Tuition Charges
The 2025-2026 tuition approved by the Piedmont University Board of Trustees is as follows.
Demorest Campus
Fall 2025/Spring 2026: $16,050 per semester ($32,100 per academic year) for full-time students taking 12-18 hours per semester. Students who are eligible to take more than 18 hours pay the part-time rate of $1,100 per additional credit hour. The tuition for part-time students taking 11 credit hours or less per semester is $1,100 per credit hour.
Summer 2026: Summer tuition for undergraduate students is discounted regardless of the number of semester hours taken. Tuition for Summer 2026 is $12,520 for full-time students taking 12-18 hours. Tuition for part-time students taking 11 credit hours of less during the summer semester is $900 per credit hour. Domestic and international academic travel expenses vary according to location, itinerary, and duration. Because of the tuition discount, not all aid will be applicable during the summer semester. Students will need to contact the Financial Aid Office for questions regarding summer aid.
Athens Campus
Fall 2025/Spring 2026: $12,520 per semester ($25,040 per academic year) for full-time students taking 12-18 hours per semester. Students who are eligible to take more than 18 hours pay the part-time rate of $900 per additional credit hour. The tuition for part-time students taking 11 credit hours or less per semester is $900 per credit hour.
Summer 2026: Tuition for Summer 2026 is $12,520 for full-time students taking 12-18 hours. Tuition for part-time students taking 11 credit hours of less during the summer semester is $900 per credit hour. Domestic and international academic travel expenses vary according to location, itinerary, and duration.
Athens Nursing Students: Athens nursing students entering their junior and senior years will be charged at the Demorest tuition rate. Students enrolled in 12-18 credit hours will be charged $16,050 per semester. Please get in touch with the Financial Aid Office for questions regarding applicable financial aid.
Non-Degree Students
Non-Degree students are charged undergraduate rates for undergraduate-level courses and graduate rates for graduate-level courses based on the campus of enrollment.
Online Undergraduate Degree Program
Students enrolled in an online undergraduate degree program are charged the online rate of $635 per credit hour.