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On this page, you'll learn how difficult it is to get into Piedmont University, we'll dig into high school grades and test scores, and you'll find out the factors the school considers when reviewing applications.

92
%
Acceptance rate
3.5
Average High School GPA
1104
SAT Midpoint
August 7
Regular admission deadline
Test Optional
Testing

Admission Rates

Is it difficult to get into Piedmont University?

92%

Using the most up-to-date data on record, Piedmont accepted 92% of applicants. We classify this as less selective.

In the most recent year, 2,066 people applied and 1,918 were accepted.

Applied/Accepted
Women
1298 / 1387 (94%)
Men
620 / 679 (91%)

Acceptance rates at colleges can change over time, with some becoming more competitive and others accepting more students. Here’s a look at the acceptance rate trend for the past 2 years at Piedmont University:

100%
94.0
88.0
82.0
76.0
70.0
2023
2024

Acceptance rates at schools can vary depending on if the student is in-state, out-of-state, or international.

15%
Enrollment of those accepted
Low
Yield rate

Of those accepted, 15% ended up enrolling at Piedmont University, making their yield rate Low. The yield rate is the percentage of accepted students who enroll at the school. You can use the yield rate to find out how coveted a school is for the students who apply to it.

Application Factors

You can increase your chances of getting into Piedmont University by looking at what the school considers during the application process.

Here are the things Piedmont considers:

Very Important

  • Academic GPA
  • Rigor of Secondary School Record
  • Standardized Test Scores

Important

  • Class Rank

Considered

  • Application Essay
  • First Generation
  • Interview
  • Recommendation(s)

Not Considered

  • Alumni/AE Relation
  • Character/Personal Qualities
  • Extracurricular Activities
  • Geographical Residence
  • Level of Applicant's Interest
  • Religious Affiliation/Commitment
  • State Residency
  • Talent/Ability
  • Volunteer Work
  • Work Experience

Grades & Testing

Do you have the grades and test scores to get into Piedmont University?

3.5
Average High School GPA
1104
SAT Midpoint
Test Optional
Testing

Grades

Students who recently attended Piedmont University as freshmen had an average unweighted high school GPA of 3.5. 11% of freshmen who attended Piedmont were in the top 10% of their graduating high school class, and 40% were in the top 25% of their graduating high school class.

These are the high school grade point averages (unweighted) of students who enroll:

High School GPAs
4.00
6%
3.75-3.99
30%
3.50-3.74
21%
3.25-3.49
15%
3.00-3.24
18%
2.50-2.99
10%

Piedmont is Test Optional. This means scores are considered if they are submitted, but applicants do not need to submit scores.

Applicants submitting SAT Scores

33%

Applicants submitting ACT Scores

15%
SAT Math Scores
25th Percentile
480
Math Mean
539
75th Percentile
570
SAT Verb Scores
25th Percentile
510
Verbal Mean
565
75th Percentile
600
SAT Composite Scores
25th Percentile
1000
Composite Mean
1104
75th Percentile
1173

Application Deadlines

These are the deadlines for applying to Piedmont University. Application deadlines are subject to change, so please verify all deadlines with the school.

Regular Admissions

August 7
Regular admission deadline
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