More selective than 17% of Georgia colleges we cover. U.S. median 77%.
College Scorecard, Fall 2024 entering class
33% of enrolled first-years sent SAT scores, 15% sent ACT scores.
IPEDS Admissions, Fall 2023 entering class
Called “yield.” A high yield means many admitted students choose Piedmont University over other offers.
IPEDS Admissions, Fall 2023 entering class
Applicants, admits and enrollment
IPEDS Admissions, Fall 2023 entering class (first-time, degree-seeking undergraduates). Newer counts arrive with the next IPEDS release.
Piedmont University SAT and ACT scores
Scores of enrolled first-year students who submitted them, Fall 2024. A quarter scored below the 25th percentile and a quarter above the 75th. If your score is above the 75th, Piedmont University is likely within reach on scores alone; below the 25th, it is a reach.
| Test | 25th percentile | 75th percentile |
|---|---|---|
| SAT reading & writing | 528 | 625 |
| SAT math | 510 | 620 |
| ACT composite | 18 | 25 |
| SAT total (approx.) | 1038 | 1245 |
College Scorecard, Fall 2024 entering class (reported to IPEDS). SAT total adds the two section scores, an approximation.
Piedmont University admissions year over year
| Entering class | Acceptance | SAT reading | SAT math | ACT | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fall 2024 | 93% | 528–625 | 510–620 | 18–25 | College Scorecard |
| Fall 2023 | 93% | 510–600 | 480–570 | 18–24 | IPEDS |
Score ranges are the 25th–75th percentiles. Each year is kept as published; we add a year with every federal release.
How selective is Piedmont University compared with other Georgia colleges?
Piedmont University has the 38th-lowest acceptance rate of 46 Georgia colleges we cover. Schools around it:
| Rank | College | Acceptance | Graduation | Avg. net price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 34 | Brenau University | 88% | 33% | $18,924 |
| 35 | Georgia Southern University | 88% | 55% | $15,267 |
| 36 | Oglethorpe University | 88% | 54% | $19,509 |
| 37 | Life University | 93% | 38% | $29,791 |
| 38 | Piedmont University | 93% | 47% | $20,599 |
| 39 | Herzing University-Atlanta | 94% | 14% | $21,679 |
| 40 | Paine College | 95% | 14% | $16,670 |
| 41 | Georgia Gwinnett College | 96% | 21% | $15,844 |
| 42 | Shorter University | 96% | 38% | $16,646 |
College Scorecard, Fall 2024 entering class. All Georgia colleges →
Who enrolls at Piedmont University
College Scorecard; IPEDS
Piedmont University admissions questions
What is the Piedmont University acceptance rate?
Piedmont University accepts 93% of applicants, most. For the Fall 2023 entering class, 1,918 of 2,066 applicants were admitted.
Does Piedmont University require the SAT or ACT?
Piedmont University considers SAT or ACT scores but does not require them (test-optional), according to its federal admissions report for Fall 2023. 33% of enrolled first-year students submitted SAT scores and 15% submitted ACT scores.
What SAT score do you need for Piedmont University?
The middle 50% of Piedmont University enrolled first-year students scored 1038–1245 on the SAT and 18–25 on the ACT. A score above the upper number puts you in the top quarter of enrolled students; below the lower number puts you in the bottom quarter.
How many admitted students enroll at Piedmont University?
15% of admitted students enrolled in Fall 2023 (286 of 1,918).
Is Piedmont University getting harder to get into?
Piedmont University accepted 93% of applicants for Fall 2024, compared with 93% for Fall 2023.
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Sources: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard and IPEDS Admissions; years shown with each figure. “Colleges we cover” means colleges awarding bachelor's degrees to at least 100 undergraduates. Back to Piedmont University overview