Paine College
Paine College is a private university in Augusta, Georgia, enrolling about 388 students. Admission is moderately selective, with an acceptance rate of about 95.43% in federal reporting data. Median earnings about ten years after entry reach about $33,338 among students who received federal aid.
Key Facts
- 2024 Undergraduate Tuition: $14,596
- 2024 Average Net Price: $16,670 After Financial Aid
- 2024 Acceptance Rate: 95.43% Moderate Selectivity
- 2024 Enrolled Students: 388 91.2% Full-Time
- 2024 Graduation Rate: 14.43%
Paine College: what the data shows
Common questions about Paine College, answered from College Scorecard and IPEDS in this repository.
Where is Paine College?
Paine College is located in Augusta, GA (ZIP 30901-3182).
NCES locale classification: Suburb.
Is Paine College public or private?
Paine College is a Private Non-profit institution.
How much does Paine College cost?
Published tuition: $14,596.
Average net price after aid: $16,670.
| Family income band | Avg. net price |
|---|---|
| Family income $0–$30,000 | $15,322 |
| $30,001–$48,000 | $14,959 |
| $48,001–$75,000 | $17,233 |
| $75,001–$110,000 | $23,604 |
| $110,001+ | $20,388 |
Sticker tuition × four years (estimate, no room/board): $58,384.
How hard is it to get into Paine College?
Admission rate: 95.43%.
Scorecard does not publish admitted-student GPA for most institutions.
How big is Paine College?
Total enrollment: 388 students.
About 91% enroll full-time in our extract.
What is the graduation rate at Paine College?
150%-time completion rate: 14.43%.
First-year retention: 53.6%.
What do graduates of Paine College earn?
Median earnings: $25,240 six years after entry; $33,338 ten years after entry (College Scorecard).
How much debt do students have?
75.58% of students receive Pell grants.
What is Paine College known for?
Largest IPEDS program completions at this institution:
- Other/Unknown Programs (31 completions)
- CIP 520201 (9 completions)
- General Biological Sciences (8 completions)
- Sociology (6 completions)
- General Psychology (4 completions)
- CIP 090102 (2 completions)
- CIP 540101 (2 completions)
See ROI & Programs for more.
Is Paine College a good school?
We do not score schools on opinion. Federal data in our extract show admission rate 95.43%; completion rate 14.43%; median earnings $33,338 at 10 years; net price $16,670. Compare these figures to your cost, aid, and career goals.
Costs
Tuition Costs
$14,596
2024 Undergraduate Tuition
In 2024, the cost of tuition at Paine College was $14,596.
Tuition comparison with similar institutions.
Average Net Price
$16,670
2024 Value
In 2024 Paine College had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $16,670.
Average net price comparison with similar institutions.
Total Cost of Attendance
$66,680 Estimated 4-Year Total Cost
$16,670 Average Annual Net Price (after aid)
$58,384 4-Year Tuition
Costs include tuition and fees. Room & board, books, and other expenses are additional.
4-year total cost breakdown for Paine College.
Financial Aid by Income Level
75.58% Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants
76.45% Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans
Financial aid distribution by income level.
Student Loan Default Rate
0.00%
3-year cohort default rate (College Scorecard)
The published 3-year cohort default rate for borrowers at Paine College was 0.00%.
Cohort default rates account for borrowers who default in the first three years.
Tuition tracker
Published tuition and average net price by reporting year come from the College Scorecard institution file. Values are not adjusted for inflation; missing cells mean the field was not reported or was suppressed for Paine College in that year.
Reporting years in the table below: 2013–2023 (Scorecard labels refer to the institutional submission cycle).
| Year | In-state tuition & fees | Out-of-state tuition & fees | Average net price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | $13,332 | $13,332 | $14,392 |
| 2014 | $13,332 | $13,332 | $16,899 |
| 2015 | $14,224 | $14,224 | $18,387 |
| 2016 | $14,224 | $14,224 | $16,595 |
| 2017 | $14,226 | $14,226 | $19,741 |
| 2018 | $16,096 | $16,096 | $14,607 |
| 2019 | $16,096 | $16,096 | $13,072 |
| 2020 | $14,595 | $14,595 | $14,699 |
| 2021 | $14,596 | $14,596 | $10,454 |
| 2022 | $14,596 | $14,596 | $13,486 |
| 2023 | $14,596 | $14,596 | $15,074 |
Sticker tuition and net price over time
Where the institution reported separate in-state and out-of-state tuition, both appear. Gaps mean the value was not reported for that year.
College Scorecard reporting-year fields (not inflation-adjusted).
Net price by family income
Brackets follow Scorecard definitions for the series shown (public vs private institution).
Latest income-band net prices available in the processed extract.
Admissions
Acceptance Rate
95.43% Acceptance Rate
This institution has a moderate acceptance rate, accepting most qualified applicants.
Acceptance rate compared to national average.
Test Scores
Test score data is not available for this institution.
Average SAT and ACT scores for admitted students.
Academic Requirements
GPA requirements are not published by this institution. Contact the admissions office for specific academic requirements.
Estimated GPA and test score ranges.
Enrollment
Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment
91.2% Full-Time Enrollment
The total enrollment at Paine College in 2024 is 388 students.
Full-time vs part-time enrollment comparison.
Retention Rate over Time
53.6%
2024 Retention Rate
Retention rate measures the number of first-time students who began their studies the previous fall and returned to school the following fall.
Retention rate over time compared to similar institutions.
Graduates & Outcomes
Time to Complete
4.48% 100% Completion Time
14.43% 150% Completion Time
In 2024, 4.48% of students graduating from Paine College completed their program within 100% "normal time".
Completion rates over time compared to similar institutions.
ROI & Programs
Financial value and program information for Paine College.
Return on Investment
$33,338 Median Annual Earnings (10 years)
399.97% Return on Investment
Financial value analysis for Paine College.
Top Programs by Completions
7 Programs Reporting Data
CIP 52.0201: 9 completions
General Biological Sciences: 8 completions
Sociology: 6 completions
General Psychology: 4 completions
CIP 09.0102: 2 completions
CIP 54.0101: 2 completions
Other/Unknown Programs: 31 completions
Most popular programs at Paine College.
Employment Outcomes
Employment outcome data is not available for this institution.
Earnings outcomes for Paine College graduates.
About
Paine College is a private non-profit institution located in Augusta, GA, offering 7 distinct degree programs across various academic disciplines. The institution enrolls approximately 388 students. The admission rate is 95.43%. The institution maintains a 14.43% graduation rate. Approximately 75.58% of students receive Pell Grants.
Institution Type
Private Non-profit
Location
Augusta, GA 30901-3182
Region: Southeast
Insights and Analysis
Graduation Rate Considerations: The 14.43% graduation rate at Paine College falls below the national average. Prospective students should carefully consider factors such as academic preparation, support services, and career outcomes when evaluating this institution.
FAQ
How much does Paine College cost?
Reported in-state tuition is $14,596 and average net price is $16,670 in the latest College Scorecard data.
How hard is it to get into Paine College?
The admission rate is 95.4% among first-time degree-seeking students reporting admissions data.
What do graduates of Paine College earn?
Median earnings are $25,240 six years after entry and $33,338 ten years after entry.
What is the graduation rate at Paine College?
The 150%-time completion rate is 14.4% for the cohort reported to the College Scorecard.
How big is Paine College?
Total enrollment is about 388 students in the latest reporting year.
Is Paine College public or private?
Paine College is a private nonprofit institution located in Augusta, GA.
Is Paine College an HBCU?
Yes. Paine College is flagged as a historically Black college or university (HBCU) in IPEDS.
Is Paine College a tribal college?
No. Paine College is not flagged as a tribal college in IPEDS.
Is Paine College a Hispanic-serving institution (HSI)?
Using a 25% Hispanic enrollment threshold on College Scorecard demographics, Paine College does not meet that proxy (reported share 4.9%).
Is Paine College religiously affiliated?
Yes. IPEDS reports a religious affiliation for Paine College: United Methodist.
Data Sources
This page uses data from the following sources:
- College Scorecard - U.S. Department of Education
- Institutional characteristics, costs, completion rates, and earnings data
- Data years: 2015-2024
- Source: collegescorecard.ed.gov
- Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS)
- Employment and wage data by occupation
- Latest data: May 2024
- Source: bls.gov/oes
- O*NET Online - U.S. Department of Labor
- Occupational skills, knowledge, abilities, and work activities
- Database version: 28.0 (August 2023)
- Source: onetcenter.org
- IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System) - National Center for Education Statistics
- Institutional data, completions, enrollment, and financial aid
- Data years: 2015-2024
- Source: nces.ed.gov/ipeds
- Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS)
- Demographic and workforce data
- Latest data: 2023 ACS 5-Year Estimates
- Source: census.gov/acs
- Related geography & profiles
Data Processing: All data has been processed, cleaned, and aggregated for presentation. Where specific data points are unavailable, estimates are based on available data and clearly marked.
Last Updated: Data reflects the most recent available information as of January 2025.
Methodology
Data for this profile is sourced from the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard dataset, which provides comprehensive information on institutions of higher education in the United States.
All financial figures are adjusted for inflation and represent the most recent available data. Graduation rates and completion times are calculated according to federal standards.