Campus Vibe
Business-focusedTight-knitUrbanHBCU
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
Campus Visits
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83%Acceptance
—SAT Avg
338Students
11:1Student:Faculty
22%Grad Rate
$33,338Earnings 10yr
$15,074Net Price
News & Alerts
Admissions
Acceptance Rate83.4%
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 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
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)