Rankings & Recognitions

At Piedmont University, we know our students by name, That’s because at Piedmont you’re more than a student—you’re an integral part of a welcoming community dedicated to helping you connect with yourself, your peers, and the world around you.

Some colleges and universities know their students by their student ID numbers. We know ours for their interests, strengths, goals, and dreams. We know how to spark our students’ curiosity and challenge their minds. We know how to support them along their educational journeys, develop into who they are meant to be, and prepare them for whatever life brings next. This blend of personal attention and life-transforming preparation is why generations of students have chosen Piedmont University — and why you’ll feel right at home here, too.

Piedmont’s high standards and emphasis on the student experience are earning us an impressive reputation, and we’re excited to use our expertise to help you discover and grasp the limitless possibilities that lie ahead.

Piedmont University Rankings

#2 Best Value in Georgia

(2025, U.S. News & World Report)

#3 Best Small Colleges in Georgia

(2024, niche.com)

#3 Safest Campus in Georgia

(2024, niche.com)

TOP 5 in ROI Among Georgia’s Private, Non-Profit Institutions

(2024, Georgetown University)

#1 in Teacher Placement in Georgia

(Governor’s Office on Student Achievement)

#26 Forensic Science Program in the U.S.

(study.com)