Piedmont University Acceptance Rate & Test Scores

Demorest, GA · Private · 4-year

  • Acceptance rate: 93% for fall 2024
  • SAT, middle 50%: 528–625 reading and writing, 510–620 math
  • ACT, middle 50%: 18–25 composite
  • Average net price: $21,599 a year (2022–23)

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Piedmont University GPA requirements

Piedmont University requires a high school GPA from first-year applicants, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024.

Federal data doesn't include GPA averages, and Piedmont University hasn't published one we could verify, so this page doesn't list an average GPA.

Piedmont University acceptance rate

Piedmont University admitted 1,651 of 1,770 first-year applicants for fall 2024, an acceptance rate of 93%, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education.

Piedmont University (formerly Piedmont College) is a private nonprofit 4-year university in Demorest, Georgia, with 1,159 undergraduates.

SAT and ACT scores

Scores of the first-year students who entered Piedmont University in fall 2024 and submitted them. Half of them scored between the 25th and 75th percentiles:

Test25th percentileMedian75th percentile
SAT Reading and Writing528565625
SAT Math510580620
ACT Composite182125
ACT English192125
ACT Math182026
25% submitted SAT scores and 10% submitted ACT scores, as Piedmont University reported to the U.S. Department of Education.

The U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard estimates an average SAT score of 1129 for admitted students.

Admission requirements

What Piedmont University looks at when it decides on first-year applicants, as it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024:

Admission factorStatus
High School GPAYour cumulative high school grade point average.Required
High School RecordYour transcript: the courses you took and the grades you earned.Required
High School Class RankYour ranking relative to other students in your graduating class.Considered if submitted
College Preparatory ProgramCompletion of a college preparatory curriculum in high school.Considered if submitted
Test ScoresSAT or ACT scores.Considered if submitted
RecommendationsLetters of recommendation from teachers, counselors, or other mentors.Not considered
Essay or Personal StatementA personal statement or essay written for your application.Not considered
Other TestsOther admission tests, such as the Wonderlic or WISC-III.Not considered
Demonstration of CompetenciesEvidence of specific skills through portfolios, auditions, or other demonstrations.Not considered
Work ExperiencePaid or volunteer work.Not considered
Legacy StatusWhether a parent or other relative attended the college.Not considered
Requirements can differ by program and applicant type, so check with Piedmont University's admissions office before you apply.

AP credit

Piedmont University awards college credit for Advanced Placement (AP) exams, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for 2024–25. The college decides which exams and scores earn credit.

It also awards credit for life experience, such as work or military service.

Average net price

First-time, full-time undergraduates who received grant or scholarship aid paid an average net price of $21,599 a year at Piedmont University in 2022–23, according to the U.S. Department of Education.

Net price is the full cost of attendance minus grants and scholarships.

Frequently asked questions

Can I get into Piedmont University with a 3.0 GPA?

Piedmont University admitted 93% of first-year applicants for fall 2024. It requires a high school GPA but hasn't published an average we could verify, so there's no admitted-student GPA to compare a 3.0 against. Your transcript and test scores are the clearer guide.

What GPA do you need to get into Piedmont University?

Piedmont University requires a high school GPA from first-year applicants, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024. It hasn't published an average GPA we could verify, so we don't list one.

What is the acceptance rate at Piedmont University?

Piedmont University's acceptance rate was 93% for fall 2024: it admitted 1,651 of 1,770 first-year applicants, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education.

Is Piedmont University hard to get into?

Not for most prepared students: at least 3 in 4 applicants got in. Piedmont University admitted 93% of first-year applicants for fall 2024.

Does Piedmont University require the SAT or ACT?

No. Piedmont University is test optional: it considers SAT or ACT scores if you send them, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024. Of its fall 2024 first-year students, 25% sent SAT scores and 10% sent ACT scores.

What SAT and ACT scores do Piedmont University students have?

The middle 50% of Piedmont University's fall 2024 first-year students who sent scores had SAT 528–625 in reading and writing and 510–620 in math; ACT composite 18–25, according to what the college reported to the U.S. Department of Education. A quarter scored below that range.

How much does GPA matter at Piedmont University?

A lot: Piedmont University requires high school GPA and high school record. It considers high school class rank, college preparatory program and test scores if you send them. It doesn't consider recommendations, essay or personal statement, other tests, demonstration of competencies, work experience and legacy status. That's what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024.

Does Piedmont University consider legacy status?

No. Piedmont University doesn't consider whether a parent or other relative attended, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024.

Does Piedmont University accept AP credit?

Yes. Piedmont University awards college credit for Advanced Placement (AP) exams, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for 2024–25. The college decides which exams and scores earn credit.

What is the average net price at Piedmont University?

First-time, full-time undergraduates who received grant or scholarship aid paid an average of $21,599 a year at Piedmont University in 2022–23, according to the U.S. Department of Education. Net price is the cost of attendance minus grants and scholarships.

Before you applyRequirements can differ by program and change from year to year. Confirm the details on Piedmont University's official admissions site.

Sources

  1. College Navigator: Piedmont UniversityU.S. Department of Education, National Center for Education Statistics, IPEDS (2024–25 provisional data): admissions, test scores and admission factors for fall 2024, undergraduate enrollment for fall 2024, net price for 2022–23 and credit policies for 2024–25.
  2. College Scorecard dataAverage SAT: an estimate by the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard (June 10, 2026 release).

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