Pillar College

Pillar College is a private, religious school in an rural setting in Newark, New Jersey. Pillar College was founded in 1908 and now enrolls around 240 students a year, including 240 undergrads.

For each full-time professor, there are about 15 undergraduates enrolled at Pillar College.

2021 Pillar College Admissions Facts At-a Glance
Academic Calendar	Semester
Overall Acceptance Rate	48%
Tuition	$22,056

Pillar College Regular Decision Deadline 2022

Pillar College Early Admission

Pillar College does not offer early decision or early action.

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2010 Acceptance Rate for Pillar College

It is slightly difficult to get into Pillar College. The acceptance rate at Pillar College is 48%. Last year, 126 students applied to Pillar College and 61 were admitted.

Pillar College Waitlist

Pillar College reports that no students were waitlisted or admitted off the waitlist in 2021.

How Do I Get Into Pillar College?

Pillar College is considered slightly difficult to get into. Every admissions committee has a different way of evaulating applicants, but most look at a combination of grades, test scoes, activities, as well as essays and recommendations. To apply to Pillar College, applicants must submit the following items.

Pillar College Application Requirements

Area	Required	Recommended	Required for some	Details (if any)
Written Essay or Personal Statement	√
Minimum High School GPA (On 4.0 Scale)			2.5
Interview			√
Transcript of High School Record			√

Pillar College Average GPA and Test Scores

Visit the Admissions tab above for more on how to apply to Pillar College.

Does Pillar College Require the ACT or SAT?

Pillar College is not test optional. Test optional schools allow students to choose if they want to submit ACT or SAT scores with their applications or not.

Out of all applicants, 2% submitted the SAT.

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Does Pillar College Provide Dorms?

Pillar College does not offer on-campus housing for students. Students must commute from home or find their own housing.

Pillar College students are active in the school's Student Government Association, FYI (For Your Inspiration art club) and LYF (Life Your Faith Community Service). Chapels, Convocation, and and Picnics are a few of the events that the campus rallies behind each year.

Click the Student Life tab above to learn more about the student body and campus life at Pillar College.

Financial Aid at Pillar College

The 2022-2023 FAFSA Opened on October 1st, 2021

Some financial aid is available on a first-come, first-serve basis, so fill out the FAFSA asap. Visit the FAFSA website to apply for student aid. Remember, the first F in FAFSA stands for FREE! You should never have to pay to submit the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA), so don't give your money (or info!) to any website that claim you do.

Is Pillar College a Good School?

There is no one way to define a "good" college or university. Acceptance rate and average GPA are good indicators of how selective an institution is, but they don't tell you how happy or successful students are. However, there are a few good ways to get a better sense how satisfied students are and how well a school supports its student body.

Retention and Graduation Rates at Pillar College

About 70% of students who start at Pillar College return the next year.

The average six-year graduation rate for U.S. colleges and universities is 61% for public schools, and 67% for private, non-profit schools.

Job Outcomes and Student Debt

Job placement rates after graduation, average starting salaries, and the debt students graduate with can all give important clues about the value of a degree from a specific school. Within six months of graduating, 0% of graduates receive at least one full-time job offer.

Based on this information, how does Pillar College sound? Remember, the best school for one person may be a terrible fit for another! So ask yourself: Is Pillar College a good school for you?

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Where is Pillar College?

Pillar College is located in the rural setting of Newark, New Jersey, less than an hour from New York City.

If you want to see Pillar College for yourself, plan a visit. The best way to reach campus is to take Interstate 287 to Newark, or book a flight to the nearest airport, Newark Liberty International.

You can also take a virtual campus tour to get a sense of what Pillar College and Newark are like without leaving home.

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