At a glance
Average net price
$20,599
In-state, after aid
6-year graduation rate
47.4%
Admission rate
93%
Undergrad size
1,117
In-state tuition
$31,700
Out-of-state tuition
$31,700
Cost of attendance
$46,801
Median earnings (10y)
$49,130
Admissions
- SAT average
- 1,129
- ACT midpoint
- 23
- Retention
- 69.8%
- Locale
- Town
Programs breakdown
17 program areas reported · Academic mix is led by social sciences (31%), health (28%), business (15%).
- STEM6%
- Health28%
- Business15%
- Humanities & arts12%
- Social sciences31%
- Trades & services8%
- Health professions28.2%~315 students/yr · HealthCompare schools
- Education25.8%~288 students/yr · Social sciencesCompare schools
- Business14.8%~165 students/yr · BusinessCompare schools
- ~61 students/yr · Trades & servicesCompare schools
- Communication4.8%~54 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- ~42 students/yr · STEMCompare schools
- Psychology3.8%~42 students/yr · Social sciencesCompare schools
- ~38 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- ~31 students/yr · Trades & servicesCompare schools
- ~23 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- Engineering1.4%~15 students/yr · STEMCompare schools
- Liberal arts1.0%~12 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- Social sciences1.0%~12 students/yr · Social sciencesCompare schools
- History0.7%~8 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- Computer science0.3%~4 students/yr · STEMCompare schools
- English0.3%~4 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- ~4 students/yr · STEMCompare schools
Share of all degrees and certificates awarded in each broad CIP-2 program area (U.S. Department of Education, latest reporting year). Estimated students/yr = share × undergrad size.
Specific majors offered
40 specific majors with reported completions. Earnings shown are median annual earnings 1 year after graduation; debt is median student-loan debt at graduation.
| Major | Credential | Grads | Median earnings | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Curriculum and Instruction. | Graduate certificate | 499 | — | — |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods. | Master's | 157 | $46,903 | — |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing. | Bachelor's | 132 | $60,786 | $29,875 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas. | Master's | 103 | $48,949 | — |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods. | Bachelor's | 74 | $34,027 | $30,026 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations. | Bachelor's | 44 | $35,396 | $27,000 |
| Special Education and Teaching. | Master's | 32 | $44,906 | — |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas. | Graduate certificate | 31 | — | — |
| Curriculum and Instruction. | Doctoral | 28 | — | — |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations. | Master's | 27 | $42,807 | — |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections. | Bachelor's | 24 | $31,809 | — |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas. | Bachelor's | 23 | — | — |
| Communication and Media Studies. | Bachelor's | 21 | — | — |
| Psychology, General. | Bachelor's | 20 | $18,200 | $33,000 |
| Biology, General. | Bachelor's | 19 | — | — |
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness. | Bachelor's | 15 | — | — |
| Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General. | Bachelor's | 15 | — | — |
| Accounting and Related Services. | Bachelor's | 14 | — | — |
| Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft. | Bachelor's | 13 | — | — |
| Marketing. | Bachelor's | 11 | — | — |
| Music. | Bachelor's | 10 | — | — |
| History. | Bachelor's | 10 | — | — |
| Education, General. | Bachelor's | 9 | — | — |
| Political Science and Government. | Bachelor's | 8 | — | — |
| Finance and Financial Management Services. | Bachelor's | 8 | — | — |
| Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods. | Bachelor's | 8 | — | — |
| Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication. | Bachelor's | 7 | — | — |
| Fine and Studio Arts. | Bachelor's | 7 | — | — |
| Public Health. | Bachelor's | 7 | — | — |
| Natural Resources Conservation and Research. | Bachelor's | 6 | — | — |
| Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, General. | Bachelor's | 6 | — | — |
| Security Science and Technology. | Bachelor's | 6 | — | — |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions. | Undergraduate certificate | 6 | — | — |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions. | Bachelor's | 6 | — | — |
| Educational/Instructional Media Design. | Graduate certificate | 5 | — | — |
| Engineering Physics. | Bachelor's | 5 | — | — |
| Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General. | Master's | 5 | — | — |
| Hospitality Administration/Management. | Bachelor's | 5 | — | — |
| Curriculum and Instruction. | Master's | — | $61,349 | — |
| Curriculum and Instruction. | First professional | — | $58,943 | — |
Source: U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard Field of Study. Earnings cover graduates who received federal financial aid and are working / not enrolled. Cells marked "—" are not reported or were suppressed for privacy.
About Piedmont University
Piedmont University is a mid-sized institution located in Demorest, Georgia, primarily awarding the bachelor's degree. It enrolls roughly 1,117 undergraduate students in a town setting. The most popular fields of study include Health professions, Education, Business.
Cost & tuition
The average net price at Piedmont University — what a typical student actually pays after grants and scholarships — is $20,599 per year, which is above the national average compared to other U.S. institutions. Published tuition is $31,700 per year before aid. Total cost of attendance, including housing, books, and living expenses, comes to about $46,801 annually.
Graduation & earnings outcomes
The 6-year graduation rate is 47.4%, a average completion outcome. 69.8% of first-time students return for a second year, a useful proxy for student satisfaction and academic fit. Ten years after enrolling, the median graduate earns $49,130 per year according to U.S. Department of Education earnings tracking.
Programs & majors
Piedmont University confers degrees and certificates across 17 broad program areas, with the largest concentrations of completions in Health professions, Education, Business. Grouped into wider academic categories, the mix is led by social sciences (31% of credentials), health (28% of credentials), business (15% of credentials), which gives a quick read on the school's overall academic profile. Use the programs breakdown below to see every reported area, an estimated number of students per program per year, and links to compare other U.S. colleges in the same field.
Admissions
Piedmont University accepts 93% of applicants, making it open or near-open admission. Admitted students have an average SAT score around 1,129. The ACT midpoint for admitted students is roughly 23.
Location & campus
Set in Demorest, Georgia (town), Piedmont University draws students from across Georgia and beyond. Prospective students often weigh proximity, cost of living, and local industry demand when choosing between schools in this area.
Frequently asked questions about Piedmont University
Q.How much does Piedmont University cost?
The average net price at Piedmont University is $20,599 per year after grants and scholarships, with total cost of attendance around $46,801.
Q.What is the graduation rate at Piedmont University?
Piedmont University has a 6-year graduation rate of 47.4% according to the latest U.S. Department of Education data.
Q.How hard is it to get into Piedmont University?
Piedmont University admits 93% of applicants, which is considered open or near-open admission.
Q.How much do Piedmont University graduates earn?
Ten years after enrolling, the median Piedmont University graduate earns $49,130 per year.
Q.What is tuition at Piedmont University?
Published tuition is $31,700 in-state. Most students pay less than the sticker price after financial aid.
Q.Where is Piedmont University located?
Piedmont University is located in Demorest, Georgia (ZIP 30535).
Data on this page comes from the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard and IPEDS, the federal sources colleges are required to report to. Net price, graduation rate, and earnings figures reflect the latest available federal release. Always verify current tuition and program availability directly with Piedmont University at their official website.