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Piedmont College

165 Central Ave, Demorest, GA 30535

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Piedmont College School Description

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.

Piedmont College is a classic, independent, church-related, liberal arts institution. With a substantial endowment, Piedmont is able to provide a high-quality education while maintaining tuition that is among the lowest of all private colleges in the state.

We are a small liberal arts college with a 105-year affiliation with the Congregational churches of America. This institution proudly boasts a long tradition of providing a wide variety of undergraduate and graduate degree programs that yield excellent preparation for an increasingly complex world.

More than 2,000 men and women, representing approximately 20 states and 10 countries.

The College's core curriculum covers nearly half of the total credits required for a degree. This ensures that all students gain a broad competence in the liberal arts, regardless of their field of specialization.

Piedmont offers bachelor of arts and bachelor of science degrees in 29 areas and in 1999 began accepting students in the bachelor of science in nursing (BSN) program. The School of Nursing is nationally accredited and provides a community-based curriculum with a focus on health promotion. The College is also accredited to award master of arts degrees in education and business and the Education Specialist (Ed.S.) degree in education.

Piedmont has an excellent teacher preparation program, with extensive training available in early childhood, middle-grades, secondary and special education. The small class size and the cohesiveness of the Piedmont community help students to develop their full potential and to acquire the skills needed for successful, professional careers.

Piedmont College is becoming more national and international in scope. Currently, more than 20 states and 10 foreign countries are represented at Piedmont. These students bring a diversity of backgrounds and beliefs to the campus, and their presence allows all students to develop an appreciation and understanding of other cultures.

Clubs and organizations on campus allow students to be involved in many areas of interest, from music and art to math and physics. Moreover, the College offers several enhancement programs, including Piedmont Scholars, Honors College and the Lyceum series. These programs enrich the lives of students by presenting many outstanding speakers and encouraging reflection in small discussion groups. Lyceum events include musical performances, plays and lectures for students and the surrounding community.

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Piedmont College

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Piedmont College is a private liberal arts institution founded in 1897 to serve residents of the Appalachian area of northeast Georgia, USA. When the college was first founded, it was established as the J.S. Green Collegiate Institute named after a local banker. In 1899, the name was shortened to the J.S. Green College. By 1902, the college was formally renamed Piedmont College.

Today, with campuses located in Demorest and Athens, the college provides undergraduate and graduate degree programs for about 2,000 students from across Georgia and around the world. While many students come from across the world, 10% of Piedmont's students come from the Habersham County area through Piedmont's Neighborhood Grant Program.

Piedmont maintains religious affiliation with two bodies: the National Association of Congregational Christian Churches and the United Church of Christ. Congregationalists took over the school from the Methodists in the early 20th century.

Academics

The student/faculty ratio is 14 to 1 and most professors hold a doctorate or the terminal degree in their field. Piedmont is known for the individual attention and one-on-one instruction provided by professors whose first commitment is to your education. Piedmont is accredited by the following boards: Southern Association of Colleges and Schools (SACS); National League of Nursing Accrediting Commission (NLNAC); and the Association of Collegiate Business Schools and Programs (ACBSP). Piedmont currently offers 38 undergraduate degree programs and graduate programs in education and business.

Schools

Piedmont College offers four schools for education, including the School of Arts and Sciences, the Walker School of Business, School of Education and the Daniel School of Nursing.

School of Arts and Sciences

The School of Arts and Sciences boasts 10 departments that students can take courses in. These departments include: Fine Arts, Humanities, Interdisciplinary Studies, Mass Communications, Math/Physics, Music, Philosophy/Religion, Science, Social Science and Theatre. Through these departments, students can earn the following degrees, B.F.A, B.A., B.S., Master of Arts in Teaching, M.A., and a M.F.A

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Quick Facts

Chance of Admission:
Location:
Southeast
Setting:
Small Town Setting
Type:
Private
Affiliation:
United Church of Christ
Size:
Small (Under 2,000 Undergrad)
Mascot:
Lions

Students & Campus Life

Undergraduate Enrollment:
939
On Campus Housing:
Available
Full Time Students:
95%
Athletic Programs:
Available
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Expenses

Average Tuition:
$ 16,500
Students Receiving Aid:
97%
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Admissions

Selectivity:
Highly Selective
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Piedmont College Degree Programs

Bachelor’s Degree Programs

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Master’s Degree Programs

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Piedmont College Students & Campus Life

General

Full-Time vs. Part-Time
Full-Time 95%
Part-Time 5%
Men vs. Women
Women 58%
Men 42%
Race/Ethnicity
Caucasian 87%
African-American 7%
Other 5%
Hispanic 1%
Asian 0%

Geography

In State vs. Out-of-State
In-State 100%
Out-of-State 0%
Percent of Students International: 0%

Housing

On-Campus Housing Available: Yes
Percent of Students Living On-Campus: 33%
Freshman Students Required to Live on Campus: Yes

Athletics

Member of: NAA, NCAA, NCCAA
Sports Include: Basketball
Baseball
Track

Piedmont College Expenses (Tuition & Fees)

Tuition & Fees (undergraduate) Expenses  
Average Tuition for Full-Time Undergrads:
 $ 16,500    
Financial Aid Avg. Amount Received % of Students Receiving Aid  
Federal Grants:
 $ 2,930 31%  
State and Local Grants:
 $ 2,620 84%  
Institutional Grants:
 $ 6,740 78%  
Student Loans:
 $ 2,600 60%  
Any Aid:
   97%  

Piedmont College Admissions

Acceptance Rate: 44% (Highly Selective)
Test Scores  
SAT Scores:  
% of Students Submitting SAT Scores: 75%
Bottom 25th Percentile: Verbal: 450, Math: 450
Top 75th Percentile: Verbal: 550, Math: 560

Application Requirements (Undergraduate Only)

Formal Demonstration of Competencies: Recommended
High School Diploma or Equivalent: Recommended
High School GPA: Required
High School Rank: Recommended
High School Record: Required
Recommendations: Recommended
TOEFL: Required
Test Scores: Required

College Advice on Piedmont College

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Question: Is piedmont College in Democrest Ga a Christian college?

It says that it's affiliation is with the National Association of Congregational Christian Churches (NACCC) and the historically related United Church of Christ (UCC) but does that necessarily make it a christian school overall? Any students out there go to piedmont and know?
29 months ago
justine lauren
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Best Answer

I believe in Piedmont's attempt to become more widely accepted and viewed as mostly a progressive liberal arts college that it may have moved away from its more Christian roots. As you can tell from the vice president's message on their website, he made no mention of the United Church of Christ or religion in any way.

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  • Piedmont's campus from the quad.
    Piedmont's campus from the quad. [source]
  • Stewart Hall is where the majority of science courses and labs are held.
    Stewart Hall is where the majority of science courses and labs are held. [source]
  • Students from Piedmont College's Nursing Department participate in an annual disaster drill to test their skills.
    Students from Piedmont College's Nursing Department participate in an annual disaster drill to test their skills. [source]
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