Piedmont International University: Statistics
Updated:
| Position | Category |
|---|---|
| #6199 of 14,131 | In the World |
| #1743 of 2,597 | In North America |
| #1656 of 2,496 | In the United States |
| #51 of 65 | In North Carolina |
| #5 of 6 | In Winston-Salem |
| #1469 of 3,630 | For Physical Therapy |
Quick Review
- Religion
- Non-Denominational
- Acceptance rate
- 52%
- Undergraduates
- 350
- Graduates
- 476
- Male:Female Ratio
- 62:38
- Control
- Private
not-for-profit - Highest Degree
- Doctor's degree
- Website
- piedmontu.edu
Piedmont International University Acceptance rate and admissions statistics
Piedmont International University has an acceptance rate of 52% and is among the top 16% 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 | 52% | 53% | 50% |
| Applicants | 471 | 279 | 192 |
| Admissions | 245 | 149 | 96 |
| Freshmen enrolled full time | 84 | 58 | 26 |
| Freshmen enrolled part time | 6 | 6 |
307 students enrolled in some distance education courses.
519 enrolled exclusively in distance education.
Admissions requirements
| Secondary school GPA | Required |
|---|---|
| TOEFL | Required |
| College-preparatory program | Considered but not required |
| Formal demonstration of competencies | Neither required nor recommended |
| Other Tests | Neither required nor recommended |
| Recommendations | Neither required nor recommended |
| SAT/ACT | Neither required nor recommended |
| Secondary school rank | Neither required nor recommended |
| Secondary school record | Neither required nor recommended |
Enrollment demographics by race or ethnicity
| White | 292 (35%) |
|---|---|
| Nonresident Alien | 147 (18%) |
| Black or African American | 140 (17%) |
| Hispanic | 109 (13%) |
| Race or Ethnicity unknown | 96 (12%) |
| Two or more races | 29 (4%) |
| Asian | 13 (2%) |
Costs per year: Tuition, Housing, Fees
The average net cost to attend Piedmont International University is $16,731 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 | $15,942 |
|---|---|
| $30-48K | $14,468 |
| $48-75K | $16,377 |
| $75-110K | $19,141 |
| $110K+ | $20,938 |
Tuition and fees
| Undergraduates | Graduates | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition in-district | $12,600 | $12,600 |
| Tuition in-state | $12,600 | $12,600 |
| Tuition out-of-state | $12,600 | $12,600 |
| Fee in-district | $2,450 | $1,350 |
| Fee in-state | $2,450 | $1,350 |
| Fee out-of-state | $2,450 | $1,350 |
Room and board costs
| Dormitory capacity | 234 |
|---|---|
| Combined charge for room and board | $12,000 |
Piedmont International University majors
Piedmont International University has granted 103 bachelor's degrees across 8 programs, 72 master's across 5 programs, and 28 doctorate degrees across 3 programs. Below is a table with majors that lead to degrees at Piedmont International University.
| Major | Associate | Bachelor | Master | Doctoral |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bible & Biblical Studies | 3 | 39 | 5 | 1 |
| Religion & Religious Studies | 44 | |||
| Divinity & Ministry | 3 | 10 | 15 | |
| Business Administration and Management, General | 25 | |||
| Criminal Justice & Safety Studies | 14 | |||
| Philosophy, Other | 12 | |||
| Multi- & Interdisciplinary Studies, Other | 8 | |||
| Organizational Leadership | 8 | |||
| Business Administration, Management and Operations, Other | 6 | |||
| Education, General | 5 | |||
| Deaf Studies | 4 | |||
| Physical Education Teaching and Coaching | 4 | |||
| Grand Total | 3 | 103 | 72 | 28 |
Piedmont International University has a graduation rate of 32%, which is among the 14% lowest for universities in the US.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Graduation rate | 32% | 32% | 33% |
| |||
Publications & Citations
Piedmont International University has published 585 scientific papers with 10,852 citations received. The research profile covers a range of fields, including Medicine, Biology, Liberal Arts & Social Sciences, Chemistry, Computer Science, Psychology, Physics, Engineering, Environmental Science, and Genetics.
Publication / Citation count by topic
Annual publication & citation counts
| Year | Publications | Citations |
|---|---|---|
| 1991 | 5 | 43 |
| 1992 | 4 | 46 |
| 1993 | 11 | 40 |
| 1994 | 11 | 45 |
| 1995 | 13 | 83 |
| 1996 | 11 | 75 |
| 1997 | 13 | 72 |
| 1998 | 3 | 84 |
| 1999 | 3 | 81 |
| 2000 | 5 | 94 |
| 2001 | 6 | 100 |
| 2002 | 3 | 119 |
| 2003 | 8 | 124 |
| 2004 | 14 | 174 |
| 2005 | 11 | 234 |
| 2006 | 18 | 225 |
| 2007 | 23 | 281 |
| 2008 | 9 | 332 |
| 2009 | 16 | 336 |
| 2010 | 17 | 358 |
| 2011 | 24 | 466 |
| 2012 | 9 | 471 |
| 2013 | 23 | 453 |
| 2014 | 22 | 516 |
| 2015 | 32 | 481 |
| 2016 | 23 | 518 |
| 2017 | 17 | 524 |
| 2018 | 22 | 563 |
| 2019 | 22 | 600 |
| 2020 | 29 | 761 |
| 2021 | 27 | 752 |
| 2022 | 20 | 769 |
| 2023 | 42 | 764 |
Notable alumni
-
Mark Walker
- Enrolled in Piedmont International University
- In 1999 graduated with Bachelor of Arts
- Occupations
- priestpoliticianbusinessperson
- Biography
-
Bradley Mark Walker is an American politician and pastor who served as the U.S. representative for North Carolina's 6th congressional district from 2015 to 2021. A member of the Republican Party, he was elected to head the Republican Study Committee in 2017 and vice chair of the House Republican Conference in 2019.
General info
| Alternative names | PIU |
|---|---|
| Founded | 1945 |
| Colors | navy blue, columbia blue, white |
| Academic calendar | Semesters |
| Total FTE staff | 93 |
| Carnegie classification | Special Focus Four-Year: Faith-Related Institutions |
Location and contacts
| Address | 420 S. Broad St. Winston-Salem, North Carolina, 27101 United States |
|---|---|
| City population | 250,000 |
| Phone | 3367258344 |