Piedmont University
A good fit for students who want accessible admissions and students who want small classes and close faculty access. no major red flags in the data. financial aid brings net price below sticker.
About This School
Piedmont University is a private nonprofit institution located in Demorest, Georgia with approximately 1,117 undergraduate students enrolled. Piedmont University has an open or accessible admissions process, with an acceptance rate of 93%. The average net price after financial aid is $20,599 per year. The graduation rate is 47%, and the typical graduate earns $43,400 within 10 years of enrollment.
Piedmont University is a private university in Demorest and Athens, Georgia. Founded in 1897, Piedmont's Demorest campus includes 300 acres in a traditional residential-college setting located in the foothills of the northeast Georgia Blue Ridge Mountains. Total enrollment is approximately 2,500 students and the campus includes ten residence halls housing more than 750 students.
The numbers tell a mixed story here: a 93% acceptance rate and manageable net price of ~$21K/year make this financially accessible, and the relatively low median debt of $18,108 is a genuine plus. However, only 41% of students graduate — a red flag that deserves a hard conversation about what's driving that attrition — and median earnings of $43,400 a decade out are modest, so students should think carefully about career fit before committing. Worth considering if you value a small, residential campus setting and have a clear plan to finish, but ask the admissions office directly why so many students don't make it to graduation.
Popular Programs
Percentage of degrees awarded. Source: College Scorecard.
Notable Alumni
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Admissions
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Cost & Financial Aid
Net Price by Family Income
Average annual cost after grants/scholarships, by household income. Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
Financial Aid
Full Cost
After Graduation
Earnings 6 Years After Enrollment, by Gender
Gap: 3% less for female graduates. National avg ~16%.
What Each Major Actually Earns
Median earnings four years after graduation, by major, next to the national median for that same major at every college. The school-wide average hides this: at most schools the spread between the best- and worst-paying majors is far wider than the gap between schools.
| Major | Grads | Here | National | Diff |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | 72 | $79,552 | $88,910 | −$9,358 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | 31 | $45,643 | $47,382 | −$1,739 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | 21 | $65,564 | $68,257 | −$2,693 |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | 12 | $43,125 | $55,378 | −$12,253 |
U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard field-of-study data. Median earnings of graduates working and not enrolled four years after completing a bachelor's degreehere. Majors with too few graduates to report are omitted for privacy, so this is not the school's full program list.
Will This School Pay Off?
Solid return. Earnings outpace debt, though major choice matters.
Earnings data from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. These are means across all graduates, not specific to any major.
Student Body
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (1,117 undergraduates).
Contact & Location
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the acceptance rate at Piedmont University?
Piedmont University has an acceptance rate of 93%, based on the most recent data from the U.S. Department of Education.
Is Piedmont University hard to get into?
Not especially. Piedmont University has an acceptance rate of 93%, so admissions are relatively accessible for applicants who meet the requirements.
How much does Piedmont University cost?
The average net price at Piedmont University is about $20,599 per year after grants and scholarships, based on federal data. Your actual cost depends on your family's finances and aid package.
What is the graduation rate at Piedmont University?
Piedmont University has a graduation rate of 47%, according to U.S. Department of Education data.
Sources & Methodology
Primary data source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Accessed via automated sync. Latest values may come from different reporting years depending on the metric.
School overview from Wikipedia. Used for context only, not as a primary data source for admissions, cost, or outcomes claims.
- Earnings figures are institution-level averages, not major-specific.
- Some metrics are based on Title IV financial aid recipients only.
- Some values may be privacy-suppressed or rolled up by the Department of Education.
- Contact the school directly for current admissions requirements and costs.
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