- Admission: open to anyone who applies
- Average net price: $5,842 a year (2022–23)
How does your GPA compare?
Where you standAny GPA meets the admission requirement
Pillar College has an open admission policy: it accepts any student who applies, so your GPA and test scores won't keep you out. Some programs can set their own requirements, so check the one you want with the college.
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Pillar College acceptance rate
Pillar College has an open admission policy: it accepts any student who applies, so it doesn't report an acceptance rate (2024–25, as reported to the U.S. Department of Education).
Pillar College (formerly Somerset Christian College) is a private nonprofit 4-year college in Newark, New Jersey, with 512 undergraduates.
AP credit
Pillar College awards college credit for Advanced Placement (AP) exams, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for 2024–25. The college decides which exams and scores earn credit.
It also awards credit for life experience, such as work or military service.
Average net price
First-time, full-time undergraduates who received grant or scholarship aid paid an average net price of $5,842 a year at Pillar College in 2022–23, according to the U.S. Department of Education.
Net price is the full cost of attendance minus grants and scholarships.
Frequently asked questions
Can I get into Pillar College with a 2.0 GPA?
Yes. Pillar College has an open admission policy: it accepts any student who applies, so a 2.0 GPA meets its admission requirement. Some programs can set their own requirements, so check the one you want with the college.
What is the acceptance rate at Pillar College?
Pillar College has an open admission policy: it accepts any student who applies, so it doesn't report an acceptance rate (2024–25, as reported to the U.S. Department of Education).
Does Pillar College accept AP credit?
Yes. Pillar College awards college credit for Advanced Placement (AP) exams, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for 2024–25. The college decides which exams and scores earn credit.
What is the average net price at Pillar College?
First-time, full-time undergraduates who received grant or scholarship aid paid an average of $5,842 a year at Pillar College in 2022–23, according to the U.S. Department of Education. Net price is the cost of attendance minus grants and scholarships.
Before you applyRequirements can differ by program and change from year to year. Confirm the details on Pillar College's official website.
Sources
- College Navigator: Pillar CollegeU.S. Department of Education, National Center for Education Statistics, IPEDS (2024–25 provisional data): undergraduate enrollment for fall 2024, net price for 2022–23 and admission policy and credit policies for 2024–25.
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