Type | 4 year |
Control | Private |
Business model | Not for Profit |
Campus size | Small |
Campus locale | City |
Degrees offered | Undergrad only |
Calendar system | Semester |
Total enrollment | 529 |
Religious affiliation | Wesleyan |
Open Admission | |
Student to faculty ratio | 14:1 |
Campus housing | No |
Pillar College has an open admission policy. That means there is no standardized test or GPA requirements. Any high school graduate or GED certificate holder may get admission.
In 2016-2017 academic year, Pillar College's tuition was $19,800 for all students regardless of residency (26.1% cheaper than the national average tuition of a typical 4-year private institution)
Follow the link below to learn more about additional cost components such as books and supplies, room and board and other expenses.
In 2016-2017 academic year, 78% of Pillar College's full-time freshman students were awarded some type of financial aid. 53% of the students received need based financial assistance from the federal government with an average amount of $2,807 (which is 36.2% below the national average.)
The total number of federal student loan recipients at Pillar College in 2016-2017, was 13, which is 33% of the total eligible students. The average loan amount given out to these students was $3,686 (which is 37.5% below the national average.)
In Fall 2016, Pillar College has enrolled a total of 529 students (426 students full-time and 103 on a part-time basis). Out of the total 529 students, 44 of those students were transfer students. The gender ratio of the new enrollee was 34% men and 66% women and all students were enrolled for undergraduate studies.
The institution also enrolled 11 students for distance studies.
Hispanic: 38%
Black/African American: 36%
White: 13%
Non-resident alien: 7%
Two or more races: 3%
Asian: 1%
Race/ethnicity unknown: 1%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander: 0%
Listed below are the 5 largest majors offered at Pillar College.
Study areas with their online column set to zero are those programs that have an online option but there was no graduate in 2016-2017 academic year.Study Areas | Percent | Total Graduates | Online |
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Health Professions And Related Programs | 32% | 78 | |
Theology And Religious Vocations | 23% | 57 | |
Business, Management, Marketing, And Related Support Services | 13% | 32 | |
Communication, Journalism, And Related Programs | 0% | 0 | |
Education | 0% | 0 |
Graduation rate is a key indicator of an institution's education quality and the level of academic and financial support provided to students.
The following section details graduation and dropout rates of Pillar College full-time students who started class in 2010 and graduated or dropped out prior to August 31, 2016.
The above graduation rate is the percentage of students who graduated within 150% of the normal graduation time. For a 4 year degree program, 150% of 4 years is 6 years and for a 2-year program 150% is 3 years.
The typical median income of Pillar College graduates 6 years after enrollment is $21,400. Last year, out of the total 1,379 graduates who entered the institution 6 years ago, 1,103 were reported to have been employed. On the same note, out of 1,847 graduates, who enrolled 10 years ago, 1,404 were employed.
6 years after enrollment | 10 years after enrollment | |
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Annual Income | $21,400 | $23,500 |
Employment Rate | 80% | 76% |
Total Graduates | 1,379 | 1,847 |
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