Admissions and Test Scores
Acceptance Rate
83.36%
SAT Average
Not available
ACT Range
Not available
Paine College Acceptance Rate Trend
The current College Scorecard value in this local dataset is 83.36%. This means approximately 834 applicants were admitted per 1,000 who applied, based on the local dataset enrollment of 338 undergraduates. Historical year-by-year acceptance rate data will appear here after multi-year College Scorecard releases are imported.
Current dataset
83.36%
Current trend marker with historical import pending
Tuition, Net Price and Aid
| Metric | School value | Context | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accreditation | Transnational Association of Christian Colleges and Schools | Institutional accreditor where reported | Verify |
| In-state tuition | $14,596 | National avg: $20,567 | Verify |
| Out-of-state tuition | $14,596 | National avg: $20,567 | Verify |
| Attendance cost | $27,310 | Use with aid and net price | Verify |
| Average net price | $15,074 | State avg: $16,729. National avg: $17,506 | Verify |
| Pell grant rate | 71.29% | Federal need-based grant indicator | Verify |
| Federal loan rate | 73.55% | Share using federal loans | Verify |
What Does Paine College Cost?
Total cost of attendance vs average net price after grants and aid, based on the local College Scorecard dataset.
Tuition
$14,596
Room and board
$7,512
Books and supplies
$2,500
Other expenses
$3,024
Fees and remainder
$0
Sticker price
$27,310
Average net price
$15,074
Average aid coverage
45%
$12,236 below sticker price on average
What You Pay
Based on available data, the average student at Paine College pays approximately $15,074 per year after grants and aid. This is below the Georgia average of $16,729 and below the national average of $17,506.
How Affordable Is Paine College?
Average net price after grants and scholarships, compared to Georgia and national averages.
Paine College net price
$15,074
Georgia average
$16,729
National average
$17,506
Paine College Tuition and Net Price Trend
The current imported dataset shows tuition at $14,596 and average net price at $15,074. A multi-year trend chart will appear here after historical College Scorecard release tables are imported.
Current tuition
$14,596
Current net price
$15,074
Current-year comparison is shown now; historical bars will replace this fallback once multi-year College Scorecard releases are imported.
Student Outcomes
Completion Rate (150% Time)
21.69%
Full-time, first-time students completing within 150% of normal time.
10-Year Earnings
$33,338
Undergraduates
338
10-Year Median Earnings - Paine College vs Peers
Median earnings 10 years after enrollment. Source: College Scorecard federal dataset.
Paine College graduates earn about 0.8x the national average 10 years after enrollment, based on schools with reported earnings data.
Who Attends Paine College?
Undergraduates
338
Completion rate
21.69%
Below national average; national avg: 52.02%
Pell recipients
71.29%
Above national average; national avg: 42.32%
Federal loan rate
73.55%
Above national average; national avg: 40.83%
Completion vs national average
Pell grant recipients
Federal loan usage
Financial Aid
About 71.29% of Paine College students receive federal Pell grants, indicating the share of students receiving this need-based aid in the local dataset. 73.55% take federal loans, which helps families understand borrowing patterns alongside net price.
Estimate Your Net Price at Paine College
Select a family income bracket to see the average net price students in that range paid. Data comes from College Scorecard income-bracket averages when available.
Estimated net price for :
This estimate is based on College Scorecard averages for students in this income range who received federal aid. Actual amounts vary. Use Paine College's official Net Price Calculator for a personalized figure.
Accreditation
Paine College lists Transnational Association of Christian Colleges and Schools as its accreditor in the local dataset. Institutional accreditation is an important trust signal and can affect federal financial aid eligibility. Accreditation means an external agency has reviewed academic quality and institutional standards, which helps families verify whether federal aid pathways such as Pell grants and federal loans may apply.
Campus and Location
Paine College is listed at 1235 15th St, Augusta, GA 30901-3182. Accreditor: Transnational Association of Christian Colleges and Schools.
Compare Schools
Compare Paine College with nationally comparable peer institutions across acceptance rate, tuition, net price and 10-year earnings. Click any school name to open its full profile.
| School | Accept. rate | Out-of-state tuition | Avg net price | 10-yr earnings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paine College | 83.36% | $14,596 | $15,074 | $33,338 |
| Miami Ad School-Atlanta | Not available | $19,400 | $28,032 | $106,192 |
| Georgia Institute of Technology-Main Campus | 16.46% | $32,876 | $13,289 | $102,772 |
| Chamberlain University-Georgia | 96.15% | $19,686 | $31,471 | $92,405 |
| Emory University | 11.10% | $60,774 | $23,911 | $80,137 |
Similar Schools in Augusta
This local cluster focuses on nearby Augusta schools, not national peers. Use it to compare local net price, acceptance rate and enrollment options around Augusta.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Paine College's acceptance rate?
Paine College's acceptance rate in the local dataset is 83.36%.
How much is Paine College tuition?
Paine College's out-of-state tuition in the local dataset is $14,596.
What is Paine College's average net price?
Paine College's average net price in the local dataset is $15,074.
What does Paine College cost for families earning under $30,000?
College Scorecard income-bracket data shows an average net price of $15,133 for Paine College students from families earning under $30,000. Actual costs vary; use the official net price calculator for a personalized estimate.
What is Paine College's average earnings 10 years after enrollment?
The local dataset reports 10-year median earnings of $33,338 for Paine College.
Is Paine College accredited?
Paine College's accreditor in the local dataset is Transnational Association of Christian Colleges and Schools.
How many students attend Paine College?
The local dataset lists 338 undergraduate students at Paine College.
What percentage of Paine College students receive Pell grants?
The Pell grant rate for Paine College in the local dataset is 71.29%.
What is the federal loan rate at Paine College?
The federal loan rate for Paine College in the local dataset is 73.55%.
Where should I verify Paine College data?
Use this page for comparison, then verify admissions, tuition, net price and student outcomes directly with Paine College or the latest official federal education data.