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Paine College

Augusta, Georgia 30901-3182

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Known for business — close-knit campus

Paine College is a private institution in Augusta with particular strength in business and psychology.

A small campus of 338 undergraduates with a 11:1 student-faculty ratio. The urban location puts students at the center of city life.

22% of students graduate within four years, and graduates earn a median of $33,338 a decade after enrollment. Net price after aid averages $15,074.

Established
1882
Motto
"Emerging Anew"
Type
Private historically black college
Conference
National Christian Collegiate Athletic Association (NCCAA)
Division
Division II

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83%Acceptance
SAT Avg
338Students
11:1Student:Faculty
22%Grad Rate
$33,338Earnings 10yr
$15,074Net Price

News & Alerts

program2026-03-15

Paine College Launches New Data Science Minor

tuition2026-02-28

Tuition Increase Announced for 2026-27

Admissions

Acceptance Rate83.4%

Admissions Intel

Acceptance Rate

83.4%

Trend

Yield Rate

35.0%

Cost & Financial Aid

Sticker Price

Tuition$14,596
Room & Board$7,512
Books & Supplies$2,500
Total Cost of Attendance$27,310
Average Net Price$15,074

Net Price by Family Income

$0–30K$15,133
$30–48K$10,480
$48–75K$20,287
$75–110K$18,051

Financial Intel

Avg Net Price

$15,074

Tuition Trend

Graduate w/ Zero Debt

2600.0%

Avg Tuition Increase

3.2%/yr

Median Debt at Grad

$11,000

Campus Safety

Total Incidents (2024)

3

Peer Average

3

3-Year Trend

Emergency System

Campus security, emergency notification system

Programs (22)

Student Life

Student Body

Undergrads
338
Gender Split
58% / 42%
Women / Men
First Generation
38%
Pell Grant Recipients
71%

Race & Ethnicity

White 2%
Black 86%
Hispanic 3%
Two+ 3%
Int'l 4%

Outcomes

4-Year Graduation Rate21.7%
Freshman Retention53.6%

Median Earnings After Graduation

6 Years$25,240
8 Years$28,213
10 Years$33,338

10-Year Earnings by Gender

Women
$29,400
Men
$30,300

Rankings

U.S. News
#45
Forbes
#52

More About This School

History & Fun Facts

Source: Wikipedia

Location & Lifestyle

Cost of Living

99Average

Estimated from GA state average + city premium

Climate (School Year)

Snowfall: 0"Sunny days: 240Rainy days: 85

Nearest Cities

Charlottepop. 880K
138 mi(239 min)
Atlantapop. 500K
139 mi(241 min)
Raleighpop. 470K
249 mi(432 min)

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