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About Piedmont University

small class sizesnursing and health focusmasters programstest optional admissions

Piedmont University is a private university in Demorest, GA, known for its small class sizes, nursing and health focus, and masters programs. With an acceptance rate of 64%, Piedmont University is accessible for most qualified applicants, typically enrolling around 301 students each year. Piedmont University is test optional; students who submit scores are typically admitted with SATs between 990–1200, though many competitive applicants choose not to submit. Piedmont University offers merit scholarships regardless of financial need, with awards averaging $23,899 per year; the sticker price of $43,974 may look very different from what your family actually pays.

Admissions

Piedmont University acceptance rate and admitted student profile

accessible for most qualified applicants

64%
Overall Accept Rate
1095
Median Admitted SAT
SATSubmitted score range: 990 – 1200 (test optional)

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Application Strategy

Strategy tips for applying to Piedmont University

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Demonstrated Interest
Piedmont is a small school in a small town, and the admissions team notices when prospective students make the trip to Demorest. Schedule an in-person visit or an on-campus interview to put a face to your application.
Essay Strategy
Piedmont emphasizes its tight-knit community and hands-on learning model, so use your essays to explain specifically why a smaller residential campus in northeast Georgia fits your academic and personal goals better than a larger university would.

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Financial Aid & Cost

What Piedmont University actually costs your family

Average net prices by income bracket from College Scorecard data.

Family IncomeSticker PriceEst. Net Cost / yr
0-30k~$44k/yr$15.4k
30k-48k~$44k/yr$17.6k
48k-75k~$44k/yr$19.1k
75k-110k~$44k/yr$24.2k
110k+~$44k/yr$25.6k

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Outcomes & Campus

Student outcomes and campus profile

42%
6-Year Graduation Rate
$44k
Median Earnings (6 yrs)
10:1
Student-Faculty Ratio
1,150
Undergrad Enrollment
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