Piedmont University's published cost of attendance is $46,801. Net price by income band varies meaningfully across the income spectrum: low-income families pay approximately $15,416, middle-income families pay around $19,085, and higher-income families pay approximately $25,622.
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Net prices are averages and may vary. Based on federal data for first-time, full-time students receiving aid.
| Cost Category | Amount |
|---|---|
| Total Cost of Attendance (Sticker Price) | $46,801 |
| Tuition and Fees | $31,700 |
| Room and Board | $13,100 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,298 |
| Average Financial Aid (Grants and Scholarships) | -$26,202 |
| Average Net Price (What Families Pay) | $20,599 |
| Family Income | Net Price |
|---|---|
| $0–30k | $15,416 |
| $30–48k | $17,618 |
| $48–75k | $19,085 |
| $75–110k | $24,161 |
| $110k+ | $25,622 |
Piedmont University's published cost of attendance is $46,801. Net price by income band varies meaningfully across the income spectrum: low-income families pay approximately $15,416, middle-income families pay around $19,085, and higher-income families pay approximately $25,622. Azimuth ranks Piedmont University #698 for post-graduation affordability among nonprofit four-year institutions. Net prices by income band are medians within those bands; individual aid packages vary, so some families in each band pay more and some less than the figures shown. Piedmont University's aid structure is need-based, with financial aid distributed through federal (Pell Grants, Direct Loans), state, and institutional programs. The gap between sticker price and net price reflects the institution's commitment to need-based aid, though families should understand that net price and sticker price can differ substantially depending on individual circumstances and aid eligibility. Median federal student loan debt at graduation is $25,000, and families using Parent PLUS borrow a median of $14,872; private or institutional loans may add further borrowing that falls outside these federal-only figures — see the Parent PLUS risk framework for how household context shapes PLUS decisions. For a graduate at the institution's median four-year earnings of $65,743, median federal debt of $25,000 projects to a monthly payment of about $282 under standard ten-year repayment. For personalized projections across earnings scenarios — including Parent PLUS planning — use Azimuth's Financial GPS tool.
How much students borrow and whether debt is manageable given outcomes.
Debt is well below typical first-year earnings — generally considered very manageable.
How cost compares to graduate earnings and value added.
Graduates of Piedmont University earn median 4-year earnings of $65,743, placing Piedmont University in the 70.3 percentile for median earnings four years after enrollment among nonprofit four-year institutions. Graduates earn about $10,432 more than similar students at comparable institutions, placing the institution in the 86.3 percentile for earnings beyond expectations among nonprofit four-year institutions. Azimuth ranks Piedmont University #477 for return on investment among nonprofit four-year institutions. Program outcomes vary by major. Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing reports 60 graduates and median 4-year earnings of $79,552. Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods reports 43 graduates and median 4-year earnings of $45,643. Business Administration, Management and Operations reports 23 graduates and median 4-year earnings of $65,564. Criminal Justice and Corrections reports 12 graduates and median 4-year earnings of $43,125.
