Paine College
Higher EducationGeorgia, United States201-500 Employees
Paine College is a private, church-related liberal arts college on a 57-acre campus in Augusta, Georgia. Its mission is to provide a high-quality liberal arts education that combines academic excellence with ethical and spiritual values, social responsibility, and personal development to prepare students for leadership and service in the African American community and beyond. The curriculum encompasses language, literature and the fine arts; natural sciences and mathematics; social sciences; and religion and philosophy, with professional offerings in business administration and education, including concentrations in secondary education and early childhood/middle grades. The institution aims to cultivate scholarly habits, cultural awareness, leadership potential, and the capacity for community service and creative thinking. Located in Augusta, Georgia, Paine College sits within reach of regional centers such as Columbia, South Carolina, and Atlanta, Georgia. In June 2026, the college announced the appointment of a Chief Academic Officer to help lead its academic program.