Paine College
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.
Admissions
Key Admissions Stats
Institution Type
Private
- Not for Profit
- United Methodist
- HBCU
- Coed
Need Blind
This school does not consider an applicant’s financial situation when deciding admission
Level of Institution
4 Year
Campus Setting
Small city
Admissions Requirements
SAT
Yes
ACT
Yes
Transcript
Yes
Important Deadlines
| Application Type | Application Deadline | Reply Deadline |
|---|---|---|
| Fall Regular Decision | July 1, 2021 | |
| Spring Regular Decision | December 15, 2019 | |
| Other | May 1, 2019 |
Admitted Student Stats
30%
Submitting ACT
49%
Submitting SAT
Average ACT Composite: 14
Average SAT Composite: 887
Academics
Key Academic Stats
Highest Degree Offered
Bachelor's
Total Number of Students
469
Total Number of Undergrads
469
Classroom Sizes
0
100
6%
Graduate in 4 Years
US National: 28%
0
100
20%
Graduate in 6 Years
US National: 52%
Student:Faculty Ratio
10:1
US National: 21:1
Tuition, Cost & Aid
Key Financial Stats
Tuition
| In-State Tuition In-state tuition is the tuition charged by institutions to those students who meet the state's or institution's residency requirements. In-district tuition is the tuition charged by the institution to those students residing in the locality in which they attend school and may be a lower rate than in-state tuition if offered by the institution. | $16,096
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| Out-of-State Tuition Out-of-state tuition is the tuition charged by institutions to those students who do not meet the state’s or institution’s residency requirements. Out-of-district tuition is the tuition charged by the institution to those students not residing in the locality in which they attend school. | $16,096
|
Additional Costs
Room and Board
The weighted average for room and board and other expenses is generated as follows:
|
$6,662
|
| Books and Supplies | $1000
|
Aid & Grants
Students Receiving Gift Aid
Percent of undergraduate students awarded federal gift aid. Federal gift aid includes any grant or scholarship aid awarded, from the federal government, a state or local government, the institution, and other sources known by the institution.
Students Receiving Grants
Percent of undergraduate students awarded grant aid. Grant aid includes any grant or scholarship aid awarded, from the federal government, a state or local government, the institution, and other sources known by the institution.
67%
Average Aid Per Year
$10,138
67%
Average Federal Grant Aid Per Year
$5,801
Average Institution Grant Aid Per Year
$7,211
Student Loans
Students Borrowing Loans
Loans to students - Any monies that must be repaid to the lending institution for which the student is the designated borrower. Includes all Title IV subsidized and unsubsidized loans and all institutionally- and privately-sponsored loans. Does not include PLUS and other loans made directly to parents.
90%
Average Loan Amount Per Year
$10,487
Average Debt at Graduation
The median federal debt of undergraduate borrowers who graduated. This figure includes only federal loans; it excludes private student loans and Parent PLUS loans.
$18,500
Median Monthly Loan Payment
The median monthly loan payment for student borrowers who completed, if it were repaid over 10 years at a 5.05% interest rate.
$361
Campus Life
Key Campus Stats
Student Gender
Student Organizations
10
Size of Town
Small city
LGBTQIA Student Resource Groups
No
On Campus Women's Center
No
Housing
0
100
42%
Undergrads Living on Campus
On-campus living required of freshman
No
Athletics
Divisional Sports Nickname
Lions
School Colors
purple and white
Varsity Athletics Association
NCAA
Varsity Athletics Conference Primary
Not applicable
Campus Safety
24-HR security patrol
Yes
Campus emergency phones
Yes
After Graduation
Post Grad Stats
Top 5 Cities
Augusta
Atlanta
Washington
Macon
New York
Average Salary
6 years after graduation
$29,700
What Students Are Saying
3.24
Average Rating
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