Paine College

1235 15th Street
Augusta, GA 30901-3182
http://www.paine.edu

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Overview
TypePrivate institution
Year Founded1882
Religious AffiliationCME and UM
Undergrad Students828
Endowment11,697,522
Application DeadlineAugust 1
Application Fee20
SelectivityLess selective
Application DeadlineAugust 1
Tuition10,184
Room/Board4,966
Services
Associated FirmsLocal boards of education, Department of Family and Children's Services, hospitals, accounting firms, banks, various other business and industries
Campus Safety24-hour foot and vehicle patrols, late night transport/escort service, 24-hour emergency telephones, lighted pathways/sidewalks, controlled dormitory access (key, security card, etc)
Career Serviceson-campus job interviews, internships, resume assistance, career/job search classes, alumni network, interest inventory, interview training
Museums1200 seat Gilbert-Lambuth Memorial Chapel
Basic Servicesnonremedial tutoring, placement service, health service, health insurance
Museums1200 seat Gilbert-Lambuth Memorial Chapel
Periodical Subs7,951
# of Books56,628
Graduate Job Placement Statistics
within 6 months25%
within one year15%
within two years10%
Campus Life
Students in fraternities10%
Students in sororities10%
Campus Size60 acres
College housing offeredYes
Students in college housing57%
College housing typeswomen's dorms (70%), men's dorms (30%), other housing options
Popular EventsOctoberfest, Miss and Mr. Paine Coronation, Homecoming, Lyceum Series, basketball games
Nearest AirportAtlanta, GA (150), Augusta (5)
Nearest TrainColumbia, SC (72)
Army ROTCOffered at cooperating institution (Augusta State University)
Navy ROTCNot offered
Extracurricular
Students activitieschoral groups, dance, drama/theater, literary magazine, marching band, music ensembles, pep band, student government, student newspaper, yearbook
Number of Organizations32
# of fraternities4
# of sororities4
Students in fraternities10%
Students in sororities10%
Student Papers(Appears as submitted by school) The Paineite, each semester
Honor SocietiesAlpha Kappa Mu, Alpha Kappa Delta International Sociology Honor Society, Delta Mu Delta Business Honor Society
Religious Organizations(Appears as submitted by school) Wesley Fellowship
International Organizations(Appears as submitted by school) International Student Association
Other Organizations(Appears as submitted by school) Business Club, Concert Choir, E. A. R. T. H. Club, Ecology Club, French Club, Gospel Choir, N. A. A. C. P. , National Pan Hellenic Council, Pre-Alumni Council, Pre-Professional Science Alliance, Psychology Club, Show Choir, Rotaract Club, Student Georgia Association of Educators/Student NEA, Students in Free Enterprise, Sociology Club