Paine College

Type	4 year, Private
Business Model	Non Profit
Campus locale	City: Midsize
Degrees offered	Undergraduate
Calendar system	Semester

Student body size	Small
Common app member	Yes
Dormitory capacity	380
Religious affiliation	Methodism
Student to faculty ratio	8 to 1
Acceptance rate	52%
Students retention rate	63%
On-time graduation rate	8%

Located in Augusta, Georgia, Paine College is a private, non profit institution that offers undergraduate degrees. The college operates on a semester-based calendar system, providing students with structured academic terms.

Paine College is accredited by the Transnational Association of Christian Colleges and Schools, ensuring that the institution meets certain standards of quality and effectiveness. This accreditation also allows students to transfer credits to other accredited institutions if they choose to continue their education elsewhere.

With a students-to-faculty ratio of 8-to-1, Paine College emphasizes small class sizes, fostering a supportive and interactive learning environment.

While the on-time graduation rate at Paine College is reported to be 8%, it is essential to consider the context of this statistic. For comparison, Georgia state's graduation rate for the 2021-2022 was 38% whereas the national average was 58%.

The retention rate of students at Paine College is 63% , which is lower than both the state and national averages. The state average retention rate in Georgia is 67%, while the national average is 74%. This indicates that a significant proportion of students who enroll at Paine College do not continue their studies after the first year.

Accredited by: Transnational Association of Christian Colleges and Schools
HBCU
The institution provides on-campus housing
Website

Acceptance Rate

Fall 2021 admitted students

52%

In-State Tuition & Fees

$14,596

Cost of attendance at Paine College in 2022 for students from Georgia.

See how the college's in-state sticker price compares to 4 year Non Profit, private colleges in the state as well as nationally.

Georgia's average	$6,037
National average	$30,235

Out-of-State Tuition & Fees

$14,596

Cost of attendance at Paine College in 2022 for the out-of-state and international students

See how the college's out-of-state sticker price compares to 4 year Non Profit, private colleges in the state as well as nationally.

Georgia's average	$16,177
National average	$30,238

Average Grant & Scholarships

In 2022, 100 of freshman students at Paine College received on average $14,028 in grant and scholarships from the college, the state and/or the federal government. Below is detail stats of the aid provided to full-time, freshman students.

$14,028

	Students Receiving Aid		Average Amount	Total Amount
Pell Grant	17	85%	$4,829	$82,085
Other Federal Grant	17	85%	$6,308	$107,230
State Grant/Scholarships	18	90%	$1,951	$35,120
Institutional Grant/Scholarships	19	95%	$7,274	$138,215
Total Grant & Scholarships	20	100%	$14,028	$280,565

Graduation Rate

The following chart shows the graduation rate of Paine College students who enrolled in 2015 and after. The stat covers all undergraduates registered as full-time students to study a 4-year bachelor's degree program for the first time.

The breakdown shows the graduation rate by race/ethnicity of US students. All international students are represented under one group.

As of August 31, 2021, the average graduation rate of Paine College students is 8.0%. Female students graduated at a rate of 8.2%, whereas male students graduated at a rate of 7.7%.

8.0%

African American 9.0% 10 students

Athletic Associations

National Christian College Athletic Association (NCCAA)

Service Offerings

Paine College provides the following additional services to its students

Placement services for graduates
Academic/career counseling services
Employment services for students

Educational Offerings

Paine College offers educational programs in the following categories. Check the programs section to learn more about specific programs that you are interested in.

Academic

Special Learning Opportunities

Weekend/evening classes
ROTC - Army

Veteran Services

Dedicated point of contact for support services for veterans, military service-members, and their families
Credit for military training

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