Overview
Enrollment
| Location | Demorest, Georgia |
| Online | piedmont.edu |
| School Type | Private 4 Year |
| Setting | Distant Town |
| Religious Affiliation | United Church of Christ |
| Size | Small |
| Status | Non-profit |
| On Campus Housing | Yes |
| Level of Study | Undergrad/Graduate |
Piedmont University (formerly Piedmont College) is situated in the foothills of northeast Georgia's Appalachian Mountains in the town of Demorest, approximately 75 miles north of Atlanta. The private liberal arts institution, founded in 1897 by Congregationalist settlers, maintains a second campus location in Athens, Georgia. The main 300-acre campus features a mix of historic and contemporary buildings, including a newly constructed student commons and the Swanson Center for Performing Arts and Communications. Piedmont offers undergraduate and graduate programs across four colleges, with particularly strong offerings in education, nursing, and business, while maintaining small class sizes typical of liberal arts institutions. The university provides traditional dormitory housing for undergraduate students and competes in NCAA Division III athletics as the Lions.
Ratings
Overall
Academics
Resources
Outcomes
Value
Piedmont College is rated within the top 46% of four-year colleges nationally and earns a CollegeSimply grade of 6 out of 10. Learn how ratings are calculated
Rankings
Rankings for Piedmont College within the 2024 CollegeSimply Best Colleges Lists.
#522 in Best Colleges in the U.S.
#365 in Best Private Colleges in the U.S.
#8 in Best Colleges in Georgia
#6 in Best Private Colleges in Georgia
#227 in Best Value Colleges in the U.S.
#6 in Best Value Colleges in Georgia
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Getting In
Admission Standards
| SAT | 990/1200 |
| ACT | 19/25 |
| GPA | 3.54 |
Applications Accepted
| Applications Due | Jul 15, 2025 |
| Applicant Competition | Low |
| Application Fee | $0 |
Annual Cost to Attend
Tuition
| Fee | Cost |
|---|---|
| Books and Supplies | $1,298 |
| Other Fees | $220 |
| Room and Board | $11,562 |
| Budget for Other Expenses | $3,630 |
| Total One Year Cost | $45,680 |
Outcomes
Average Salary After 10 Years
Bachelor's Degree Graduation Rate
Popular Areas of Study
| Subject | Percent of Class |
|---|---|
| Education | 40% |
| Business | 20% |
| Psychology | 7% |
| Health Professions | 7% |
| Social Sciences | 4% |
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Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=140818 IPEDS survey data for Piedmont College.
Current students may use the Piedmont College GPA calculator to determine their current college GPA.
Last updated February 24, 2024