Paine College
Augusta, GA
School Background
2022 Undergraduate Enrollment: 241
Graduate Enrollment: 0
Baccalaureate Colleges: Arts & Sciences Focus
Highest degree awarded:
Bachelor's
Historically Black College/University
Religious Affiliation:
United Methodist
Campus Details
Medium City (100k-250k)
Four-year, very small, highly residential
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full-time, inclusive, higher transfer-in
Applicant and Admittance Traits
2022 Admission Rate: 52.01%
Male/Female: 45% / 55% (2017)
First generation college students: 37.9% (2017)
Percentage of students who are married when enrolled: 2.0% (2015)
Percentage of students who are veterans: 2.5% (2006)
Test scores for admission: Required
Appliants applying to 2+ schools: 77.7% (2017)
Appliants applying to 3+ schools: 64.5% (2017)
Appliants applying to 4+ schools: 55.8% (2017)
Appliants applying to 5+ schools: 46.8% (2017)
Ethnicity Information
White: 0.8%
Black: 85.5%
Hispanic: 3.7%
Asian: 0.0%
American Indian/Alaska Native: 0.4%
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: 0.0%
2+ races: 3.7%
Non-resident alien: 5.0%
Unknown race: 0.8%
Black: 85.5%
Hispanic: 3.7%
Asian: 0.0%
American Indian/Alaska Native: 0.4%
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: 0.0%
2+ races: 3.7%
Non-resident alien: 5.0%
Unknown race: 0.8%
Costs & Fees
2022 Average Tuition & Fees (Room/Board/Books): $26,041
In-State tuition: $14,596Out-of-State tuition: $14,596
Estimated books and supplies: $2,500 (2022)
Estimated on-campus room & board: $7,512 (2022)
Estimated on-campus other fees: $3,024 (2022)
Estimated off-campus room & board: $7,512 (2022)
Estimated off-campus other fees: $3,024 (2022)
Average Family Income: $32,103 (2017)
Median Family Income: $21,579 (2017)
Scholarships & Financial Aid
Percentage of students receiving Pell Grant: 78.8%Percentage of students with Federal Loans: 78.3%
Median federal loan debt at graduation: $30,747 (2020)
Median federal loan payment:
| Household Income | Net Cost |
|---|---|
| 0-$30k | $10,219 |
| $30k-48k | $7,564 |
| $48k-75k | $11,957 |
| $75k-110k | $18,104 |
| $110k+ | $0 |
Graduate Outcomes & Job Placements
4-year graduation rate: 5%6-year graduation rate: 8%
1 year post-graduation workforce participation: 100.0% (2020)
Loans
Median federal debt for graduates: $30,747 (2020)Median federal debt for non-graduates: $11,000 (2021)
Median federal debt for first-generation graduates: $11,000 (2021)
Median federal debt for Pell grant recipient graduates: $11,000 (2021)
Ability to Repay Loans
| Graduates, % of Loans in Repayment (Non-delinquent/default) |
Percentage |
|---|---|
| @1 Year | 20.5% (2015) |
| @3 year | 28.6% (2017) |
| @5 year | 35.1% (2017) |
1-year Graduate % of Loans being Repaid (Non-delinquent/default) - Pell Grant Recipients: 10.5% (2015)
1-year Graduate % of Loans being Repaid - 1st Generation Attendees: 12.3% (2015)
Earnings Power
Median earnings, 1 year post graduation: $26,086 (2020)Median earnings, 4 years post graduation: $36,243 (2020)
Popular Majors
| Type of Degree | Major | 2022 Graduates | Median Federal Debt | Median Monthly Payment | 1yr Median Earnings (monthly gross) | 4yr Median Earnings (monthly gross) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's Degree | Business Administration, Management and Operations. | 4 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Communication and Media Studies. | 2 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | English Language and Literature, General. | 1 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Biology, General. | 3 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Chemistry. | 2 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Psychology, General. | 5 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Sociology. | 12 |
Campus Resources
Average faculty salary: $31,779Full time faculty: 84%
Undergraduate student-to-faculty ratio: 8.0
School's endowment start of year: $12,262,944 (2022)
School's endowment end of year: $13,814,535 (2022)