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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 does Paine College offer in terms of athletics?

Paine College reports participation in the National Christian College Athletic Association, or NCCAA. Its listed sports include baseball, basketball, golf, softball, track and field, and volleyball. Applicants interested in competing should verify the current roster of teams, schedules, eligibility rules, and recruiting contacts with the athletics department.

Association membership does not mean that a school competes in every sport the association sponsors, and varsity participation is different from intramural or informal recreation. A prospective athlete should also confirm any athletic-aid terms in writing rather than assuming a team place includes a scholarship.

What student groups and Associations are available at Paine College?

Paine College reports a Student Government Association and class organizations for first-year students, sophomores, juniors, and seniors. These groups offer formal ways to represent classmates and help organize campus activities.

Students interested in music can also ask about the college's choral groups. Because recognized organizations can change from year to year, the student activities office is the best source for an active roster, meeting times, and rules for starting a group. An organization's past listing does not establish that it is recruiting members in a particular semester.

Who studies at Paine College?

Paine College is a small institution, with reported enrollment of 390 students. Its historically Black identity is reflected in the reported student population: one recent student profile counted 369 Black or African American students and 19 Hispanic or Latino students. Those figures describe reported categories, not any individual student's experience or interests.

The reported entering population includes 113 first-time degree- or certificate-seeking undergraduates and 32 transfer-in students. Paine also draws students from Georgia and other states. Small enrollment can make a campus feel different from a large university, but students should evaluate the actual course offerings, services, and activities they would use rather than infer them from headcount alone.

How does student life look like at Paine College?

Student life at Paine College combines residential and commuter participation on a small Augusta campus. Reported figures indicate that about 55% of students live on campus and 41% commute, so the timing of classes and events may matter to students balancing travel, work, and campus involvement.

Students can connect through class activities, student government, athletics events, choral participation, and recurring celebrations. The college also reports personal or psychological counseling and a veterans affairs office. Applicants who expect to use a particular support service should confirm its hours, appointment process, and eligibility rather than assume that every service operates on a walk-in basis.

What libraries are available to students at Paine College?

The Collins-Callaway Library is Paine College's main academic library. Reported services include reservable study rooms, giving students a place for individual or group work beyond ordinary classroom hours.

Library users should check the current catalog and library staff for access to books, research databases, and help finding sources for assignments. The library is not reported to maintain a 24-hour study area, so students who need late-night workspace should review posted hours and other available campus spaces before planning a study routine.

Paine College Student Life for 2027

Total enrollment

390

Full Time Degree Seeking Freshmen

105

Member of Athletic Associations

NCCAA

Total staff

20 full time, 17 part time

Veterans affair office

Yes

Paine College Student Body

Undergraduate vs. graduate students

Undergraduate: 390

Full-time vs. part-time students

Full-time: 355
Part-time: 35

Full-time degree-seeking students by gender

Women: 62
Men: 43

Students by race/ethnicity

Hispanic or Latino: 19
Black or African American: 369

Paine College Sports & Athletics

  • Member of NCCAA

Varsity teams compete against other colleges, intramural teams within the school. Each column says whether men, women or both take part, and whether the sport offers athletic scholarships (Aid).

Sport

Varsity Intramural Aid

Baseball

Men–Men

Basketball

BothBothBoth

Golf

Both–Both

Softball

Women–Women

Track and field

Both–Both

Volleyball

Women–Women

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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