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Piedmont University

Type 4 year, Private
Business Model Non Profit
Campus locale Town: Distant
Degrees offered Undergraduate and Graduate
Calendar system Semester
Student body size Small
Common app member Yes
Dormitory capacity 847
Religious affiliation Protestant
Student to faculty ratio 9 to 1
Acceptance rate 67%
Students retention rate 76%
On-time graduation rate 48%

Located in Demorest, Georgia, Piedmont University is a private, non profit institution that offers undergraduate and graduate degrees. The college operates on a semester-based calendar system, providing students with structured academic terms.

Piedmont University is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges, ensuring that the institution meets certain standards of quality and effectiveness. This accreditation also allows students to transfer credits to other accredited institutions if they choose to continue their education elsewhere.

With a students-to-faculty ratio of 9-to-1, Piedmont University emphasizes small class sizes, fostering a supportive and interactive learning environment.

While the on-time graduation rate at Piedmont University is reported to be 48%, it is essential to consider the context of this statistic. For comparison, Georgia state's graduation rate for the 2021-2022 was 38% whereas the national average was 58%.

Piedmont University boasts an impressive student retention rate of 76% , indicating that the majority of students choose to continue their education at the institution. This number surpasses both the state and national averages of 67% and 74%, respectively.


  • Accredited by: Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges
  • The institution provides on-campus housing

Acceptance Rate

Fall 2021 admitted students

67%

In-State Tuition & Fees

$28,340

Cost of attendance at Piedmont University in 2022 for students from Georgia.

See how the college's in-state sticker price compares to 4 year Non Profit, private colleges in the state as well as nationally.

Georgia's average $6,037
National average $30,235

Out-of-State Tuition & Fees

$28,340

Cost of attendance at Piedmont University in 2022 for the out-of-state and international students

See how the college's out-of-state sticker price compares to 4 year Non Profit, private colleges in the state as well as nationally.

Georgia's average $16,177
National average $30,238

Average Grant & Scholarships

In 2022, 100 of freshman students at Piedmont University received on average $22,519 in grant and scholarships from the college, the state and/or the federal government. Below is detail stats of the aid provided to full-time, freshman students.

$22,519
Students Receiving Aid Average Amount Total Amount
Pell Grant 87 35% $5,136 $446,834
Other Federal Grant 182 73% $3,411 $620,834
State Grant/Scholarships 197 79% $4,286 $844,432
Institutional Grant/Scholarships 249 100% $16,635 $4,142,052
Total Grant & Scholarships 249 100% $22,519 $5,607,318

Graduation Rate

The following chart shows the graduation rate of Piedmont University students who enrolled in 2015 and after. The stat covers all undergraduates registered as full-time students to study a 4-year bachelor's degree program for the first time.

The breakdown shows the graduation rate by race/ethnicity of US students. All international students are represented under one group.

As of August 31, 2021, the average graduation rate of Piedmont University students is 48.0%. Female students graduated at a rate of 51.8%, whereas male students graduated at a rate of 42.1%.

48.0%

  • asian 50.0% 2 students
  • African American 22.2% 4 students
  • white 52.0% 92 students
  • unknown 46.3% 19 students
  • hispanic 41.4% 12 students

Sport Conferences

  • Baseball USA South Athletic Conference
  • Basketball USA South Athletic Conference
  • Track and Cross Country USA South Athletic Conference

Athletic Associations

  • NCAA
    National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA)

Service Offerings

Piedmont University provides the following additional services to its students
  • Academic/career counseling services
  • Employment services for students

Educational Offerings

Piedmont University offers educational programs in the following categories. Check the programs section to learn more about specific programs that you are interested in.
  • Academic

Special Learning Opportunities

  • Study abroad
  • Teacher certification

Veteran Services

  • Credit for military training
  • Yellow Ribbon Program (officially known as Post-9/11 GI Bill, Yellow Ribbon Program)

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