Overview
Enrollment
Paine College, located in Augusta, Georgia, operates as a private historically Black liberal arts institution affiliated with both the Christian Methodist Episcopal Church and the United Methodist Church. The campus sits on 64 acres in an urban setting, featuring a mix of historic and modern buildings, including several structures listed on the National Register of Historic Places. Founded in 1882 as Paine Institute to educate Black clergy and teachers, the college maintains its liberal arts focus while offering undergraduate programs primarily in business administration, education, and natural sciences. The institution provides on-campus housing through several residence halls and competes in intercollegiate athletics as a member of the NCCAA Division I.
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Value
Paine College is rated within the lower 23% of four-year colleges nationally and earns a CollegeSimply grade of 3 out of 10. Learn how ratings are calculated
Getting In
Admission Standards
| SAT | 776/976 |
| ACT | 15/19 |
| Estimated GPA | 2.81 |
Applications Accepted
| Applications Due | Jul 1, 2025 |
| Applicant Competition | Very Low |
| Application Fee | $25 |
Annual Cost to Attend
Tuition
| Fee | Cost |
|---|---|
| Books and Supplies | $2,500 |
| Other Fees | $1,890 |
| Room and Board | $7,512 |
| Budget for Other Expenses | $3,024 |
| Total One Year Cost | $27,632 |
Outcomes
Average Salary After 10 Years
Bachelor's Degree Graduation Rate
Popular Areas of Study
| Subject | Percent of Class |
|---|---|
| Business | 19% |
| Communication | 16% |
| Social Sciences | 15% |
| Biology | 14% |
| Psychology | 11% |
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Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=140720 IPEDS survey data for Paine College.
Current students may use the Paine College GPA calculator to determine their current college GPA.
Last updated February 24, 2025