Piedmont University

www.piedmont.edu

Add Comparison

2023 Undergraduate Tuition

$30,200

4.25% growth from 2022

2023 Average Net Price

$21,599

After Financial Aid

2020 Default Rate

on Student Loans

2023 Acceptance Rate

92.8%

2,066 Applicants

2023 Enrolled Students

1,840

70.5% Full-Time

2023 Graduation Rate

40.4%

116 Graduates

About

Piedmont University is a higher education institution located in Habersham County, GA. In 2023, the most popular Post-Masters Certificate concentrations at Piedmont University were Curriculum & Instruction (145 degrees awarded), Music Teacher Education (12 degrees), and Art Teacher Education (6 degrees).

In 2023, 576 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at Piedmont University. 75% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 25% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was white (408 degrees), 4.21 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (97 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at Piedmont University is $30,200, which is $5,625 more than the national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($24,575).

In 2020 the default rate for borrower's at Piedmont University was 0%, corresponding to 0 out of the 1,030 total borrowers.

Masters Colleges & Universities: Larger Programs Masters Colleges and Universities

Costs

In 2023, the median undergraduate tuition at Piedmont University is $30,200, which is $5,625 more than the national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($24,575).

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $21,599.

In 2023, 98% of undergraduate students attending Piedmont University received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 68% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Tuition Costs

$30,200

2023 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2023, the cost of tuition at Piedmont University was $30,200. The cost of tuition at Piedmont University is $5,625 more than than the overall (public and private) national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($24,575).

This chart compares the tuition costs of Piedmont University (in red) with those of other similar universities.

Average Net Price

$21,599

2023 Value

14.9%

1 Year Growth

In 2023 Piedmont University had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $21,599. Between 2022 and 2023, the average net price of Piedmont University grew by 14.9%.

This chart compares the average net price of Piedmont University (in red) with that of other similar universities.

Average net price is calculated from full-time beginning undergraduate students who were awarded a grant or scholarship from federal, state or local governments, or the institution.

Other Student Expenses

$10,819

Room and Board

$1,298

Books and Supplies

The average yearly cost of room and board at Piedmont University was of $10,819 in 2023. The cost of room and board increased by 3.53% between 2022 and 2023.

During the same period, the average yearly cost of books and supplies was $1,298. The cost of books and supplies decreased by 15.9% during the same period.

This chart compares the average student costs at Piedmont University (in red) with that of similar universities.

Financial Aid by Income Level

98%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

68%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

98% of undergraduate students at Piedmont University received financial aid through grants or loans in 2023. This represents a decline of 2% with respect to 2022, when 100% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

This chart compares the average award discount at Piedmont University (in red) with that of other similar universities.

The average award discount is the ratio between the average grant or scholarship value, and the cost, which is the sum of out-of-state tuition, room, board, book, supplies, and other expenses.

Student Loan Default Rate

Cohort default rates only account for borrowers who default in the first three years, and some schools only have a small proportion of borrowers entering repayment. These rates should be interpreted with caution, as they may not be reflective of the entire school population.

2020 Default Rate

Number of Defaults

In 2020 the default rate for borrower's at Piedmont University was 0%, which represents 0 out of the 1030 total borrowers.

A cohort default rate is the percentage of a school's borrowers who enter repayment on certain Federal Family Education Loan (FFEL) Program or William D. Ford Federal Direct Loan (Direct Loan) Program loans during a particular federal fiscal year (FY), October 1 to September 30, and default or meet other specified conditions prior to the end of the second following fiscal year.

Admissions

Piedmont University received 2,066 undergraduate applications in 2023, which represents a 11.4% annual growth. Out of those 2,066 applicants, 1,918 students were accepted for enrollment, representing a 92.8% acceptance rate.

There were 1,840 students enrolled at Piedmont University in 2023. 33% of first-time enrollees submitted SAT scores with their applications.

Piedmont University has an overall enrollment yield of 14.9%, which represents the number of admitted students who ended up enrolling.

Acceptance Rate

92.8%

Acceptance Rate in 2023

1,918

Accepted Out of 2,066

In 2023, the undergraduate acceptance rate of Piedmont University was 92.8% (1,918 admissions from 2,066 applications). This is higher than the acceptance rate of 2022, which was 64.4%. Between 2022 and 2023, the number of applicants declined by 11.4%, while admissions grew by 27.9%.

This chart compares the acceptance rate of Piedmont University (in red) with that of other similar universities, and the chart below shows the acceptance rate by gender.

SAT Scores

33%

Submission Percentage (2023)

Scores Submitted (2023)

33% of enrolled first-time students at Piedmont University in 2023 submitted SAT scores with their applications.

The following chart shows the average SAT scores for the 25th, 50th, and 75th percentile of applicants for each section of the test that they are evaluated on.

Enrollment

Piedmont University had a total enrollment of 1,840 students in 2023. The full-time enrollment at Piedmont University is 1,297 students and the part-time enrollment is 543. This means that 70.5% of students enrolled at Piedmont University are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at Piedmont University, both undergraduate and graduate, is 67.3% White, 16% Black or African American, 8.75% Hispanic or Latino, 1.96% Two or More Races, 1.2% Asian, 0.217% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.0543% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders.

Students enrolled at Piedmont University in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly White Female (44.8%), followed by White Male (22.4%) and Black or African American Female (8.76%). Students enrolled in full-time Graduate programs are most commonly White Female (54.9%), followed by White Male (13.2%) and Black or African American Female (13.2%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

70.5%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at Piedmont University in 2023, both undergraduate and graduate, is 1,840 students. The full-time enrollment at Piedmont University is 1,297 and the part-time enrollment is 543. This means that 70.5% of students enrolled at Piedmont University are enrolled full-time compared with 68.2% at similar Masters Colleges and Universities.

This chart shows the full-time vs part-time enrollment status at Piedmont University (in red) compares to similar universities.

Retention Rate over Time

77%

2023 Retention Rate

Retention rate measures the number of first-time students who began their studies the previous fall and returned to school the following fall. The retention rate for full-time undergraduates at Piedmont University was 77%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Masters Colleges and Universities (74%), Piedmont University had a retention rate higher than its peers.

This chart shows the retention rate over time at Piedmont University (highlighted in red) compares to similar universities.

Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2023)

White
1,238 enrolled students
Black or African American
294 enrolled students
Hispanic or Latino
161 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at Piedmont University is 67.3% White, 16% Black or African American, 8.75% Hispanic or Latino, 1.96% Two or More Races, 1.2% Asian, 0.217% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.0543% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders. This includes both full-time and part-time students as well as graduate and undergraduates. By comparison, enrollment for all Masters Colleges and Universities is 50.1% White, 17.7% Hispanic or Latino, and 13.4% Black or African American.

Any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis is categorized as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the share of those students are shown in the chart below. Additionally, 71 students (3.86%) did not report their race.

Graduates

In 2023, 288 more women than men received degrees from Piedmont University. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at Piedmont University is white (408 degrees awarded). There were 4.21 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (97 degrees).

The most common Post-Masters Certificate concentration at Piedmont University is Curriculum & Instruction (145 degrees awarded), followed by Music Teacher Education (12 degrees) and Art Teacher Education (6 degrees).

In 2023, the most specialized majors across all degree types at Piedmont University, meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are Education (330 degrees awarded), History (5 degrees), and Communications (14 degrees).

Common Jobs by Major

Elementary & middle school teachers

Most Common Job

The most common jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Piedmont University are Elementary & middle school teachers (1,616,766 people), Registered nurses (1,526,246 people), Secondary school teachers (557,199 people), Other managers (351,924 people), and Education administrators (326,723 people).

The most specialized majors at Piedmont University in 2023 are Education (330 degrees awarded), History (5 degrees), Communications (14 degrees), Protective Services (16 degrees), and Health (91 degrees) (as of 2023).

Highest Paying Jobs by Major

Diagnostic medical sonographers

Highest Paying Job

The highest paying jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Piedmont University are Diagnostic medical sonographers, Surgeons, Physicians, Magnetic resonance imaging technologists, and Photographic process workers & processing machine operators

The most specialized majors at Piedmont University are Education (330 degrees awarded), History (5 degrees), Communications (14 degrees), Protective Services (16 degrees), and Health (91 degrees) (as of 2023).

Common Industries by Major

Elementary & secondary schools

Most Common Industry

The most common industries for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Piedmont University are Elementary & secondary schools (3,023,264 people), Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (432,680 people), Justice, public order, & safety activities (402,515 people), General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (241,369 people), and Computer Systems Design (173,277 people).

Majors Awarded

IPEDS uses the Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) standard, so the categories may not match the exact concentrations offered by Piedmont University.

Most Common (2023)

Registered Nursing
72 degrees awarded
Elementary Education & Teaching
28 degrees awarded
General Business Administration & Management
19 degrees awarded

In 2023, the most common bachelors degree concentration at Piedmont University was Registered Nursing with 72 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of degree-majors recipients from bachelors degree programs at Piedmont University according to their major.

Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

144

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2023

432

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2023

In 2023, 144 degrees were awarded to men at Piedmont University, which is 0.333 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (432).

This chart displays the sex disparity between the top 5 majors at Piedmont University by degrees awarded.

Most Common Male Majors

In 2023, 28 degrees were awarded to men at Piedmont University in Curriculum & Instruction, which is 0.222 times less than the 126 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2023, 126 degrees were awarded to men at Piedmont University in Curriculum & Instruction, which is 4.5 times more than the 28 male recipients with that same degree.

Time to Complete

40%

100% Completion Time

48%

150% Completion Time

In 2023, 40% of students graduating from Piedmont University completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 48% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 49% within 200%.

The following chart shows these completion rates over time compared to the average for the Masters Colleges and Universities Carnegie Classification group.

Graduation rate is defined as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within a specific percentage of "normal time" to completion for their program.

Graduation Rate by Race and Sex

Showing demographic groups with ≥ 5 graduating students.

Hispanic or Latino Female

Highest Graduation Rate (58.3%)

The student demographic with the highest graduation rate in 2023 at Piedmont University is Female and Hispanic or Latino (58.3% graduation rate). Across all Masters Colleges and Universities, Non-resident Alien Male students have the highest graduation rate (65.7%).

The department of education defines graduation rate as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within 150% of "normal time" to completion.

Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2023)

White
408 degrees awarded
Black or African American
97 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino
38 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at Piedmont University is white (408 degrees awarded). There were 4.21 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (97 degrees).

3.3% of degree recipients (19 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2023)

White Female
313 degrees awarded
White Male
95 degrees awarded
Black or African American Female
70 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at Piedmont University is white female (313 degrees awarded). There were 3.29 times more white female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white male (95 degrees).

Operations

Piedmont University has an endowment valued at nearly $45.4M, as of the end of the 2023 fiscal year. The return on its endowment was of 5.08M (11.2%) compared to the 5.72% average return (2.84M on 49.7M) across all Masters Colleges and Universities.

In 2023, Piedmont University had a total salary expenditure of 45.4M. Piedmont University employs 30 Associate professors, 29 Professors and 29 Assistant professors. Most academics at Piedmont University are Female Assistant professor (19), Male Professor (17), and Female Associate professor (17).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at Piedmont University are: Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media, with 37 employees, Office and Administrative Support, with 35 employees, and Management with 25 employees.

Endowment

$45.4M

2023 Endowment

4.23%

growth from 2022

Piedmont University has an endowment valued at about $45.4M, as of the end of the 2023 fiscal year. The endowment of Piedmont University grew 4.23% from the previous year. The value of their endowment was $4.3M lower than than the median endowment of Masters Colleges and Universities according to the Carnegie Classification grouping.

This line chart shows how the endowment at Piedmont University (in red) compares to that of some similar universities.

The small bar chart below shows the endowment quintiles for all universities in the Masters Colleges & Universities: Larger Programs Carnegie Classification grouping.

Salary Expenditure

$18.1M

2023 Salaries

13.4%

decline from 2022

In 2023, Piedmont University paid a median of $18.1M in salaries, which represents 39.8% of their overall expenditure ($45.4M) and a 13.4% decline from the previous year. This is compared to a 6.32% growth between 2021 and 2022, and a 13.7% decline between 2020 and 2021.

The median for similar Masters Colleges and Universities is 36.1M (39.6% of overall expenditures).

Instructional Salaries

$6.56M

Instructional Salaries

Number of Employees

In 2023, Piedmont University paid a total of $6.56M to 92 employees working as instructors, which represents 36.3% of all salaries paid.

This is compared to a median of $1.12M (2.97%) for similar Masters Colleges and Universities.

Occupations by Share

Associate professor

Most Common Instructor

30 Employees

Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media

Most Common Non-Instructional Employee

37 Employees

In 2023, the most common positions for instructional staff at Piedmont University were Associate professor with 30 employees, Professor with 29 employees, and Assistant professor with 29 employees.

In 2023, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at Piedmont University were Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media with 37 employees, Office and Administrative Support with 35 employees, and Management with 25 employees.

Instructors by Academic Rank and Sex

Most Common Demographic (2023)

Female Assistant professor
Male Professor
Female Associate professor

In 2023, the most common demographic for instructional staff at Piedmont University was Female Assistant professor with 19 employees, Male Professor with 17 employees, and Female Associate professor with 17 employees.

This chart shows the sex split between each academic rank present at Piedmont University.

Keep Exploring

Aurora University

University

Louisiana State University-Shreveport

University

Husson University

University

Mount Vernon Nazarene University

University

College of Our Lady of the Elms (167394)

University