Overview
Piedmont College is a private institution established in 1897 with a rural setting located at Demorest. It is ranked 52 in Regional Universities South in the 2024 edition of Best Colleges. It practices a semester-based academic calendar.
#52 in Regional Universities South
Setting
Rural
Location
Demorest, Georgia
Type
4-year Private
Year Founded
1897
Selectivity
Low
Size
Small
1,245 Undergraduates
1,245 Undergraduates
Website
http://www.piedmont.edu/
Learning
12:1
Student-Faculty Ratio
Health Professions
Most Popular Major
Majors Available
- Biological And Biomedical Sciences
- Business, Management, Marketing, And Related Support Services
- Communication, Journalism, And Related Programs
- Education
- English Language And Literature/Letters
- Foreign Languages, Literatures, And Linguistics
- Health Professions And Related Programs
- History
- Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, Firefighting And Related Protective Services
- Liberal Arts And Sciences, General Studies And Humanities
- Mathematics And Statistics
- Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies
- Natural Resources And Conservation
- Parks, Recreation, Leisure, And Fitness Studies
- Philosophy And Religious Studies
- Physical Sciences
- Psychology
- Social Sciences
- Visual And Performing Arts
Cost
$45,680
Cost of Attendance
$16,424
Average Student Contribution
| Instate Tution Fee | $30,680 |
|---|---|
| Outstate Tuition Fee | $30,680 |
| Room and Board Fees | $12,300 |
$46,237
Median Salary After 2 years of Graduation
Applying
64% (Low Selectivity)
Acceptance Rate
Admission Difficulty: Difficult
Admission Difficulty: Difficult
$30
Application Fee
Application Fee Waiver Available
Application Fee Waiver Available
3.5
Average High School GPA
Application Requirements
| SAT/ACT | Required |
|---|---|
| SAT/ACT Writing (essay) | Not Required |
| SAT Subject Test | Not Required |
| Essay or Personal Statement | Required |
SAT Score Range
Middle 50% (25% - 75%) scores range
Middle 50% (25% - 75%) scores range
ACT Score Range
Middle 50% (25% - 75%) scores range
Middle 50% (25% - 75%) scores range
How to Apply?
Accepts CommonApp
Apply
College's Own Application Portal
For International Students
79
Minimum TOEFL Score
TOEFL Requirement:
Required
IELTS
Other English Language Tests Accepted
(in lieu of TOEFL)
(in lieu of TOEFL)
TOEFL Waived if
Native language is English.
Deadlines for Fall Intake Applications
Jul
17
Regular Decision Deadline
Transfer Applications
--
--
Transfer Applications Deadline
For Financial Aid
May
01
Financial Aid Priority Application Deadline
--
--
Financial Aid Application Deadline
Scholarships and Financial Aid
$26,966
Average Financial Aid
Need-based Aid
$20,634
Average Need-based Aid
Cost of Attendance for out-of-state students: $45,680
Cost of Attendance for out-of-state students: $45,680
79%
Students with need received Financial Aid
18%
Students had their need fully met
Deadline for need-based financial application
Priority Deadline: May 1
Forms to be submitted
FAFSA, Institution's own financial aid form
Merit Scholarships
Available
Neighborhood Grant
| Total Worth | 50 percent of tuition during the fall and spring semesters and a prorated amount during the summer semester. |
|---|---|
| Eligibility | -- |
| Minimum Criteria | -- |
| Requirement for maintenance | -- |
| Separate application needed | -- |
| Application deadline | N/A |
Endowed and Gifted Scholarships
| Total Worth | Varies |
|---|---|
| Eligibility | -- |
| Minimum Criteria | -- |
| Requirement for maintenance | -- |
| Separate application needed | -- |
| Application deadline | N/A |
Other Scholarships
Not Available
Students
1,245
Total Undergraduate Enrollment
School Size: Small
School Size: Small
66%
Freshmen return to Sophomore Year
41%
Students graduate within 6 years