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Paine College

#1249 in US ranking Augusta, GA
Type:
Private not-for-profit
Programs:
4 years or more

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Cost

Tuition & fees
$14,595
Avg. aid
$8,437
Receiving aid
100%

Admissions

Acceptance rate
95%

Outcomes

Graduation rate
14%
Median salary
$39,029
1 yr after graduation

What are the popular events and traditions at Paine College?

Homecoming is one of Paine College's recurring campus traditions, bringing students and alumni together around college activities. Other reported events include the Miss and Mr. Paine Coronation and the Conference on the Harlem Renaissance.

These events serve different purposes: a coronation recognizes student representatives, while a conference focused on the Harlem Renaissance provides a setting for cultural and academic programming. The format and schedule can change, so the current campus calendar is more useful than an earlier event announcement when planning a visit or deciding how to participate.

What are the student housing and dining options at Paine College?

Paine College offers college-operated housing to undergraduates, but availability should not be treated as a guarantee of a room. Students considering residence should ask the housing office about eligibility, application dates, room assignments, contract length, and what happens during academic breaks.

Campus housing is reported to have high-speed internet access. Students should review the current meal-plan options and dining hours alongside a housing offer, especially if they expect to remain on campus over weekends or holidays. Commuters and students arranging off-campus housing should compare transportation costs and lease terms with the convenience of living near classes; the published room-and-board figure is only one part of that decision.

Paine College Campus Life

College owned housing available

Yes

Co-ed housing

No

Freshmen can park on campus

Yes

Highspeed speed internet

Yes

School organizations

7

Paine College Campus at a Glance

Student-to-faculty ratio
11:1
Undergraduates living on campus
55%
Campus size
52 acres

Paine College Career Help & Outcomes

Career Centers:

Full time employees: 1

Career Counselling:

Individual: All undergraduates

Group: All undergraduates

Career Center services:

  • Job Interviews
  • Career library
  • Resume preparation
  • Resume refers to employers
  • Career/Interest testing
  • Interview workshop
  • Alumni network

Other information:

Job bank on campus

Yes

Job fairs on campus

Yes

Individual job placement

All undergraduates

On campus employer recruitment

All undergraduates

Paine College Library Services and Resources

Main library name

Collins-Callaway Library

Number of libraries on campus

1

Reservable study rooms in library

Yes

24h access

No

Physical facilities

Yes

Access to digital/electronic resources

Yes

Staff trained to provide and interpret library materials

Yes

Established library hours

Yes

Access to library collections that are shared with other institutions

Yes

Paine College Computer Labs Access

  • 24h access
  • Help desk

Paine College Location & Map

Data last updated on November 5, 2026

Data sources: IPEDS 2024-25, Peterson 2026, College Scorecard 10/2026, Clery 2024 (2023-24), OpenAlex 2026

Figures on this profile come from federal and third-party datasets in the editions listed above and are refreshed periodically, so they may differ from what the institution currently reports. Confirm costs, deadlines and requirements with the school before making decisions.

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