1235 15th Street Augusta, GA 30901-3182 706-821-8200
http://www.paine.edu tinsleyj@mail.paine.edu
About Paine College
  • Year of Foundation 1882
  • Size of Campus 60 Acres
  • Type of Instituition Private institution
  • Religious Orientation CME and UM
  • Degrees Bachelor, Master, Post Master
  • Calendar Type Semester
  • Undergraduate Population 828
  • Women % / Men % / Out of state
Application
  • App. Deadlines FAFSA
  • Tuition Costs In / Out - State $10,184
  • Room and Board
  • Nonfall Registration
  • Selectivity of the Intuition Less selective
  • Application Fee $20
  • Enrollment No. 900
Reference: Paine College
Paine College is a beautiful 57-acre campus located in the heart of Augusta, Georgia. At Paine College, we are blessed with access to important cultural and economic centers. The campus is located one hour away from Columbia, the capital of South Carolina, and it is an easy two-hour drive from Atlanta, the capital of Georgia. The Mission of Paine College, a church-related private institution, is to provide a liberal arts education of the highest quality that emphasizes academic excellence, ethical and spiritual values, social responsibility, and personal development to prepare men and women for positions of leadership and service in the African American community, the nation, and the world. Over the next five years, Paine College shall build on its achievements and legacy to be regionally recognized as a premier liberal arts institution of higher education.
Social Life And Activities
  • Setting Urban
  • Number of sororities 4
  • On-campus religious organizations (Appears as submitted by school) Wesley Fellowship
  • Other on-campus organizations N/A
  • Percent students who are frat sororities 10%
  • Number of on-campus international organizations (Appears as submitted by school) International Student Association
  • Alcohol Policies No
  • Number of frats 4
  • Other general policies class attendance mandatory, dress/hair code, honor code, hazing prohibited, other
  • Number of frat chapter houses 0
  • Popular Event and Social Activities on Campus Octoberfest, Miss and Mr. Paine Coronation, Homecoming, Lyceum Series, basketball games
  • Number of students in fraternities 4
  • Percent students who are frat members 10%
  • Number of honor societies Alpha Kappa Mu, Alpha Kappa Delta International Sociology Honor Society, Delta Mu Delta Business Honor Society
Transportation
  • Distance to nearest train Columbia, SC (72)
  • Distance to nearest bus Augusta, GA (2)
  • Public Transportation to the University Yes
  • Car Permitted On Campus Yes
  • Distance to nearest airport Atlanta, GA (150), Augusta (5)
Student Housing
  • Type of housing provided for students women's dorms (70%), men's dorms (30%), other housing options
  • Number of housing and appartment units owned by the university 7
  • Percentage of housing units owned by the college that are singles N/A
  • On and Off campus housing offered Yes
  • College housing safety - Sprinkler system 100%
  • Percentage of housing units owned by the college that are doubles 98%
  • Number of students using college housing 57%
  • College housing safety - Fire alarms 100%
  • Percentage of housing units owned by the college that are triples 2%
  • College campus housing availability Yes
  • High speed or wireless internet in college housing 100%
  • Percentage of housing units owned by the college that are apartments N/A
  • Off and remote campus housing assistance available Yes
  • Percentage of housing units owned by the college that are undefined N/A
Campus Services
  • Location Of Available Computers computer center/labs, residence halls, library, student center
  • Museums 1200 seat Gilbert-Lambuth Memorial Chapel
  • Campus Safety 24-hour foot and vehicle patrols, late night transport/escort service, 24-hour emergency telephones, lighted pathways/sidewalks, controlled dormitory access (key, security card, etc)
  • Number Of Subscriptions 7,951
  • Location Of Area With Wireless Support in all the libraries, in administrative/faculty offices and work areas
  • Basic Services Provided nonremedial tutoring, placement service, health service, health insurance
  • Number Of Wired Computers Available In The Library N/A
  • Computer Courses Yes
  • Number Of Microforms 7,114
  • Estimated Capacity Of Wireless Network N/A
  • Tutoring and Remedial Help reading, math, writing, study skills
  • Number Of Wired Computers Available In Classrooms N/A
  • Student Computer Availability No
  • Number of Audiovisuals-cds,videos,dvds 997
  • OS of Wifi Network Microsoft
  • Counseling Services career, military, personal, veteran student, academic, religious
  • Number Of Wired Computers Available In Campus Labs(est) N/A
  • Student Email Accounts Yes
  • Number of e-books 16,362
  • Student Allowed To Post A Web Page Yes
  • Library On Campus Yes
  • Number Of Wired Computers Available In The Other Locations N/A
  • Internet Access Yes
  • Library Facilities African-American Special Collections, Other Special Collections
  • Online Course Registration Available Yes
  • Number Of Books in Library 56,628
  • Wireless Network - Student wi-fi Yes
Student Employment and Career
  • Army ROTC on campus? Offered at cooperating institution (Augusta State University)
  • Employed Students after 2 years 10%
  • Navy ROTC on campus? Not offered
  • Top Companies Selecting Students For Jobs Local boards of education, Department of Family and Children's Services, hospitals, accounting firms, banks, various other business and industries
  • Airforce ROTC on campus? Not offered
  • Number of undergraduates (only) with employment N/A
  • Career placment and training on-campus job interviews, internships, resume assistance, career/job search classes, alumni network, interest inventory, interview training
  • The average earnings of employed undergrads N/A
  • Employed Students after 6 Months 25%
  • Does the school discourage student employment No
  • Employed Students after 1 year 15%