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Paine College

country rank  1412
world rank  4865

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Overview

Founded in 1882, the Paine College is a non-profit private liberal arts higher education institution located in the urban setting of the small city of Augusta (population range of 50,000-249,999 inhabitants), Georgia. Officially accredited by the Transnational Association of Christian Colleges and Schools, Paine College (PC) is a very small sized (uniRank enrollment range: 250-499 students) coeducational US higher education institution formally affiliated with the Christian-Methodist religion. Paine College (PC) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as bachelor's degrees in several areas of study. See the uniRank degree levels and areas of study table below for further details. This 142-year-old US higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on students' past academic records and grades. The acceptance rate range is 10-19% making this US higher education organization an extremely selective institution. International students are welcome to apply for enrollment. PC also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, housing, sports facilities, financial aids and/or scholarships, online courses and distance learning opportunities, as well as administrative services.

University Snapshot

Control

Paine College's Control Typeprivate

Entity

Paine College's Entity Typenon-profit

Size

Paine College' Size by Total Enrollmentvery small sized

Selectivity

Paine College's Selectivity by Acceptance Rateextremely selective

University Identity

Name
Name (English)
Name (Non Latin)
Acronym PC
Founded 1882
Motto Rejoicing In Hope
Colours Purple and white
Mascot Lion
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University Location

Address 1235 15Th Street
Augusta
30901-3182 Georgia
United States
Paine College's location map and satellite view Location Map and Satellite View
Paine College Phone Number (706) 821 8200
Paine College Fax Number (706) 821 8333
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Fields of Study / Degree Levels

Introduction

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Fields of Study and Degree Levels Matrix

The following Fields of Study/Degree Levels Matrix of Paine College is divided into 6 main fields of study and 4 levels of degrees, from the lowest undergraduate degree to the highest postgraduate degree. This matrix aims to help quickly identify Paine College's academic range and degree level offering.




Programs and Courses

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Tuition Fees

Introduction

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Yearly Tuition Fees Range Matrix

This Tuition Fees Range Matrix of Paine College categorizes tuition fees by student type (local or international) and degree level (undergraduate or postgraduate). It aims to help students get an approximate idea of the estimated yearly tuition fees at Paine College.



Paine College: Tuition Fees Range Matrix

Undergraduate Postgraduate
Local
students
12,500-14,999 US$ (11,390-13,670 Euro) Not reported
International
students
12,500-14,999 US$ (11,390-13,670 Euro) Not reported

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Admissions

Introduction

Applying for admission is the first step towards achieving students' academic and career goals and accessing the many opportunities and resources that a university has to offer. Read our "Introduction to University Admissions" article to learn more.


Admission Information

Paine College's Gender Admission Policy Gender Admission

This institution admits men and women (coeducational).


Paine College's Admission Selection Admission Selection

This higher education institution has a selective admission policy based on students' past academic records and grades.


Acceptance Rate Admission Rate

This institution acceptance rate range is 10-19% making it an extremely selective higher education institution.


Minority Serving Minority Serving

This institution is a Historically Black College or University (HBCU) and, historically, has a special focus on promoting education and research among the above specific US ethnic group.


Admission Requirements Admission Requirements

  • Secondary school GPA is required
  • Secondary school rank is neither required nor recommended
  • Secondary school record is required
  • Completion of college-preparatory program is recommended
  • Recommendations are neither required nor recommended
  • Formal demonstration of competencies is neither required nor recommended
  • Admission test scores are required
  • TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) is recommended
  • Other Test (Wonderlic, WISC-III, etc.) is neither required nor recommended

Source: IPDES


Paine College's International Students Admission International Students Admission

International students are welcome to apply for admission at this institution.


Paine College's Admission Office Admission Office

1235 15th Street
Augusta 30901-3182
(706) 821 8320
800 476 7703

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Size and Profile

Introduction

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Size and Profile

Paine College's Total Student Enrollment Student Enrollment

This institution has a student enrollment range from 250 to 499, making it a very small-sized institution.


Paine College's Total Faculty/Academic staff Academic Staff

This institution has an academic staff of fewer than 50 members.


Paine College's Control Type Control Type

This institution is a private higher education institution.


Paine College's Entity Type Entity Type

This institution is a non-profit higher education institution.


Paine College's Campus Setting Campus Setting

This institution's main campus is located in a urban setting.


Paine College's Academic Calendar Academic Calendar

This institution adopts a semesters academic calendar, a scheduling system where the academic year is divided into two main terms, or semesters, each typically lasting about 15 to 18 weeks, separated by a long break, usually a winter or summer vacation.


Paine College's Disabled Students Friendliness Disabled Students %

Not reported


Paine College is Christian-Methodist Religious Affiliation

Christian-Methodist. African Methodist Episcopal Church - www.ame-church.com


Facilities and Services

Introduction

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University Facilities


Paine College's Library University Library

Yes Visit Paine College's Library

Paine College's library does not have any external branch. The library collection is comprised of both physical (i.e. books, medium, etc.) and digital/electronic items. In 2022 the library reported 73,318 physical volumes, 1,187 physical media, 109 digital/electronic media and 255 licensed digital/electronic databases. The library is managed by a total number of 6 full-time employees, including 1 librarians. Paine College's library has a total library expenditure greater than $100,000 per year. Source: Paine College Office of Institutional Research, Assessment, and Evaluation


Paine College's Housing University Housing

Yes

In particular, the Paine College provides on-campus housing and the total dormitory capacity, whether on or off campus, was about 380 students in the 2021 academic year. Source: IPDES.


Paine College's Sport Facilities/Activities Sport Facilities/Activities

Yes

Paine College offers a variety of sport activities and facilities:

  • Intercollegiate Athletic Teams:
    • Women's Teams: Basketball, Volleyball, Golf, Track and Field, Softball
    • Men's Teams: Basketball, Golf, Track and Field, Baseball
  • Athletic Association: Paine College is a member of the National Christian College Athletic Association (NCCAA) Division I South Region.
  • Athletic Facilities: The David and Betty C. Peterson Health Education Activities Learning (HEAL) Complex houses the Athletic Director and athletic coaches and is equipped with a gymnasium, weight room, film room, and numerous multi-purpose rooms. The facility serves as a major source of entertainment for students, faculty, staff, and the community. The college also has a baseball field surrounded by a track, and golf is played at a local golf course.
  • Source: Paine College Office of Institutional Research, Assessment, and Evaluation


Paine College's Institutional Hospital Institutional Hospital

Not reported


University Services


Paine College's Financial Aid Financial Aid

Yes

Paine College offers a variety of financial aids to students, including:

  • Presidential Scholarships
  • Academic Scholarships
  • Transfer Scholarships
  • Central Savannah River Area (CSRA) Tuition Scholarship
  • Music Scholarships
  • Paine College Initiative Scholarship for New and Returning Students
  • Church-related grants, such as United Methodist/Christian Methodist Episcopal Grant, United Methodist/Christian Methodist Episcopal Minister's Grant, and United Methodist/Christian Methodist Episcopal Minister's Dependent Grant
  • Other grants, including Alumni Dependent Grant, Athletic Grant, The College Fund/UNCF Remission Grant, Sibling Grant, Iraq and Afghanistan Service Grant, Paine College Opportunity Grant, and Honda Campus All Star Program Grant
  • Tuition waivers for dependents, spouses, and staff members

Applicants are reminded that they must follow the printed criteria to receive the initial grants and to maintain them. Details for all grants can be found in the Catalog provided by the Paine College Office of Institutional Research, Assessment, and Evaluation.


Paine College's Study Abroad Study Abroad

Not reported


Paine College's Distance Learning Distance Learning

Yes

This institution has not reported offering distance education opportunities. Source: IPDES.

Paine College's Academic Counseling Academic Counseling

Not reported


Paine College's Career Services Career Services

Not reported


Recognition and Accreditation

Introduction

There are different types of legal recognition and quality assessment of higher education institutions around the world, depending on the country and its legal and higher education system... read our article about university accreditation and recognition to learn more.


Paine College's Recognition or Accreditation Institutional Recognition or Accreditation

Paine College is legally recognized and/or institutionally accredited by: Transnational Association of Christian Colleges and Schools

Year of first Recognition or Accreditation

2020


Specialized or Programmatic Accreditations

uniRank publishes the following list of the most important Paine College's programmatic accreditations; feel free to submit any relevant missing specialized accreditations.

  • Accreditation Council for Business Schools and Programs (ACBSP)


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Memberships and Affiliations

Introduction

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Affiliations and Memberships

uniRank publishes the following list of the most important Paine College's affiliations and memberships; feel free to submit any relevant missing higher education-related organizations this university is affiliated with.

  • The Association of Private Colleges and Universities of Georgia
  • United Negro College Fund (UNCF)


Academic Structure

Introduction

Academic divisions can provide valuable insights into the range of fields of study and disciplines a university focuses on and the institution's level of specialization. Comprehensive or Generalist Universities typically offer a wide range of academic programs and have many academic divisions and subdivisions across different disciplines, while Specialized Universities tend to focus on a narrower range of programs within a specific field or industry and have fewer divisions and a more streamlined organizational structure. Read our guide article "Understanding Academic Divisions in Universities - Colleges, Faculties, Schools" to learn more about academic divisions and typical university organizational structures.


Academic Structure

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Social Media

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LinkedIn LinkedIn

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TikTok TikTok

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