Students attend Paine College in Augusta, Georgia, 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 mathematics and science.
The school is selective and does not offer open admission. One sign of prestige is that Paine College only let in 29% of those who applied in 2005. Three quarters of students in 2005 had SAT verbal scores of at least 370. Half of math SAT scores of accepted students fell between 370 and 450.
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 828 students at Paine College (as of 2005). 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
Admissions Phone: (706) 821-8320
Financial Aid Phone: (706) 821-8262
http://www.paine.edu
Paine College awarded degrees in these major categories in 2005:
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Liberal Arts | 34 | sociology, English, history |
| Business And Management | 25 | business management, accounting, MIS, international business, business, marketing |
| Science | 11 | biology, chemistry |
| Therapy And Counseling | 8 | counseling psychology, psychology, social psychology, experimental psychology |
| Security And Law Enforcement | 7 | criminology |
| Media | 6 | broadcast journalism, journalism, public relations |
| Education And Teaching | 4 | elementary school teaching, biology teaching, English teaching, middle school teaching, math teaching, history teaching |
| Mathematics | 2 | mathematics, mathematics and computer science |
| Religion And Philosophy | 1 | religion, philosophy |
| Conservation And Resource Management | 0 | environmental science |
| Drama And Performing Arts | 0 | drama |
| Music | 0 | music performance |
Number of programs and degrees for Paine College in 2005:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree | 98 | 32 |
Paine College is a historically black college.
In 2005, Paine College had a total enrollment of 828 students (787 full-time equivalent).
Students in the Freshman Class (2005):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Men | 28% |
| Women | 72% |
| Full-Time | 99% |
| Part-Time | 1% |
More details are available, using 2004 data:
Students By Class (2004):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 100% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 1% |
| Black | 97% |
| Hispanic | 0% |
| Asian | 0% |
| Other Races | 1% |
| (Foreign Students) | 1% |
Students by Age (2004):
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 0% |
| 18-19 | 28% |
| 20-21 | 32% |
| 22-24 | 23% |
| 25-29 | 5% |
| 30-34 | 2% |
| 35-39 | 2% |
| 40-49 | 3% |
| 50-64 | 2% |
| 65+ | 0% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence (2004):
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| Georgia | 77% |
| South Carolina | 5% |
| California | 3% |
| New Jersey | 3% |
| Alabama | 3% |
| Washington | 2% |
| New York | 2% |
| Virgin Islands | 1% |
| Louisiana | 1% |
| Kentucky | 1% |
| Illinois | 1% |
| Rhode Island | 1% |
| State unknown | 1% |
| Maryland | 1% |
| District of Columbia | 1% |
Retention Rates (2004):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 66 % |
Paine College offers campus housing for 503 of its 787 (full-time) students.
(Please refer to our profile of Augusta, Georgia for details about the area surrounding the campus.)
The school offers students a meal plan with 19 meals per week.
Acceptances:
| Group | Applicants | Accepted | Percent Accepted | Enrolled | Percent of Accepted Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 3,683 | 1,081 | 29% | 198 | 18% |
| Men | 2,552 | 366 | 14% | 55 | 15% |
| Women | 1,131 | 715 | 63% | 143 | 20% |
Standardized Test Scores:
| Test | 25th Percentile | 75th Percetile |
|---|---|---|
| SAT Verbal | 370 | 470 |
| SAT Math | 370 | 450 |
| ACT Composite | 14 | 17 |
Application Requirements:
| Item | Requirement |
|---|---|
| GPA | required |
| Class Rank | not required |
| High School Record | required |
| College Prep Program | required |
| Recommendations | required |
| Formal Demonstration of Competence | not required |
| Standardized Tests (SAT and/or ACT) | required |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting SAT | 78% |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting ACT | 34% |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) | required |
| Other Standardized Tests | not required |
Admissions Phone Number: (706) 821-8320
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 9,690 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 9,690 |
| Room and board | $ 4,728 |
| Room charge | $ 2,122 |
| Board (meal plan) charge | $ 2,606 |
| Books and supplies | $ 700 |
| Other expenses | $ 4,082 |
Financial Aid:
Paine College participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 158700)
Financial Aid Phone Number: (706) 821-8262
Paine College has a tenure system for faculty.
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | calendar year | 2 | * | 2 | * |
| Associate professor | calendar year | 2 | * | 2 | * |
| Instructor | calendar year | 3 | $33,674 | 3 | $32,415 |
| All faculty total | calendar year | 7 | $44,843 | 7 | $48,264 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Full-Time Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | academic year | 6 | $48,737 | 0 | * |
| Associate professor | academic year | 8 | $41,481 | 3 | $43,426 |
| Assistant professor | academic year | 20 | $38,949 | 17 | $39,083 |
| Instructor | academic year | 5 | $34,719 | 2 | * |
| All faculty total | academic year | 39 | $40,432 | 22 | $39,268 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Full-Time Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | short term | 1 | * | 0 | * |
| No academic rank | short term | 0 | * | 1 | * |
| All faculty total | short term | 1 | * | 1 | * |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Athletic Conferences (2005):
| Sport | Conference |
|---|---|
| Basketball | Southern Intercollegiate Athletic Conference |
| Baseball | Southern Intercollegiate Athletic Conference |
| Track | Southern Intercollegiate Athletic Conference |
Students on Athletic Scholarships (2004):
| Sport | Men | Women | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 41 | 28 | 69 |
| Basketball | 16 | 17 | 33 |
| Track | 9 | 11 | 20 |
| Baseball | 14 | 0 | 14 |
| All Other Sports | 2 | 0 | 2 |
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
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What Sets Paine College Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| Minority % of student body (vs. all colleges) | Top 5% | ![]() |
| Selectivity (based on % of applicants accepted) (vs. all colleges) | Top 6% | ![]() |
| Faculty/student ratio (full-time) (vs. all colleges) | Top 6% | ![]() |
| Dorm rooms per full-time student (vs. all colleges) | Top 8% | ![]() |
| % of degrees in science (vs. all colleges) | Top 11% | ![]() |
| Number of degree programs (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 14% | ![]() |
| % of degrees in mathematics (vs. all colleges) | Top 14% | ![]() |
| % of degrees in liberal arts (colleges not offering open-admission) | Top 15% | ![]() |
| % students on athletic fin. aid (vs. all colleges) | Top 17% | ![]() |
| Female % of student body (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 19% | ![]() |
Notable:
United Methodist affiliation
Accepts some high school credits
Offers credit for life experience
Grants credits for AP courses
Career counseling
Career placement services
Student employment services
Remedial classes for students
Option to study abroad
Offers campus housing
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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