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About Paine College

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Paine College is a private liberal arts college in Augusta, GA, known for its hbcu, small class sizes, and liberal arts focus. With an acceptance rate of 52%, Paine College is moderately selective, typically enrolling around 90 students each year. Paine College is test optional; submitting a strong score can strengthen an application, though it is not required for consideration. Paine College offers merit scholarships regardless of financial need, with awards averaging $14,146 per year; the sticker price of $27,632 may look very different from what your family actually pays.

Admissions

Paine College acceptance rate and admitted student profile

moderately selective

52%
Overall Accept Rate

Application Strategy

Strategy tips for applying to Paine College

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Essay Strategy
Paine College is a historically Black college rooted in Methodist values and a mission of service and social justice. Show in your essay or personal statement how your background and goals connect to that mission, not just why you want a small college experience.
Test Score Strategy
Since Paine College is test optional, there is no need to submit a score that falls below their typical admitted range. Focus your application energy on your grades, activities, and any opportunity to communicate your character directly.

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Financial Aid & Cost

What Paine College actually costs your family

Average net prices by income bracket from College Scorecard data.

Family IncomeSticker PriceEst. Net Cost / yr
0-30k~$28k/yr$15.3k
30k-48k~$28k/yr$15.0k
48k-75k~$28k/yr$17.2k
75k-110k~$28k/yr$23.6k
110k+~$28k/yr$20.4k

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Outcomes & Campus

Student outcomes and campus profile

22%
6-Year Graduation Rate
$25k
Median Earnings (6 yrs)
5:1
Student-Faculty Ratio
224
Undergrad Enrollment