Paine College
Paine College is a historically black college found in Augusta, GA. The smaller size of enrollment, which is around 1,000 students, provides smaller class sizes for enrolled students.
A SAT or ACT exam may be required before applying to this institution. Scores between 1010 (25th percentile) to 1280 (75th percentile) on the SAT and in the range of 14 (25th percentile) to 18 (75th percentile) on the ACT is common among applicants accepted to this school. We were able to estimate the Paine College average GPA (2.64 - 2.81) of admitted students by applying sampled GPA data on over 150 schools. This school has an acceptance rate of about 44% with 22% of applicants deciding to continue on and enroll. You can get more information from the admissions office website at paine.edu.
Overall Paine College Acceptance Rate - Fall 2013
The overall acceptance rate for Paine College was reported as 43.8% in Fall 2013 with over 2,770 applications submitted to this school. Both in state and out of state applicants are included in these figures. We do not have data on transfer acceptance rates currently.
Accepted Applicants Profile
- SAT Scores: 1010 - 1280
- ACT Scores: 14 - 18
- Average GPA: 2.64 - 2.81
How Hard Is It to Get into Paine College?
Applicant Selectivity: Low
When considering the average GPA and SAT/ACT scores of students accepted to Paine College and comparing to other schools nationwide, applicant selectivity is lower than most other schools.
Historical Trend and Acceptance Rate 2021 Projection
The historical trend chart shows acceptance rates from the previous years, from which we have projected the acceptance rate for the 2021-2022 school year. The overall acceptance rate trend for Paine College has been getting much higher in the past few years.
Acceptance Rate By Year
- 2009-2010: 38.9%
- 2010-2011: 41.1%
- 2011-2012: 69.4%
- 2012-2013: 69.4%
- 2013-2014: 43.8%
- Projected Acceptance Rate 2021-2022: 54.4%
How Does Paine College Compare?
The acceptance rate for Paine College is twenty-seven percent lower than the national average of all colleges which is around 55.5%.
Nearby Similar College Acceptance Rates
School | Acceptance Rate |
---|---|
Voorhees College | 50.5% |
Erskine College | 69.7% |
Emmanuel College | 47.8% |
Brewton-Parker College | 51.4% |
Wesleyan College | 43.4% |
Admissions Rates & Enrollment Rates - Details
General Recommendations & Requirements for Admissions
- High School GPA Scores are Required
- School Records are Required
- Submit Recommendation Letters are Required
- Standardized Test Scores (SAT,ACT,...) are Required
- TOEFL Exam (Foreign Language Students) are Recommended
Number of Applicants, Percent Accepted, and Enrolled Students (Fall 2013)
Total | Male | Female | |
---|---|---|---|
Applicants | 2,771 | 43.1% | 56.9% |
Admitted | 1,213 | 43.7% | 56.3% |
Enrolled | 268 | 69.0% | 31.0% |
Average ACT/SAT Scores of Applicants to Paine College (Fall 2013)
SAT® Section | Score Range |
---|---|
Critical Reading | 340 - 430 |
Math | 340 - 440 |
Writing | 330 - 410 |
Total Score | 1010 - 1280 |
ACT® | Score Range |
---|---|
English | 12 - 17 |
Math | 15 - 17 |
Composite Score | 14 - 18 |