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Piedmont University

Piedmont University

Demorest, GA · Town · 1,117 students
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$20,599
Average net priceYour net price
2023-24
<30
30–48
48–75
75–110
110+
By household income — tap a bar
44%
Graduation rate
Entered fall 2017 & 2018
54% typical
$49,130
Earnings 10 years on
Measured 2020 & 2021
$55,177 typical
93%
Acceptance rate
Applied for fall 2024
82% typical · not scored
Accredited by Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges
About

Nestled in the scenic foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains in Demorest, Georgia, Piedmont University is a private liberal arts institution best known for its supportive, tight-knit community and exceptional pre-professional programs in nursing and teacher education. The student experience is characterized by personalized attention from faculty, a highly active NCAA Division III athletic program, and ample opportunities for outdoor recreation in the surrounding North Georgia region. Distinctively, the university operates the Lillian E. Smith Center, an off-campus retreat and educational facility dedicated to the legacy of the prominent civil rights activist, which serves as a unique hub for creative writing, art, and social justice studies.

Wikipedia: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.

Location
Demorest, GA, 30535-0010 · Town campus
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Nearest airport from college
ATL · Atlanta
82 mi away
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Cost & aid
Cost of attendance
These figures are federal data and may be out of date.
YoursEveryone
Tuition & fees$31,700
Housing & food (on campus)$13,100
Books & supplies$1,298
Cost of attendance$46,801
Average net price$20,599
Same price for all students
Tuition & fees$31,700
Housing & food (on campus)$13,100
Books & supplies$1,298
Cost of attendance$46,801
Average net price$20,599
Net price by family income · 2023-24
$0–30k
$15,416
$30–48k
$17,618
$48–75k
$19,085
$75–110k
$24,161
$110k+
$25,622
Outcomes
Completion
Within 6 yrs
44%
Entered 2017–18
Within 4 yrs
37%
Back for yr 2
70%
Transferred
40%
8 yrs after starting · first-time, full-time students
48% graduated · 42% transferred · 10% left or unknown · none still enrolled
Earnings · measured 2020 & 2021
6 yrs after entry$43,761
10 yrs after entry$49,130
Debt
Median at graduation$25,000
Monthly payment$265
Middle 50% owe$6.5k–$27k
90th percentile$36,618
Admissions
Getting in · applied for fall 2024
Admit rate
93%
Test policy
Test optional
Per College Scorecard
SAT average
1129
R 528–625 · M 510–620
ACT midpoint
23
Comp 18–25 · E 19–25 · M 18–26
SAT middle 50%: 1038–1245
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Student Body
Gender
Men 34%Women 66%
Who enrolls
Faculty ratio
12 : 1
Pell grant
42%
First-gen
31%
Family income
$42,868
Independent
30%
Age at entry
23.0
Part-time
5%
Race & ethnicity
White
65%
Hispanic
12%
Black
14%
Asian
1%
Two or more
3%
Non-resident
1%
AI/AN
1%
Unknown
4%
Varsity sports
NCAA Division III without football · EADA 2024-25
  • Baseball
    Men's
  • Basketball
    Men's · Women's
  • Golf
    Men's · Women's
  • Lacrosse
    Men's · Women's
  • Other Sports
    Women's · Co-ed
  • Soccer
    Men's · Women's
  • Softball
    Women's
  • Swimming
    Men's · Women's
  • Tennis
    Men's · Women's
  • Track and Field and Cross Country (combined)
    Men's · Women's
  • Volleyball
    Women's
Programs & Earnings
Bachelor's degrees by annual completions · 4yr national median earnings
Median earnings, all programs · measured 2020 & 2021
After 6 yrs
$43,761
After 10 yrs
$49,130
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing72
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods31
Business Administration, Management and Operations21
Biology, General14
Criminal Justice and Corrections12
Communication and Media Studies11
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas9
Psychology, General7
Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General7
Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness6
Education, General5
Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft5
Fine and Studio Arts5
Accounting and Related Services5
Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods5
History5
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Institutional
Resources
Endowment
$50M
Full-time faculty
62%
Faculty salary
$7,502/mo
Teaching spend
$8,051
per student
Federal loans
66%
Classification
Carnegie type
Master's (larger programs)
Undergraduate profile
Four-year, inclusive admissions

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