Paine College Admission Requirements
Chances of getting into Paine College
Acceptance Rate
Acceptance Rate
| Measure | Difficulty | |
|---|---|---|
| Admission Standards | Extremely Easy | |
| Applicant Competition | High |
How hard is it to get into Paine College and can I get accepted? The school has a 40% acceptance rate ranking it #6 in Georgia for lowest rate of acceptance. Last year, 1,464 out of 3,686 applicants were admitted making Paine College a highly competitive school to get into with a lesser chance of acceptance for qualifying applicants. Academically, it has extremely easy requirements for admission test scores, generally admitting students who score in the top 90 percent. Paine College typically accepts and attracts "B-" average high school students. Only 14% of those admitted chose to enroll in the school. Most incoming freshmen graduated in the lower half of their high school class.
Can you get in?
Find out which students are getting accepted at Paine College, which are not, and how your GPA, SAT, or ACT scores compare.
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Paine College SAT Scores
SAT Requirements & Average SAT Score
SAT Range
Applicants Submitting SAT
| SAT Test | 25th Percentile Score |
|---|---|
| SAT Reading 25th | 410 |
| SAT Math 25th | 370 |
| SAT Composite 25th | 780 |
| SAT Test | 25th Percentile Score |
|---|---|
| SAT Reading 75th | 490 |
| SAT Math 75th | 490 |
| SAT Composite 75th | 980 |
| Average SAT Score | 880 |
SAT Scores you need to get in
What are the SAT requirements for students to be admitted to Paine College?
Paine College typically requires applicants to be in the top 92 percent of SAT test takers. The school consistently takes SAT composite scores down to 780 on a 1600 scale, below which admission should be considered a reach. We estimate some students could be accepted with SAT's as low as 680. The estimated average SAT composite for admitted freshman is 880 out of 1600. The school ranks #44 in Georgia for highest average SAT composite score. 49 percent of applicants submit SAT scores to the school.
Data Sources, IPEDS for Fall 2018 starting classEstimated Chance of Acceptance by SAT Score
| SAT Score (1600 scale) | Competitiveness | Admission Chances |
|---|---|---|
| 980 and Above | Good | >53% |
| 880 to 980 | Avg + | 40%-53% |
| 780 to 880 | Avg - | 28%-40% |
| 680 to 780 | Reach | 19%-28% |
| Less than 680 | Low | <19% |
Paine College ACT Scores
ACT Requirements & Average ACT Score
ACT Range
Applicants Submitting ACT
| ACT Test | 25th Percentile Score |
|---|---|
| ACT Reading 25th | 11 |
| ACT Math 25th | 15 |
| ACT Composite 25th | 14 |
| ACT Test | 75th Percentile Score |
|---|---|
| ACT Reading 75th | 16 |
| ACT Math 75th | 17 |
| ACT Composite 75th | 18 |
| Average ACT Score | 16 |
ACT Scores needed to get accepted
What are the ACT requirements for prospective students to get into Paine College?
Admission data indicates that Paine College regularly accepts students with ACT's of 14 and above. Successful applicants typically send ACT scores in the top 87 percent nationally. We estimate the school accepting minimum ACT composite scores around 12 in some instances. Prospective students submitting an ACT composite of 16 or higher should be in the upper half of applicants - and students with a 18 and above have very competitive chances. The school ranks #45 in Georgia for highest average ACT composite score. 30 percent of applicants submit ACT scores to Paine College.
Data Sources, IPEDS for Fall 2018 starting classEstimated Chance of Acceptance by ACT Score
| ACT Score | Competitiveness | Admission Chances |
|---|---|---|
| 18 and Above | Good | >53% |
| 16 to 18 | Avg + | 40%-53% |
| 14 to 16 | Avg - | 28%-40% |
| 12 to 14 | Reach | 19%-28% |
| Less than 12 | Low | <19% |
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Paine College GPA
Estimated GPA Requirements & Average GPA
Avg. High School GPA
Typical High School Grades
What GPA do you need to get into Paine College?
You can get into Paine College with slightly below average high school grades. The average high school GPA of the admitted freshman class at Paine College was 2.95 on the 4.0 scale indicating that primarily B- students are accepted and ultimately attend. The school ranks #41 in Georgia for highest average GPA. Even with a competitive GPA, admission to Paine College will be challenging as the school denies more applicants than it admits.
| High School GPA | Freshmen Within Range | Competitiveness |
|---|---|---|
| 3.75+ | 1% | Good |
| 3.50 to 3.75 | 5% | Good |
| 3.25 to 3.50 | 4% | Good |
| 3.00 to 3.25 | 15% | Good |
| 2.75 to 3.00 | 33% | Good |
| 2.50 to 2.75 | 36% | Avg - |
| 2.25 to 2.50 | 6% | Reach |
| 2.00 to 2.25 | N/A% | Low |
GPA Data Source, Wintergreen Orchard House
High School Class Rank
58% of Paine College freshman were in the bottom half of their high school graduating class.
| High School Class Rank | Freshmen Within Range |
|---|---|
| Top 10% of class | 5% |
| Top 25% of class | 15% |
| Top 50% of class | 42% |
| Bottom 50% of class | 58% |
| Bottom 25% of class | 25% |
Applying
Admission Statistics
| Women | Men | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Applied | 2,419 | 1,267 | 3,686 |
| Accepted | 967 | 497 | 1,464 |
| Acceptance Rate | 40% | 39% | 40% |
| Enrolled | 113 | 90 | 203 |
| Percent of Admitted Who Enrolled (Admission Yield) | 12% | 18% | 14% |
Fall 2020 Application Deadline
Applications were Due
Days left to Apply
The application deadline for Fall 2020 has passed. Applications were due on Jul 1, 2020.
Admission Requirements
What are the requirements for admission to Paine College and what student information is used for admission decisions?
| Test Scores | Required |
| High School GPA | Required |
| High School Class Rank | Neither required nor recommended |
| Completion of College Preparatory Program | Recommended |
| Recommendations | Required |
| Demonstration of Competencies | Neither required nor recommended |
Credits Accepted
| AP Credit | Yes |
| Dual Credit | Yes |
| Credit for Life Experiences | Yes |
Other Colleges to Consider
| Subject | Percent of Class |
|---|---|
| J |
Johnson C Smith UniversityCharlotte, North Carolina |
| E |
Edward Waters CollegeJacksonville, Florida |
| T |
Trinity Baptist CollegeJacksonville, Florida |
| B |
Bennett College for WomenGreensboro, North Carolina |
| A |
Averett UniversityDanville, Virginia |
| F |
Ferrum CollegeFerrum, Virginia |
| A |
Alice Lloyd CollegePippa Passes, Kentucky |
Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=140720 IPEDS survey data for Paine College.
FAQs
Does Paine College prefer SAT or ACT?
49% of students submit their SAT scores to Paine College. 30% of applicants send their ACT scores when applying.
What is my chance of getting into Paine College?
40% of those who apply are granted admission to Paine College. Admission competition is low and the college has extremely easy admission standards. See if your grades and scores are good enough for admission.
What SAT score is required for Paine College?
The middle 50% of addmitted applicants have SAT scores between 780 and 980. 49% of students submit SAT scores when applying. See if your SAT score is good enough for admission.
What ACT score is required for Paine College?
The middle 50% of addmitted applicants have ACT scores between 14 and 18. 30% of students submit ACT scores when applying. See if your ACT score is good enough for admission.
