Piedmont University

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Global Influence / U.S. Influence
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Most Desirable School
Private college in the U.S. state of Georgia

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About Piedmont University

According to Wikipedia, Piedmont University is a private university in Demorest and Athens, Georgia. Founded in 1897, Piedmont's Demorest campus includes 300 acres in a traditional residential-college setting located in the foothills of the northeast Georgia Blue Ridge mountains. Total enrollment is approximately 2,571 students and the campus includes ten dormitories housing more than 720 students.

Piedmont University's Online Degrees

Endorsement in Education
Degree Concentrations
  • Autism Spectrum Disorder
  • In-Field Gifted Education
  • Required Credits: 9
  • Completion Time: None Reported
  • Format: None Reported
MA in Education
Degree Concentrations
  • Elementary Education
  • Gifted Education
  • Middle Grades Education
  • Educational Studies
  • Secondary Education
  • Required Credits: 30
  • Completion Time: None Reported
  • Format: None Reported
EdS in Education
Degree Concentrations
  • Education Specialist
  • Required Credits: 30
  • Completion Time: None Reported
  • Format: None Reported

Piedmont University Admissions, Retention, and Graduation Information

Annual ApplicationsAcceptanceGraduation RateMedian SAT ScoreMedian ACT Score
2,12467%48%107022

How Much Does Piedmont University Cost To Attend?

Tuition (in-state)
$28,340
Price by Family Income
IncomeAverage Net Cost
0 - 30K$15,000
30K - 48K$15,776
48K - 75K$18,243
75K - 110K$21,542
110K+$22,748

Source: National Center for Education Statistics

How Much Do Piedmont University Graduates Make?

If you graduate from Piedmont University, then you can expect to earn an average of $43,400 per year. You also have a 90% chance of being employed after 10 years.

Piedmont University's Demographics

Demographic data is for full-time, on-campus students.

Student BodyUnder-GradsGraduates
2,0811,200881

Where is Piedmont University?

Piedmont University is located at 1021 Central Ave, Demorest GA 30535-0010

How Safe is Piedmont University?

Demorest has a violent crime rate of less than .01% and a property crime rate of less than .01%.

What Is Piedmont University Known For?

Piedmont University is known for it's academic work in the following disciplines:

Piedmont University's Top Areas of Influence With Degrees Offered

Who Are Piedmont University's Most Influential Alumni?

Piedmont University's most influential alumni include professors and professionals in the fields of Criminal Justice, Literature, and Earth Sciences. Here are some of Piedmont University's most famous alumni:

Lillian Smith
Lillian Smith
An American author, social critic .
Soong Mei-ling
A Chiang Kai-shek's wife, First Lady of the Republic of China .
Diana Palmer
An American romance novelist.
Jonathan Clark Rogers
Jonathan Clark Rogers
A President of the University of Georgia.
Johnny Mize
Johnny Mize
An American baseball player and coach.
Marvin Hudson
Marvin Hudson
A Baseball umpire from the United States.
Phillip M. Landrum
An American politician .
Jane Anderson
Jane Anderson
An American journalist. Jane Anderson is charged with being a Nazi propagandist but never convicted.
Brian M. Rickman
An American judge.
Rick Austin
An American politician.

Who Are Piedmont University's Most Influential Faculty?

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