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Paine College’s 57-acre campus is located in Augusta, Georgia. It was founded by Methodists as the Paine Institute in 1882. It was built to serve the African-American community's educational and spiritual needs.
Paine College is a private institution designed to provide students a liberal arts education. It offers degrees in arts, science, business administration, and education. The athletic teams at Paine College are known as the Lions. Zeta Phi Beta and Kappa Alpha Psi are some of the Greek organizations available to students at Paine College.
Some of the notable alumni of Paine College include Alumni Shirley McBay, the first African-American Dean of the Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Mack Gipson, former NASA consultant and the first African American to obtain a Ph.D. in Geology, Michael Thurmond, Attorney and first African-American elected as the Georgia Labor Commissioner, and Lucius Pitts, the First African-American president of Paine College).
Students attend Paine College in Augusta, GA, a medium-sized city. The school is proud of its United Methodist status. Paine College is a private, not-for-profit institution. The school degrees go up to the Bachelor's degree.
Paine College is known for its programs in science, media, mathematics, therapy and counseling, and conservation and resource management.
The school is selective and does not offer open admission. One sign of prestige is that Paine College only let in 40% of those who applied in 2007-2008. Three quarters of students in 2007-2008 had SAT verbal scores of at least 350. Half of math SAT scores of accepted students fell between 330 and 420.
Paine College maintains a faculty/student ratio (full-time) which is better than most colleges. The school has a tenure system for senior faculty.
There are 917 students at Paine College (as of 2007-2008). The school has a large minority student population.
Paine College has a residential or campus feel. The school offers dorm rooms to a higher percentage of its students than do most colleges. Paine College offers students meal plans. The school values student athletics, and belongs to the Southern Intercollegiate Athletic Conference. Paine College offers athletic financial aid to more of its students than do most colleges.
The school reports its educational mission is:
"The Mission of Paine College is to provide a liberal arts education of the highest quality that emphasizes academic excellence, ethical and spiritual values, social responsibility, and personal development. Paine College prepares men and women for positions of leadership and encourages them to serve the African American community, the nation, and the world. Paine College is a private, church-related, four-year, co-educational college which, through its residential, commuter, and off-site units, strives to develop self-sufficient and productive citizens, committed to intellectual pursuits and aesthetic appreciation in a global society."
More complete details are provided below.
Paine College
1235 15th St
Augusta, GA 30901-3182
General Phone: (706) 821-8200
http://www.paine.edu
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Therapy and Counseling | 20 | counseling psychology, social psychology, experimental psychology, psychology |
| Business and Management | 17 | business management, accounting, MIS, marketing, international business, business |
| Liberal Arts | 15 | sociology, history, English |
| Media | 13 | broadcast journalism, public relations, journalism |
| Education and Teaching | 11 | elementary school teaching, math teaching, history teaching, biology teaching, English teaching, middle school teaching |
| Science | 10 | biology, chemistry |
| Security and Law Enforcement | 9 | criminology |
| Religion and Philosophy | 2 | philosophy, religion |
| Conservation and Resource Management | 1 | environmental science |
| Mathematics | 1 | mathematics, mathematics and computer science |
| Drama and Performing Arts | 1 | drama |
| Music | 0 | music performance |
Number of programs and degrees for Paine College in 2008-2009:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree | 100 | 32 |
Paine College is a historically black college.
In 2007-2008, Paine College had a total enrollment of 917 students (871 full-time equivalent).
Students in the Freshman Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Men | 29% |
| Women | 71% |
| Full-Time | 100% |
| Part-Time | 0% |
Students By Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 100% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 1% |
| Black | 96% |
| Hispanic | 0% |
| Asian | 0% |
| American Indian | 0% |
| Unknown | 2% |
| (Foreign Students) | 0% |
Students by Age:
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 4% |
| 18-19 | 48% |
| 20-21 | 24% |
| 22-24 | 15% |
| 25-29 | 3% |
| 30-34 | 2% |
| 35-39 | 1% |
| 40-49 | 3% |
| 50-64 | 1% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence:
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| Georgia | 72% |
| South Carolina | 6% |
| California | 5% |
| Florida | 3% |
| New York | 2% |
| Michigan | 2% |
| Pennsylvania | 1% |
| Virginia | 1% |
| (International Students) | 1% |
| Indiana | 1% |
| Massachusetts | 1% |
| Ohio | 1% |
| New Jersey | 1% |
Retention Rates (2007):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 61 % |
Paine College offers campus housing for 549 of its 871 (full-time) students.
(Please refer to our profile of Augusta, Georgia for details about the area surrounding the campus. Also see our list of other Georgia Colleges).
The school offers students a meal plan with 19 meals per week.
Acceptances:
| Group | Applicants | Accepted | Percent Accepted | Enrolled | Percent of Accepted Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 2,975 | 1,191 | 40% | 244 | 20% |
| Men | 847 | 319 | 38% | 70 | 22% |
| Women | 2,128 | 872 | 41% | 174 | 20% |
Standardized Test Scores:
| Test | 25th Percentile | 75th Percetile |
|---|---|---|
| SAT Verbal | 350 | 460 |
| SAT Math | 330 | 420 |
| SAT Writing | 350 | 430 |
| ACT Verbal | 12 | 16 |
| ACT Math | 15 | 17 |
| ACT Composite | 14 | 17 |
Application Requirements:
| Item | Requirement |
|---|---|
| GPA | required |
| Class Rank | not required |
| High School Record | required |
| College Prep Program | recommended |
| Recommendations | required |
| Formal Demonstration of Competence | not required |
| Standardized Tests (SAT and/or ACT) | required |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting SAT | 70% |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting ACT | 47% |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) | recommended |
| Other Standardized Tests | not required |
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 11,224 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 11,224 |
| Room and board | $ 5,476 |
| Room charge | $ 2,458 |
| Board (meal plan) charge | $ 3,018 |
| Books and supplies | $ 800 |
| Other expenses | $ 3,020 |
Financial Aid:
Paine College participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 158700)
Paine College has a tenure system for faculty.
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2008-2009):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Associate professor | calendar year | 4 | $56,717 | 1 | * |
| Instructor | calendar year | 0 | * | 1 | * |
| All faculty total | calendar year | 4 | $56,717 | 2 | * |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Full-Time Faculty (2008-2009):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | academic year | 5 | $46,135 | 2 | * |
| Associate professor | academic year | 7 | $45,544 | 3 | $47,293 |
| Assistant professor | academic year | 21 | $40,168 | 18 | $38,838 |
| Instructor | academic year | 2 | * | 2 | * |
| All faculty total | academic year | 35 | $41,705 | 25 | $40,857 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Athletic Conferences:
| Sport | Conference |
|---|---|
| Basketball | Southern Intercollegiate Athletic Conference |
| Baseball | Southern Intercollegiate Athletic Conference |
| Track | Southern Intercollegiate Athletic Conference |
Students on Athletic Scholarships (2007):
| Sport | Men | Women | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 39 | 31 | 70 |
| Basketball | 13 | 16 | 29 |
| Track | 10 | 9 | 19 |
| Baseball | 16 | 0 | 16 |
| All Other Sports | 0 | 6 | 6 |
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Accounting
Business Administration and Management, General
Business/Commerce, General
International Business/Trade/Commerce
Management Information Systems, General
Marketing/Marketing Management, General
CONSERVATION AND RESOURCE MANAGEMENT
Environmental Science
DRAMA AND PERFORMING ARTS
Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General
EDUCATION AND TEACHING
Biology Teacher Education
Elementary Education and Teaching
English/Language Arts Teacher Education
History Teacher Education
Junior High/Intermediate/Middle School Education and Teaching
Mathematics Teacher Education
LIBERAL ARTS
English Language and Literature, General
History, General
Sociology
MATHEMATICS
Mathematics and Computer Science
Mathematics, General
MEDIA
Broadcast Journalism
Journalism
Public Relations/Image Management
MUSIC
Music Performance, General
RELIGION AND PHILOSOPHY
Philosophy
Religion/Religious Studies
SCIENCE
Biology/Biological Sciences, General
Chemistry, General
SECURITY AND LAW ENFORCEMENT
Criminology
THERAPY AND COUNSELING
Counseling Psychology
Experimental Psychology
Psychology, General
Social Psychology
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets Paine College Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| % of degrees in mathematics (vs. all colleges) | Top 1% |  |
| % of full-time faculty on tenure track (vs. all colleges) | Top 2% | |
| Minority % of student body (vs. all colleges) | Top 4% | |
| % of degrees in media (vs. all colleges) | Top 7% | |
| Dorm rooms per full-time student (vs. all colleges) | Top 8% | |
| Selectivity (based on % of applicants accepted) (vs. all colleges) | Top 9% | |
| Faculty/student ratio (full-time) (vs. all colleges) | Top 11% | |
| Number of degree programs (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 11% | |
| % of degrees in science (vs. all colleges) | Top 14% | |
| % of degrees in therapy and counseling (vs. all colleges) | Top 16% | |
| % of degrees in conservation and resource management (vs. all colleges) | Top 17% | |
| % students on athletic fin. aid (vs. all colleges) | Top 18% | |
| Female % of student body (for colleges of its size and type) | Top 19% | |
Notable:
United Methodist affiliation Accepts some high school credits Offers credit for life experience Grants credits for AP courses Offers distance learning Career counseling Career services Student employment services Remedial classes for students Option to study abroad Offers part-time study On-campus library Offers campus housing Offers a board (meal) plan Tenure system for quality teaching Has ROTC (army) Offers athletic scholarships NCAA athletic conference member
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