Paine College

What Paine College does

Paine College is a private, non-profit Historically Black College and University (HBCU) founded in 1882 and located at 1235 Fifteenth Street in Augusta, Georgia. It is affiliated with the United Methodist Church and the Christian Methodist Episcopal Church and is governed by a Board of Trustees chaired by Attorney Michael L. Thurmond. The institution operates three academic schools — the School of Applied, Natural, and Health Sciences; the School of Humanities, Social Sciences, and Education; and the School of Business and Professional Advancement — delivering seven bachelor's degree programs (BA and BS) including Biology, Mathematics, Health Sciences, History, Psychology, Sociology, Mass Communications, and Business Administration. Student services include a Tutorial & Enrichment Center, the Collins-Callaway Library, a Veterans Affairs Office, and TRACS-accredited compliance infrastructure under FERPA.

The academic and administrative platform is built on standard higher-education systems: Jenzabar One (version 2024.2) powering the PaineNet student portal, Blackboard Learn LMS, PowerFAIDS Net Partner for financial aid (version 31.3.0.120), Microsoft Office 365 for email and collaboration, and the National Student Clearinghouse for transcript services. In Spring 2026 Paine launched a Cybersecurity Education Initiative creating a curriculum pipeline to U.S. Army Cyber Command at Fort Gordon, with BS/MS Cybersecurity degrees in development. The college also operates a CAPS adult learner program, a re-admit program for returning students, and dedicated admissions, registrar, and financial-aid offices.

The revenue model combines tuition and fees (main campus $13,467/year tuition plus $1,890 in fees; total on-campus cost $25,368/year including $3,136 room and $5,375 board), one-time fees ($25 application fee, $10+ transcript fee, $227 graduation fee), room and board, federal Title IV aid processing (Pell, Stafford, PLUS), and external grants and donations. The institution received $500,000 from the Black College Fund via GBHEM in 2024 and a $275,000 capital grant in 2025, and benefits from an Augusta National Golf Club partnership including Lee Elder Scholarships. Distribution is direct-to-consumer via the PaineNet portal, in-person admissions and financial-aid counseling, and traditional HBCU recruitment channels (campus tours, church networks, HBCU events). Customer segments span first-time freshmen, transfer, transient, international, adult learner (CAPS), veteran, and re-admitting students. Dr. Lester A. McCorn serves as the 18th President (installed September 2025), with Dr. Tywana Chenault Hemby joining as Provost and EVP of Academic Services effective June 22, 2026.

Name

Paine College

Legal name

Paine College

Website

https://paine.edu

Company type

Private

Founded year

1882

Operating status

Operating

Short description

Paine College is a private, non-profit HBCU in Augusta, Georgia, founded in 1882 and affiliated with the United Methodist Church. It offers seven bachelor's-degree programs across three academic schools and serves approximately several hundred to roughly one thousand undergraduate, transfer, adult-learner, veteran, and international students.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Higher Education

NAICS

Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools (6113), Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools (611310)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Private Nonprofit HBCUs (EDAHAMAB)

akta.pro secondary industries

Teaching-Focused & Liberal Arts HBCUs (EDAHAMAF), Health Sciences & Medical-Serving HBCUs (Nursing/Allied Health/Public Health) (EDAHAMAI)

Keywords

• Liberal arts education
• Undergraduate degree programs
• HBCU education
• Cybersecurity education
• Student support services

Headquarters

HQ city

Augusta

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Tuition and Fees: Primary revenue stream from tuition charges. Main campus tuition is $561/credit for 1-11 hours or $6,733.50 flat rate for 12-18 credit hours. Additional fees include technology/admin fees ($1,890/year), lab fees ($23/lab), and graduation fee ($227).
2. Black College Fund Support: Annual funding through the United Methodist Church's Black College Fund, administered by GBHEM. Received $500,000 in 2024 to support scholarships, tuition discounts, and operating expenses.
3. Federal Financial Aid (Title IV): Students receive federal financial aid including Pell Grants, Stafford Loans, and PLUS Loans. The college processes these through the Office of Financial Aid.
4. Grants and Donations: Institutional grants and donations including $275,000 capital fund grant in 2025 for Graham Hall restoration. Partnership with Augusta National Golf Club for golf programs and Lee Elder Scholarships.
5. Room and Board: On-campus housing and meal plans. Room charges of $3,136/year and board charges of $5,375/year for residential students.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Paine College is a private, non-profit Historically Black College and University (HBCU) that delivers undergraduate liberal arts education, awarding Bachelor of Arts and Bachelor of Science degrees across three academic schools covering sciences, humanities, business, and a new cybersecurity program. The college charges tuition, fees, room, and board, supplemented by denominational support from the United Methodist Church's Black College Fund, federal financial aid, and external grants and donations.

Product overview

Paine College is a private Historically Black College and University (HBCU) offering a liberal arts education across three academic schools: the School of Applied, Natural, and Health Sciences (Biology, Mathematics, Health Sciences, Cybersecurity); the School of Business and Professional Advancement (Business Administration); and the School of Humanities, Social Sciences, and Education (History, Psychology, Sociology, Mass Communications). The institution provides student support services including a Tutorial & Enrichment Center and Collins-Callaway Library, with a new Cybersecurity Education Initiative creating pathways to Fort Gordon. Students access courses and services through the Jenzabar-powered PaineNet portal and Blackboard LMS.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• School of Applied, Natural, and Health Sciences: Academic school offering programs in biology, mathematics, health sciences, and cybersecurity.
• School of Humanities, Social Sciences, and Education
• School of Business and Professional Advancement

Quantifiable outcome

• 10:1 student to faculty ratio
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments7 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration7 records

Feature1 record

Partnerships

Four partnerships are on record, tiered flagship and core.

• Augusta National Golf ClubflagshipStrategic or Co-development PartnerAugusta National has provided support for Paine's golf programs, created the Lee Elder Scholarships, and invested in the college's long-term institutional growth. Described as a rare level of partnership demonstrating belief in Paine's transformation.
• Transnational Association of Christian Colleges and Schools (TRACS)coreOthersAccrediting body that granted Paine College full five-year accreditation reaffirmation in April 2026. Previously placed the college on 'Show Cause' status; the positive decision ensures continued federal funding eligibility.
• U.S. Army Cyber Command (Fort Gordon)flagshipStrategic or Co-development PartnerStrategic partnership through the Cybersecurity Education Initiative establishing a direct academic pipeline to Army Cyber Command headquarters at Fort Gordon. New cybersecurity courses begin Spring 2026 with degree programs under development.
• UNCF (United Negro College Fund)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorUNCF administers scholarship programs for Paine students with 2.5+ GPA. Students can apply through UNCF's general application and create profiles to access multiple scholarship opportunities.

Scale indicators9 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Philander Smith University: Small private HBCU with United Methodist Church affiliation offering liberal arts undergraduate programs. Highly comparable to Paine on denominational support model, scale, and student demographic.
• Bennett College: Small private HBCU focused on liberal arts undergraduate education for women. Closely comparable to Paine on scale, mission, and dependence on tuition and external donor support.
• Morehouse College: Private, nonprofit, faith-affiliated HBCU offering bachelor's-level liberal arts and select professional programs, located in the Southeast U.S. Highly comparable to Paine in mission, scale, and student demographic.
• Xavier University of Louisiana: Private, faith-affiliated HBCU focused on undergraduate liberal arts and professional preparation, including sciences. Comparable in scale, denominational support model, and student demographic.
• Tougaloo College: Small private HBCU in the Southeast focused on liberal arts undergraduate education. Directly comparable to Paine on scale, type, and reliance on denominational and federal funding.
• Stillman College: Small private HBCU in the Southeast with a liberal arts mission and faith affiliation. Comparable in size, program breadth, and dependence on tuition, federal aid, and donor funding.
• Tuskegee University: Private, nonprofit HBCU in the Southeast offering undergraduate and graduate programs across multiple schools. Comparable mission and institutional profile, though somewhat larger than Paine.
• Clark Atlanta University: Private, nonprofit HBCU in the Southeast offering undergraduate and graduate programs across multiple schools. Directly comparable to Paine on type, region, and mission.
• Spelman College: Private, nonprofit HBCU focused on liberal arts education for undergraduates, located in the Southeast. Comparable in size tier, mission, tuition structure, and faith-affiliated heritage to Paine College.
• LeMoyne-Owen College: Small private HBCU in the Southeast offering liberal arts undergraduate programs. Comparable to Paine on scale, mission, accreditation dynamics, and reliance on tuition and donor funding.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/@painecollege
• Facebookfacebook.com/92522821860
• Instagraminstagram.com/painecollege
• Xx.com/PaineCollege
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/paine-college

Compliance2 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles12 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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