Paine College
A good fit for students who want accessible admissions and students who want small classes and close faculty access. graduation rate is below 25% — most students don't finish here; freshman retention is below 65%. 76% of students receive Pell Grants — strong access mission.
About This School
Paine College is a private nonprofit institution located in Augusta, Georgia with approximately 388 undergraduate students enrolled. Paine College has an open or accessible admissions process, with an acceptance rate of 95%. The average net price after financial aid is $16,670 per year. The graduation rate is 14%, and the typical graduate earns $29,700 within 10 years of enrollment.
Paine College is a private, historically black Methodist college in Augusta, Georgia. It is affiliated with the United Methodist Church and Christian Methodist Episcopal Church. Paine College offers undergraduate degrees in the liberal arts, business administration, and education through residential, commuter, and off-site programs. The college is accredited by the Transnational Association of Christian Colleges and Schools (TRACS).
The numbers tell a mixed story here: the $15,074 average net price and relatively low median debt of $11,000 make this one of the more affordable private college options, but a 22% graduation rate and 54% freshman retention rate are serious red flags that suggest many students don't finish — and those who do earn a median of just $29,700 a decade out. Worth considering only if you have a strong specific reason to attend (family legacy, a particular program, the HBCU environment) and a clear plan to stay enrolled and finish, because the odds of completing a degree here are unfortunately not in your favor.
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Notable Alumni
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Cost & Financial Aid
Net Price by Family Income
Average annual cost after grants/scholarships, by household income. Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
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After Graduation
Earnings 6 Years After Enrollment, by Gender
Gap: 13% less for female graduates. National avg ~16%.
Will This School Pay Off?
Earnings data from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. These are means across all graduates, not specific to any major.
Student Body
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (388 undergraduates).
Contact & Location
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Sources & Methodology
Primary data source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Accessed via automated sync. Latest values may come from different reporting years depending on the metric.
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- Earnings figures are institution-level averages, not major-specific.
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