Paine College is a private, historically black, liberal arts institution located in Augusta, Georgia. The college’s campus features a prominent historic district, which is listed on the National Register of Historic Places, and is noted as a contributor to African American heritage. Students of Paine College engage in classes heavily rooted in research, the product of which is presented at conferences ranging from regional to international in size. Incoming students enrolled at Paine College can attend a five-week Math and Science Improvement Program, which is offered during the summer and provides three free credit hours in college algebra and a stipend.