Paul Quinn College Rankings
| Ranking | Category |
|---|---|
| #6643 of 14,131 | In the World |
| #1838 of 2,597 | In North America |
| #1750 of 2,496 | In the United States |
| #88 of 119 | In Texas |
| #7 of 12 | In Dallas |
Quick Review
- Religion
- African Methodist Episcopal
- Acceptance rate
- 34%
- Undergraduates
- 600
- Graduates
- 2
- Male:Female Ratio
- 36:64
- Control
- Private
not-for-profit - Highest Degree
- Master's degree
- Website
- pqc-edu.squarespace.com
Paul Quinn College Acceptance rate and admissions statistics
Paul Quinn College has an acceptance rate of 34% and is among the top 8% of the most difficult universities to gain admission to in the United States. The university reports the admission statistics without distinguishing between local and international students.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acceptance Rate | 34% | 32% | 34% |
| Applicants | 3,398 | 1,190 | 2,181 |
| Admissions | 1,149 | 386 | 736 |
| Freshmen enrolled full time | 147 | 56 | 91 |
| Freshmen enrolled part time | 20 | 6 | 14 |
197 students enrolled in some distance education courses.
397 enrolled exclusively in distance education.
Admissions requirements
| Formal demonstration of competencies | Required |
|---|---|
| Recommendations | Required |
| Secondary school GPA | Required |
| Secondary school record | Required |
| TOEFL | Required |
| College-preparatory program | Considered but not required |
| Other Tests | Neither required nor recommended |
| SAT/ACT | Neither required nor recommended |
| Secondary school rank | Neither required nor recommended |
Enrollment demographics by race or ethnicity
| Black or African American | 414 (69%) |
|---|---|
| Hispanic | 95 (16%) |
| White | 37 (6%) |
| Two or more races | 34 (6%) |
| Race or Ethnicity unknown | 7 (1%) |
| Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander | 5 (0.8%) |
| Nonresident Alien | 5 (0.8%) |
| Asian | 5 (0.8%) |
Costs per year: Tuition, Housing, Fees
The average net cost to attend Paul Quinn College is $18,118 per year, calculated as the sum of the average cost of tuition, room and board, books, and supplies, reduced by the amount of average financial aid received.
The final cost of attendance varies for each student based on household income, residency, program, and other factors.
Average costs by household income
| <$30K | $18,812 |
|---|---|
| $30-48K | $19,446 |
| $48-75K | $19,547 |
| $75-110K | $22,322 |
| $110K+ | $24,500 |
Tuition and fees
| Undergraduates | Graduates | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition in-district | $8,898 | $9,456 |
| Tuition in-state | $8,898 | $9,456 |
| Tuition out-of-state | $8,898 | $9,456 |
| Fee in-district | $4,600 | $8,901 |
| Fee in-state | $4,600 | $8,901 |
| Fee out-of-state | $4,600 | $8,901 |
Room and board costs
| Dormitory capacity | 216 |
|---|---|
| Combined charge for room and board | $7,650 |
| Room charge | $3,850 |
| Meal charge | $3,800 |
Paul Quinn College majors
Paul Quinn College has granted 62 bachelor's degrees across 11 programs. Below is a table with majors that lead to degrees at Paul Quinn College.
| Major | Bachelor |
|---|---|
| Business Administration and Management, General | 16 |
| General Studies | 12 |
| Health and Wellness, General | 10 |
| Entrepreneurship & Entrepreneurial Studies | 8 |
| Legal Studies | 5 |
| Psychology, General | 4 |
| Accounting and Business & Management | 2 |
| Political Science and Government, General | 2 |
| Banking and Financial Support Services | 1 |
| Communication, General | 1 |
| Mathematics, General | 1 |
| Grand Total | 62 |
Paul Quinn College has a graduation rate of 38%, which is among the 22% lowest for universities in the US.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Graduation rate | 38% | 30% | 44% |
| |||
Publications & Citations
Paul Quinn College has published 22 scientific papers with 346 citations received. The research profile covers a range of fields, including Liberal Arts & Social Sciences, Political Science, Law, Psychology, Medicine, Biology, Sociology, History, Philosophy, and Business.
Publication / Citation count by topic
Annual publication & citation counts
| Year | Publications | Citations |
|---|---|---|
| 1992 | 0 | 0 |
| 1993 | 0 | 0 |
| 1994 | 0 | 0 |
| 1995 | 0 | 2 |
| 1996 | 1 | 0 |
| 1997 | 0 | 0 |
| 1998 | 0 | 0 |
| 1999 | 0 | 1 |
| 2000 | 0 | 2 |
| 2001 | 0 | 0 |
| 2002 | 0 | 0 |
| 2003 | 0 | 1 |
| 2004 | 0 | 2 |
| 2005 | 1 | 1 |
| 2006 | 1 | 5 |
| 2007 | 0 | 3 |
| 2008 | 0 | 3 |
| 2009 | 2 | 2 |
| 2010 | 0 | 6 |
| 2011 | 0 | 14 |
| 2012 | 0 | 17 |
| 2013 | 0 | 19 |
| 2014 | 1 | 28 |
| 2015 | 2 | 17 |
| 2016 | 1 | 15 |
| 2017 | 3 | 14 |
| 2018 | 1 | 27 |
| 2019 | 1 | 26 |
| 2020 | 0 | 17 |
| 2021 | 1 | 34 |
| 2022 | 1 | 25 |
Notable alumni
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John Hope Bryant
- Occupations
- entrepreneur
- Biography
-
John Hope Bryant is an American financial literacy entrepreneur and businessman. Bryant is the founder, chairman and chief executive officer of nonprofit Operation HOPE, chief executive officer of Bryant Group Ventures and The Promise Homes Company, co-founder of Global Dignity, advisor to business and government and author of bestselling books on economics and leadership. He served as vice-chair of President Bush's Council on Financial Literacy, a member of President Obama's Advisory Council on Financial Capability, the vice chair on the U.S. President's Advisory Council on Financial Literacy and as the chairman of the Committee on the Underserved.
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Andy Cooper
- Occupations
- baseball player
- Biography
-
Andrew Lewis Cooper, nicknamed "Lefty", was an American left-handed pitcher in baseball's Negro leagues. He was elected to the Baseball Hall of Fame in 2006. An alumnus of Paul Quinn College, Cooper played nine seasons for the Detroit Stars and ten seasons for the Kansas City Monarchs, and briefly played for the Chicago American Giants. The Texan was 6 feet 2 inches (188 cm) tall and weighed 220 pounds (100 kg; 16 st).
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Toni Rose
- Years
- 1968-.. (age 57)
- Occupations
- politician
- Biography
-
Toni Rose is a Democratic member of the Texas House of Representatives. She has represented District 110 since 2013.
General info
| Alternative names | PQC |
|---|---|
| Founded | 1872 |
| Motto | WE Over Me |
| Colors | purple, black, gold |
| Academic calendar | Semesters |
| Total FTE staff | 64 |
| Carnegie classification | Baccalaureate Colleges: Diverse Fields |
Location and contacts
| Address | 3837 Simpson Stuart Rd Dallas, Texas, 75241 United States |
|---|---|
| City population | 1,304,000 |
| Phone | 2143761000 |