Piedmont University
Basic Information
Type
Private, Liberal Arts
Geographical Reach
Regional
Religious Affiliation
United Church of Christ
Location
Demorest, GA
Population
70,000
Website
https://www.piedmont.edu/
Demographics
Total Undergraduates
1,235
Men / Women
34% / 66%
White
67%
Black
21%
Hispanic
8%
Mixed
2%
Native American
1%
Asian
1%
International
1%
From State
81%
From Region
10%
Academics
Undergraduate Degrees
Health Sciences
29%
Education
25%
Business & Economics
16%
Arts
4%
Life & Natural Sciences
4%
Engineering
1%
Physical Sciences & Math
1%
Financial
Tuition & Fees
$31,700
Est. Cost of Attendance
$46,801
10-Year ROI
$141,000
ROI Percentile
47th
Retention & Graduation
Full-Time Retention
70%
4-Year Graduation Rate
37%
6-Year Graduation Rate
47%
Transfer-Out Rate
35%
Weather
Comfortable Days
130 (95% 😎)
Sunshine Hours
2,500 (31%)
Days Without Precipitation
235 (30%)
Admissions
Uses Common App
Yes
Acceptance Rate
67%
Yield (Unbound)
14%
Regular Decision
Jan 1
Research
Research Level
—
Graduate Degrees
| Engineering, Computing & Math | 0 | #258 |
| Humanities & Social Sciences | 9 | #481 |
| Life & Natural Sciences | 0 | #576 |
Honors College
Standardized Tests
Test Scores
Test Policy
optional
Submitted Test Scores
35%
SAT Range
1070
–
1210
SAT Math Range
510
–
620
SAT RW Range
528
–
625
ACT Range
18
–
25
Earnings by Major Category
Each major category's degree-weighted estimated median 5-year earnings at this college, expressed as a z-score against the national degree-weighted distribution for that category. 0 is the national average. The shaded band between +1.28 and −1.28 marks the central 80% of the national distribution (10th–90th percentile).
Schools & Majors
| ⇅ | Trends | Degrees | Male/Female | Intl | Earnings | ROI | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Piedmont University | 291 | 28% / 72% | 0% | $56,372 | 95% | ||
| Engineering | 3 — | 67% / 33% | 0% | $81,884 | 89 | — | |
| Computer Science | 1 — | 100% / 0% | 0% | $82,353 | 90 | — | |
| Applied Physics | 1 — | 100% / 0% | 0% | $78,411 | 87 | — | |
| Chemistry | 1 — | 0% / 100% | 0% | $60,415 | 63 | — | |
| Biology | 11 — | 36% / 64% | 0% | $58,185 | 58 | 94% | |
| Athletic Training | 1 — | 0% / 100% | 0% | $50,667 | 37 | — | |
| Cardiovascular Technology | — — | — | — | $63,822 | 69 | — | |
| Communication Sciences and Disorders | 4 — | 0% / 100% | 0% | $51,120 | 38 | — | |
| Exercise Science | 8 — | 25% / 75% | 0% | $50,163 | 36 | — | |
| Health and Wellness | 7 — | 29% / 71% | 0% | $37,200 | 7 | 95% | |
| Nursing | 65 — | 14% / 86% | 0% | $78,610 | 87 | 95% | |
| Accounting | 7 +4 | 43% / 57% | 0% | $67,728 | 76 | — | |
| Business Administration | 19 — | 84% / 16% | 0% | $61,411 | 65 | 91% | |
| Digital Marketing | 1 +1 | 100% / 0% | 0% | $60,271 | 62 | — | |
| Finance | 9 — | 56% / 44% | 0% | $68,000 | 76 | — | |
| Health Services Administration | 5 — | 0% / 100% | 0% | $53,198 | 45 | — | |
| Hospitality Administration | — — | — | — | $48,238 | 30 | — | |
| Logistics and Supply Chain Management | — — | — | — | $65,158 | 72 | — | |
| Management Science | 3 — | 67% / 33% | 0% | $62,155 | 66 | — | |
| Marketing | 4 — | 25% / 75% | 0% | $59,542 | 61 | — | |
| Sport and Fitness Management | — — | — | — | $49,159 | 32 | — | |
| Creative Writing | 1 — | 0% / 100% | 0% | $43,326 | 17 | — | |
| Criminal Justice | 10 +1 | 50% / 50% | 0% | $44,303 | 19 | 94% | |
| Forensic Science and Technology | 6 — | 33% / 67% | 0% | $44,125 | 19 | — | |
| General Studies | 3 — | 100% / 0% | 0% | $44,899 | 21 | — | |
| History | 2 — | 100% / 0% | 0% | $44,634 | 20 | — | |
| Interdisciplinary Studies | 6 — | 0% / 100% | 0% | $45,723 | 23 | — | |
| Mass Communication | 5 +1 | 20% / 80% | 0% | $45,585 | 22 | — | |
| Political Science | 2 — | 50% / 50% | 0% | $53,141 | 44 | — | |
| Psychology | 11 — | 18% / 82% | 0% | $39,302 | 9 | 86% | |
| Sociology | 1 — | 100% / 0% | 0% | $44,833 | 21 | — | |
| Sociology and Anthropology | — +1 | — | — | $44,750 | 20 | — | |
| Sports Communication | 9 +2 | 100% / 0% | 0% | $45,776 | 23 | — | |
| Biology Education | 1 — | 100% / 0% | 0% | $48,297 | 30 | — | |
| Education | 2 — | 0% / 100% | 0% | $46,652 | 25 | — | |
| Elementary Education | 55 — | 0% / 100% | 0% | $46,086 | 24 | 98% | |
| English Education | 1 — | 0% / 100% | 0% | $47,770 | 29 | — | |
| History Education | 3 — | 67% / 33% | 0% | $47,744 | 28 | — | |
| Mathematics Education | 1 — | 0% / 100% | 0% | $48,170 | 30 | — | |
| Middle Grades Education | 7 — | 0% / 100% | 0% | $46,086 | 24 | 98% | |
| Special Education | 3 — | 0% / 100% | 0% | $48,939 | 32 | — | |
| Art | 4 — | 25% / 75% | 0% | $31,886 | 3 | — | |
| Art Education | 2 — | 0% / 100% | 0% | $47,322 | 27 | — | |
| Art Therapy | — +1 | — | — | $51,219 | 39 | — | |
| Arts Management | — — | — | — | $34,193 | 5 | — | |
| Drama and Dance Teacher Education | — — | — | — | $47,592 | 28 | — | |
| Graphic Design | 2 — | 0% / 100% | 0% | $40,245 | 11 | — | |
| Music Performance | 2 — | 50% / 50% | 0% | $26,382 | 2 | — | |
| Musical Theatre | 1 — | 0% / 100% | 0% | $27,086 | 2 | 90% | |
| Theatre | 1 — | 100% / 0% | 0% | $27,086 | 2 | 90% |