Piedmont University Acceptance Rate
Demorest, Georgia · Private not-for-profit · 4-year or above
- Applicants
- 2,066
- Admitted
- 1,918
- Yield
- 14.9%
- Test policy
- Test-optional
Latest official IPEDS 2023–24 · Updated July 2026
Acceptance rate & applications over time
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Over the 10 years of federal data, Piedmont University's acceptance rate has risen from 57.5% in 2014–15 to 92.8% in 2023–24. Applications grew from 994 to 2,066 (+108%) over that period.
Its 92.8% rate makes Piedmont University more selective than about 14% of the 1,419 schools tracked here. Among 45 tracked Georgia schools, it is more selective than about 13%.
Piedmont University has been test-optional since 2022–23. Of admitted students, 14.9% enrolled (the yield rate) in 2023–24.
Full year-by-year table
| Year | Applicants | Admitted | Acceptance | Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014–15 | 994 | 572 | 57.5% | 271 |
| 2015–16 | 1,135 | 647 | 57% | 281 |
| 2016–17 | 1,335 | 763 | 57.2% | 274 |
| 2017–18 | 1,287 | 766 | 59.5% | 291 |
| 2018–19 | 1,379 | 822 | 59.6% | 256 |
| 2019–20 | 1,910 | 1,031 | 54% | 275 |
| 2020–21 | 1,457 | 1,021 | 70.1% | 249 |
| 2021–22 | 2,124 | 1,423 | 67% | 249 |
| 2022–23 | 2,331 | 1,500 | 64.4% | 301 |
| 2023–24 | 2,066 | 1,918 | 92.8% | 286 |
Acceptance rate by gender
| Group | Applicants | Admitted | Acceptance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Women | 1,387 | 1,298 | 93.6% |
| Men | 679 | 620 | 91.3% |
SAT / ACT ranges & policy
Test-optional (considered if submitted).
| Test | 25th–75th percentile | % submitting |
|---|---|---|
| SAT EBRW | 510–600 | 33% |
| SAT Math | 480–570 | |
| ACT Composite | 18–24 | 15% |
How Piedmont University compares
Where this school sits among peers of similar selectivity — each dot is a school's current acceptance rate on the same scale.
Frequently asked
What is Piedmont University's acceptance rate?
Piedmont University's acceptance rate is 92.8% for 2023–24, the most recent year of federal IPEDS data (1,918 admitted of 2,066 applicants).
Is Piedmont University test optional?
Piedmont University is test-optional: SAT/ACT scores are considered if submitted but not required.
How many people apply to Piedmont University?
Piedmont University received 2,066 applications in 2023–24 and admitted 1,918.
What SAT score do you need for Piedmont University?
Admitted students at Piedmont University typically scored 510–600 on SAT Reading/Writing and 480–570 on SAT Math (middle-50% ranges).
Is Piedmont University getting harder to get into?
Piedmont University has become easier to get into: its acceptance rate went from 57.5% in 2014–15 to 92.8% in 2023–24.
How this is calculated
Acceptance rate = admitted ÷ applicants, first-time degree-seeking undergraduates, from the U.S. Department of Education's IPEDS Admissions (ADM) survey; institution details from the IPEDS Institutional Characteristics (HD) survey. Data span: 2014–15 to 2023–24. Official site: https://www.piedmont.edu/.