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Paine College

Paine College

Augusta, GA · City · 388 students
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$16,670
Average net priceYour net price
2023-24
<30
30–48
48–75
75–110
110+
By household income — tap a bar
17%
Graduation rate
Entered fall 2017 & 2018
69% typical
$33,338
Earnings 10 years on
Measured 2020 & 2021
$58,391 typical
95%
Acceptance rate
Applied for fall 2024
64% typical · not scored
Accredited by Transnational Association of Christian Colleges and Schools
About

Founded in 1882, Paine College in Augusta, Georgia, is a private historically Black liberal arts institution best known for its unique legacy as one of the few HBCUs co-founded by both Black and white Methodist church leaders during the Reconstruction era. The college offers career-focused undergraduate degree programs with particular strength in business administration, biology, psychology, and mass communications. Campus culture is tight-knit, faith-based, and deeply community-oriented, providing students with a supportive environment centered around small class sizes and personalized faculty mentorship. Paine's dual affiliation with the Christian Methodist Episcopal and United Methodist churches, combined with its strong emphasis on servant leadership and social responsibility, uniquely shapes the student experience.

Wikipedia:Paine College is a private, historically black Methodist college in Augusta, Georgia. It is affiliated with the United Methodist Church and Christian Methodist Episcopal Church. Paine College offers undergraduate degrees in the liberal arts, business administration, and education through residential, commuter, and off-site programs. The college is accredited by the Transnational Association of Christian Colleges and Schools (TRACS).

Location
Augusta, GA, 30901-3182 · City campus
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Nearest airport from college
ATL · Atlanta
141 mi away
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Cost & aid
Cost of attendance
YoursEveryone
Tuition & fees$14,596
Housing & food (on campus)$7,512
Books & supplies$2,500
Cost of attendance$25,368
Average net price$16,670
Same price for all students
Tuition & fees$14,596
Housing & food (on campus)$7,512
Books & supplies$2,500
Cost of attendance$25,368
Average net price$16,670
Source: U.S. College Scorecard · published total: paine.edu
How it’s made up
Tuition$13,467
Fees$1,890
Housing$3,136
Food$5,375
Books & supplies$1,500
Total published by the school$25,368
Net price by family income · 2023-24
$0–30k
$15,322
$30–48k
$14,959
$48–75k
$17,233
$75–110k
$23,604
$110k+
$20,388
Outcomes
Completion
Within 6 yrs
17%
Entered 2017–18
Within 4 yrs
4%
Back for yr 2
54%
Transferred
40%
8 yrs after starting · first-time, full-time students
16% graduated · 47% transferred · 1% still enrolled · 36% left or unknown
Earnings · measured 2020 & 2021
6 yrs after entry$25,240
10 yrs after entry$33,338
Debt
Middle 50% owe$7.5k–$29.8k
90th percentile$45,500
Admissions
Getting in · applied for fall 2024
Admit rate
95%
Test policy
Not required
Per College Scorecard

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Student Body
Gender
Men 42%Women 58%
Who enrolls
Faculty ratio
11 : 1
Pell grant
76%
First-gen
38%
Family income
$21,579
Independent
13%
Age at entry
20.0
Part-time
9%
Race & ethnicity
Hispanic
5%
Black
95%
Varsity sports
NCCAA Division I · EADA 2024-25
  • Baseball
    Men's
  • Basketball
    Men's · Women's
  • Golf
    Men's · Women's
  • Softball
    Women's
  • Track and Field (Outdoor)
    Men's · Women's
  • Volleyball
    Women's
Programs & Earnings
Bachelor's degrees by annual completions · 4yr national median earnings
Median earnings, all programs · measured 2020 & 2021
After 6 yrs
$25,240
After 10 yrs
$33,338
Business Administration, Management and Operations14
Psychology, General3
Sociology2
Communication and Media Studies1
English Language and Literature, General1
Biology, General1
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Institutional
Resources
Endowment
$12M
Full-time faculty
56%
Faculty salary
$3,659/mo
Teaching spend
$8,166
per student
Federal loans
76%
Classification
Carnegie type
Baccalaureate — arts & sciences
Undergraduate profile
Four-year, inclusive admissions

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