Piedmont College: Statistics
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| Position | Category |
|---|---|
| # 5513 of 13,329 | In the World |
| # 1528 of 2,137 | In North America |
| # 1443 of 1,149 | In the United States |
| # 5960 of 5,978 | For Ecology |
| Top 1-3 | For 1 other topics |
Quick Review
Acceptance rate
93%
Enrollment
12,758
Average SAT
1,142
Average ACT
22
Avg. cost to attend
$22,252 /y
Aid receiving
100%
Undergraduates
1,159
Graduates
698
Male:Female Ratio
27:73
Religion
United Church of Christ
Type
Privatenot-for-profit
Highest Degree
Doctor's degree
Website
Acceptance rate & Admissions
Piedmont College has an acceptance rate of 93% and is among the top 1% 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 | 93% | 93% | 93% |
| Applicants | 1,770 | 644 | 1,126 |
| Admissions | 1,651 | 597 | 1,054 |
| Freshmen enrolled full time | 238 | 106 | 132 |
Admissions requirements
| Secondary school GPA | Required |
|---|---|
| Secondary school record | Required |
| TOEFL | Required |
| College-preparatory program | Considered but not required |
| SAT/ACT | Considered but not required |
| Secondary school rank | Considered but not required |
| Formal demonstration of competencies | Neither required nor recommended |
| Other Tests | Neither required nor recommended |
| Recommendations | Neither required nor recommended |
Enrollment demographics by race or ethnicity
| ■ White | 63% |
|---|---|
| ■ Hispanic | 9% |
| ■ Black or African American | 21% |
| ■ Two or more races | 2% |
| ■ Unknown | 4% |
Piedmont College majors
Piedmont College has granted 291 bachelor's degrees across 42 programs, 132 master's across 16 programs, and 9 doctorate degrees across 2 programs. Below is a table with majors that lead to degrees at Piedmont College.
| Major | Bachelor | Master | Doctoral |
|---|---|---|---|
| Elementary Education and Teaching | 55 | 53 | - |
| Registered Nursing & Registered Nurse | 65 | - | - |
| Business Administration and Management, General | 19 | 7 | - |
| Special Education and Teaching, General | 3 | 18 | - |
| Junior High & Intermediate & Middle School Education and Teaching | 7 | 8 | - |
| Art Teacher Education | 2 | 12 | - |
| Biology & Biological Sciences, General | 11 | - | - |
| Psychology, General | 11 | - | - |
| Criminal Justice & Safety Studies | 10 | - | - |
| Health and Wellness, General | 7 | 3 | - |
| Finance, General | 9 | - | - |
| Sports Communication | 9 | - | - |
| Exercise Science and Kinesiology | 8 | - | - |
| Accounting | 7 | - | - |
| Curriculum and Instruction | - | - | 7 |
| Science Teacher Education & General Science Teacher Education | - | 7 | - |
| English & Language Arts Teacher Education | 1 | 5 | - |
| Forensic Science and Technology | 6 | - | - |
| Multi- & Interdisciplinary Studies, General | 6 | - | - |
| Education, General | 2 | 3 | - |
| Health Services Administration | 5 | - | - |
| History Teacher Education | 3 | 2 | - |
| Mass Communication & Media Studies | 5 | - | - |
| Mathematics Teacher Education | 1 | 4 | - |
| Special Education and Teaching, Other | - | 5 | - |
| Art & Art Studies, General | 4 | - | - |
| Communication Sciences and Disorders, General | 4 | - | - |
| Marketing & Marketing Management, General | 4 | - | - |
| Engineering, General | 3 | - | - |
| General Studies | 3 | - | - |
| Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods, Other | 3 | - | - |
| Athletic Training & Trainer | 1 | 1 | - |
| Educational Leadership and Administration, General | - | - | 2 |
| Graphic Design | 2 | - | - |
| History, General | 2 | - | - |
| Music Performance, General | 2 | - | - |
| Music Teacher Education | - | 2 | - |
| Political Science and Government, General | 2 | - | - |
| Biology Teacher Education | 1 | - | - |
| Chemistry, General | 1 | - | - |
| Computer and Information Sciences, General | 1 | - | - |
| Creative Writing | 1 | - | - |
| Digital Marketing | 1 | - | - |
| Drama and Dramatics & Theatre Arts, General | 1 | - | - |
| Education & Teaching of the Gifted and Talented | - | 1 | - |
| Engineering Physics & Applied Physics | 1 | - | - |
| Musical Theatre | 1 | - | - |
| Secondary Education and Teaching | - | 1 | - |
| Sociology, General | 1 | - | - |
| Grand Total | 291 | 132 | 9 |
Publications & Citations
Piedmont College has published 189 scientific papers with 2,129 citations received. The research profile covers a range of fields, including Liberal Arts & Social Sciences, Environmental Science, Sociology, Biology, Medicine, Political Science, Law, Psychology, Computer Science, and Ecology.
Publication / Citation count by topic
| Liberal Arts & Social Sciences |
135
/ 1,728
|
|---|---|
| Environmental Science |
101
/ 984
|
| Sociology |
96
/ 1,126
|
| Biology |
92
/ 1,457
|
| Medicine |
82
/ 909
|
| Political Science |
79
/ 1,323
|
| Law |
77
/ 1,323
|
| Psychology |
73
/ 1,341
|
| Computer Science |
73
/ 1,157
|
| Ecology |
66
/ 707
|
| Philosophy |
65
/ 998
|
| Mathematics |
60
/ 654
|
| Engineering |
55
/ 483
|
| Physics |
51
/ 401
|
| Chemistry |
49
/ 523
|
| Geology |
49
/ 549
|
| Paleontology |
46
/ 534
|
| Geography and Cartography |
44
/ 381
|
| Zoology |
43
/ 452
|
| Genetics |
40
/ 416
|
| Botany |
39
/ 379
|
| Business |
38
/ 876
|
| Social Psychology |
36
/ 818
|
| Education |
35
/ 395
|
| Linguistics |
34
/ 349
|
| Art & Design |
32
/ 336
|
| Statistics |
32
/ 353
|
| Biochemistry |
31
/ 424
|
| Demography |
30
/ 297
|
| Public Health |
29
/ 280
|
| Economics |
29
/ 235
|
| Mathematics Education |
27
/ 276
|
| History |
27
/ 228
|
| Child Psychology |
26
/ 229
|
| Quantum and Particle physics |
24
/ 94
|
| Anthropology |
23
/ 533
|
| Development Studies |
21
/ 214
|
| Management |
20
/ 742
|
| Archaeology |
20
/ 195
|
| Neuroscience |
19
/ 647
|
Annual publication & citation counts
8 Notable alumni
1. Rick Austin
1966-. (aged 60)
politician
Rick Austin is an American politician. He was a Republican member of the Georgia State House of Representatives, and he represented the 10th District from January 12, 2009 until September 2011. Previously, he was a member of the Habersham County, Georgia, Board of Commissioners for three years. District 10 of the Georgia House of Representatives encompasses all of Habersham County...
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2. Phillip M. Landrum
1907-1990 (aged 83)
lawyer
politician
Phillip Mitchell Landrum was an American lawyer, World War II veteran, and politician who served twelve terms as a Democratic U.S. Representative from Georgia from 1953 to 1977.
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3. Brian M. Rickman
1977-. (aged 49)
lawyer
judge
Brian Matthew Rickman is an American lawyer and judge from Georgia. He served as the chief judge of the Georgia Court of Appeals from 2021 to 2023.
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4. Marvin Hudson
1964-. (aged 62)
baseball player
baseball umpire
Marvin Lee Hudson is an American Major League Baseball (MLB) umpire who began his career in the National League in 1998. He has officiated in the 2004 All-Star Game and 2025 All-Star Game, eight Division Series (2005, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2015, 2016, 2020, 2022), four League Championship Series (2014, 2019, 2023, 2024), and two World Series (2016, 2020). He wears...
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General Info & Contacts
Founded
1897
Motto
Two campuses. One tradition of excellence.
Colors
dark green, gold
Academic calendar
Semesters
Total staff
275
Classification
Master's Colleges & Universities: Larger Programs
Address
1021 Central Ave Demorest, Georgia, 30535-0010 United States
City Population
2,000
Phone
7067783000
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