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Paul Quinn College is a very small, four-year, highly residential, private not-for-profit school with 365 students enrolled. This college was originated in 1872 and is one of the 36 schools located in Dallas, Texas.

Paul Quinn College is one of the Historically Black College or University institutions (HBCU) and is also affiliated with African Methodist Episcopal Church.

Academic Offerings



Programs
Offered
15
Bachelor's degree is offered at Paul Quinn College.

The most popular concentrations at Paul Quinn College are Business and Economics.

Student Retention
37%
Paul Quinn College implements a semester-based curriculum calendar system and offers enrollment in 15 degree programs including Accounting, Computer Science, History, and Sociology.

It is worthwhile to know student retention and graduation rates before you apply to a school to get your diploma or to engage in a long-term study; high retention and graduation rates are typically a positive sign. Nevertheless, if you would like to transfer or take non-credit coursework, these metrics are not important.

Students to Faculty Ratio
16 : 1
Paul Quinn College student retention rate is very low at 37% (way below Texas average). Considering this statistic, it seems that students do not seem to enjoy their stay at this school.

The graduation rate at Paul Quinn College is very low: 17%.

Student to full-time faculty ratio at Paul Quinn College is pretty decent -- 16:1.

Tuition and Loans



FAFSA Code
for 2010/11
003602
If you wish to file your FAFSA application for Federal Student Aid, the school code for Paul Quinn College is 003602. Please verify this code before using it with your FAFSA application.

Federal Student Aid is an office of the US Department of Education, which provides money for college to eligible students and families. To meet minimum eligibility requirements you will need to have a valid Social Security number and high school diploma or GED certificate.

Tuition and fees per year
$9,900
It is quite easy to get approved for a loan at Paul Quinn College, as 62% of the school's students receive loans, while the average loan amount is about $10,000.

Average tuition pricing is relatevely low, about $8,300 annually. The additional fees at Paul Quinn College beyond tuition are about $1,600; this totals $9,900 a year.

Admissions Information



Acceptance
Rate
11%
This college accepts your credits for life experience (learned through independent study, noncredit adult courses, work experience, portfolio demonstration, previous licensure or certification, or completion of other learning opportunities) and advanced placement credits (college-level courses taught in high school) for admission.

As reported in recent data, 1,279 applications were submitted and 141 were accepted (11%); so it is challenging to become a student at this school.

Dual Credits
Accepted
Yes
The undergraduate application fee at Paul Quinn College is $35.00. The application fee cannot be applied toward tuition or required fees. In addition, the application fee is non-refundable if the student is not accepted to this school.

If you wish to request more details about applying to Paul Quinn College, call this school's general information office at (214) 302-3545 or check Paul Quinn College Website.

Opportunities and Services



Videos
Available
8
Paul Quinn College offers a distance education program and study abroad programs.

There are options for on-campus part-time employment at Paul Quinn College, which allows students to cover some of the tuition expenses. Additionally, this school helps students to evaluate their career options and to find a full-time job upon graduation.

Paul Quinn College offers on-campus housing. Dormitory capacity at this college accommodates about 300 students, which provides a good on-campus housing opportunity. The room price is relatively low, nearly $2,500 per academic year.

Crime and Safety



Safety
Grade
C+
Based on the college crime numbers, Paul Quinn College appears to be a relatively safe school. Read the details in the Campus Crime Report for this college.

Learn about other colleges around Dallas. Other cities to get an education from around Paul Quinn College are Lancaster, Duncanville, Mesquite, Cedar Hill, and Grand Prairie.

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Post Address: Paul Quinn College, 3837 Simpson Stuart Rd, Dallas, Texas 75241, USA
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