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Paul Quinn College

Type 4 year, Private
Business Model Non Profit
Campus locale City: Large
Degrees offered Undergraduate
Calendar system Semester
Student body size Small
Dormitory capacity 330
Religious affiliation Methodism
Student to faculty ratio 23 to 1
Acceptance rate 87%
Students retention rate 70%
On-time graduation rate 23%

Located in Dallas, Texas, Paul Quinn College is a private, non profit institution that offers undergraduate degrees. The college operates on a semester-based calendar system, providing students with structured academic terms.

The acceptance rate of 87% indicates that Paul Quinn College is open to a wide range of applicants, providing opportunities for a diverse student body.

Paul Quinn College is accredited by the Transnational Association of Christian Colleges and Schools, ensuring that the institution meets certain standards of quality and effectiveness. This accreditation also allows students to transfer credits to other accredited institutions if they choose to continue their education elsewhere.

While the on-time graduation rate at Paul Quinn College is reported to be 23%, it is essential to consider the context of this statistic. For comparison, Texas state's graduation rate for the 2021-2022 was 40% whereas the national average was 58%.

The student retention rate of 70% at Paul Quinn College suggests that a significant percentage of students choose to continue their studies at the institution after their first-year.


  • Accredited by: Transnational Association of Christian Colleges and Schools
  • HBCU
  • The institution provides on-campus housing

Acceptance Rate

Fall 2021 admitted students

87.4%

In-State Tuition & Fees

$10,672

Cost of attendance at Paul Quinn College in 2022 for students from Texas.

See how the college's in-state sticker price compares to 4 year Non Profit, private colleges in the state as well as nationally.

Texas's average $7,907
National average $30,235

Out-of-State Tuition & Fees

$10,672

Cost of attendance at Paul Quinn College in 2022 for the out-of-state and international students

See how the college's out-of-state sticker price compares to 4 year Non Profit, private colleges in the state as well as nationally.

Texas's average $17,011
National average $30,238

Average Grant & Scholarships

In 2022, 100 of freshman students at Paul Quinn College received on average $8,376 in grant and scholarships from the college, the state and/or the federal government. Below is detail stats of the aid provided to full-time, freshman students.

$8,376
Students Receiving Aid Average Amount Total Amount
Pell Grant 47 77% $5,658 $265,941
Other Federal Grant 47 77% $9,082 $426,876
State Grant/Scholarships 33 54% $1,997 $65,889
Institutional Grant/Scholarships 33 54% $550 $18,144
Total Grant & Scholarships 61 100% $8,376 $510,909

Graduation Rate

The following chart shows the graduation rate of Paul Quinn College students who enrolled in 2015 and after. The stat covers all undergraduates registered as full-time students to study a 4-year bachelor's degree program for the first time.

The breakdown shows the graduation rate by race/ethnicity of US students. All international students are represented under one group.

As of August 31, 2021, the average graduation rate of Paul Quinn College students is 22.9%. Female students graduated at a rate of 24.1%, whereas male students graduated at a rate of 21.7%.

22.9%

  • African American 19.3% 23 students
  • hispanic 32.6% 14 students

Sport Conferences

  • Basketball Red River Athletic Conference
  • Track and Cross Country Red River Athletic Conference

Athletic Associations

  • NAIA
    National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics (NAIA)

Service Offerings

Paul Quinn College provides the following additional services to its students
  • Remedial services
  • Placement services for graduates
  • Academic/career counseling services
  • Employment services for students

Educational Offerings

Paul Quinn College offers educational programs in the following categories. Check the programs section to learn more about specific programs that you are interested in.
  • Academic

Special Learning Opportunities

  • Weekend/evening classes
  • Study abroad
  • Teacher certification

Veteran Services

  • Credit for military training

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