Pillar College is a private nonprofit 4-year college in Newark, New Jersey with 498 undergraduates. It has open admission, costs an average of $2,785 a year after grants and graduates 36% of its students.
Figures from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, released October 15, 2026. What each number covers.
Pillar College acceptance rate and admissions
Pillar College has open admission: it admits students with a high school diploma or equivalent. Some programs, such as nursing or other health fields, can have their own entry requirements.
Pillar College tuition, cost and net price
| Tuition and fees (2025-26) | $27,352 |
|---|---|
| Total cost of attendance (2024-25) | $35,552 |
| Average net price after grants (2024-25) | $2,785 |
Students who get federal aid pay an average of $2,785 a year after grants and scholarships, $32,767 less than the full cost of attendance.
What families pay, by income
Average yearly cost after grants for aided first-time students, by family income (2024-25):
Your own price depends on your family's full situation. Run Pillar College's net price calculator for a personal estimate, or make a "what it costs us" card.
Pillar College graduation rate, earnings and debt
- 36% of first-time, full-time students finished within six years (students who started in 2019).
- Former students earned a median of $46,968 a year, 10 years after they started (students who received federal aid and were working).
- Students who completed left with a median of $20,000 in federal student loans.
Earnings compared
Debt compared
Median debt is 43% of median earnings 10 years after entry. Many advisers suggest keeping total student debt below one year of expected pay. See the monthly payment.
Pillar College majors and what graduates earn
Pillar College awarded bachelor's degrees in 4 fields recently. The best-paid graduates four years out came from business administration ($61,165).
All 4 majors at Pillar College
| Major | Graduates (2023-24) | Earnings 1 yr after | Earnings 4 yrs after | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Business administration | 6 | n/a | $61,165 | n/a |
| Psychology | 21 | $40,691 | $49,543 | $27,981 |
| Bible/Biblical Studies | 71 | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Teacher education by grade level | 1 | n/a | n/a | n/a |
Four-year earnings: graduates of 2017-18 and 2018-19, measured in 2022 and 2023, in 2024 dollars. Fields with few graduates have no published earnings.
Graduate programs at Pillar College
3 graduate programs awarded degrees recently. Largest first.
Show 3 graduate programs
| Program | Degree | Graduates (2023-24) | Earnings 1 yr after | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Clinical and counseling psychology | Master's | 21 | $56,977 | $50,612 |
| Theology and Religious Vocations, Other | Master's | 4 | n/a | n/a |
| Business administration | Master's | 1 | n/a | n/a |
Students and location
- 498 degree-seeking undergraduates (fall 2024)
- 91% women, 9% men
- 14 students for every faculty member
- Setting: large city
- Accredited by Middle States Commission on Higher Education
Frequently asked questions
Is it hard to get into Pillar College?
No. Pillar College has open admission for students with a high school diploma or equivalent. Some programs may have extra requirements.
How much does Pillar College cost?
Tuition and fees for 2025-26 are $27,352. After grants and scholarships, aided students paid an average net price of $2,785 a year in 2024-25.
What is the graduation rate at Pillar College?
36% of first-time, full-time students finished within six years.
How much do Pillar College graduates make?
Former students who received federal aid earned a median of $46,968 a year 10 years after they started, in 2024 dollars.
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Source: U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard, data release of October 15, 2026. What each figure means and the year it covers.