About Piedmont
Founded in 1897, Piedmont College is a comprehensive liberal arts institution and also offers a variety of career-oriented majors, including education, business and nursing. Total enrollment is approximately 2,800 students on campuses in Demorest and Athens, Ga.
The Demorest campus is a traditional residential campus located in rural Habersham County, and the Athens campus is designed for commuting students and is located near downtown Athens. Both campuses offer a variety of undergraduate and graduate programs, including education specialist programs and an education doctoral program.
We invite you to find out more about our academic programs, our faculty, and our college. If you are looking for individualized instruction in a friendly atmosphere, Piedmont College is the place for you. Call us at 1-800-277-7020 or (706) 776-0103 to talk to the Admissions Office. Follow the above links for more information about Piedmont College, to schedule a campus tour, or to find out more about the admissions process.
Our Mission
Piedmont College educates students to become successful and responsible citizens through rigorous academic instruction in the liberal arts and professional disciplines. The College provides educational opportunities through a wide range of undergraduate and graduate programs. The institution emphasizes critical thinking, high ethical standards, and respect for diversity.
Vision Statement
Piedmont College will be recognized as an exemplary liberal arts and professional academic institution through its commitment to high academic and ethical standards, respect for diversity, extracurricular activities, and community outreach. The College will continue to reflect a vibrant Congregational heritage.
Piedmont At A Glance
The College: Founded in 1897, Piedmont is an independent, comprehensive, co-educational liberal arts college.
Enrollment: More than 2,800 men and women, representing approximately 20 states and 10 countries.
Affiliation: Piedmont is affiliated with the National Association of Congregational Christian Churches (NACCC) and the historically related United Church of Christ (UCC).
Location: Piedmont has campuses in Demorest, Georgia, and Athens, Georgia. The Demorest campus is located in Habersham County in northeast Georgia in the foothills of the Appalachian mountains. Demorest is about 70 miles north of Atlanta. The Athens campus is located at 595 Prince Avenue in Athens.
Faculty: 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.
Majors: Piedmont currently offers 42 undergraduate degree programs; graduate programs in education and business; and a doctoral program in education.
Athletics: NCAA Division III, USA South Athletic Conference. Men’s and women’s basketball, golf, soccer, cross country, lacrosse, and tennis; women’s softball and volleyball; men’s baseball.
Financial Aid: More than 90 percent of students receive financial assistance through scholarships, grants, loans or employment.
Accreditation: Southern Association of Colleges and Schools (SACS), 1866 Southern Lane, Decatur GA 30033, 404-679-4500; National League of Nursing Accrediting Commission (NLNAC); and the Association of Collegiate Business Schools (ACBSP).