Paine College

Overview

Paine College, located in Augusta, Georgia, is a private historically Black college that offers a liberal arts education and was founded in 1882. Rooted in Christian principles, the college boasts a small, close-knit campus environment with a mix of contemporary and historic buildings within an urban setting. Situated in close proximity to Georgia's second-largest city, Paine College provides students with a spectrum of cultural, recreational, and professional opportunities. The academic profile includes emphases on STEM fields, business, education, and the humanities, with certain programs garnering particular recognition for their rigor and graduate success rates. While information on selectivity is generalized, Paine College maintains a moderately selective admissions process. The college offers on-campus housing options, ranging from traditional dormitories to apartment-style living for upperclassmen. Paine College fields several athletic teams known as the Lions, though the institution emphasizes academics and personal development over widely-known athletic prominence.

In the most recent statistical year 3,302 prospective students applied, and 1,701 were granted admission.  Of those admitted 90 enrolled in the school.  273 students are enrolled on a full time basis, and 37 attend part time. In-state tuition for 2022/2023, excluding room and board, is $12,706 plus fees of $1,890.