Piedmont College, GA
Private Nonprofit
4-Year • Small • Highly Residential
Master's College and University
Not Selective • High Transfer-In
Affiliated with the United Church of Christ
Main Campus
Piedmont College Rankings
Affordability66
Selectivity25
Retention11
Graduation1
Earnings44
Diversity41
1 ← Poor
Great → 100
Academics
Academics at Piedmont College
95%
Bachelor’s
-
Associate’s
5%
Certificate
Grad
Highest Degree
Share of Graduates by Field of Study
Biological and Biomedical Sciences4%
Business, Management, Marketing16%
Communication, Journalism1%
Education19%
Engineering1%
English Language and Literature2%
Health Professions and Related Programs29%
History3%
Law Enforcement, Firefighting4%
Liberal Arts and Sciences, Humanities2%
Mathematics and Statistics1%
Multi-disciplinary Studies1%
Natural Resources and Conservation1%
Parks, Recreation, Fitness Studies2%
Physical Sciences1%
Psychology4%
Social Sciences3%
Visual and Performing Arts6%
Admissions
Getting into Piedmont College
60%
Admission Rate
525
Median SAT Math
550
Median SAT Reading
22
Median ACT Composite
Typical Test Scores
SAT Math (25–75%)470–580
200
800
SAT Reading (25–75%)500–600
200
800
ACT Composite (25–75%)19–25
1
36
Cost
Cost of Attending Piedmont College
$26K
In-State Tuition
$26K
Out-of-State Tuition
$38K
Average Total Cost
$18K
Average Net Cost
Average Net Price by Family Income
| Family Income | School | GA | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| $0–$30K | $15K | $14K | $14K |
| $30K–$48K | $15K | $15K | $15K |
| $48K–$75K | $19K | $17K | $17K |
| $75K–$110K | $20K | $19K | $19K |
| >$110K | $21K | $20K | $21K |
Debt
Typical Debt after Piedmont College
70%
Receive Federal Loans
$18K
Median Federal Debt
48%
Repayment Rate
$259
Median Payment
Received Financial Aid
| Family Income | School | GA | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| $0–$30K | 38% | 60% | 57% |
| $30K–$48K | 15% | 15% | 16% |
| $48K–$75K | 16% | 11% | 12% |
| $75K–$110K | 17% | 8% | 9% |
| >$110K | 15% | 9% | 11% |
Student Debt
| Category | School | GA | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| The median debt for family income between $0–$30K | $19K | $11K | $11K |
| The median debt for family income between $30K–$75K | $19K | $12K | $12K |
| The median debt for students with family income >$75K | $15K | $11K | $12K |
| The median debt for Pell students | $20K | $12K | $12K |
| The median debt for no-Pell students | $13K | $10K | $11K |
| Cumulative loan debt at the 90th percentile | $37K | $26K | $25K |
| Cumulative loan debt at the 75th percentile | $27K | $19K | $18K |
| Cumulative loan debt at the 25th percentile | $6K | $6K | $6K |
| Cumulative loan debt at the 10th percentile | $4K | $3K | $3K |
Repayment Rates
| Period | School | GA | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-year after entering repayment | 43% | 32% | 43% |
| 3-years after entering repayment | 48% | 37% | 46% |
| 5-years after entering repayment | 51% | 42% | 50% |
| 7-years after entering repayment | 64% | 49% | 55% |
Completion
Completion Rates at Piedmont College
62%
Retention Rate
-
Transfer Rate
9%
Withdrawal Rate
50%
Graduation Rate
Graduation Rates by Time Taken
| Time Taken | School | GA | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Within 4 Years | 34% | 29% | 38% |
| Within 6 Years | 50% | 44% | 55% |
| Within 8 Years | 48% | 49% | 56% |
Graduation Rates by Ethnicity
| Ethnicity and Nativity | School | GA | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asian | 25% | 46% | 53% |
| Black | 40% | 35% | 39% |
| Caucasian | 53% | 41% | 52% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 38% | 44% | 47% |
| Native American or Alaskan Native | 100% | 35% | 40% |
| Non-US citizens/residents | 100% | 52% | 50% |
| Two or more races | 62% | 36% | 44% |
| Other race | 11% | 34% | 44% |
Outcomes
Outcomes after Piedmont College
93%
Employment Rate
$38K
Median Salary
$24K
25 Pctl Salary
$54K
75 Pctl Salary
Employment over Time
| Period | School | GA | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Employed 6 years after enrollment | 93% | 85% | 85% |
| Employed 7 years after enrollment | 87% | 84% | 84% |
| Employed 8 years after enrollment | 91% | 84% | 84% |
| Employed 9 years after enrollment | 89% | 83% | 83% |
| Employed 10 years after enrollment | 90% | 83% | 83% |
Distribution of Earnings after Graduation
| Percentile | School | GA | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile of earnings | $9K | $6K | $7K |
| 25th percentile of earnings | $24K | $15K | $17K |
| 50th percentile of earnings | $38K | $27K | $29K |
| 75th percentile of earnings | $54K | $40K | $43K |
| 90th percentile of earnings | $62K | $52K | $57K |
Median Earnings over Time
| Period | School | GA | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings 6 years after enrollment | $38K | $27K | $29K |
| Earnings 8 years after enrollment | $36K | $30K | $32K |
| Earnings 10 years after enrollment | $41K | $32K | $35K |
Students
Students at Piedmont College
1,217
Undergraduates
68%
Full-time Undergrads
23
Avg Entry Age
1,186
Graduate Students
Enrollment by Gender
| Gender | School | GA | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female degree-seeking undergraduates | 65% | 68% | 64% |
| Male degree-seeking undergraduates | 35% | 32% | 35% |
Enrollment by Race and Nativity
| Race and Nativity | School | GA | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asian | 1% | 3% | 4% |
| Black | 10% | 45% | 18% |
| Caucasian | 69% | 36% | 49% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 6% | 8% | 18% |
| Native American or Alaskan Native | <1% | <1% | 1% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | <1% | <1% | <1% |
| Non-US citizens/residents | 1% | 2% | 2% |
| Two or more races | <1% | 2% | 3% |
| Other race | 11% | 3% | 4% |
Enrollment by Family Income
| Family Income | School | GA | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| $0–$30K | 24% | 49% | 43% |
| $30K–$48K | 17% | 18% | 18% |
| $48K–$75K | 17% | 15% | 16% |
| $75K–$110K | 20% | 12% | 14% |
| >$110K | 23% | 13% | 15% |
Location Map
Nearby Colleges
Colleges near Piedmont College, GA
North Georgia Technical College
5 miles, N
Toccoa Falls College
11 miles, E
Truett McConnell University
12 miles, W
Lanier Technical College
21 miles, SW