School Highlights
Pillar College serves 546 students (74% of students are full-time).
The college's student:teacher ratio of 6:1 is lower than the state community college average of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 96% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the state average of 93%.
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- Enrollment: 546 students
- Private-state tuition: $18,576
- Student:teacher ratio: 6:1
- Minority enrollment: 96%
- 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
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
Not applicable, not in Carnegie universe (not accredited or nondegree-granting)
Not applicable, not in Carnegie universe (not accredited or nondegree-granting)
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
439 staff
School Calendar
Student Body
The student population of Pillar College has declined by 9% over five years.
The student:teacher ratio of 6:1 has decreased from 7:1 over five years.
The Pillar College diversity score of 0.73 is less than the state average of 0.79. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five years.
Total Enrollment
546 students
1,382 students
Student : Teacher Ratio
6:1
13:1
# Full-Time Students
403 students
567 students
# Part-Time Students
143 students
815 students
# Enrollment Undergraduate
281 students
545 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
304 students
567 students
# Full-Time Graduate Students
99 students
32 students
# Part-Time Undergraduate Students
139 students
586 students
# Part-Time Graduate Students
4 students
9 students
Total Dormitory Capacity
n/a
20 students
% American Indian/Alaskan
2%
4%
% Asian
23%
15%
% Hispanic
1%
7%
% Black
44%
22%
% White
4%
7%
% Hawaiian
14%
34%
% Two or more races
2%
8%
% Non Resident races
1%
n/a
% Unknown races
10%
3%
Diversity Score
0.73
0.79
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years)
n/a
0.4254%
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in 4 years or more than 4 years)
0.35%
0.4107%
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 14% over four years.
Private State Tuition Fees
$18,576
$16,268
% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
100%
87%
Median Debt for Graduates
$23,250
$11,000
Median Debt for Dropouts
$11,375
$5,500
Acceptance Rate
n/a
76%
Source: 2023 (or latest year available) Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)
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.
What is Pillar College's ranking?
Pillar College ranks among the top 20% of community college in New Jersey for: 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)
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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
| 6,131 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
| 369 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
| 436 students
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Jersey City, NJ 07306
(201) 714-7100
Jersey City, NJ 07306
(201) 714-7100
5.6 miles
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