Piedmont University: what international applicants need

What are Piedmont University's application deadlines for 2026–27?

Piedmont University has one application deadline for 2026–27: Regular Decision on July 17, 2027.

• Deadlines are usually 11:59 pm in your own time zone, unless the university says otherwise on its site.

What is Piedmont University's acceptance rate?

93.3% for students who started in fall 2024: Piedmont University admitted 1,651 of its 1,770 first-year applicants.

• The rate covers all first-year applicants, US and international: the federal data doesn't give a separate rate for international applicants.
• US Department of Education (IPEDS). Fall 2024 admissions (provisional release). Source

Does Piedmont University require the SAT or ACT for international applicants?

Piedmont University is test-flexible for 2026–27: it accepts other exams in place of the SAT or ACT, and its testing page lists which ones.

• This is the policy listed for all first-year applicants. Some universities treat international students differently, so confirm it on the testing page.
• For the Regular Decision deadline (July 17, 2027), the last international SAT whose scores come out in time is June 5, 2027: scores on June 21, 2027, registration by May 21, 2027 (late registration May 25, 2027).
• Official score reports can take a few more days to reach universities.

What SAT score do you need for Piedmont University?

The middle half of first-year students who enrolled in fall 2024 and sent SAT scores had 510–620 in Math and 528–625 in Reading and Writing (25% of them sent SAT scores).

• On the ACT, the middle half had a composite of 18–25.
• If your score is above the middle of these ranges, it helps your application. At a test-optional university, a score below the lower number usually isn't worth sending.
• US Department of Education (IPEDS). Fall 2024 admissions (provisional release): 25th to 75th percentile of enrolled first-year students who submitted scores. Source

How much is Piedmont University's application fee for international students?

Piedmont University's application fee is $30 for international applicants: $5 more than the $25 US applicants pay.

Does Piedmont University accept the Common App fee waiver from international students?

Yes. Piedmont University accepts the Common App fee waiver and doesn't limit it to US students.

• Your eligibility is confirmed through the Common App, usually with your counselor.

Which English tests does Piedmont University accept?

Piedmont University doesn't list its English tests on the Common App: they're detailed on its international applicants page.

• Minimum scores and exemptions (for example if you studied in English) are set by the university: check its international page.

How many recommendation letters does Piedmont University require?

Piedmont University doesn't require recommendation letters on the Common App for 2026–27.

• Letters that aren't required can still be accepted: the university's site says whether it reads them.
• Whatever the letters, your school sends the School Report and, after graduation, the Final Report: the Common App says every university requires them.

Does Piedmont University require the Common App personal essay?

No. Piedmont University doesn't require the Common App personal essay for 2026–27, though you can still send it: the Common App lets you submit it to any university.

How many international students does Piedmont University have?

11 of Piedmont University's 1,159 undergraduates were international students (US nonresidents) in fall 2024: 0.9%.

• US Department of Education (IPEDS). Fall 2024 enrollment (provisional release). Source

How much does Piedmont University cost for international students?

Piedmont University's published tuition and fees for 2024–25 were $31,700, the same for every student. On-campus food and housing was $13,100. With books and other expenses, a year cost about $49,728 before any financial aid.

• US Department of Education (IPEDS). Published charges for 2024–25. Costs usually rise each year: check the university's site for 2027–28. Source