Piedmont College

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2021 Undergraduate Tuition

$28,120

3% growth from 2020

2021 Average Net Price

$19,803

After Financial Aid

2019 Student Loan

1.35%

Default Rate

2021 Acceptance Rate

67%

2,124 Applicants

2021 Enrolled Students

2,060

69.2% Full-Time

2021 Graduation Rate

48%

129 Graduates

About

Piedmont College is a higher education institution located in Habersham County, GA. In 2021, the most popular Post-Masters Certificate concentrations at Piedmont College were Curriculum & Instruction (450 degrees awarded), Music Teacher Education (9 degrees), and Art Teacher Education (7 degrees).

In 2021, 1,030 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at Piedmont College. 80.3% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 19.7% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was white (793 degrees), 7.08 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (112 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at Piedmont College is $28,120, which is $4,936 more than the national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($23,184).

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Costs

In 2021, the median undergraduate tuition at Piedmont College is $28,120, which is $4,936 more than the national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($23,184).

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $19,803.

In 2021, 97% of undergraduate students attending Piedmont College received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 67% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Tuition Costs

$28,120

2021 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2021, the cost of tuition at Piedmont College was $28,120. The cost of tuition at Piedmont College is $4,936 more than than the overall (public and private) national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($23,184).

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

Average Net Price

$19,803

2021 Value

0.0354%

1 Year Growth

In 2021 Piedmont College had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $19,803. Between 2020 and 2021, the average net price of Piedmont College grew by 0.0354%.

This chart compares the average net price of Piedmont College (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

$10,275

Room and Board

$1,544

Books and Supplies

The average yearly cost of room and board at Piedmont College was of $10,275 in 2021. The cost of room and board increased by 1.61% between 2020 and 2021.

During the same period, the average yearly cost of books and supplies was $1,544. The cost of books and supplies did not change during the same period.

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

Financial Aid by Income Level

97%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

67%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

97% of undergraduate students at Piedmont College received financial aid through grants or loans in 2021. This represents a growth of 0% with respect to 2020, when 97% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

This chart compares the average award discount at Piedmont College (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.

1.35%

2019 Default Rate

Number of Defaults

In 2019 the default rate for borrower's at Piedmont College was 1.35%, which represents 12 out of the 892 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 College received 2,124 undergraduate applications in 2021, which represents a 45.8% annual growth. Out of those 2,124 applicants, 1,423 students were accepted for enrollment, representing a 67% acceptance rate.

There were 2,060 students enrolled at Piedmont College in 2021. 39% of first-time enrollees submitted SAT scores with their applications.

Piedmont College has an overall enrollment yield of 17.5%, which represents the number of admitted students who ended up enrolling.

Acceptance Rate

67%

Acceptance Rate in 2021

1,423

Accepted Out of 2,124

In 2021, the undergraduate acceptance rate of Piedmont College was 67% (1,423 admissions from 2,124 applications). This is lower than the acceptance rate of 2020, which was 70.1%. Between 2020 and 2021, the number of applicants grew by 45.8%, while admissions grew by 39.4%..

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

SAT Scores

39%

Submission Percentage (2021)

Scores Submitted (2021)

39% of enrolled first-time students at Piedmont College in 2021 submitted SAT scores with their applications.

This chart shows the SAT scores for the 25th and 75th percentile of applicants broken out into each section of the test that their are evaluated on.

Enrollment

Piedmont College had a total enrollment of 2,060 students in 2021. The full-time enrollment at Piedmont College is 1,426 students and the part-time enrollment is 634. This means that 69.2% of students enrolled at Piedmont College are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at Piedmont College, both undergraduate and graduate, is 72.1% White, 14.2% Black or African American, 6.17% Hispanic or Latino, 1.26% Two or More Races, 1.07% Asian, 0.243% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.0485% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders.

Students enrolled at Piedmont College in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly White Female (44.2%), followed by White Male (26.2%) and Black or African American Female (8.33%). Students enrolled in full-time Graduate programs are most commonly White Female (63.8%), followed by White Male (13.6%) and Black or African American Female (10%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

69.2%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at Piedmont College in 2021, both undergraduate and graduate, is 2,060 students. The full-time enrollment at Piedmont College is 1,426 and the part-time enrollment is 634. This means that 69.2% of students enrolled at Piedmont College are enrolled full-time compared with 68.3% at similar Masters Colleges and Universities.

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

Retention Rate over Time

76%

2021 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 College was 76%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Masters Colleges and Universities (73%), Piedmont College had a retention rate higher than its peers.

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

Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2021)

White
1,485 enrolled students
Black or African American
292 enrolled students
Hispanic or Latino
127 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at Piedmont College is 72.1% White, 14.2% Black or African American, 6.17% Hispanic or Latino, 1.26% Two or More Races, 1.07% Asian, 0.243% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.0485% 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 52% White, 16.9% Hispanic or Latino, and 12.8% 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, 89 students (4.32%) did not report their race.

Graduates

In 2021, 624 more women than men received degrees from Piedmont College. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at Piedmont College is white (793 degrees awarded). There were 7.08 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (112 degrees).

The most common Post-Masters Certificate concentration at Piedmont College is Curriculum & Instruction (450 degrees awarded), followed by Music Teacher Education (9 degrees) and Art Teacher Education (7 degrees).

In 2021, the most specialized majors across all degree types at Piedmont College, meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are EDUCATION. (771 degrees awarded), History (7 degrees), and PHILOSOPHY AND RELIGIOUS STUDIES. (4 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 College are Elementary & middle school teachers (1,715,520 people), Secondary school teachers (460,177 people), Education administrators (300,751 people), Other managers (261,686 people), and Lawyers, & judges, magistrates, & other judicial workers (202,690 people).

The most specialized majors at Piedmont College in 2021 are EDUCATION. (771 degrees awarded), History (7 degrees), PHILOSOPHY AND RELIGIOUS STUDIES. (4 degrees), Communications (15 degrees), and Protective Services (15 degrees) (as of 2021).

Highest Paying Jobs by Major

Surgeons

Highest Paying Job

The highest paying jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Piedmont College are Surgeons, Physicians, Nuclear medicine technologists and medical dosimetrists, Diagnostic medical sonographers, and Magnetic resonance imaging technologists

The most specialized majors at Piedmont College are EDUCATION. (771 degrees awarded), History (7 degrees), PHILOSOPHY AND RELIGIOUS STUDIES. (4 degrees), Communications (15 degrees), and Protective Services (15 degrees) (as of 2021).

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 College are Elementary & secondary schools (2,931,969 people), Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (416,966 people), Justice, public order, & safety activities (407,529 people), General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (202,718 people), and Legal services (184,979 people).

Majors Awarded

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

Most Common (2021)

Curriculum & Instruction
450 degree-majors awarded
Music Teacher Education
9 degree-majors awarded
Art Teacher Education
7 degree-majors awarded

In 2021, the most common post-masters certificate concentration at Piedmont College was Curriculum & Instruction with 450 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of degree-majors recipients from post-masters certificate programs at Piedmont College according to their major.

Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

203

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2021

827

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2021

In 2021, 203 degrees were awarded to men at Piedmont College, which is 0.245 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (827).

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

Most Common Male Majors

In 2021, 75 degrees were awarded to men at Piedmont College in Curriculum & Instruction, which is 0.192 times less than the 390 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2021, 390 degrees were awarded to men at Piedmont College in Curriculum & Instruction, which is 5.2 times more than the 75 male recipients with that same degree.

Time to Complete

37%

100% Completion Time

45%

150% Completion Time

In 2021, 37% of students graduating from Piedmont College completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 45% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 46% 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.

Asian Female

Highest Graduation Rate (100%)

The student demographic with the highest graduation rate in 2021 at Piedmont College is Female and Asian (100% graduation rate). Across all Masters Colleges and Universities, Asian Female students have the highest graduation rate (72.9%).

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 (2021)

White
793 degrees awarded
Black or African American
112 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino
46 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at Piedmont College is white (793 degrees awarded). There were 7.08 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (112 degrees).

6.02% of degree recipients (62 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2021)

White Female
643 degrees awarded
White Male
150 degrees awarded
Black or African American Female
82 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at Piedmont College is white female (643 degrees awarded). There were 4.29 times more white female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white male (150 degrees).

Operations

Piedmont College has an endowment valued at nearly $55M, as of the end of the 2021 fiscal year. The return on its endowment was of 6.18M (11.2%) compared to the 13.1% average return (6.61M on 50.4M) across all Masters Colleges and Universities.

In 2021, Piedmont College had a total salary expenditure of 43M. Piedmont College employs 41 Associate professors, 36 Professors and 33 Assistant professors. Most academics at Piedmont College are Female Associate professor (26), Male Professor (20), and Female Assistant professor (19).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at Piedmont College are: Office and Administrative Support, with 43 employees, Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media, with 39 employees, and Management with 31 employees.

Endowment

$55M

2021 Endowment

6.54%

growth from 2020

Piedmont College has an endowment valued at about $55M, as of the end of the 2021 fiscal year. The endowment of Piedmont College grew 6.54% from the previous year. The value of their endowment was $4.52M higher 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 College (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

$19.7M

2021 Salaries

13.7%

decline from 2020

In 2021, Piedmont College paid a median of $19.7M in salaries, which represents 45.7% of their overall expenditure ($43M) and a 13.7% decline from the previous year.

The median for similar Masters Colleges and Universities is 35.1M (41.3% of overall expenditures).

Instructional Salaries

$8.06M

Instructional Salaries

111

Number of Employees

In 2021, Piedmont College paid a total of $8.06M to 111 employees working as instructors, which represents 41% of all salaries paid.

This is compared to a median of $11M (31.3%) for similar Masters Colleges and Universities.

Occupations by Share

Associate professor

Most Common Instructor

41 Employees

Office and Administrative Support

Most Common Non-Instructional Employee

43 Employees

In 2021, the most common positions for instructional staff at Piedmont College were Associate professor with 41 employees, Professor with 36 employees, and Assistant professor with 33 employees.

In 2021, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at Piedmont College were Office and Administrative Support with 43 employees, Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media with 39 employees, and Management with 31 employees.

Instructors by Academic Rank and Sex

Most Common Demographic (2021)

Female Associate professor
Male Professor
Female Assistant professor

In 2021, the most common demographic for instructional staff at Piedmont College was Female Associate professor with 26 employees, Male Professor with 20 employees, and Female Assistant professor with 19 employees.

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