Piedmont Academic Snapshot
Admission Selectiveness:
- Admission Rate: 93.28%. Not very selective
- SAT Average: 1145. Average SAT scores, indicating a moderately competitive applicant pool.
Tuition Overview:
- Tuition: $31,700
- Tuition is moderate, reflecting a balance between quality and cost.
Student Population at Piedmont:
- Total Enrollment: 1,857, including 617 online students
- 1,159 Undergraduate, 698 Graduate
- Gender Distribution: 27.5% men, 72.5% women.
- This is a small institution, fostering a close-knit community and individualized attention.
Graduation & Retention Rate
- Graduation Rate: 47%. Lower graduation rate, which may reflect challenges in student retention or completion.
- Transfer-Out Rate: 35%. A significant portion of students transfer to other institutions.
- First-Year Retention Rate: 70%. Good retention, typical for many institutions.
Programs & Degrees Offered
- Programs Offered: 101 academic programs available.
- Graduate Programs: 24 graduate-level programs offered.
- Special Programs: Health Professions.
- Degrees Awarded: Certificate, Bachelor's, Master's, Doctor's.
Piedmont Overview
Piedmont University (Piedmont) is a four-year, private (not-for-profit) school located in Demorest, GA. It is classified as Master's College and University with larger programs by Carnegie Classification, also known as M1 Master's College. You can compare their tuition and admission statistics at M1 Master's College comparison page.
The Piedmont's tuition & fees is $31,700 for the academic year 2024-2025. 99% of the enrolled undergraduates have received grants or scholarships, with an average aid amount of $21,716.
The school has a total enrollment of 1,857 and the students to faculty ratio is 12 to 1 (8.33%).
Piedmont's acceptance rate is 93.28% and the yield (enrollment rate) is 14.60%. The median SAT score is 1145 and the ACT score is 21.
Piedmont ranked 15th in Georgia Colleges rankings. Piedmont University is accredited by Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, Commission on Colleges.
2025 Tuition & Fees and 2026 Estimation
For undergraduate programs, the 2025 tuition & fees of Piedmont University is $31,700. For graduate programs, its 2025 graduate school tuition & fees is $12,320.
The estimated 2026 tuition & fees for prospective students is $32,754 based on the current year tuition changes from last year. The estimated 2026 graduate school tuition & fees is $12,712.
| Undergraduate | $31,700 |
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| Graduate | $12,320 |
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| Undergraduate | $32,754 |
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| Graduate | $12,712 |
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The estimation for 2025-2026 tuition costs is based on the cost change rates of last year.
Learning Opportunities and Campus Services
Piedmont University offers online classes (distance learning opportunities) for both undergraduate and graduate programs.
Special Learning Opportunities at Piedmont
| Learning Opportunities |
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| ROTC | No |
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| Weekend/Evening College | Yes |
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| Teacher Certification | Yes |
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| Study Abroad | Yes |
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| On-Campus Services |
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| Academic/career counseling service | Yes |
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| Employment services for students | Yes |
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| Placement services for completers | No |
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| On-campus day care for students' children | No |
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