Paine College
- 2/10 Overall Rating
- 4 Year
- Augusta, GA
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0 reviews
Overview
Total enrollment
390- Size Small
- Status Non-profit
- Housing Yes
- Level of Study Undergrad
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.
Ratings
Paine College is rated within the lower 17% of four-year colleges nationally and earns a CollegeSimply grade of 2 out of 10.
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Overall Rating2 out of 10
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Academics1 out of 10
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Resources5 out of 10
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Outcomes1 out of 10
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Value1 out of 10
Admissions
Admission Standards
Acceptance Rate
- Applications Due Jul 1, 2027
- Enrollment Rate 3.6%
- Application Fee $25
Applicant Competition Very Low
Annual Cost to Attend
Tuition
$14,596Student Outcomes
Average Salary After 10 Years
Bachelor's Degree Graduation Rate
Popular Areas of Study
Popular majors at Paine College are Business, Communication, and Social Sciences. 19% of students major in Business, 16% in Communication, and 15% in Social Sciences.
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Business 19%
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Communication 16%
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Social Sciences 15%
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Biology 14%
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Psychology 11%
Data source: NCES / IPEDS https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=140720.
GPA calculator: Paine College GPA calculator.
Last updated: August 2026