Paul Quinn College

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Paul Quinn College is a four-year, undergraduate, coeducational, Christ-centered liberal arts institution, affiliated with the African Methodist Episcopal Church. The mission of the College is to provide a quality education that addresses the academic, social, and Christian development of students as being foundational to the combining of intellect with faith. From this foundational preparation, the College also subscribes to the preparing of individuals as servant-leaders who in their respective communities and beyond will become agents of change for a better society. At the heart of the College's mission is the desire to communicate the value of an education steeped in a tradition of academic excellence, integrity, service, effective and efficient leadership, accountability, fiduciary responsibility, and an appreciation of cultural diversity.

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Paul Quinn College

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Paul Quinn College is a private, historically black college (HBCU) located in Dallas, Texas. Paul Quinn College holds the distinction as the oldest public historically black college in the state of Texas. The college is affiliated with the African Methodist Episcopal Church (AME) church.

History

Founded in 1872 in Austin, Texas, the college is named after William Paul Quinn (1788-1873), the fourth bishop of the AME Church. The school later moved to Waco.

The current campus, in Dallas, is located on the old campus of Bishop College, about a half mile west of Interstate 45 and two miles north of Interstate 20.

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Quick Facts

Chance of Admission:
Location:
Southwest
Setting:
Large City Setting
Type:
Private
Affiliation:
African Methodist Episcopal
Size:
Small (Under 2,000 Undergrad)

Students & Campus Life

Undergraduate Enrollment:
858
On Campus Housing:
Available
Full Time Students:
100%
Athletic Programs:
Available
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Expenses

Average Tuition:
$ 6,500
Students Receiving Aid:
98%
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Admissions

Application Fee:
$ 35
Selectivity:
Most Selective
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Students

General
Full-Time vs. Part-Time
Full-Time 100%
Part-Time 0%
Men vs. Women
Men 70%
Women 30%
Race/Ethnicity
African-American 93%
Hispanic 4%
Other 2%
Caucasian 1%
Asian 0%
Geography
In State vs. Out-of-State
In-State 72%
Out-of-State 28%
Top States for Incoming Freshman
Texas 72%
Puerto Rico 4%
California 4%
Virgin Islands 3%
Mississippi 3%
Percent of Students International: 3%

Housing

On-Campus Housing Available: Yes
Percent of Students Living On-Campus: 106%
Freshman Students Required to Live on Campus: No

Athletics

Member of: NAA, NAIA
Sports Include: Football (Division II Independents)
Basketball (Red River Athletic Conference)
Baseball (Red River Athletic Conference)
Track (Red River Athletic Conference)
Tuition & Fees (undergraduate) Expenses  
Published Tuition and Fees:
$ 6,500    
Average Tuition for Full-Time Undergrads:
$ 5,280    
Required Fees for Full-Time Undergrads:
$ 1,220    
Financial Aid Avg. Amount Received % of Students Receiving Aid  
Federal Grants:
$ 3,800 88%  
State and Local Grants:
$ 4,050 58%  
Institutional Grants:
$ 3,830 44%  
Student Loans:
$ 4,400 74%  
Any Aid:
  98%  

Selectivity (Undergraduate Only)

Acceptance Rate: 7% (Most Selective)
Test Scores  
SAT Scores:  
% of Students Submitting SAT Scores: 53%
Bottom 25th Percentile: Verbal: 390, Math: 395
Top 75th Percentile: Verbal: 780, Math: 790
ACT Scores:  
% of Students Submitting ACT Scores: 43%
Bottom 25th Percentile: Composite: 7, Verbal: 6, Math: 7
Top 75th Percentile: Composite: 14, Verbal: 12, Math: 14

Application Requirements (Undergraduate Only)

Application Fee: $ 35.00
Formal Demonstration of Competencies: Not Required
High School Diploma or Equivalent: Recommended
High School GPA: Required
High School Rank: Required
High School Record: Required
Recommendations: Recommended
TOEFL: Required
Test Scores: Required

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