Piedmont International University

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2021 Undergraduate Tuition

$12,600

2021 Average Net Price

$14,179

After Financial Aid

2019 Student Loan

4.5%

Default Rate

2021 Acceptance Rate

46.3%

536 Applicants

2021 Enrolled Students

988

42.4% Full-Time

2021 Graduation Rate

46.2%

12 Graduates

About

Piedmont International University is a higher education institution located in Forsyth County, NC. In 2021, the most popular Masters Degree concentrations at Piedmont International University were Religious Studies (42 degrees awarded), Divinity & Ministry (12 degrees), and General Education (7 degrees).

In 2021, 189 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at Piedmont International University. 30.7% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 69.3% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was white (134 degrees), 3.53 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (38 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at Piedmont International University is $12,600, which is $−1,900 less than the national average for Special Focus Institutions ($14,500).

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Costs

In 2021, the median undergraduate tuition at Piedmont International University is $12,600, which is $−1,900 less than the national average for Special Focus Institutions ($14,500).

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $14,179.

In 2021, 95% of undergraduate students attending Piedmont International University received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 62% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Tuition Costs

$12,600

2021 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2021, the cost of tuition at Piedmont International University was $12,600. The cost of tuition at Piedmont International University is $−1,900 less than than the overall (public and private) national average for Special Focus Institutions ($14,500).

This chart compares the tuition costs of Piedmont International University (in red) with those of other similar universities.

Average Net Price

$14,179

2021 Value

1.75%

1 Year Growth

In 2021 Piedmont International University had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $14,179. Between 2020 and 2021, the average net price of Piedmont International University grew by 1.75%.

This chart compares the average net price of Piedmont International University (in red) with that of other similar universities.

Average net price is calculated from full-time beginning undergraduate students who were awarded a grant or scholarship from federal, state or local governments, or the institution.

Other Student Expenses

$12,675

Room and Board

$1,000

Books and Supplies

The average yearly cost of room and board at Piedmont International University was of $12,675 in 2021. The cost of room and board increased by 27.4% between 2020 and 2021.

During the same period, the average yearly cost of books and supplies was $1,000. The cost of books and supplies decreased by 28.6% during the same period.

This chart compares the average student costs at Piedmont International University (in red) with that of similar universities.

Financial Aid by Income Level

95%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

62%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

95% of undergraduate students at Piedmont International University received financial aid through grants or loans in 2021. This represents a decline of 3.06% with respect to 2020, when 98% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

This chart compares the average award discount at Piedmont International University (in red) with that of other similar universities.

The average award discount is the ratio between the average grant or scholarship value, and the cost, which is the sum of out-of-state tuition, room, board, book, supplies, and other expenses.

Student Loan Default Rate

Cohort default rates only account for borrowers who default in the first three years, and some schools only have a small proportion of borrowers entering repayment. These rates should be interpreted with caution, as they may not be reflective of the entire school population.

4.5%

2019 Default Rate

Number of Defaults

In 2019 the default rate for borrower's at Piedmont International University was 4.5%, which represents 10 out of the 222 total borrowers.

A cohort default rate is the percentage of a school's borrowers who enter repayment on certain Federal Family Education Loan (FFEL) Program or William D. Ford Federal Direct Loan (Direct Loan) Program loans during a particular federal fiscal year (FY), October 1 to September 30, and default or meet other specified conditions prior to the end of the second following fiscal year.

Admissions

Piedmont International University received 536 undergraduate applications in 2021, which represents a 16.3% annual growth. Out of those 536 applicants, 248 students were accepted for enrollment, representing a 46.3% acceptance rate.

There were 988 students enrolled at Piedmont International University in 2021.

Piedmont International University has an overall enrollment yield of 38.3%, which represents the number of admitted students who ended up enrolling.

Acceptance Rate

46.3%

Acceptance Rate in 2021

248

Accepted Out of 536

In 2021, the undergraduate acceptance rate of Piedmont International University was 46.3% (248 admissions from 536 applications). This is lower than the acceptance rate of 2020, which was 49.7%. Between 2020 and 2021, the number of applicants grew by 16.3%, while admissions grew by 8.3%..

This chart compares the acceptance rate of Piedmont International University (in red) with that of other similar universities, and the chart below shows the acceptance rate by gender.

Enrollment

Piedmont International University had a total enrollment of 988 students in 2021. The full-time enrollment at Piedmont International University is 419 students and the part-time enrollment is 569. This means that 42.4% of students enrolled at Piedmont International University are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at Piedmont International University, both undergraduate and graduate, is 46.8% White, 22.4% Black or African American, 12.3% Hispanic or Latino, 3.24% Two or More Races, 1.42% Asian, and 0.202% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders.

Students enrolled at Piedmont International University in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly White Male (25.8%), followed by White Female (25.5%) and Black or African American Female (11.1%). Students enrolled in full-time Graduate programs are most commonly White Male (51.3%), followed by White Female (17.9%) and Black or African American Male (10.3%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

42.4%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at Piedmont International University in 2021, both undergraduate and graduate, is 988 students. The full-time enrollment at Piedmont International University is 419 and the part-time enrollment is 569. This means that 42.4% of students enrolled at Piedmont International University are enrolled full-time compared with 69.7% at similar Special Focus Institutions.

This chart shows the full-time vs part-time enrollment status at Piedmont International University (in red) compares to similar universities.

Retention Rate over Time

68%

2021 Retention Rate

Retention rate measures the number of first-time students who began their studies the previous fall and returned to school the following fall. The retention rate for full-time undergraduates at Piedmont International University was 68%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Special Focus Institutions (69%), Piedmont International University had a retention rate lower than its peers.

This chart shows the retention rate over time at Piedmont International University (highlighted in red) compares to similar universities.

Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2021)

White
462 enrolled students
Black or African American
221 enrolled students
Hispanic or Latino
122 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at Piedmont International University is 46.8% White, 22.4% Black or African American, 12.3% Hispanic or Latino, 3.24% Two or More Races, 1.42% Asian, and 0.202% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders. This includes both full-time and part-time students as well as graduate and undergraduates. By comparison, enrollment for all Special Focus Institutions is 43.6% White, 18.4% Hispanic or Latino, and 14% Black or African American.

Any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis is categorized as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the share of those students are shown in the chart below. Additionally, 103 students (10.4%) did not report their race.

Graduates

In 2021, 73 fewer women than men received degrees from Piedmont International University. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at Piedmont International University is white (134 degrees awarded). There were 3.53 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (38 degrees).

The most common Masters Degree concentration at Piedmont International University is Religious Studies (42 degrees awarded), followed by Divinity & Ministry (12 degrees) and General Education (7 degrees).

In 2021, the most specialized majors across all degree types at Piedmont International University, meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are PHILOSOPHY AND RELIGIOUS STUDIES. (59 degrees awarded), THEOLOGY AND RELIGIOUS VOCATIONS. (80 degrees), and Cultural & Gender Studies (8 degrees).

Common Jobs by Major

Clergy

Most Common Job

The most common jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Piedmont International University are Clergy (112,568 people), Elementary & middle school teachers (101,437 people), Other managers (73,898 people), Postsecondary teachers (69,426 people), and Lawyers, & judges, magistrates, & other judicial workers (65,055 people).

The most specialized majors at Piedmont International University in 2021 are PHILOSOPHY AND RELIGIOUS STUDIES. (59 degrees awarded), THEOLOGY AND RELIGIOUS VOCATIONS. (80 degrees), Cultural & Gender Studies (8 degrees), Interdisciplinary Studies (12 degrees), and Language & Linguistics (3 degrees) (as of 2021).

Highest Paying Jobs by Major

Surgeons

Highest Paying Job

The highest paying jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Piedmont International University are Surgeons, Media and communication workers, all other, Securities, commodities, & financial services sales agents, Cardiovascular technologists and technicians, and Aerospace engineers

The most specialized majors at Piedmont International University are PHILOSOPHY AND RELIGIOUS STUDIES. (59 degrees awarded), THEOLOGY AND RELIGIOUS VOCATIONS. (80 degrees), Cultural & Gender Studies (8 degrees), Interdisciplinary Studies (12 degrees), and Language & Linguistics (3 degrees) (as of 2021).

Common Industries by Major

Elementary & secondary schools

Most Common Industry

The most common industries for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Piedmont International University are Elementary & secondary schools (223,641 people), Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (143,236 people), Religious organizations (127,013 people), General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (124,808 people), and Computer Systems Design (67,160 people).

Majors Awarded

IPEDS uses the Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) standard, so the categories may not match the exact concentrations offered by Piedmont International University.

Most Common (2021)

Biblical Studies
32 degree-majors awarded
Divinity & Ministry
17 degree-majors awarded
Other Multidisciplinary Studies
12 degree-majors awarded

In 2021, the most common bachelors degree concentration at Piedmont International University was Biblical Studies with 32 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of degree-majors recipients from bachelors degree programs at Piedmont International University according to their major.

Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

131

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2021

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2021

In 2021, 131 degrees were awarded to men at Piedmont International University, which is 2.26 times more than the number of degrees awarded to females (58).

This chart displays the sex disparity between the top 5 majors at Piedmont International University by degrees awarded.

Most Common Male Majors

In 2021, 38 degrees were awarded to men at Piedmont International University in Religious Studies, which is 9.5 times more than the 4 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2021, 14 degrees were awarded to men at Piedmont International University in Divinity & Ministry, which is 0.56 times less than the 25 male recipients with that same degree.

Time to Complete

22%

100% Completion Time

44%

150% Completion Time

In 2021, 22% of students graduating from Piedmont International University completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 44% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 44% within 200%.

The following chart shows these completion rates over time compared to the average for the Special Focus Institutions Carnegie Classification group.

Graduation rate is defined as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within a specific percentage of "normal time" to completion for their program.

Graduation Rate by Race and Sex

Showing demographic groups with ≥ 5 graduating students.

Black or African American Male

Highest Graduation Rate (100%)

The student demographic with the highest graduation rate in 2021 at Piedmont International University is Male and Black or African American (100% graduation rate). Across all Special Focus Institutions, Asian Female students have the highest graduation rate (72.9%).

The department of education defines graduation rate as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within 150% of "normal time" to completion.

Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2021)

White
134 degrees awarded
Black or African American
38 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino
5 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at Piedmont International University is white (134 degrees awarded). There were 3.53 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (38 degrees).

1.06% of degree recipients (2 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2021)

White Male
96 degrees awarded
White Female
38 degrees awarded
Black or African American Male
23 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at Piedmont International University is white male (96 degrees awarded). There were 2.53 times more white male recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white female (38 degrees).

Operations

Piedmont International University has an endowment valued at nearly $2.9M, as of the end of the 2021 fiscal year. The return on its endowment was of 95.1k (3.28%) compared to the 4.56% average return (574k on 12.6M) across all Special Focus Institutions.

In 2021, Piedmont International University had a total salary expenditure of 10.3M. Piedmont International University employs 23 Assistant professors, 5 Professors and 3 Associate professors. Most academics at Piedmont International University are Female Assistant professor (13), Male Assistant professor (10), and Male Professor (5).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at Piedmont International University are: Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media, with 16 employees, Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services, with 10 employees, and Management with 6 employees.

Endowment

$2.9M

2021 Endowment

growth from 2020

Piedmont International University has an endowment valued at about $2.9M, as of the end of the 2021 fiscal year. The endowment of Piedmont International University grew 2% from the previous year. The value of their endowment was $9.71M lower than than the median endowment of Special Focus Institutions according to the Carnegie Classification grouping.

This line chart shows how the endowment at Piedmont International University (in red) compares to that of some similar universities.

The small bar chart below shows the endowment quintiles for all universities in the Special Focus Four-Year: Faith-Related Institutions Carnegie Classification grouping.

Salary Expenditure

$4.96M

2021 Salaries

0.544%

growth from 2020

In 2021, Piedmont International University paid a median of $4.96M in salaries, which represents 48.2% of their overall expenditure ($10.3M) and a 0.544% growth from the previous year.

The median for similar Special Focus Institutions is 3.06M (42.8% of overall expenditures).

Instructional Salaries

$1.99M

Instructional Salaries

Number of Employees

In 2021, Piedmont International University paid a total of $1.99M to 33 employees working as instructors, which represents 40.1% of all salaries paid.

This is compared to a median of $871k (28.4%) for similar Special Focus Institutions.

Occupations by Share

Assistant professor

Most Common Instructor

23 Employees

Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media

Most Common Non-Instructional Employee

16 Employees

In 2021, the most common positions for instructional staff at Piedmont International University were Assistant professor with 23 employees, Professor with 5 employees, and Associate professor with 3 employees.

In 2021, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at Piedmont International University were Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media with 16 employees, Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services with 10 employees, and Management with 6 employees.

Instructors by Academic Rank and Sex

Most Common Demographic (2021)

Female Assistant professor
Male Assistant professor
Male Professor

In 2021, the most common demographic for instructional staff at Piedmont International University was Female Assistant professor with 13 employees, Male Assistant professor with 10 employees, and Male Professor with 5 employees.

This chart shows the sex split between each academic rank present at Piedmont International University.