by our College Data Analytics TeamHome to about 414 undergraduates in 2020, Pillar is a very small, private college located in Newark, New Jersey. This urban setting might be best suited for students who like the fast-paced city life. Please note, some classes/degrees offered by Pillar can be taken “online” so keep that in mind when reviewing this report. For more context, you might also check out our Pillar Guide to Distance and Online Learning.
Faith-based colleges and universities like Pillar typically have similar core requirements and offerings to secular institutions but likely require undergraduates to take some religious studies.
If a Wesleyan enhanced curriculum interests you, check out our ranking of The Best Wesleyan Colleges and Universities.For more information on policies and accommodations that the college provides to ensure all students get the opportunity to participate, you can visit Pillar Disability Services.
While not a "service academy", Pillar does offer support for veterans and those seeking a career in the armed forces. For more information on policies related to veterans, you can visit Pillar Veteran Services . For more information, check out our Pillar for Veterans Guide.
Pillar does not offer on-campus housing.
* Data compiled from students who received financial aid, including loans.
Pillar has a comparatively very small, student body. There were 414 undergraduates in 2020. Full-time attendance was 262 (63.3%). Part-time attendance was 152 (36.7%).
| Full-time | Part-time | Total |
|---|---|---|
| 262 | 152 | 414 |
Compared to other colleges and universities across the nation, Pillar has a very homogeneous student body. We rank Pillar #3041 out of 3,451.
The chart below shows each element that we looked at to determine this ranking, and how that metric compares to the national average. 100 would indicate excellent diversity in each category, and 1 would mean poor diversity.
You can learn more about the diversity of the student body at Pillar by looking closer at the ethnic, gender, age, and geographic diversity metrics from the Pillar Diversity Guide.
We wanted to tell you about student athletes at Pillar, but that information was not available.
For more information about athletics including per-team sizes, coaching and scholarships check out our Guide to Pillar College Athletics