Paine College
- Private
- Liberal arts college
Paine College: international tuition 7,800 USD per year, one-year total cost ≈ 27,431 USD, acceptance rate 95.4%.
Getting in. The school admits 95.4% of applicants. The SAT range of admitted students is not published. The school does not require the SAT or ACT. The school has not published a minimum English score.
Cost for a year. One year comes to about 27,431 USD, before any scholarship. 1 scholarship comes with an amount, but none says international students can apply, so nothing is taken off yet.
Deadline and visa. The application deadline for fall is 1/7. You apply through Paine College application. How long the visa takes is up to the consulate; see the country note.
Admissions checked 13/10/2026Cost checked 11/10/2026
What is the tuition at Paine College?
International tuition is 7,800 USD per year. The total cost for one year is ≈ 27,431 USD.
What is the acceptance rate at Paine College?
The acceptance rate is 95.4%.
- Pay in fullYesPay in fullOnce admitted you can enrol straight away — no scholarship decision to wait for.Your family covers all tuition and living costs for every year of the degree.You will need: your application and proof that your family can pay — the school needs it to issue your visa documents.
- Aid with the offerUnclearAid with the offerThe school decides aid while reviewing your application, so any need-based or merit award arrives with the offer.The school's official pages do not say whether international students get aid at admission — worth asking the admissions office directly.
- Apply separately for scholarshipsUnclearApply separately for scholarshipsOn top of the admission application, you send a separate scholarship application or get nominated.The pages we read mention no scholarship with its own application. Not seeing one does not mean there is none — ask the school.
For Vietnamese students
Vietnamese community nearby
Contact
Tuition and cost for a year
Compared with 727 private United States schools with published tuition in Duckling's data.
What a year costs
Tuition by group
- CAPs7,800 USD≈ ₫203M
- On Campus13,467 USD≈ ₫351M
- Off Campus13,467 USD≈ ₫351M
- With Parents13,467 USD≈ ₫351M
VND converted at Vietcombank's selling rate on 15/10/2026; indicative only — the real amount depends on the rate when you pay.
Scholarships and aid for international students
Coming soon. Merit and need-based aid policy for international students is being verified from official pages.
Scholarships at this school
HBCU Empowerment ScholarshipIntl eligibility unclearThe school does not say whether international students can get this scholarship, so “Cost for a year” at the top does not subtract it. Ask the school before counting on it.MeritMeritAwarded on achievement (grades, awards, activities), regardless of family finances.Separate application requiredSchool page
The scholarship requires U.S. citizenship, permanent residency, or full work authorization, which excludes many international students, but it is not an explicit blanket exclusion of international students.
Deadline: July 20, 2020 (essay deadline; past)
UNCF (external scholarships)Intl eligibility unclearThe school does not say whether international students can get this scholarship, so “Cost for a year” at the top does not subtract it. Ask the school before counting on it.OtherOtherDoes not fit the groups above; see the scholarship page for conditions.Separate application requiredSchool page
The page only lists UNCF as an external scholarship (2.5+ GPA) and does not address international students.
Admission requirements
Compared with 349 United States schools that publish an application fee in Duckling's data.
English
Application requirements
- High-school transcriptiA transcript showing at least five Ordinary-level passes (including English) and a certified translation at the applicant's expense are needed.Required
- Teacher recommendationiA reference form from someone who can verify the applicant's academic ability is required.Required
- EssaysiA brief typed 500-word autobiographical essay is required.Required
- Proof of fundsiA statement of financial responsibility naming who covers costs is required, with salary or funds verification.Required
- English proficiencyRequired
How to apply
Typical minimum English scores
Compared with 534 United States schools admitting 70%+ that publish it in Duckling's data.
Compared with 454 United States schools admitting 70%+ that publish it in Duckling's data.
Deadlines
- Application deadline for Spring semesterApplicationabout47days
- Enrollment deposit ($150) due for Spring 2026 (new students)Deposit+47 days
- Welcome Week/Orientation for new students begins, Spring 2026 (Jan 7–9)Orientation+84 days
- Application deadline for Summer sessionApplication+198 days
- Application deadline for Fall semesterApplication+259 days
- Welcome Week/Orientation for new students begins, Fall 2025 (Jul 27–Aug 1)Orientation+285 days
Credit for exams
AP credit may be considered for catalog courses if you provide proof of a score of at least 3.
Scores that count12345
Programs
Outcomes
Staying in United States after graduation
OPT: 12 months of work in your field after each degree level; degrees on the DHS STEM list can extend by 24 months (up to 36 months in total). Unemployment during OPT is capped at 90 days (150 days with the STEM extension). Note: on 8 October 2026 DHS published a PROPOSED rule charging USD 70,000 for initial OPT and USD 30,000 for later OPT; it is not in force, and comments close on 9 November 2026.
Climate
School & campus
Where the school is
Detailed map
Academics & housing
Why this school is listed: accepts applications through the Common App.
Updated 14/10/2026How Duckling sources data