Paine College is a liberal arts college located in Augusta, Georgia. It was founded in 1882 by the ministerial association of the Methodist Episcopal Church, South to educate black students in the Southeastern United States. The college strives to create a learning environment that encourages students to become creative thinkers, committed citizens, and ethical persons. Paine College offers a range of degree programs including business, education, biology, engineering, mathematics and religion. The college also develops and offers many student extracurricular activities, including football, volleyball and basketball teams, drama, service clubs, sororities and fraternities, and student government. The college prides itself on providing students with a well-rounded education while emphasizing service to the community and offering a strong sense of support and connection.
- Address: 1235 15th St, Augusta, GA 30901-3182
- Phone: (706) 821-8200
- Website: www.paine.edu/
- Type: Private not-for-profit, 4-year
- Student Population: 189
- Student-to-Faculty Ratio: 5 to 1
- Calendar System: Semester
- Application Fee: $25
- Selectivity: Somewhat Selective
Cost
| Tuition and Fees | $14,595 |
| Books and Supplies | $2,500 |
| Room & Board | $6,662 |
| Other | $3,024 |
| Total Cost | $26,781 |
Admissions
- Acceptance Rate: 75%
- SAT Range: 776 – 976
- ACT Range: 15 – 19
Majors
- Business Administration and Management, General
- Psychology, General
- Sociology
- History, General
- Mass Communication/Media Studies
EnrollmentAttendance Status
- Full-time: 82%
- Part-time: 18%
Student Gender
- Male: 46%
- Female: 54%
Student Race/Ethnicity
- American Indian or Alaskan: 1%
- Asian: 0%
- Black or African American: 93%
- Hispanic / Latino: 3%
- Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander: 0%
- White: 1%
- Two or More Races: 3%
- Unknown: 1%
- Non-resident Alien: 0%
Student Age
- 24 and Under: 85%
- 25 and Over: 15%
- Age Unknown: 0%
Student Residence
- In-State: 91%
- Out-of-State: 9%
- Unknown: 0%