Piedmont University
Demorest, GA · Private nonprofit · Bachelor's degrees · Town
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About Piedmont University
Piedmont University is a private university in Demorest and Athens, Georgia. Founded in 1897, Piedmont's Demorest campus includes 300 acres in a traditional residential-college setting located in the foothills of the northeast Georgia Blue Ridge Mountains. Total enrollment is approximately 2,500 students and the campus includes ten residence halls housing more than 750 students. Piedmont College offers more than 50 undergraduate academic programs in the Schools of Arts & Sciences, Business, Education, and Nursing & Health Sciences. Students may earn Bachelor of Arts (BA), Bachelor of Fine Arts (BFA), Bachelor of Science (BS), or Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) degrees. Graduate programs include Master of Business Administration (MBA), Master of Arts (MA) and Master of Arts in Teaching (MAT), Education Specialist (EdS), and Doctor of Education (EdD).
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93%
Acceptance
$20,599
Net price
1,117
Enrollment
47%
Grad rate
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Academics
Graduation & retention rates
Value
Earnings vs. cost of attendance
Career Outcomes
Graduate earnings after 10 years
Affordability
Average net price after aid
Selectivity
How hard it is to get in
Diversity
Racial & ethnic balance of students
Grades are computed from official U.S. Department of Education metrics (graduation, cost, earnings, selectivity and student diversity).
Admissions
93%
Acceptance rate
1,129
SAT average
23
ACT midpoint
Bars show the middle 50% (25th–75th percentile) of admitted students.
Cost & Financial Aid
$20,599
Average net price
$31,700
In-state tuition
$31,700
Out-of-state tuition
$13,100
Room & board
$1,298
Books & supplies
$46,801
Total cost of attendance
42%
Students receiving Pell grants
66%
Students with federal loans
$25,000
Median student debt
Average net price by family income
Net price is the average annual cost after grants and scholarships for federally-aided students.
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After Graduation
$49,130
Median earnings (10 yrs)
$43,761
Median earnings (6 yrs)
47%
Graduation rate
70%
Retention rate
81%
Earn more than a HS grad
$8,051
Instructional spend / student
Student Body
1,117
Total enrollment
5%
Part-time
23
Avg. age at entry
31%
First-generation
Gender balance
Race & ethnicity
Piedmont University FAQ
Is Piedmont University a public or private school?
Piedmont University is a private nonprofit institution located in Demorest, GA.
What is the acceptance rate at Piedmont University?
Piedmont University has an acceptance rate of 93%, based on the latest U.S. Department of Education data.
How much does Piedmont University cost?
The average annual net price at Piedmont University is $20,599 — the typical cost after grants and scholarships for federally-aided students. Published tuition is $31,700.
What is the graduation rate at Piedmont University?
About 47% of students at Piedmont University complete their degree, according to federal completion data.
How much do Piedmont University graduates earn?
Ten years after enrolling, Piedmont University students earn a median of $49,130 per year.
What SAT or ACT scores do you need for Piedmont University?
Admitted students at Piedmont University have an average SAT score of 1,129 and an ACT midpoint of 23. Requirements vary, so check the school's admissions office for the latest.
How many students attend Piedmont University?
Piedmont University enrolls about 1,117 students.
Campus
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