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Piedmont University

Demorest, Georgia 30535-0010

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Data last updated: May 29, 2026

Campus Vibe

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

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93%Acceptance
1074SAT Avg
1,235Students
12:1Student:Faculty
41%Grad Rate
$49,130Earnings 10yr
$20,893Net Price

Admissions

Acceptance Rate92.8%

SAT Score Ranges

Average: 1074

Reading & WritingMid: 565
510600
MathMid: 550
480570

ACT Score Range

CompositeMid: 23
1824

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard / IPEDS.

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

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Net price reflects most recent cohort of federally-aided undergraduates.

Debt & Aid Detail

Net Price Trend

Tuition Trend

Graduate w/ Zero Debt

32.0%

Avg Tuition Increase

4.4%/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

Incident Breakdown (2024)

2

Burglary

0

Aggravated Assault

0

Robbery

1

Motor Vehicle Theft

1

Sex Offenses

0

Arson

2

Drug Arrests

2

Liquor Arrests

Source: U.S. Department of Education Campus Safety & Security data (Clery Act, 2024 reporting year).

Programs (71)

Student Life

Student Satisfaction

Retention Rate

77%

Mixed

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
10 Years$49,130

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Earnings reflect federally-aided students 6 and 10 years after entry.

Rankings

U.S. News
#52
vs 2024

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Varsity Sports

GolfVolleyballBaseball

History & Fun Facts

  • History Main article: History of Piedmont College The college opened as the J.
  • Green Collegiate Institute in 1897, founded by residents of Habersham County, Georgia.
  • In 1994 the college began to expand, adding schools for Business and Nursing Health Sciences to its existing programs in the Arts and Sciences and Education.
  • The college also opened a campus in Athens, Georgia, and began offering off-campus graduate education courses across the state.

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)

Getting There

Nearest Airports

ATL Atlanta82 mi
CLT Charlotte154 mi
BHM Birmingham196 mi

Distance to Cities

Boston, MA862 mi · ~24h 54m drive
New York, NY672 mi · ~19h 25m drive
Hartford, CT771 mi · ~22h 16m drive
Providence, RI826 mi · ~23h 52m drive
Albany, NY768 mi · ~22h 11m drive
Syracuse, NY708 mi · ~20h 27m drive
Rochester, NY674 mi · ~19h 28m drive
Buffalo, NY627 mi · ~18h 7m drive
Philadelphia, PA592 mi · ~17h 6m drive
Pittsburgh, PA450 mi · ~13h drive
Harrisburg, PA537 mi · ~15h 31m drive
Newark, NJ666 mi · ~19h 14m drive
Washington, DC469 mi · ~13h 33m drive
Baltimore, MD503 mi · ~14h 32m drive
Atlanta, GA74 mi · ~2h 8m drive
Charlotte, NC160 mi · ~4h 37m drive
Raleigh, NC289 mi · ~8h 21m drive
Miami, FL640 mi · ~18h 29m drive
Orlando, FL435 mi · ~12h 34m drive
Tampa, FL462 mi · ~13h 21m drive
Nashville, TN213 mi · ~6h 9m drive
New Orleans, LA497 mi · ~14h 21m drive
Richmond, VA398 mi · ~11h 30m drive
Chicago, IL552 mi · ~15h 57m drive
Detroit, MI537 mi · ~15h 31m drive
Minneapolis, MN884 mi · ~25h 32m drive
St. Louis, MO464 mi · ~13h 24m drive
Kansas City, MO685 mi · ~19h 47m drive
Indianapolis, IN387 mi · ~11h 11m drive
Columbus, OH374 mi · ~10h 48m drive
Cleveland, OH489 mi · ~14h 8m drive
Milwaukee, WI631 mi · ~18h 14m drive
Dallas, TX772 mi · ~22h 18m drive
Houston, TX767 mi · ~22h 9m drive
Austin, TX879 mi · ~25h 24m drive
San Antonio, TX944 mi · ~27h 16m drive
Los Angeles, CA1971 mi · ~56h 56m drive
San Francisco, CA2164 mi · ~62h 31m drive
San Diego, CA1929 mi · ~55h 44m drive
Seattle, WA2183 mi · ~63h 4m drive
Portland, OR2179 mi · ~62h 57m drive
Denver, CO1231 mi · ~35h 34m drive
Phoenix, AZ1631 mi · ~47h 7m drive
Salt Lake City, UT1601 mi · ~46h 15m drive
Honolulu, HI4531 mi · ~130h 54m drive
Southern (mild winters, hot summers)

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