Piedmont University is a private nonprofit 4-year college in Demorest, Georgia with 1,117 undergraduates. It admits 93% of applicants, costs an average of $22,075 a year after grants and graduates 52% of its students.
Figures from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, released October 15, 2026. What each number covers.
Piedmont University acceptance rate and admissions
Piedmont University admitted 93% of applicants for fall 2024. The median acceptance rate at 4-year colleges is 77%.
Test scores: Considered but not required (as reported for fall 2024 admission). That means you can apply without SAT or ACT scores. Check the admissions office for the current policy.
The colored band is the middle 50% of enrolled students in fall 2024 (reading and writing 528 to 625, math 510 to 620). The tick marks the typical 4-year college. Check how your scores fit.
Piedmont University application deadlines 2026-27
| Round | Deadline |
|---|---|
| Regular decision | Jul 17, 2027 |
Next deadline: Regular decision, Jul 17, 2027. Application fee through the Common App: $25 for U.S. applicants ($30 for international applicants). Confirm dates on Piedmont University’s admissions page; see every college on the deadline calendar.
Source: Common App 2026-27 first-year deadlines, fees and requirements grid, updated Sep 25, 2026.
Piedmont University tuition, cost and net price
| Tuition and fees (2025-26) | $32,760 |
|---|---|
| On-campus housing and food (2025-26) | $13,800 |
| Total cost of attendance (2024-25) | $48,775 |
| Average net price after grants (2024-25) | $22,075 |
Students who get federal aid pay an average of $22,075 a year after grants and scholarships, $26,700 less than the full cost of attendance.
What families pay, by income
Average yearly cost after grants for aided first-time students, by family income (2024-25):
Your own price depends on your family's full situation. Run Piedmont University's net price calculator for a personal estimate, or make a "what it costs us" card.
Piedmont University graduation rate, earnings and debt
- 52% of first-time, full-time students finished within six years (students who started in 2019).
- Former students earned a median of $56,724 a year, 10 years after they started (students who received federal aid and were working).
- Students who completed left with a median of $25,000 in federal student loans.
Earnings compared
Debt compared
Median debt is 44% of median earnings 10 years after entry. Many advisers suggest keeping total student debt below one year of expected pay. See the monthly payment.
Piedmont University majors and what graduates earn
Piedmont University awarded bachelor's degrees in 46 fields recently. The best-paid graduates four years out came from nursing ($79,552).
All 46 majors at Piedmont University
Four-year earnings: graduates of 2017-18 and 2018-19, measured in 2022 and 2023, in 2024 dollars. Fields with few graduates have no published earnings.
Graduate programs at Piedmont University
9 graduate programs awarded degrees recently. Largest first.
Show 9 graduate programs
| Program | Degree | Graduates (2023-24) | Earnings 1 yr after | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Teacher education by grade level | Master's | 62 | $57,144 | $27,348 |
| Teacher education by subject | Master's | 33 | $59,258 | $33,417 |
| Special education | Master's | 24 | $56,783 | $38,025 |
| Curriculum and Instruction | Doctoral | 7 | $88,303 | n/a |
| Business administration | Master's | 7 | $64,858 | n/a |
| Education | Master's | 3 | n/a | n/a |
| Health professions, general | Master's | 3 | n/a | n/a |
| Education leadership | Doctoral | 2 | n/a | n/a |
| Allied health (PA, radiography, therapy and more) | Master's | 1 | n/a | n/a |
Trade and career programs at Piedmont University
Certificate and associate programs in the trades we track. One-year earnings are for graduates of 2020-21 and 2021-22, four-year earnings for graduates of 2017-18 and 2018-19, both in 2024 dollars.
| Program | Credential | Graduates (2023-24) | Earnings 1 yr after | Earnings 4 yrs after | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| EMT, surgical tech and imaging | Certificate | 0 | n/a | n/a | n/a |
Students and location
- 1,117 degree-seeking undergraduates (fall 2024)
- 66% women, 34% men
- 12 students for every faculty member
- Setting: distant town
- Accredited by Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges
Frequently asked questions
What is the acceptance rate at Piedmont University?
Piedmont University admitted 93% of applicants for fall 2024, according to the U.S. Department of Education.
How much does Piedmont University cost?
Tuition and fees for 2025-26 are $32,760. After grants and scholarships, aided students paid an average net price of $22,075 a year in 2024-25.
What SAT score do you need for Piedmont University?
The middle 50% of enrolled students scored 528 to 625 in reading and writing and 510 to 620 in math, and 18 to 25 on the ACT. Scores inside these ranges are typical for admitted students.
Is Piedmont University test-optional?
For fall 2024 admission, Piedmont University reported that test scores were: considered but not required. Policies change, so confirm with the admissions office.
What is the graduation rate at Piedmont University?
52% of first-time, full-time students finished within six years.
How much do Piedmont University graduates make?
Former students who received federal aid earned a median of $56,724 a year 10 years after they started, in 2024 dollars.
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Source: U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard, data release of October 15, 2026. What each figure means and the year it covers.