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Piedmont College is a private liberal arts college located in Georgia, United States. It was established in September 1, 1897 as the J.S. Green Collegiate Institute, named in honor of a local banker. The college was formally renamed Piedmont College in 1902. The main campus is spread across an area of 300 acres. The college offers more than 35 undergraduate degree programs and several graduate programs in diverse areas of study. Piedmont College is organized into the following academic schools:
Piedmont College’s athletics department sponsors several men’s and women’s sports teams. They participate in the NCAA (National Collegiate Athletic Association) Division III and Great South Athletic Conference. The sports teams are nicknamed as the Lions.
Demorest, GA is home to Piedmont College. Demorest is a rural site not far from an urban area. Students select the school partly because it is a United Church of Christ school. Piedmont College is a private, not-for-profit institution. Degrees at the school go up to the Post-Master's certificate.
Students commonly pursue studies in education and teaching.
Prospective students are advised that admissions are not open to all; the school selects from among qualified applicants. Piedmont College attracts a lot of applicants every year, and can only accept about 62% of them (as of 2007-2008). Half of math SAT scores of accepted students fell between 440 and 550.
Piedmont College maintains a faculty/student ratio (full-time) which is better than most colleges. The school has a tenure system for senior faculty.
Piedmont College has 2,283 enrolled students (as of 2007-2008). A large number of students at the school are 40 years old or older. A very high share of students at Piedmont College are female.
The school offers dorm rooms to a higher percentage of its students than do most colleges. Piedmont College offers students meal plans.
The school reports its educational mission is:
"Piedmont College educates students to become successful and responsible citizens through rigorous academic instruction in the liberal arts and professional disciplines. Learning opportunities are provided through undergraduate and graduate programs offered at various locations. The institution emphasizes high ethical standards and respect for diversity."
More complete details are provided below.
Piedmont College
165 Central Ave
Demorest, GA 30535-0010
General Phone: (706) 778-3000
http://www.piedmont.edu
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Education and Teaching | 774 | curriculum and instruction, elementary school teaching, secondary teaching, middle school teaching, special ed, music teaching, art education, science teaching, ... |
| Business and Management | 101 | business management |
| Liberal Arts | 39 | sociology, history, social services, English, Spanish language, political science, interdisciplinary studies |
| Nursing and Emergency Medicine | 12 | various nursing |
| Security and Law Enforcement | 9 | criminal justice and safety |
| Art Studies | 7 | art studies |
| Science | 7 | biology, physics, chemistry, natural sciences, geology |
| Therapy and Counseling | 6 | psychology |
| Mathematics | 6 | mathematics and computer science, mathematics |
| Media | 4 | mass communication |
| Music | 4 | music |
| Religion and Philosophy | 3 | philosophy and religious studies |
| Conservation and Resource Management | 0 | environmental science |
| Drama and Performing Arts | 0 | drama |
Number of programs and degrees for Piedmont College in 2008-2009:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Post-master's certificate | 385 | 1 |
| Master's degree | 361 | 7 |
| Bachelor's degree | 226 | 31 |
In 2007-2008, Piedmont College had a total enrollment of 2,283 students (2,501 full-time equivalent).
Students in the Freshman Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Men | 37% |
| Women | 63% |
| Full-Time | 96% |
| Part-Time | 4% |
Students By Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 43% |
| Graduate | 57% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| Unknown | 77% |
| (Foreign Students) | 23% |
Students by Age:
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 2% |
| 18-19 | 13% |
| 20-21 | 10% |
| 22-24 | 11% |
| 25-29 | 18% |
| 30-34 | 12% |
| 35-39 | 10% |
| 40-49 | 15% |
| 50-64 | 8% |
| 65+ | 0% |
Retention Rates (2007):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 70 % |
| Part-Time | 100 % |
Piedmont College offers campus housing for 450 of its 2,501 (full-time) students. Freshmen are required to live on campus.
(Please refer to our profile of Demorest, Georgia for details about the area surrounding the campus. Also see our list of other Georgia Colleges).
The school offers students a meal plan with 21 meals per week.
Acceptances:
| Group | Applicants | Accepted | Percent Accepted | Enrolled | Percent of Accepted Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 1,438 | 891 | 62% | 214 | 24% |
| Men | 504 | 317 | 63% | 80 | 25% |
| Women | 934 | 574 | 61% | 134 | 23% |
Standardized Test Scores:
| Test | 25th Percentile | 75th Percetile |
|---|---|---|
| SAT Math | 440 | 550 |
| SAT Writing | 440 | 540 |
| ACT Composite | 18 | 22 |
Application Requirements:
| Item | Requirement |
|---|---|
| GPA | required |
| Class Rank | recommended |
| High School Record | required |
| College Prep Program | recommended |
| Recommendations | recommended |
| Formal Demonstration of Competence | recommended |
| Standardized Tests (SAT and/or ACT) | required |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting SAT | 73% |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting ACT | 31% |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) | required |
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 18,000 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 18,000 |
| Room and board | $ 6,000 |
| Books and supplies | $ 1,500 |
| Other expenses | $ 4,000 |
Financial Aid:
Piedmont College participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 158800)
Piedmont College has a tenure system for faculty.
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2008-2009):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | calendar year | 8 | $77,326 | 3 | $76,910 |
| Associate professor | calendar year | 3 | $66,820 | 1 | * |
| Assistant professor | calendar year | 1 | * | 0 | * |
| All faculty total | calendar year | 12 | $72,539 | 4 | $74,495 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Full-Time Faculty (2008-2009):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | academic year | 15 | $65,484 | 9 | $57,017 |
| Associate professor | academic year | 12 | $59,277 | 14 | $55,498 |
| Assistant professor | academic year | 27 | $48,682 | 17 | $49,187 |
| Instructor | academic year | 0 | * | 2 | * |
| All faculty total | academic year | 54 | $55,704 | 42 | $52,099 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
ART STUDIES
Art/Art Studies, General
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Business Administration and Management, General
CONSERVATION AND RESOURCE MANAGEMENT
Environmental Science
DRAMA AND PERFORMING ARTS
Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General
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, General
LIBERAL ARTS
English Language and Literature, General
History, General
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other
Political Science and Government, General
Social Sciences, General
Sociology
Spanish Language and Literature
MATHEMATICS
Mathematics and Computer Science
Mathematics, General
MEDIA
Mass Communication/Media Studies
NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE
Nursing, Other
RELIGION AND PHILOSOPHY
Philosophy and Religious Studies, Other
SCIENCE
Biology/Biological Sciences, General
Chemistry, General
Geology/Earth Science, General
Natural Sciences
Physics, General
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets Piedmont College Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| % of degrees in education and teaching (vs. all colleges) | Top 1% |  |
| % of full-time faculty on tenure track (vs. all colleges) | Top 10% | |
| Female % of student body (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 10% | |
| % students 40 years or older (vs. all colleges) | Top 12% | |
| Selectivity (based on % of applicants accepted) (vs. all colleges) | Top 16% | |
| Faculty/student ratio (full-time) (vs. all colleges) | Top 19% | |
| % of freshmen enrolled part-time (for colleges of its size and type) | Top 19% | |
| Dorm rooms per full-time student (vs. all colleges) | Top 20% | |
Notable:
United Church of Christ affiliation Accepts some high school credits Offers credit for life experience Grants credits for AP courses Offers distance learning Offers weekend classes Career counseling Student employment services Option to study abroad Offers part-time study On-campus library Offers campus housing Offers a board (meal) plan Tenure system for quality teaching NCAA athletic conference member
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