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Overview
Piedmont University is a private institution founded in 1897 and affiliated with the United Church of Christ. This independent liberal arts college operates two campuses, the main one in Demorest at the foothills of Appalachian Mountains and a commuter campus in Athens, Georgia. Piedmont operates the Lillian E. Smith Center, an educational center and artist retreat, and maintains the Compass Program to expand experiential learning outside of the classroom. The Piedmont Semester Abroad program also gives students the opportunity to study at the University of Nottingham in England or the University of Paderborn in Germany.
Acceptance Rate:
64%
Average Net Price:
$18,950
Campus Setting:
Suburb or town
Average GPA
3.5
Average ACT Composite
20
Average SAT Composite
1069
Tuition, Cost & Aid
Affordability & Cost
Tuition
| In-State Tuition In-state tuition is the tuition charged by institutions to those students who meet the state's or institution's residency requirements. In-district tuition is the tuition charged by the institution to those students residing in the locality in which they attend school and may be a lower rate than in-state tuition if offered by the institution. | $30,680 |
| Out-of-State Tuition Out-of-state tuition is the tuition charged by institutions to those students who do not meet the state’s or institution’s residency requirements. Out-of-district tuition is the tuition charged by the institution to those students not residing in the locality in which they attend school. | $30,680 |
Additional Costs
Room and Board The weighted average for room and board and other expenses is generated as follows:
| $12,300 |
| Books and Supplies | $1298 |
Aid & Grants
0
100
75%
Need Met
Students Receiving Gift Aid Percent of undergraduate students awarded federal gift aid. Federal gift aid includes any grant or scholarship aid awarded, from the federal government, a state or local government, the institution, and other sources known by the institution. Students Receiving Grants Percent of undergraduate students awarded grant aid. Grant aid includes any grant or scholarship aid awarded, from the federal government, a state or local government, the institution, and other sources known by the institution.
42%
Average Aid Per Year
$24,065
42%
Average Federal Grant Aid Per Year
$3,602
Average Institution Grant Aid Per Year
$16,581
Student Loans
Students Borrowing Loans Loans to students - Any monies that must be repaid to the lending institution for which the student is the designated borrower. Includes all Title IV subsidized and unsubsidized loans and all institutionally- and privately-sponsored loans. Does not include PLUS and other loans made directly to parents.
61%
Average Loan Amount Per Year
$7,597
Average Debt at Graduation The median federal debt of undergraduate borrowers who graduated. This figure includes only federal loans; it excludes private student loans and Parent PLUS loans.
$18,131
Median Monthly Loan Payment The median monthly loan payment for student borrowers who completed, if it were repaid over 10 years at a 5.05% interest rate.
$239
Admissions
Key Admissions Stats
Institution Type
Private
- Not for Profit
- United Church of Christ
- Coed
Need Blind
This school does not consider an applicant’s financial situation when deciding admission
Level of Institution
4 Year
Campus Setting
Suburb or town
Admissions Requirements
SAT
No
ACT
No
Transcript
Yes
Test Optional
No
Important Deadlines
Admitted Student Stats
16%
Submitting ACT
27%
Submitting SAT
Average ACT Composite: 20
Average SAT Composite: 1069
Admissions Resources
Academics
Key Academic Stats
Highest Degree Offered
Doctorate
Total Number of Students
1,843
Total Number of Undergrads
1,245
0
100
38%
Graduate in 4 Years US National: 28%
0
100
43%
Graduate in 6 Years US National: 52%
Student:Faculty Ratio
11:1
US National: 21:1Degrees and Majors
MAJORS
62
Faculty Overview
Campus Life
Key Campus Stats
Student Gender
Residency
Housing
0
100
74%
Undergrads Living on Campus
On-campus living required of freshman
Yes
Athletics
Divisional Sports Nickname
Lions
School Colors
green and gold
Varsity Athletics Association
NCAA
Varsity Athletics Conference Primary
Not applicable
Campus Safety
24-HR security patrol
Yes
Campus emergency phones
Yes
After Graduation
Post Grad Stats
Average Salary
6 years after graduation
$43,400
REVIEWS
Read What Students Are SayingPiedmont College is a small but well rounded school. the atmosphere in the classrooms helps me to better understand the subject and the professors are very friendly. there is so much to do on a small campus!
Courtney from Byron, GA
The classes have very few people which makes it easier to have a more personal connection to the professors.
Caroline from Locust Grove, GA
You will definitely learn a lot, because of the small class sizes. There is a very personalized feel to the academic structure. You will know your professors well and understand your workload better.
Ariel from Saint Marys, GA
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