Piedmont College: Statistics
Updated:
| Position | Category |
|---|---|
| #5289 of 14,131 | In the World |
| #1485 of 2,597 | In North America |
| #1405 of 2,496 | In the United States |
| #37 of 63 | In Georgia |
| #5662 of 6,493 | For Sociology |
Quick Review
- Religion
- United Church of Christ
- Acceptance rate
- 64%
- Undergraduates
- 1,245
- Graduates
- 598
- Male:Female Ratio
- 28:72
- 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 64% and is among the top 25% of the most difficult 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 | 64% | 61% | 66% |
| Applicants | 2,331 | 856 | 1,474 |
| Admissions | 1,500 | 524 | 976 |
| Freshmen enrolled full time | 301 | 105 | 196 |
573 students enrolled in some distance education courses.
572 enrolled exclusively in distance education.
SAT scores
Among admitted applicants
81 or 27%
submitted SAT
25% of them
had 990
or below
75% of them
had 1200
or below
Typical SAT scores of first-years in Piedmont College are 990-1200 (middle 50% range).
ACT scores
Among admitted applicants
49 or 16%
submitted ACT
25% of them
had 19
or below
75% of them
had 25
or below
Typical ACT scores of first-years in Piedmont College are 19-25 (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 | 1255 (68%) |
|---|---|
| Black or African American | 300 (16%) |
| Hispanic | 146 (8%) |
| Race or Ethnicity unknown | 71 (4%) |
| Two or more races | 31 (2%) |
| Asian | 21 (1%) |
| Nonresident Alien | 15 (0.8%) |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 1 (0.1%) |
Costs per year: Tuition, Housing, Fees
The average net cost to attend Piedmont College is $18,792 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 | $15,746 |
|---|---|
| $30-48K | $15,057 |
| $48-75K | $17,733 |
| $75-110K | $22,355 |
| $110K+ | $21,952 |
Tuition and fees
| Undergraduates | Graduates | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition in-district | $28,970 | $11,232 |
| Tuition in-state | $28,970 | $11,232 |
| Tuition out-of-state | $28,970 | $11,232 |
| Fee in-district | $220 | $440 |
| Fee in-state | $220 | $440 |
| Fee out-of-state | $220 | $440 |
Room and board costs
| Dormitory capacity | 1,008 |
|---|---|
| Combined charge for room and board | $11,562 |
| Room charge | $6,320 |
| Meal charge | $5,242 |
Piedmont College majors
Piedmont College has granted 286 bachelor's degrees across 42 programs, 199 master's across 14 programs, and 19 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 | 37 | 87 | |
| Registered Nursing & Registered Nurse | 60 | ||
| Business Administration and Management, General | 23 | 9 | |
| Curriculum and Instruction | 19 | ||
| English & Language Arts Teacher Education | 19 | ||
| History Teacher Education | 7 | 9 | |
| Mathematics Teacher Education | 1 | 15 | |
| Junior High & Intermediate & Middle School Education and Teaching | 6 | 9 | |
| Special Education and Teaching, General | 14 | ||
| Art Teacher Education | 2 | 11 | |
| Psychology, General | 13 | ||
| Health and Wellness, General | 8 | 4 | |
| Criminal Justice & Safety Studies | 11 | ||
| Science Teacher Education & General Science Teacher Education | 11 | ||
| Mass Communication & Media Studies | 10 | ||
| Accounting | 9 | ||
| Music Performance, General | 9 | ||
| Exercise Science and Kinesiology | 8 | ||
| Marketing & Marketing Management, General | 8 | ||
| Drama and Dramatics & Theatre Arts, General | 7 | ||
| Political Science and Government, General | 6 | ||
| Education, General | 4 | 1 | |
| Education & Teaching of the Gifted and Talented | 5 | ||
| Engineering Physics & Applied Physics | 5 | ||
| History, General | 5 | ||
| Athletic Training & Trainer | 2 | 2 | |
| Biology & Biological Sciences, General | 4 | ||
| Environmental Science | 4 | ||
| Finance, General | 4 | ||
| Educational & Instructional Technology | 3 | ||
| Health Services Administration | 3 | ||
| Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods, Other | 3 | ||
| Sports Communication | 3 | ||
| Art & Art Studies, General | 2 | ||
| Cardiovascular Technology & Technologist | 2 | ||
| Drama and Dance Teacher Education | 2 | ||
| Forensic Science and Technology | 2 | ||
| General Studies | 2 | ||
| Graphic Design | 2 | ||
| Hospitality Administration & Management, General | 2 | ||
| Multi- & Interdisciplinary Studies, General | 2 | ||
| Sociology and Anthropology | 2 | ||
| Applied Mathematics, General | 1 | ||
| Biology Teacher Education | 1 | ||
| Chemistry, General | 1 | ||
| Computer and Information Sciences, General | 1 | ||
| Creative Writing | 1 | ||
| Sport and Fitness Administration & Management | 1 | ||
| Grand Total | 286 | 199 | 19 |
Piedmont College has a graduation rate of 48%, which is among the 38% lowest for universities in the US.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Graduation rate | 48% | 43% | 53% |
| |||
Publications & Citations
Piedmont College has published 161 scientific papers with 1,505 citations received. The research profile covers a range of fields, including Liberal Arts & Social Sciences, Sociology, Biology, Environmental Science, Medicine, Psychology, Political Science, Law, Computer Science, and Philosophy.
Publication / Citation count by topic
Annual publication & citation counts
| Year | Publications | Citations |
|---|---|---|
| 1991 | 0 | 3 |
| 1992 | 0 | 0 |
| 1993 | 0 | 1 |
| 1994 | 2 | 2 |
| 1995 | 1 | 1 |
| 1996 | 1 | 2 |
| 1997 | 0 | 3 |
| 1998 | 1 | 2 |
| 1999 | 1 | 2 |
| 2000 | 4 | 7 |
| 2001 | 1 | 7 |
| 2002 | 5 | 11 |
| 2003 | 7 | 8 |
| 2004 | 2 | 19 |
| 2005 | 2 | 32 |
| 2006 | 5 | 33 |
| 2007 | 4 | 41 |
| 2008 | 4 | 43 |
| 2009 | 5 | 48 |
| 2010 | 1 | 61 |
| 2011 | 6 | 76 |
| 2012 | 7 | 77 |
| 2013 | 6 | 86 |
| 2014 | 6 | 97 |
| 2015 | 3 | 87 |
| 2016 | 9 | 75 |
| 2017 | 6 | 78 |
| 2018 | 2 | 86 |
| 2019 | 8 | 92 |
| 2020 | 11 | 84 |
| 2021 | 10 | 91 |
| 2022 | 17 | 101 |
| 2023 | 13 | 105 |
Notable alumni
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Soong May-ling
- Occupations
- politicianpublic figure
- Biography
-
Soong Mei-ling, also known as Madame Chiang Kai-shek (Chinese: 蔣介石夫人) or Madame Chiang (Chinese: 蔣夫人), was a Chinese political figure who was First Lady of the Republic of China, the wife of President Chiang Kai-shek of the Republic of China. Soong played a prominent role in the politics of the Republic of China and was the sister-in-law of Sun Yat-sen, the founder and the leader of the Republic of China. She was active in the civic life of her country and held many honorary and active positions, including chairwoman of Fu Jen Catholic University. During World War II, she rallied against the Japanese; and in 1943 conducted an eight-month speaking tour of the United States to gain support.
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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
- writereditornovelistessayistactivist
- 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 umpirebaseball player
- 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), two League Championship Series (2014, 2019), and two World Series (2016, 2020). He wears uniform number 51.
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Phillip M. Landrum
- Occupations
- politicianlawyer
- Biography
-
Phillip Mitchell Landrum was a Democratic U.S. Representative from Georgia.
-
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.
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Brian M. Rickman
- Occupations
- judgelawyer
- 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.
General info
| Founded | 1897 |
|---|---|
| Motto | Two campuses. One tradition of excellence. |
| Colors | dark green, gold |
| Academic calendar | Semesters |
| Total FTE staff | 289 |
| 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 |