A private, United Church of Christ university, Piedmont College is situated in Demorest, GA. Piedmont College covers an area of 300 acres. The foundation of Piedmont College was laid down in the year 1897. Piedmont College believes in imparting education and contributing to society by focusing on innovation, research, education, and commitment. The motto of the university is Lux (Light) and its official colors are dark green and gold. In addition to over 1,283 undergraduate students, PC also boasts of over 1,227 students in its postgraduate courses, taking the total enrollment to over 2,571. The school has an academic staff of 127 who teach various courses to the students. Around 80% of the students are 24 and under at Piedmont College. At PC around 70% are white, 11% are Black or African American, and 8% belong to an unknown race or ethnicity. And, when it comes to gender distribution at the varsity, around 65% of the students are females and 35% are males. The college has produced several achievers in its 123 years of existence and some of the notable alumni are Lillian Smith, Johnny Mize, Susan Kyle, and Phillip M. Landrum. The university boasts of a decent sports infrastructure, which helps in developing the personality of its students. At PC, 230 undergraduate and graduate-level programs, including both residential and online, are offered to the students. The university also has a long list of accreditations. It has been accredited by ACBSP (Accreditation Council for Business Schools and Programs), ACEN (Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing), and SACS (Southern Assn. of Colleges and Schools). Piedmont College has around $52,552,848 in endowment.
