Overview of Piedmont College

Situated in Demorest, Georgia, Piedmont College was founded in 1897. The institution has a large selection of undergraduate and graduate degree programs for students to choose from. A robust student/faculty ratio supports students, and professors take a personalized approach to the teaching and learning process. Outside of the classroom, students will find plenty of opportunities to engage with the campus community via many clubs and organizations. The Piedmont Lions play in the NCAA (National Collegiate Athletic Association), within Division III, in the USA South Athletic Conference.

Enrollment

• Total Enrollment: 2,491 (1,263 undergraduates)
• Gender Breakdown: 35% Male/65% Female
• 91% Full-time

Cost of Attendance Information

• Tuition and Fees: $26,692
• Books: $1,500
• Room and Board: $10,524
• Other Expenses: $2,890
• Total Cost: $41,606

Financial Aid Information

• Percentage of New Students Receiving Aid: 100%
• Percentage of New Students Receiving Types of Aid
  • Grants: 100%
  • Loans: 73%
• Mean Amount of Aid
  • Grants: $16,340
  • Loans: $7,223

Academic Programs Offered

• Most Popular Majors: Health Professions and Related Programs; Education; Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services; Visual and Performing Arts; and Psychology

Retention and Graduation

• First-Year Student Retention (full-time students): 62%
• 4-Year Graduation Rate: 34%
• 6-Year Graduation Rate: 50%

NCAA Athletic Programs

• Men’s Sports: Baseball, Basketball, Cross Country, Golf, Lacrosse, Soccer, Tennis, Track and Field, Cycling
• Women’s Sports: Basketball, Cross Country, Golf, Lacrosse, Soccer, Softball, Tennis, Track and Field, Volleyball, Cycling

Overview of Piedmont College Admissions

Piedmont College is an accessible school; in 2019, it admitted 60% of those who submitted applications. Students whose SAT/ACT scores and GPA are within the institution’s requirements have a good chance of being admitted. Applicants should complete an online application and send test scores from either the SAT or ACT and high school transcripts. Students with unique talents and accomplishments can still receive strong consideration even if their GPAs are outside of the mean range. After applying, students will receive a message from an admissions counselor about the application process’s next steps.

Admissions Data                        

• Piedmont College Acceptance Rate: 60%
• Test Scores — 25th/75th Percentile
  • SAT Critical Reading: 500/600
  • SAT Math: 470/580
  • SAT Writing: -/-
  • ACT Cumulative: 19/25
  • ACT English: 17/24
  • ACT Math: 18/24

Safety Net Schools: Easy to Gain Admission

If past admission data predicts that you would be a competitive candidate for Piedmont College, it should be easy to gain admissions to the schools below. If Piedmont College is currently out of your reach, then you are sure to be a competitive candidate for the schools below.

University of Texas at El Paso, California State University Sacramento, California State University Northridge, Indiana University of Pennsylvania, California State University East Bay, Kean University, California State University Los Angeles

Same Tier: Just As Hard to Gain Admission

If you’re a competitive candidate for Piedmont College, you should have an equal chance of gaining admissions at these schools.

Indiana University – Purdue University Indianapolis, Old Dominion University, Texas State University, Georgia State University, University of North Carolina at Greensboro, University of California, Merced, Liberty University

Reach Institutions: Gaining Admissions Will be More of a Challenge

These schools are more challenging to gain admission into than Piedmont College. If you improve your GPA and SAT/ACT scores, you’ll be a competitive candidate.

University of Alabama, Quinnipiac University, Ohio University, University of North Texas, California State University Long Beach, Pace University, Florida Gulf Coast University

Applying to Piedmont College

Application Deadline: Rolling

Undergraduate Admissions Website:

https://www.piedmont.edu/undergrad-admissions

Undergraduate Application Link(s):

https://www.piedmont.edu/apply

Graduate Admissions Website:

https://www.piedmont.edu/graduate-degree-programs

Graduate Application Link(s):

https://www.piedmont.edu/apply