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Paine College

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Overview

Paine College is a non-profit private liberal arts higher education institution located in the urban setting of the small city of Augusta, Georgia, United States. Founded in 1882, Paine College (PC) is a coeducational institution and is officially accredited by the Transnational Association of Christian Colleges and Schools. PC provides courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees, such as bachelor's degrees across several fields of study. For an overview of the available degree levels and areas of study, see the uniRank table below or search the institution's website with the search engine below. This 143-year-old US higher education institution has a selective admission policy based on students' past academic records and grades. The acceptance rate is 10-19%. This places it among an extremely selective. International applicants are eligible to apply. PC also offers several academic and non-academic facilities and services, including a library, housing, sports facilities, financial aid and/or scholarships, online courses and distance learning opportunities, and administrative services.

Snapshot

Control

Paine College's Control Typeprivate

Entity

Paine College's Entity Typenon-profit

Size

Paine College' Size by Total Enrollmentvery small-sized

Selectivity

Paine College's Selectivity by Acceptance Rateextremely selective

Identity

Name
Name (English) n.a.
Name (Non Latin) n.a.
Acronym PC
Founded 1882
Motto Rejoicing In Hope
Colours Purple and white
Mascot Lion

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Location

Address 1235 15Th Street
Augusta
30901-3182 Georgia
United States
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Paine College Phone Number (706) 821 8200
Paine College Fax Number (706) 821 8333
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Recognition and Accreditation

Institutional Recognition or Accreditation

Paine College is legally chartered, licensed and/or institutionally accredited by: Transnational Association of Christian Colleges and Schools

Year of first Recognition or Accreditation

2020


Specialized or Programmatic Accreditations

uniRank publishes the following list of the most important Paine College's programmatic accreditations; feel free to submit any relevant missing specialized accreditations.

  • Accreditation Council for Business Schools and Programs (ACBSP)


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Important: the above section is intended to include only those reputable organizations (e.g. Ministries or Departments of Higher Education) that have the legal authority to officially charter, license, register or more generally recognize Paine College as a whole (institutional legal recognition), accredit the institution as a whole (institutional accreditation) or accredit its specific programs or courses (programmatic accreditation).

Fields of Study and Degree Levels

Paine College Fields of Study and Degree Levels

The following Fields of Study/Degree Levels Matrix of Paine College is divided into 6 main fields of study and 4 levels of degrees, from the lowest undergraduate degree to the highest postgraduate degree. This matrix aims to help quickly identify Paine College's academic range and degree level offering.



Paine College: Fields of Study/Degree Levels Matrix
Undergraduate Postgraduate
PreBach
degrees 		Bachelor
degrees 		Master
degrees 		Doctoral
degrees
Yes
A&H Yes
L&C
B&S Yes
M&H
S&T Yes
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Programs and Courses

Paine College Academic Programs/Courses

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Tuition Fees

Paine College Tuition Fees Range Matrix

This Tuition Fees Range Matrix of Paine College categorizes tuition fees by student type (local or international) and degree level (undergraduate or postgraduate). It aims to help students get an approximate idea of the estimated yearly tuition fees at Paine College.



Paine College: Tuition Fees Range Matrix
Undergraduate Postgraduate
Local
students		 12,500-14,999 US$ (11,390-13,670 Euro) Not reported
International
students		 12,500-14,999 US$ (11,390-13,670 Euro) Not reported

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Important: tuition fee ranges are indicative. Final tuition fees can vary by degree program, citizenship, residency status, study load and enrollment mode. Contact Paine College Admissions for exact pricing applicable to your circumstances. Data sources: these figures are compiled from direct institutional submissions to uniRank, official Paine College website data and publicly available government education sources.

Admissions

Paine College Admission Info


Paine College's Gender Admission Policy Gender Admission

Paine College is a coeducational institution, admitting both men and women to its programs and degrees.


Paine College's Admission Selection Admission Selection

Paine College has a selective admission policy based on students' past academic records and grades.


Acceptance Rate Admission Rate

Paine College's acceptance rate ranges from 10 to 19%, making it an extremely selective higher education institution.


Minority Serving Minority Serving

This institution is a Historically Black College or University (HBCU) and, historically, has a special focus on promoting education and research among the above specific US ethnic group.


Admission Requirements Admission Requirements

  • Secondary school GPA is required
  • Secondary school rank is neither required nor recommended
  • Secondary school record is required
  • Completion of college-preparatory program is recommended
  • Recommendations are neither required nor recommended
  • Formal demonstration of competencies is neither required nor recommended
  • Admission test scores are required
  • TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) is recommended
  • Other Test (Wonderlic, WISC-III, etc.) is neither required nor recommended

Source: IPDES


Paine College's International Students Admission International Students

Yes


Paine College's Admission Office Admission Office

1235 15th Street
Augusta 30901-3182
(706) 821 8320
800 476 7703

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Notice: admission policy and acceptance rate may vary by the areas of study, degree level, student's nationality or residence and other criteria. Please contact Paine College's Admission Office for detailed information on their admission selection policy and acceptance rate.

Size and Profile

Paine College Size and Profile


Paine College's Total Student Enrollment Student Enrollment

Paine College has a student enrollment ranging from 250 to 499, making it a very small-sized institution.


Paine College's Total Faculty/Academic staff Academic Staff

Paine College has an academic staff of fewer than 50 members.


Paine College's Control Type Control Type

Paine College is a private higher education institution, meaning it is funded and managed independently rather than by the government, and relies on tuition fees and private contributions for its operations.


Paine College's Entity Type Entity Type

Paine College is a non-profit higher education institution, relying on government subsidies and reinvesting all revenue into programs, research and student services rather than distributing profits to owners or shareholders.


Paine College's Campus Setting Campus Setting

Paine College's main campus is located in an urban setting, meaning it is situated within a city.


Paine College's Academic Calendar Academic Calendar

Paine College adopts a semesters academic calendar, a scheduling system where the academic year is divided into two main terms, or semesters, each typically lasting about 15 to 18 weeks, separated by a long break, usually a winter or summer vacation.


Paine College's Disabled Students Friendliness Disabled Students %

Not reported


Paine College is Christian-Methodist Religious Affiliation

Christian-Methodist. African Methodist Episcopal Church - www.ame-church.com



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Facilities and Services

Paine College Facilities


Paine College's Library University Library

Yes Visit Paine College's Library

Paine College's library does not have any external branch. The library collection is comprised of both physical (i.e. books, medium, etc.) and digital/electronic items. In 2022 the library reported 73,318 physical volumes, 1,187 physical media, 109 digital/electronic media and 255 licensed digital/electronic databases. The library is managed by a total number of 6 full-time employees, including 1 librarians. Paine College's library has a total library expenditure greater than $100,000 per year. Source: Paine College Office of Institutional Research, Assessment, and Evaluation


Paine College's Housing University Housing

Yes

In particular, Paine College provides on-campus housing and the total dormitory capacity, whether on or off campus, was about 380 students in the 2021 academic year. Source: IPDES.


Paine College's Sport Facilities/Activities Sport Facilities/Activities

Yes

Paine College offers a variety of sport activities and facilities:

  • Intercollegiate Athletic Teams:
    • Women's Teams: Basketball, Volleyball, Golf, Track and Field, Softball
    • Men's Teams: Basketball, Golf, Track and Field, Baseball
  • Athletic Association: Paine College is a member of the National Christian College Athletic Association (NCCAA) Division I South Region.
  • Athletic Facilities: The David and Betty C. Peterson Health Education Activities Learning (HEAL) Complex houses the Athletic Director and athletic coaches and is equipped with a gymnasium, weight room, film room, and numerous multi-purpose rooms. The facility serves as a major source of entertainment for students, faculty, staff, and the community. The college also has a baseball field surrounded by a track, and golf is played at a local golf course.
  • Source: Paine College Office of Institutional Research, Assessment, and Evaluation


Paine College's Institutional Hospital Institutional Hospital

Not reported

Paine College Services


Paine College's Financial Aid Financial Aid

Yes

Paine College offers a variety of financial aids to students, including:

  • Presidential Scholarships
  • Academic Scholarships
  • Transfer Scholarships
  • Central Savannah River Area (CSRA) Tuition Scholarship
  • Music Scholarships
  • Paine College Initiative Scholarship for New and Returning Students
  • Church-related grants, such as United Methodist/Christian Methodist Episcopal Grant, United Methodist/Christian Methodist Episcopal Minister's Grant, and United Methodist/Christian Methodist Episcopal Minister's Dependent Grant
  • Other grants, including Alumni Dependent Grant, Athletic Grant, The College Fund/UNCF Remission Grant, Sibling Grant, Iraq and Afghanistan Service Grant, Paine College Opportunity Grant, and Honda Campus All Star Program Grant
  • Tuition waivers for dependents, spouses, and staff members

Applicants are reminded that they must follow the printed criteria to receive the initial grants and to maintain them. Details for all grants can be found in the Catalog provided by the Paine College Office of Institutional Research, Assessment, and Evaluation.


Paine College's Study Abroad Study Abroad

Not reported


Paine College's Distance Learning Distance Learning

Yes
This institution has not reported offering distance education opportunities. Source: IPDES.


Paine College's Academic Counseling Academic Counseling

Not reported


Paine College's Career Services Career Services

Not reported


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Academic Structure

Paine College Organisational Structure

The academic structure of Paine College consists of the following primary first-level divisions; feel free to submit any relevant missing division.

Paine College
  • Department of Business Administration
  • Department of Humanities
  • Department of Mathematics, Sciences and Technology
  • Department of Media Studies
  • Department of Social Sciences

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Memberships and Affiliations

Paine College Affiliations and Memberships

uniRank publishes the following list of the most important Paine College's affiliations and memberships; feel free to submit any relevant missing higher education-related organizations this university is affiliated with.

  • The Association of Private Colleges and Universities of Georgia
  • United Negro College Fund (UNCF)


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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Paine College public or private?

Paine College is a private higher education institution, meaning it is funded and managed independently rather than by the government, and relies on tuition fees and private contributions for its operations.

Is Paine College profit or non-profit?

Paine College is a non-profit higher education institution, relying on government subsidies and reinvesting all revenue into programs, research and student services rather than distributing profits to owners or shareholders.

What is the size of Paine College in terms of enrollment?

Paine College has a student enrollment ranging from 250 to 499, making it a very small-sized institution.

What is the size of Paine College in terms of academic staff?

Paine College has an academic staff of fewer than 50 members.

Is Paine College a coeducational institution?

Paine College is a coeducational institution, admitting both men and women to its programs and degrees.

What academic calendar does Paine College use?

Paine College adopts a semesters academic calendar, a scheduling system where the academic year is divided into two main terms, or semesters, each typically lasting about 15 to 18 weeks, separated by a long break, usually a winter or summer vacation.

What religion is Paine College affiliated with?

Christian-Methodist. African Methodist Episcopal Church - www.ame-church.com

Does Paine College admit international students?

Yes.

What is Paine College's acceptance rate and admission policy?

Paine College's acceptance rate ranges from 10 to 19%, making it an extremely selective higher education institution. This university has a selective admission policy based on students' past academic records and grades.

How much does it cost to attend Paine College PC?

Undergraduate tuition range for local students: 12,500-14,999 US$ (11,390-13,670 Euro). International students: 12,500-14,999 US$ (11,390-13,670 Euro). Tuition costs may vary by program.

Where is Paine College PC located?

Paine College is located in Augusta, Georgia, United States. Address: 1235 15Th Street.

Is Paine College PC accredited and legally recognised?

Yes, Paine College is accredited by Transnational Association of Christian Colleges and Schools (since 2020).

Does Paine College offer financial aid?

Yes

Paine College offers a variety of financial aids to students, including:

  • Presidential Scholarships
  • Academic Scholarships
  • Transfer Scholarships
  • Central Savannah River Area (CSRA) Tuition Scholarship
  • Music Scholarships
  • Paine College Initiative Scholarship for New and Returning Students
  • Church-related grants, such as United Methodist/Christian Methodist Episcopal Grant, United Methodist/Christian Methodist Episcopal Minister's Grant, and United Methodist/Christian Methodist Episcopal Minister's Dependent Grant
  • Other grants, including Alumni Dependent Grant, Athletic Grant, The College Fund/UNCF Remission Grant, Sibling Grant, Iraq and Afghanistan Service Grant, Paine College Opportunity Grant, and Honda Campus All Star Program Grant
  • Tuition waivers for dependents, spouses, and staff members

Applicants are reminded that they must follow the printed criteria to receive the initial grants and to maintain them. Details for all grants can be found in the Catalog provided by the Paine College Office of Institutional Research, Assessment, and Evaluation.

Does Paine College offer study abroad programs?

Not reported

Does Paine College have a university library?

Yes

Paine College's library does not have any external branch. The library collection is comprised of both physical (i.e. books, medium, etc.) and digital/electronic items. In 2022 the library reported 73,318 physical volumes, 1,187 physical media, 109 digital/electronic media and 255 licensed digital/electronic databases. The library is managed by a total number of 6 full-time employees, including 1 librarians. Paine College's library has a total library expenditure greater than $100,000 per year. Source: Paine College Office of Institutional Research, Assessment, and Evaluation

Does Paine College provide student housing and accommodation?

Yes

In particular, Paine College provides on-campus housing and the total dormitory capacity, whether on or off campus, was about 380 students in the 2021 academic year. Source: IPDES.

Does Paine College have sports facilities or activities?

Yes

Paine College offers a variety of sport activities and facilities:

  • Intercollegiate Athletic Teams:
    • Women's Teams: Basketball, Volleyball, Golf, Track and Field, Softball
    • Men's Teams: Basketball, Golf, Track and Field, Baseball
  • Athletic Association: Paine College is a member of the National Christian College Athletic Association (NCCAA) Division I South Region.
  • Athletic Facilities: The David and Betty C. Peterson Health Education Activities Learning (HEAL) Complex houses the Athletic Director and athletic coaches and is equipped with a gymnasium, weight room, film room, and numerous multi-purpose rooms. The facility serves as a major source of entertainment for students, faculty, staff, and the community. The college also has a baseball field surrounded by a track, and golf is played at a local golf course.
  • Source: Paine College Office of Institutional Research, Assessment, and Evaluation

Does Paine College offer academic counseling?

Not reported

Does Paine College offer career services?

Not reported

Does Paine College offer distance learning?

Yes This institution has not reported offering distance education opportunities. Source: IPDES.

Does Paine College have an institutional hospital?

Not reported

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