is a private evangelical Christian college with its main campus in Newark, New Jersey and additional educational locations in Paterson and Jersey City. Pillar College is accredited by the Middle States Commission on Higher Education.

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Open

Acceptance

$8,470

Net price

498

Enrollment

38%

Grad rate

Report Card

C

Academics

Graduation & retention rates

B+

Value

Earnings vs. cost of attendance

C+

Career Outcomes

Graduate earnings after 10 years

A+

Affordability

Average net price after aid

N/A

Selectivity

How hard it is to get in

B+

Diversity

Racial & ethnic balance of students

Grades are computed from official U.S. Department of Education metrics (graduation, cost, earnings, selectivity and student diversity).

Admissions

Open admissions

Acceptance rate

SAT average

ACT midpoint

This school has an open-admissions policy — most applicants are admitted.

Cost & Financial Aid

$8,470

Average net price

$25,900

In-state tuition

$25,900

Out-of-state tuition

Room & board

$1,500

Books & supplies

$38,047

Total cost of attendance

70%

Students receiving Pell grants

42%

Students with federal loans

$21,483

Median student debt

Average net price by family income

$0–30K
$15,139
$30–48K
$7,114
$48–75K
$3,181
$75–110K
$4,411

Net price is the average annual cost after grants and scholarships for federally-aided students.

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After Graduation

$45,577

Median earnings (10 yrs)

$37,885

Median earnings (6 yrs)

38%

Graduation rate

74%

Retention rate

66%

Earn more than a HS grad

$5,297

Instructional spend / student

Student Body

498

Total enrollment

3%

Part-time

35

Avg. age at entry

59%

First-generation

Gender balance

91% women
9% men

Race & ethnicity

White
59%
Hispanic
28%
Black
11%
Asian
1%
American Indian / Alaska Native
0%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander
0%

Pillar College FAQ

Is Pillar College a public or private school?

Pillar College is a private nonprofit institution located in Newark, NJ.

What is the acceptance rate at Pillar College?

Pillar College has an open-admissions policy, meaning most applicants who meet basic requirements are admitted.

How much does Pillar College cost?

The average annual net price at Pillar College is $8,470 — the typical cost after grants and scholarships for federally-aided students. Published tuition is $25,900.

What is the graduation rate at Pillar College?

About 38% of students at Pillar College complete their degree, according to federal completion data.

How much do Pillar College graduates earn?

Ten years after enrolling, Pillar College students earn a median of $45,577 per year.

How many students attend Pillar College?

Pillar College enrolls about 498 students.

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