Piedmont College: Statistics
Updated:
| Position | Category |
|---|---|
| #5368 of 14,131 | In the World |
| #1495 of 2,597 | In North America |
| #1415 of 2,496 | In the United States |
| #38 of 63 | In Georgia |
| #5949 of 6,622 | For Sociology |
Quick Review
- Religion
- United Church of Christ
- Acceptance rate
- 93%
- Undergraduates
- 1,261
- Graduates
- 579
- Male:Female Ratio
- 27:73
- Control
- Private
not-for-profit - Highest Degree
- Doctor's degree
- Website
- www.piedmont.edu
Piedmont College Acceptance rate and admissions statistics
Piedmont College has an acceptance rate of 93% and is among the 33% of the easiest universities to gain admission to in the United States. The university reports the admission statistics without distinguishing between local and international students.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acceptance Rate | 93% | 91% | 94% |
| Applicants | 2,066 | 679 | 1,387 |
| Admissions | 1,918 | 620 | 1,298 |
| Freshmen enrolled full time | 285 | 121 | 164 |
| Freshmen enrolled part time | 1 | 1 |
419 students enrolled in some distance education courses.
533 enrolled exclusively in distance education.
SAT scores
Among admitted applicants
94 or 33%
submitted SAT
25% of them
had 990
or below
75% of them
had 1170
or below
Typical SAT scores of first-years in Piedmont College are 990-1170 (middle 50% range).
ACT scores
Among admitted applicants
41 or 15%
submitted ACT
25% of them
had 18
or below
75% of them
had 24
or below
Typical ACT scores of first-years in Piedmont College are 18-24 (middle 50% range).
Admissions requirements
| Secondary school GPA | Required |
|---|---|
| Secondary school record | Required |
| TOEFL | Required |
| College-preparatory program | Considered but not required |
| SAT/ACT | Considered but not required |
| Secondary school rank | Considered but not required |
| Formal demonstration of competencies | Neither required nor recommended |
| Other Tests | Neither required nor recommended |
| Recommendations | Neither required nor recommended |
Enrollment demographics by race or ethnicity
| White | 1238 (67%) |
|---|---|
| Black or African American | 294 (16%) |
| Hispanic | 161 (9%) |
| Race or Ethnicity unknown | 71 (4%) |
| Two or more races | 36 (2%) |
| Asian | 22 (1%) |
| Nonresident Alien | 13 (0.7%) |
| Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander | 1 (0.1%) |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 1 (0.1%) |
Costs per year: Tuition, Housing, Fees
The average net cost to attend Piedmont College is $21,599 per year, calculated as the sum of the average cost of tuition, room and board, books, and supplies, reduced by the amount of average financial aid received.
The final cost of attendance varies for each student based on household income, residency, program, and other factors.
Average costs by household income
| <$30K | $18,494 |
|---|---|
| $30-48K | $17,125 |
| $48-75K | $17,980 |
| $75-110K | $22,397 |
| $110K+ | $24,251 |
Tuition and fees
| Undergraduates | Graduates | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition in-district | $30,200 | $11,700 |
| Tuition in-state | $30,200 | $11,700 |
| Tuition out-of-state | $30,200 | $11,700 |
| Fee in-district | $480 | $240 |
| Fee in-state | $480 | $240 |
| Fee out-of-state | $480 | $240 |
Room and board costs
| Dormitory capacity | 1,023 |
|---|---|
| Combined charge for room and board | $12,100 |
| Room charge | $6,400 |
| Meal charge | $5,700 |
Piedmont College majors
Piedmont College has granted 261 bachelor's degrees across 45 programs, 133 master's across 15 programs, and 9 doctorate degrees in Curriculum and Instruction. Below is a table with majors that lead to degrees at Piedmont College.
| Major | Bachelor | Master | Doctoral |
|---|---|---|---|
| Elementary Education and Teaching | 28 | 51 | |
| Registered Nursing & Registered Nurse | 72 | ||
| Business Administration and Management, General | 19 | 18 | |
| Biology & Biological Sciences, General | 14 | ||
| Art Teacher Education | 2 | 11 | |
| Criminal Justice & Safety Studies | 12 | ||
| Special Education and Teaching, General | 12 | ||
| English & Language Arts Teacher Education | 2 | 8 | |
| Curriculum and Instruction | 9 | ||
| History Teacher Education | 3 | 6 | |
| Mass Communication & Media Studies | 9 | ||
| Health and Wellness, General | 7 | 1 | |
| Junior High & Intermediate & Middle School Education and Teaching | 3 | 5 | |
| Psychology, General | 7 | ||
| Education, General | 5 | 1 | |
| Accounting | 5 | ||
| Art & Art Studies, General | 5 | ||
| Drama and Dramatics & Theatre Arts, General | 5 | ||
| Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods, Other | 5 | ||
| Mathematics Teacher Education | 1 | 4 | |
| Music Teacher Education | 5 | ||
| Secondary Education and Teaching | 5 | ||
| Finance, General | 4 | ||
| Forensic Science and Technology | 4 | ||
| Health Services Administration | 4 | ||
| History, General | 4 | ||
| Multi- & Interdisciplinary Studies, General | 4 | ||
| Science Teacher Education & General Science Teacher Education | 4 | ||
| Exercise Science and Kinesiology | 3 | ||
| Hospitality Administration & Management, General | 3 | ||
| Marketing & Marketing Management, General | 3 | ||
| Sport and Fitness Administration & Management | 3 | ||
| Sports Communication | 3 | ||
| Applied Mathematics, General | 2 | ||
| Athletic Training & Trainer | 1 | 1 | |
| Engineering, General | 2 | ||
| Environmental Science | 2 | ||
| Logistics, Materials, and Supply Chain Management | 2 | ||
| Political Science and Government, General | 2 | ||
| Art Therapy & Therapist | 1 | ||
| Arts, Entertainment, and Media Management, General | 1 | ||
| Cardiovascular Technology & Technologist | 1 | ||
| Chemistry, General | 1 | ||
| Computer and Information Sciences, General | 1 | ||
| Drama and Dance Teacher Education | 1 | ||
| General Studies | 1 | ||
| Graphic Design | 1 | ||
| Music Performance, General | 1 | ||
| Philosophy and Religious Studies, General | 1 | ||
| Sociology and Anthropology | 1 | ||
| Special Education and Teaching, Other | 1 | ||
| Grand Total | 261 | 133 | 9 |
Piedmont College has a graduation rate of 41%, which is among the 25% lowest for universities in the US.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Graduation rate | 41% | 37% | 44% |
| |||
Publications & Citations
Piedmont College has published 187 scientific papers with 2,000 citations received. The research profile covers a range of fields, including Liberal Arts & Social Sciences, Environmental Science, Sociology, Biology, Medicine, Political Science, Law, Psychology, Computer Science, and Philosophy.
Publication / Citation count by topic
Annual publication & citation counts
| Year | Publications | Citations |
|---|---|---|
| 1992 | 0 | 1 |
| 1993 | 0 | 2 |
| 1994 | 2 | 3 |
| 1995 | 2 | 1 |
| 1996 | 1 | 2 |
| 1997 | 0 | 3 |
| 1998 | 3 | 3 |
| 1999 | 1 | 2 |
| 2000 | 4 | 8 |
| 2001 | 1 | 8 |
| 2002 | 5 | 12 |
| 2003 | 6 | 10 |
| 2004 | 1 | 23 |
| 2005 | 3 | 36 |
| 2006 | 3 | 38 |
| 2007 | 4 | 46 |
| 2008 | 6 | 41 |
| 2009 | 3 | 51 |
| 2010 | 1 | 72 |
| 2011 | 6 | 80 |
| 2012 | 7 | 84 |
| 2013 | 8 | 95 |
| 2014 | 6 | 105 |
| 2015 | 5 | 100 |
| 2016 | 11 | 86 |
| 2017 | 4 | 93 |
| 2018 | 2 | 103 |
| 2019 | 10 | 113 |
| 2020 | 12 | 142 |
| 2021 | 9 | 122 |
| 2022 | 19 | 149 |
| 2023 | 13 | 152 |
| 2024 | 13 | 163 |
Notable alumni
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Soong May-ling
- Occupations
- public figurepolitician
- Biography
-
Soong Mei-ling, also known as Madame Chiang (Chinese: 蔣夫人), was a Chinese political figure. The youngest of the Soong sisters, she married Chiang Kai-shek and played a prominent role in Chinese politics and foreign relations in the first half of the 20th century.
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Johnny Mize
- Occupations
- baseball player
- Biography
-
John Robert Mize, nicknamed "Big Jawn" and "the Big Cat", was an American professional baseball player, coach and scout. He played as a first baseman in Major League Baseball (MLB) for 15 seasons between 1936 and 1953, losing three seasons to military service during World War II. Mize was a ten-time All-Star who played for the St. Louis Cardinals, New York Giants, and the New York Yankees. During his tenure with the Yankees, the team won five consecutive World Series.
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Lillian Smith
- Occupations
- activistessayistnovelisteditorwriter
- Biography
-
Lillian Eugenia Smith was a writer and social critic of the Southern United States, known for both her non-fiction and fiction works, including the best-selling novel Strange Fruit (1944). Smith was a White woman who openly embraced controversial positions on matters of race and gender equality. She was a southern liberal who was unafraid to criticize segregation and to work toward the dismantling of Jim Crow laws at a time when such actions virtually guaranteed social ostracism.
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Marvin Hudson
- Occupations
- baseball playerbaseball umpire
- Biography
-
Marvin Lee Hudson is an American Major League Baseball (MLB) umpire who began his career in the National League in 1998. He has officiated in the 2004 All-Star Game, eight Division Series (2005, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2015, 2016, 2020, 2022), four League Championship Series (2014, 2019, 2023, 2024), and two World Series (2016, 2020). He wears uniform number 51.
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Phillip M. Landrum
- Occupations
- lawyerpolitician
- Biography
-
Phillip Mitchell Landrum was an American lawyer, World War II veteran, and politician who served twelve terms as a Democratic U.S. Representative from Georgia from 1953 to 1977.
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Brian M. Rickman
- Occupations
- lawyerjudge
- Biography
-
Brian Matthew Rickman is an American lawyer and judge from Georgia. He served as the chief judge of the Georgia Court of Appeals from 2021 to 2023.
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Rick Austin
- Occupations
- politician
- Biography
-
Dr. Rick Austin is an American politician. He was a Republican member of the Georgia State House of Representatives, and he represented the 10th District from January 12, 2009 until September 2011. Previously, he was a member of the Habersham County, Georgia, Board of Commissioners for three years. District 10 of the Georgia House of Representatives encompasses all of Habersham County and parts of White County.
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Jonathan Clark Rogers
- Biography
-
Jonathan Clark Rogers was President of the University of Georgia (UGA) in Athens from 1949 until 1950.
General info
| Founded | 1897 |
|---|---|
| Motto | Two campuses. One tradition of excellence. |
| Colors | dark green, gold |
| Academic calendar | Semesters |
| Total FTE staff | 273 |
| Carnegie classification | Master's Colleges & Universities: Larger Programs |
Location and contacts
| Address | 1021 Central Ave Demorest, Georgia, 30535-0010 United States |
|---|---|
| City population | 2,000 |
| Phone | 7067783000 |