Historic Methodist HBCU in Augusta, Georgia, preparing servant leaders since 1882.
Paine College offers undergraduate degrees in liberal arts, business administration, and education through residential, commuter, and off-site programs. The college operates three academic schools: Applied, Natural and Health Sciences; Humanities, Social Sciences and Education; and Business and Professional Advancement. Students may choose from seven majors across five departments, with a 10:1 student-to-faculty ratio emphasizing hands-on research and service-learning.
The 64.4-acre urban campus in historic Augusta features residence halls, classroom buildings, the Collins-Calloway Library and Resources Center, athletic facilities, and a chapel/music building. A historic district on campus was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 2012. The college supports 30+ student-led clubs and organizations, Greek life, and athletic teams competing in the NCCAA, including men's baseball and basketball, and women's basketball, softball, and volleyball.
Paine College accepts applications from first-time freshmen, transfer students, transient students, re-admitting students, international students, and adult learners (CAPS program). Application deadlines are December 1 for spring semester, May 1 for summer session, and July 1 for fall semester. The college offers multiple cost options for on-campus, off-campus, and CAPS students, with total annual costs ranging from $9,800 to $25,368.
Founded in 1882 as a unique interracial partnership between historically black and white Methodist denominations, Paine College pioneered cooperative education. The college's mission emphasizes liberal arts education with academic excellence, ethical and spiritual values, social responsibility, and personal development. Notable alumni include civil rights leader Joseph Lowery, journalist Louis Lomax, and author Frank Yerby.