Piedmont University
Demorest, GA
School Background
2022 Undergraduate Enrollment: 1,213
Graduate Enrollment: 805
Master's Colleges & Universities: Larger Programs
Highest degree awarded:
Graduate
Religious Affiliation:
United Church of Christ
Campus Details
Town: Distant (in urban cluster more than 10 miles and up to 35 miles from an urbanized area)
Four-year, small, highly residential
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full-time, inclusive, higher transfer-in
Applicant and Admittance Traits
2022 Admission Rate: 67%
Male/Female: 33% / 67% (2017)
First generation college students: 31.5% (2017)
Percentage of students who are married when enrolled: 10.2% (2017)
Percentage of students who are veterans: 2.1% (2010)
Test scores for admission: Required
Appliants applying to 2+ schools: 57.3% (2017)
Appliants applying to 3+ schools: 31.6% (2017)
Appliants applying to 4+ schools: 20.1% (2017)
Appliants applying to 5+ schools: 13.5% (2017)
Ethnicity Information
White: 70.4%
Black: 11.5%
Hispanic: 7.7%
Asian: 1.2%
American Indian/Alaska Native: 0.2%
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: 0.1%
2+ races: 2.1%
Non-resident alien: 1.1%
Unknown race: 5.8%
Black: 11.5%
Hispanic: 7.7%
Asian: 1.2%
American Indian/Alaska Native: 0.2%
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: 0.1%
2+ races: 2.1%
Non-resident alien: 1.1%
Unknown race: 5.8%
Costs & Fees
2022 Average Tuition & Fees (Room/Board/Books): $42,329
In-State tuition: $28,340Out-of-State tuition: $28,340
Estimated books and supplies: $1,544 (2022)
Estimated on-campus room & board: $11,200 (2022)
Estimated on-campus other fees: $2,890 (2022)
Estimated off-campus room & board: $9,700 (2022)
Estimated off-campus other fees: $2,890 (2022)
Average Family Income: $70,515 (2017)
Median Family Income: $42,869 (2017)
Scholarships & Financial Aid
Percentage of students receiving Pell Grant: 42.4%Percentage of students with Federal Loans: 67.1%
Median federal loan debt at graduation: $25,000 (2021)
Median federal loan payment: $265 (2021)
| Household Income | Net Cost |
|---|---|
| 0-$30k | $15,931 |
| $30k-48k | $15,507 |
| $48k-75k | $18,380 |
| $75k-110k | $20,378 |
| $110k+ | $23,800 |
Graduate Outcomes & Job Placements
4-year graduation rate: 40%6-year graduation rate: 48%
1 year post-graduation workforce participation: 98.9% (2020)
Loans
Median federal debt for graduates: $25,000 (2021)Median federal debt for non-graduates: $9,500 (2021)
Median federal debt for first-generation graduates: $18,750 (2021)
Median federal debt for Pell grant recipient graduates: $20,000 (2021)
Ability to Repay Loans
| Graduates, % of Loans in Repayment (Non-delinquent/default) |
Percentage |
|---|---|
| @1 Year | 49.7% (2015) |
| @3 year | 55.6% (2017) |
| @5 year | 56.3% (2017) |
1-year Graduate % of Loans being Repaid (Non-delinquent/default) - Pell Grant Recipients: 38.8% (2015)
1-year Graduate % of Loans being Repaid - 1st Generation Attendees: 41.8% (2015)
Earnings Power
Median earnings, 1 year post graduation: $46,237 (2020)Median earnings, 4 years post graduation: $49,682 (2020)
Popular Majors
| Type of Degree | Major | 2022 Graduates | Median Federal Debt | Median Monthly Payment | 1yr Median Earnings (monthly gross) | 4yr Median Earnings (monthly gross) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's Degree | Engineering Physics. | 1 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Communication and Media Studies. | 8 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Education, General. | 6 | ||||
| Master's Degree | Education, General. | 4 | ||||
| Doctoral Degree | Curriculum and Instruction. | 9 | ||||
| Graduate/Professional Certificate | Curriculum and Instruction. | 373 | ||||
| Master's Degree | Educational/Instructional Media Design. | 2 | ||||
| Master's Degree | Special Education and Teaching. | 5 | $48,294 ($4,025) | |||
| Bachelor's Degree | Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods. | 31 | $30,026 | $265 | $36,650 ($3,054) | $40,156 ($3,346) |
| Master's Degree | Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods. | 195 | $306 | $50,150 ($4,179) | $55,674 ($4,640) | |
| Bachelor's Degree | Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas. | 3 | ||||
| Master's Degree | Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas. | 36 | $321 | $53,409 ($4,451) | ||
| Bachelor's Degree | Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing. | 78 | $29,875 | $253 | $63,324 ($5,277) | $64,286 ($5,357) |
| Bachelor's Degree | Business Administration, Management and Operations. | 19 | $27,000 | $286 | $40,869 ($3,406) | $48,488 ($4,041) |
| Master's Degree | Business Administration, Management and Operations. | 39 | $203 | $46,501 ($3,875) | $52,667 ($4,389) | |
| Bachelor's Degree | Accounting and Related Services. | 6 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Finance and Financial Management Services. | 3 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Marketing. | 10 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | History. | 4 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | English Language and Literature, General. | 1 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities. | 5 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Biology, General. | 10 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Mathematics. | 3 | ||||
| Master's Degree | Natural Sciences. | 19 | $56,785 ($4,732) | |||
| Bachelor's Degree | Health and Physical Education/Fitness. | 7 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Philosophy and Religious Studies, General. | 1 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Chemistry. | 2 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Psychology, General. | 14 | $33,000 | $270 | $21,656 ($1,805) | $35,611 ($2,968) |
| Bachelor's Degree | Criminal Justice and Corrections. | 11 | $42,443 ($3,537) | |||
| Bachelor's Degree | Political Science and Government. | 9 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Sociology and Anthropology. | 4 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Design and Applied Arts. | 3 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft. | 7 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Fine and Studio Arts. | 4 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Music. | 4 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Arts, Entertainment,and Media Management. | 2 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General. | 2 | $33,555 ($2,796) | |||
| Bachelor's Degree | Health and Medical Administrative Services. | 4 | ||||
| Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma | Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions. | 4 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions. | 9 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions. | 1 |
Campus Resources
Average faculty salary: $67,329Full time faculty: 35%
Undergraduate student-to-faculty ratio: 9.0
School's endowment start of year: $51,579,957 (2022)
School's endowment end of year: $54,955,833 (2022)