Piedmont College
Piedmont College is one of the thirty-five private, not-for-profit 4-year colleges in Georgia. The campus is located in Demorest town.
According to the NCES 2017 report, a total of 2,361 students attend the school. In the 2017 fall enrollment, 291 freshman students enrolled, and approximately 195 students returned for their sophomore year (which makes its freshman retention rate 67%). Every year 50% of the graduating class students graduate in 150% of the time it takes to complete their studies.Piedmont College's in-state tuition for the 2017-2018 academic year was $24,264, and fees were $200. Out-of-state tuition and fees for the same period were $24,264 and $200 respectively.
Institution Overview
| Campus LocaleDistant Town |
| Number of Students2,361 |
| Student to Faculty Ratio10:1 |
| Is Admission OpenNo |
| Religious Affiliation United Church of Christ |
| Level4-year |
| TypePrivate |
| Business ModelNot-for-profit |
| On Campus HousingYes |
| Retention Rate67% |
Nursing Programs
Nursing Programs Graduates (2017-2018 academic year)
| Number of Graduates | ||
|---|---|---|
| Degree type | Men | Women |
| Bachelor's degree | 6 | 51 |
| Master's degree | 0 | 2 |
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Accreditations
Institutional Accreditations
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Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, Commission on Colleges 01/01/1965 - Current |
Nursing Programs Accreditations
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Nursing (NUR) - Baccalaureate program ACEN 02/01/2003 - Current |
Admission
60%
Acceptance RateEnrolled students test score (Fall 2017)
| SAT | 950 to 1130 |
| ACT | 19 to 24 |
Admission considerations
| Secondary school GPA Required |
| Secondary school rank Recommended |
| Secondary school record Required |
| Completion of college-preparatory program Recommended |
| Recommendations Recommended |
| Formal demonstration of competencies Neither required nor recommended |
| Admission test scores (SAT/ACT) Required |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) Required |
| Other Test (Wonderlic, WISC-III, etc.) Neither required nor recommended |
In addition to the college's admission requirements each nursing program might have its own admission criteria (such as: TEAS score, HESI A2 score, nursing prerequisites GPA, etc).
Cost to Attend
The following table details the reported cost of attendance per credit hour for the 2017-2018 academic year.
| Undergrad courses | ||
|---|---|---|
| In District Students | $1,011/credit | |
| In State Students | $1,011/credit | |
| Out of State Students | $1,011/credit | |
| Graduate courses | ||
|---|---|---|
| In District Students | $520/credit | |
| In State Students | $520/credit | |
| Out of State Students | $520/credit | |
Tuition Estimates
Based on the above credit hour costs, here is a sample tuition for different nursing programs.
| Program | Credit Hours | In district | In State | Out of State |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LPN | 45 | $45,495 | $45,495 | $45,495 |
| ADN | 70 | $70,770 | $70,770 | $70,770 |
| BSN | 125 | $126,375 | $126,375 | $126,375 |
| FNP | 50 | $26,000 | $26,000 | $26,000 |
If you attend a private, for-profit school, usually the additional cost (besides tuition) is about 10% of the tuition. If you attend a public school or a not-for-profit private school, the additional cost is around 50% of the tuition.
Financial Aid
In 2017-2018 academic year, 100% of Piedmont College's students received financial aid. Below is the breakdown of the financial aid provided to students.
| Students Receiving Aid | Average Amount/Student | |
|---|---|---|
| Pell Grant | 39% | $4,500 |
| Other Federal Grant | 4% | $2,700 |
| State Grant & Scholarships | 83% | $3,611 |
| Institutional Grant & Scholarships | 99% | $12,062 |
| Federal Student Loans | 76% | $5,450 |
| Private Loans | 6% | $9,387 |
$18,708
Average Net PriceAverage Net Price by Family Income
| Less than $30,000$15,165 |
| $30,001 to $48,000$14,130 |
| $48,001 to $75,000$17,308 |
| $75,001 to $110,000$19,586 |
| Over $110,000$20,766 |
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Student Population
1,281
Undergrads
1,080
Graduates
1,715
Women
646
Men
66%
Full-time
34%
Par-time
Ethnic Diversity
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White |
72% |
|
Black/African American |
11% |
|
Race/ethnicity unknown |
9% |
|
Hispanic |
6% |
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Asian |
1% |
|
Two or more races |
0% |
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Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander |
0% |
|
Non-resident alien |
0% |
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Data source: https://nces.ed.gov (2017-2018 colleges survey) and Georgia state board of nursing.
