by our College Data Analytics TeamHere’s the full picture on paying for Piedmont University, including attendance costs, projected four- and two-year degree costs, average net price, debt outcomes, and how aid is distributed across income levels.
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The full cost of attending Piedmont University works out to about $45,359.00 per year.
The three scenarios below move from the full sticker price, to the net price after average aid, to the net price low-income students typically pay.
| Tuition and fees | $31,700.00 |
| + Room, board & other expenses | $13,659.00 |
| Total cost | $45,359.00 |
| That is 38% above the national average net price. |
| Total cost | $45,359.00 |
| − Grants and scholarships | −$26,202.00 |
| Net price | $19,157.00 |
| That is 42% below the national average net price. |
| Total cost | $45,359.00 |
| − Grants and scholarships | −$31,385.00 |
| Net price | $13,974.00 |
| That is 57% below the national average net price. | |
| Explore each piece on the tuition & fees page and living costs. |
The reported cost series has been increasing by roughly 3.8% per year, so the four-year total runs well above today’s cost. These tables carry the cost across a degree for three cases: low-income w/ aid, average aid, and no aid. Loan figures amortise the projected total over ten years at 6.8%.
| Projected 4-year net costs | Low Income w/ Aid | w/ Average Aid | No Aid |
|---|---|---|---|
| Annual growth rate | 3.8% | 3.8% | 3.8% |
| Freshman year | $14,506.00 | $19,886.00 | $47,085.00 |
| Senior year | $16,226.00 | $22,244.00 | $52,669.00 |
| Total 4-year net price | $61,421.00 | $84,202.00 | $199,370.00 |
| 10-year loan interest @ 6.8% | $23,399.00 | $32,078.00 | $75,953.00 |
| Total monthly payment | $707.00 | $969.00 | $2,294.00 |
| Total amount paid | $84,820.00 | $116,280.00 | $275,323.00 |
| Projected 2-year net costs | Low Income w/ Aid | w/ Average Aid | No Aid |
|---|---|---|---|
| Annual growth rate | 3.8% | 3.8% | 3.8% |
| Freshman year | $14,506.00 | $19,886.00 | $47,085.00 |
| Senior year | $15,058.00 | $20,643.00 | $48,878.00 |
| Total 2-year net price | $29,564.00 | $40,529.00 | $95,963.00 |
| 10-year loan interest @ 6.8% | $11,263.00 | $15,440.00 | $36,558.00 |
| Total monthly payment | $340.00 | $466.00 | $1,104.00 |
| Total amount paid | $40,827.00 | $55,969.00 | $132,521.00 |
Jump to the net-price detail in the net price section below.
The net price figure shows the cost after grants and scholarships are deducted. It is usually a better planning number than the sticker cost above.
| Average net price (on-campus) | $20,599.00 |
| Average net price (off-campus) | $20,893.00 |
Net price is far from uniform: lower-income families typically pay much less after aid. The table below shows the average net price by family-income bracket:
| Family income | Average net price |
|---|---|
| Under $30,000 | $18,494.00 |
| $30,000 to $48,000 | $17,125.00 |
| $48,001 to $75,000 | $17,980.00 |
| $75,001 to $110,000 | $22,397.00 |
| Over $110,000 | $24,251.00 |
Get a tailored estimate from the Piedmont University Net Price Calculator, or check with the financial aid office.
Dig into how aid is awarded on the financial aid page.
The typical debt load for borrowers leaving Piedmont University is $18,108.00, landing it in the Low ($10-20k) debt-load classification.
The percentile spread of debt at graduation is shown below:
| Percentile | Debt at graduation |
|---|---|
| 10th | $4,266.00 |
| 25th | $6,500.00 |
| Median (50th) | $18,108.00 |
| 75th | $26,996.00 |
| 90th | $36,618.00 |
The spread between the 10th and 90th percentiles reflects how variable debt outcomes are at this school.
Read the complete debt breakdown on the student loan debt page.
Student debt at graduation is not evenly distributed across income levels. Below the data splits borrowers across three income groups:
| Family income | Median debt at graduation |
|---|---|
| Low income | $18,250.00 |
| Middle income | $18,863.00 |
| High income | $15,500.00 |
Low-income borrowers graduate with $2,750.00 more debt than their high-income peers.
First-generation students frequently graduate with different debt than continuing-generation students.
| Student group | Median debt at graduation |
|---|---|
| First-generation students | $18,750.00 |
| Continuing-generation students | $15,650.00 |
First-generation borrowers from Piedmont University leave with $3,100.00 more debt than continuing-generation students.
The Pell Grant is the largest federal grant for undergraduates from low-income families. Contrasting Pell and non-Pell borrowers shows how need shapes debt.
The Pell vs non-Pell debt gap at Piedmont University comes to $5,000.00. This institution is flagged by federal data for Pell-debt inequity.
The federal default-rate classification for Piedmont University is Low (<5%).
| Window | Cohort default rate |
|---|---|
| 2-year | 4.6% |
For a sense of scale, Stafford disbursements at Piedmont University total $272,141,460.00 over 12,003 disbursements.
Veterans and active-duty service members may qualify for substantial federal education benefits including the GI Bill and Department of Defense tuition support.
| GI Bill recipients | 29 |
| Avg GI Bill amount | $15,111.00 |
Dig into veteran education benefits on the veterans benefits detail.
The figures above are a starting point — as you weigh Piedmont University, the questions below are worth your time:
Explore the related pages below for a deeper look at the cost picture:
Data sources. Figures on this page draw from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, the Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS), and MediaFactual editorial review. Net-price calculator and financial-aid office links are taken from the institution’s own published data.