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Piedmont University
Demorest, GA · Private nonprofit · Distant town · Website
- Admission rate
- 93%
- Open
- Average net price
- $22,075
- per year, after aid
- Graduation rate
- 52%
- Median earnings
- $56,724
- 10 years after enrolling
Summary
Piedmont University is a private nonprofit college in Demorest, GA with 1,117 undergraduates. It admits 93% of applicants, and admitted students average 1129 on the SAT. The average net price after aid is $22,075 per year ($18,299 for families earning under $30,000). 52% of students graduate, and graduates earn a median of $56,724 ten years after enrolling.
private nonprofit college
Admissions
- Admission rate
- 93%
- Fall 2024
- Testing policy
- Test optional
- Fall 2024
- Applicants
- 2,066
- Fall 2023
- Admitted
- 1,918
- Fall 2023
- Yield
- 15%
- of admitted students enrolled
Middle 50% of admitted students (Fall 2024). A quarter scored below the band and a quarter above.
SAT Reading & Writing528–625
200800
SAT Math510–620
200800
ACT Composite18–25
136
What Piedmont University looks at
As reported by the college to IPEDS (Fall 2023).
- High school recordRequired
- High school GPARequired
- College-prep courseworkConsidered
- Class rankConsidered
- Essay or personal statementNot considered
- RecommendationsNot considered
- Demonstrated competenciesNot considered
- Legacy statusNot considered
- Work experienceNot considered
- English proficiency testRequired
Cost
- Cost of attendance
- $48,775
- sticker price, per year
- Tuition & fees
- $32,760
Net price by family income
Average yearly cost after grants and scholarships for students receiving federal aid.
- $0–30k$18,299
- $30–48k$18,368
- $48–75k$18,641
- $75–110k$22,900
- $110k+$28,424
Get a personal estimate with Piedmont University's net price calculator
Outcomes
- Graduation rate
- 52%
- Freshman retention
- 70%
- Median earnings
- $56,724
- 10 yrs after enrolling
- Median debt
- $25,000
- at graduation
Students
- Undergraduates
- 1,117
- Student–faculty ratio
- 12:1
- Receive Pell grants
- 44%
- White65%
- Hispanic12%
- Black14%
- Asian1%
Piedmont University FAQ
What is Piedmont University's acceptance rate?+
Piedmont University admits 93% of applicants, which makes it open.
What SAT score do you need for Piedmont University?+
The middle 50% of admitted students scored 528–625 on SAT Reading and Writing and 510–620 on SAT Math; the average total is 1129.
What ACT score do you need for Piedmont University?+
The middle 50% ACT composite range for admitted students is 18–25.
Is Piedmont University test optional?+
Test optional (considered if submitted).
How many students apply to Piedmont University?+
In Fall 2023, 2,066 students applied to Piedmont University and 1,918 were admitted; 286 enrolled.
Does Piedmont University consider legacy status?+
No. Piedmont University reported that legacy status is not considered in admissions (Fall 2023).
Does Piedmont University require an essay?+
Piedmont University reported that an essay or personal statement is not considered for admission (Fall 2023).
How much does Piedmont University cost?+
The sticker cost of attendance is $48,775 per year, but the average net price after grants and scholarships is $22,075.
What is Piedmont University's graduation rate?+
52% of full-time students graduate within 150% of normal time.
Sources
- Admission rate, test scores, cost, students, and outcomes: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (Most Recent Institution-Level Data), released 2026-10-15. Admissions figures are for Fall 2024, costs for 2024-25, and earnings are measured in 2023.
- Applicants, admitted, yield, and admission factors: IPEDS Admissions survey (ADM2023), Fall 2023.
- IPEDS unit ID 140818 · How we use this data
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