Piedmont College
Location and Contact Information
165 Central AveDemorest, GA 30535-0010
USA
Main Tel: (706) 778-3000
Web Site
The campus is in a rural site not far from an urban area.
Overview
Piedmont College is a private, liberal arts college located in Demorest and Athens, Georgia, United States. It was established on September 1, 1897. The college offers more than 35 undergraduate degree programs and graduate degree programs. The campus spreads across an area of 300 acres. Piedmont College is organized into the following academic schools.
- School of Arts
- School of Business
- School of Learning
- School of Science
Some of the notable alumni of Piedmont College are Johnny "Big Cat" Mize, baseball Hall of Famer; Jonathan Clark Rogers, President of the University of Georgia; and Phillip M. Landrum, U.S. Congressman. The athletic teams of Piedmont College are nicknamed the Lions.
Highlights (vs. Other Schools)
- United Church of Christ religious affiliation.
- Many students concentrating in education and teaching.
- High female/male ratio.
- Numerous part-time students.
School characteristics:
- The school is private, not-for-profit.
- Academic calender: Semester.
- Carnegie classification: Masters Colleges and Universities II.
Features of note:
- The school offers a faculty tenure system.
- There are one or more libraries on-campus.
- Campus housing is available.
- Students may study abroad.
- Distance learning is available.
- Weekend study is an option.
- Part-time classes are available.
Tuition and Financial Aid (2009-2010)
| Item | Cost |
|---|---|
| State Tuition and fees | $ 18,000 |
| Room and board | $ 6,000 |
| Books and supplies | $ 1,500 |
| Other | $ 4,000 |
Financial Aid
Piedmont College participates in US Title IV financial assistance programs.
In 2009-2010, 97% of students received financial aid of some sort.
| Grants | % of Students | Average Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Any Grant | 96% | $10,149 |
| Institutional Grant | 73% | $9,000 |
| Federal Grant | 41% | $1,745 |
| Pell Grant | 36% | $1,836 |
| Other Federal Grant | 5% | $1,060 |
| State or Local Grant | 91% | $2,631 |
| Loans | % of Students | Average Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Student Loan | 66% | $5,457 |
| Federal Loan | 66% | $5,457 |
| Other Loan |
(Please refer to BrainTrack's financial aid articles section for background information.)
Similar Schools
Based on proprietary BrainTrack computer comparisons against all other US colleges, these schools appear to be most similar to Piedmont College:
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| School | Location | Enrollment | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | D'Youville College | Buffalo, NY | 2,943 |
| 2 | Aurora University | Aurora, IL | 4,291 |
| 3 | Lincoln Memorial University | Harrogate, TN | 3,365 |
| 4 | Southern Wesleyan University | Central, SC | 2,391 |
| 5 | Sage College of Albany | Albany, NY | 1,936 |
| 6 | Spalding University | Louisville, KY | 1,712 |
| 7 | Midway College | Midway, KY | 1,283 |
| 8 | Daemen College | Amherst, NY | 2,716 |
| 9 | Baker University | Baldwin City, KS | 4,112 |
| 10 | Brenau University | Gainesville, GA | 2,591 |
Degrees Awarded (in 2009-2010)
| Degree | Total Earned | Different Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Post-master's certificate | 545 | 1 |
| Master | 439 | 7 |
| Bachelor | 230 | 31 |
Faculty
Tenure (2009-2010):
| Full-Time Faculty | Total | |
|---|---|---|
| With tenure | 37 | |
| Without tenure; working toward tenure | 10 | |
| Without tenure; tenure not available | 63 |
Students
Student enrollment was 2,783 in 2009-2010 (2,612 full-time equivalent).
About 32% of the freshmen class in 2009-2010 was male and women were 68% of the class.
Undergrads are 42% of enrolled students and graduate students are 58%.
Students under 25 years old represent 34% of the student body. About 22% of the school is at least 40 years of age.
Among freshmen students, 97% are full-time and 3% are part-time.
Admissions Summary (2009-2010)
Applicants Admitted Men 62% Women 58% All 60%
SAT Test Scores:
SAT Middle 50% Verbal 448-540 Math 430-550
Room and Board
Piedmont College provides on-campus housing for 461 of its 2,612 (full-time) students (as of 2009-2010).
Graduate School Focus
Piedmont College offers graduate (post-Bachelor) studies. The highest degree offered is the Doctorate (Professional Practice).
The school's Graduate School Carnegie Classification is Postbaccalaureate Professional (Education Dominant).
Programs of Study
(Number of degrees in 2009-2010 in parentheses)
ART STUDIES
- Art/Art Studies
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
- Business Administration and Management
CONSERVATION AND RESOURCE MANAGEMENT
- Environmental Science
DRAMA AND PERFORMING ARTS
- Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts
EDUCATION AND TEACHING
- Art Teacher Education
- Curriculum and Instruction
- Elementary Education and Teaching
- English/Language Arts Teacher Education
- History Teacher Education
- Junior High/Intermediate/Middle School Education and Teaching
- Mathematics Teacher Education
- Music Teacher Education
- Science Teacher Education/General Science Teacher Education
- Secondary Education and Teaching
- Special Education and Teaching
LIBERAL ARTS
- English Language and Literature
- History
- Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies
- Political Science and Government
- Social Sciences
- Sociology
- Spanish Language and Literature
MATHEMATICS
- Mathematics and Computer Science
- Mathematics
MEDIA
- Mass Communication/Media Studies
MUSIC
- Music
NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE
- Nursing
RELIGION AND PHILOSOPHY
- Philosophy and Religious Studies
SCIENCE
- Biology/Biological Sciences
- Chemistry
- Geology/Earth Science
- Natural Sciences
- Physics
SECURITY AND LAW ENFORCEMENT
- Criminal Justice/Safety Studies
THERAPY AND COUNSELING
- Psychology