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Piedmont University

Demorest, GAPrivate NonprofitTown Setting
Open Admission • 93% Acceptance
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93%
Accept Rate
Open Admission
$20,599
Avg Net Cost
After financial aid
1.1K
Students
Small campus body
$43,761
Median Earnings
6 Years Post-Graduation

Overview & Identity

Piedmont University is a private nonprofit institution located in the town setting of Demorest, GA. The university supports an undergraduate student body of 1.1K students and has an admission acceptance rate of 93%.

Quick Facts

Institution Type
Private Nonprofit
Student Population
1.1K (Small)
Admissions Selectivity
93% (Open Admission)
Predominant Degree
Bachelor's
Locale / Setting
Town

Admissions & Academics

Admitted Student Scores

SAT Reading528 - 625
200typical 50% range800
SAT Math510 - 620
200typical 50% range800
ACT Composite18 - 25
1typical 50% range36
93%
Acceptance Rate
Open Admission

Top Majors & Programs

Health Sciences28% of degrees
Business & Marketing15% of degrees
Biological Sciences4% of degrees
Social Sciences2% of degrees
Engineering1% of degrees

Programs / Fields of Study

Program
Credential
Earnings 4yr
Earnings 5yr
Debt
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $79,552
Earnings 5yr: $78,610
Debt: $29,875
Curriculum and Instruction.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $75,565
Earnings 5yr: $73,442
Debt: N/A
Curriculum and Instruction.
Credential: First Professional Degree
Earnings 4yr: $73,718
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Business Administration, Management and Operations.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $69,459
Earnings 5yr: $60,250
Debt: N/A
Special Education and Teaching.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $65,919
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Natural Sciences.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $65,598
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Business Administration, Management and Operations.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $65,564
Earnings 5yr: $61,411
Debt: $27,000
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $63,728
Earnings 5yr: $62,998
Debt: N/A
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $62,811
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $45,643
Earnings 5yr: $46,086
Debt: $30,026
Criminal Justice and Corrections.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $43,125
Earnings 5yr: $44,303
Debt: N/A
Biology, General.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: N/A
Earnings 5yr: $58,185
Debt: N/A
Psychology, General.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: N/A
Earnings 5yr: $39,302
Debt: $33,000
Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: N/A
Earnings 5yr: $37,200
Debt: N/A
Accounting and Related Services.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: N/A
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions.
Credential: Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma
Earnings 4yr: N/A
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: N/A
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: N/A
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions.
Credential: Non-Credential Program (Preparatory Coursework/Teacher Certification)
Earnings 4yr: N/A
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Applied Mathematics.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: N/A
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A

Tuition & Cost Portrait

Avg Net Price$20,599
In-State Tuition$31,700
Out-of-State Tuition$31,700
Net Price DifferentiatorAverage Net Price is what typical families actually pay out of pocket after receiving federal, state, and institutional grants and scholarships. It provides a more accurate metric of affordability than the sticker tuition.

Financial Assistance & Support

42%
Pell Grants
66%
Take Loans
48%
Repayment

Student Outcomes & ROI

Earnings Milestones Post-Graduation

6 Years Post-Entry
$43,761
+12% growth
10 Years Post-Entry
$49,130

Completion Signals

47%
Graduation Rate
4-Year Completion
70%
Retention Rate
1st-to-2nd Year Return
Median Debt at Graduation
$18,108
Est. Monthly Payment
$196/mo
Based on standard 10yr path

Campus & Demographics

Student Demographics & Community

Diversity Mix

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Gender Balance

34%
Men
66%
Women
The campus gender distribution displays a split of 34% men and 66% women.

Student Vitals

First-Gen Share
31%
Part-Time Share
5%
Avg Family Income
$57,076
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