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Piedmont University
Piedmont University admits nearly everyone — 93.3% of applicants. A feature, not a flaw: the page below asks whether Piedmont University is worth attending, not whether you'll get in.
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Piedmont University anchors the college town of Demorest, GA, where the private campus and town largely share a footprint. The school maintains its United Church of Christ affiliation, which threads through campus life to a degree that varies by program.
Its highest-earning path is Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing, where graduates median $79,552 four years out. Faculty pay averages $90,024 a year here — a rough proxy for what the school spends on the teaching itself. With 1,117 undergraduates and a residential core, weekends happen on campus — and 69.8% of first-years come back for a second year.
Submitters admitted here typically landed between 990 and 1170 — below the GA middle for four-year schools. Put your own practice estimate on Piedmont University's range with the SAT calculator, or bring a saved GPA from the grade tools.
Admissions
You can apply to Piedmont University without scores. Among admitted students who did submit, the middle half landed between 990 and 1170; applicants below that range often simply apply without them.
| Score | 25th | 50th | 75th |
|---|---|---|---|
| SAT Reading & Writing | 510 | 560 | 600 |
| SAT Math | 480 | 525 | 570 |
| ACT Composite | 18 | 20 | 24 |
Percentiles are among students who submitted scores (Fall 2023 admissions cycle).
In the Fall 2023 cycle, Piedmont University received 2,066 applications and admitted 1,918 (92.8%), with 286 enrolling.
How Piedmont University compares
| Piedmont University | Georgia median | National median | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acceptance rate | 93.3% | 73.1% | 77.2% |
| Tuition (in-state) | $31,700 | $13,920 | $19,591 |
| Median earnings (10 yr) | $49,130 | $47,290 | $53,781 |
Ten years after enrolling, the median Piedmont University student earns $49,130 — 4% above the Georgia median of $47,290 for college-goers.
Cost, size & completion
Piedmont University lists tuition at $31,700 for everyone — private schools don't do residency pricing. Piedmont University's sticker and net price can differ sharply after aid; treat $31,700 as the ceiling, not the bill.
With 1,117 undergraduates, Piedmont University is small enough that class size and faculty access are structural, not marketing claims.
47.4% graduate within six years. Roughly 53% don't — ask a Piedmont University tour guide what happens to them and watch the answer carefully.
Top majors by earnings at Piedmont University
| Bachelor's program | Median earnings, 4 yrs after completion |
|---|---|
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | $79,552 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $65,564 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | $45,643 |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | $43,125 |
Median earnings for these 4 Piedmont University programs come from a different federal cohort than the campus-wide $49,130 above — compare rows to each other, not to that 10-year figure. 48 additional Piedmont University programs have earnings withheld under federal privacy rules.
Frequently asked questions
What GPA and test scores do you need for Piedmont University?
Among admitted students who submitted scores, the middle 50% scored 990–1170 on the SAT. There's no published GPA cutoff — pair these ranges with the 93.3% admission rate to judge your odds.
What is Piedmont University's acceptance rate?
92.8% in the Fall 2023 cycle — 1,918 admitted from 2,066 applicants.
How much does Piedmont University cost?
At Piedmont University, published tuition is $31,700 — net price after aid usually comes in lower. That number is Piedmont University's ceiling, not a quote.
What do Piedmont University graduates earn?
Federal data puts median earnings at $49,130 ten years after enrolling. The table above breaks this down by major.
Similar colleges in Georgia
- Paine College — 95.4% admitted
- Oglethorpe University — 88.4% admitted
- Shorter University — 96.5% admitted
- Herzing University-Atlanta — 93.8% admitted
Run your own numbers
Data: U.S. Dept. of Education College Scorecard (Jun 2026), IPEDS ADM2023/HD2024. Retrieved 2026-09-01. Figures reflect the latest federal cohorts, which lag the current admissions cycle.