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Piedmont University

Demorest, Georgia 30535-0010

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Health sciencesTight-knitCollege town

Known for health sciences — close-knit campus

Piedmont University is a private institution in Demorest with particular strength in health sciences and business. With an average SAT of 1074, the school attracts a broad applicant pool.

A small campus of 1.2K undergraduates with a 12:1 student-faculty ratio. The town location creates a classic college-town feel.

41% of students graduate within four years, and graduates earn a median of $49,130 a decade after enrollment. Net price after aid averages $20,893.

Established
1897
Motto
Lux
Mascot
Lion
Type
Private university
Conference
National Collegiate Athletic Association's Division III
93%Acceptance
1074SAT Avg
1,235Students
12:1Student:Faculty
41%Grad Rate
$49,130Earnings 10yr
$20,893Net Price

News & Alerts

program2026-03-15

Piedmont University Launches New Data Science Minor

tuition2026-02-28

Tuition Increase Announced for 2026-27

Admissions

Acceptance Rate92.8%

SAT Score Ranges

Average: 1074

Reading & WritingMid: 565
510600
MathMid: 550
480570

ACT Score Range

CompositeMid: 23
1824

Admissions Intel

Acceptance Rate

92.8%

Trend

SAT Avg

1074

Yield Rate

35.0%

Cost & Financial Aid

Sticker Price

Tuition$30,680
Room & Board$12,300
Books & Supplies$1,298
Total Cost of Attendance$45,359
Average Net Price$20,893
Median Debt at Graduation$25,000
Monthly Payment (10yr)$265

Net Price by Family Income

$0–30K$18,494
$30–48K$17,125
$48–75K$17,980
$75–110K$22,397
$110K+$24,251

Financial Intel

Avg Net Price

$20,893

Tuition Trend

Graduate w/ Zero Debt

3200.0%

Avg Tuition Increase

3.2%/yr

Median Debt at Grad

$18,108

Campus Safety

Total Incidents (2024)

8

Peer Average

13

3-Year Trend

Emergency System

Campus security, emergency notification system

Programs (71)

Student Life

Student Body

Undergrads
1,235
Gender Split
68% / 32%
Women / Men
First Generation
31%
Pell Grant Recipients
41%

Race & Ethnicity

White 68%
Black 11%
Hispanic 11%
Asian 1%
Two+ 3%
Int'l 1%

Outcomes

4-Year Graduation Rate41.5%
Freshman Retention77.1%

Median Earnings After Graduation

6 Years$43,761
8 Years$48,441
10 Years$49,130

10-Year Earnings by Gender

Women
$40,500
Men
$49,500

Rankings

U.S. News
#52

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History & Fun Facts

Source: Wikipedia

Location & Lifestyle

Cost of Living

92Average

Estimated from GA state average

Climate (School Year)

Snowfall: 5"Sunny days: 200Rainy days: 125

Nearest Cities

Atlantapop. 500K
74 mi(128 min)
Charlottepop. 880K
160 mi(277 min)
Nashvillepop. 690K
213 mi(369 min)

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