Pillar College

Private · NJ

School data & stats

TypePrivate

LocationNJ · Northeast

SettingUrban

Undergrads498

Student:faculty14:1

Outcomes

4-yr grad rate0%

6-yr grad rate38.5%

Drop-out rate25.9%

Study abroad—

Cost

In-state tuition$26k

Out-of-state tuition$26k

Application fee—

Community

Racial diversity41%

Gender diversity91%

International0.6%

Identity—

Overview

Pillar College is a small Christian college based in Newark, New Jersey, built to serve urban and adult students with biblically integrated academics delivered across several New Jersey locations.

Academics

Programs in fields such as psychology, business, and ministry combine standard coursework with explicit biblical integration, and the college's multi-site structure is designed around the schedules of working and adult students rather than a traditional residential population.

Campus & student life

There is little traditional campus life in the residential sense; the college's urban, multi-location model reflects its focus on commuter and adult students balancing coursework with jobs and family responsibilities.

Getting in

Admissions emphasizes fit with the college's Christian mission and readiness to succeed as a working or adult student more than competitive academic credentials.

Worth knowing

The multiple New Jersey locations and adult-oriented scheduling make this a practical option for urban and working students seeking a faith-based degree, not a traditional campus experience.

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Admissions

Acceptance rate—

Enrolled mid-50%—

Test policynot reported

Rec letters—

Deadlines (2026–27 cycle)

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