Paul Quinn College can be found in Dallas, Texas (a large city). One of the defining characteristics of the school is its status as a African Methodist Episcopal school. Paul Quinn College is a private, not-for-profit institution. The Bachelor's degree is the highest degree at the school.
The most common majors at Paul Quinn College are in business and management.
The school does not have an open admissions system. Not everyone who applies is accepted. Paul Quinn College turned down 93% of potential students in 2005. Only 25% of students scored 390 or lower in 2005 on the verbal SAT test. Math SAT scores at the school centered around 395 to 790, but ranged both higher and lower. People attending Paul Quinn College come from a variety of states around the country.
In 2005, 790 students were enrolled in the school. Paul Quinn College has a large minority student population.
The school has a residential or campus feel. Student dorms or apartments are common at Paul Quinn College. The school offers students meal plans. Paul Quinn College student athletes compete in Division II Independents and Red River Athletic Conference competitions. The school offers athletic financial aid to more of its students than do most colleges.
The school reports its educational mission is:
"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."
More complete details are provided below.
Paul Quinn College
3837 Simpson Stuart Rd
Dallas, TX 75241
General Phone: (214) 376-1000
Admissions Phone: (214) 302-3520
Financial Aid Phone: (214) 302-3530
http://www.pqc.edu
Paul Quinn College awarded degrees in these major categories in 2005:
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Business And Management | 95 | managerial economics, accounting |
| Education And Teaching | 20 | teacher ed, English teaching, physical education teaching, history teaching, biology teaching, math teaching |
| Science | 11 | biology |
| Security And Law Enforcement | 9 | corrections and criminal justice |
| Liberal Arts | 8 | sociology, English, history |
| Media | 3 | communication studies |
| Computer Science And Engineering | 0 | computer science |
Number of programs and degrees for Paul Quinn College in 2005:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree | 146 | 15 |
Paul Quinn College is a historically black college.
In 2005, Paul Quinn College had a total enrollment of 790 students (752 full-time equivalent).
Students in the Freshman Class (2005):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Men | 71% |
| Women | 29% |
| Full-Time | 100% |
| Part-Time | 0% |
More details are available, using 2004 data:
Students By Class (2004):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 100% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 1% |
| Black | 91% |
| Hispanic | 5% |
| American Indian | 0% |
| (Foreign Students) | 3% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence (2004):
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| Texas | 72% |
| California | 5% |
| Puerto Rico | 4% |
| Mississippi | 4% |
| Virgin Islands | 3% |
| Oregon | 2% |
| Illinois | 2% |
| Florida | 2% |
| Michigan | 1% |
| New Jersey | 1% |
| Oklahoma | 1% |
| District of Columbia | 1% |
| Georgia | 1% |
| Colorado | 1% |
| Arkansas | 1% |
Retention Rates (2004):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 86 % |
| Part-Time | 100 % |
Paul Quinn College offers campus housing for 800 of its 752 (full-time) students.
(Please refer to our profile of Dallas, Texas for details about the area surrounding the campus.)
The school offers students a meal plan with 21 meals per week.
Acceptances:
| Group | Applicants | Accepted | Percent Accepted | Enrolled | Percent of Accepted Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 1,713 | 128 | 7% | 96 | 75% |
| Men | 686 | 88 | 13% | 68 | 77% |
| Women | 1,027 | 40 | 4% | 28 | 70% |
Standardized Test Scores:
| Test | 25th Percentile | 75th Percetile |
|---|---|---|
| SAT Verbal | 390 | 780 |
| SAT Math | 395 | 790 |
| ACT Verbal | 6 | 12 |
| ACT Math | 7 | 14 |
| ACT Composite | 7 | 14 |
Application Requirements:
| Item | Requirement |
|---|---|
| GPA | required |
| Class Rank | required |
| High School Record | required |
| College Prep Program | recommended |
| Recommendations | recommended |
| Formal Demonstration of Competence | not required |
| Standardized Tests (SAT and/or ACT) | required |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting SAT | 53% |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting ACT | 43% |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) | required |
Admissions Phone Number: (214) 302-3520
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 6,500 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 6,500 |
| Room and board | $ 4,600 |
| Room charge | $ 2,200 |
| Board (meal plan) charge | $ 2,400 |
| Books and supplies | $ 1,200 |
| Other expenses | $ 500 |
Financial Aid:
Paul Quinn College participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 360200)
Financial Aid Phone Number: (214) 302-3530
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | academic year | 0 | * | 1 | * |
| Associate professor | academic year | 5 | $42,710 | 2 | * |
| Assistant professor | academic year | 4 | $31,365 | 5 | $32,516 |
| Instructor | academic year | 6 | $34,145 | 2 | * |
| All faculty total | academic year | 15 | $36,259 | 10 | $34,762 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Athletic Conferences (2005):
| Sport | Conference |
|---|---|
| Football | Division II Independents |
| Basketball | Red River Athletic Conference |
| Baseball | Red River Athletic Conference |
| Track | Red River Athletic Conference |
Students on Athletic Scholarships (2004):
| Sport | Men | Women | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 55 | 16 | 71 |
| Football | 30 | 0 | 30 |
| Basketball | 5 | 9 | 14 |
| Track | 11 | 3 | 14 |
| Baseball | 9 | 0 | 9 |
| All Other Sports | 0 | 4 | 4 |
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Accounting
Business/Managerial Economics
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
Computer Science
EDUCATION AND TEACHING
Biology Teacher Education
English/Language Arts Teacher Education
History Teacher Education
Mathematics Teacher Education
Physical Education Teaching and Coaching
Teacher Education, Multiple Levels
LIBERAL ARTS
English Language and Literature, General
History, General
Sociology
MEDIA
Communication Studies/Speech Communication and Rhetoric
SCIENCE
Biology/Biological Sciences, General
SECURITY AND LAW ENFORCEMENT
Corrections and Criminal Justice, Other
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets Paul Quinn College Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| Selectivity (based on % of applicants accepted) (vs. all colleges) | Top 1% | ![]() ![]() |
| Dorm rooms per full-time student (vs. all colleges) | Top 2% | ![]() ![]() |
| % of degrees in business and management (vs. all colleges) | Top 4% | ![]() ![]() |
| Minority % of student body (vs. all colleges) | Top 6% | ![]() |
| Lowest tuition & fees (in-state) (for colleges of its size and type) | Top 10% | ![]() |
| % students on athletic fin. aid (vs. all colleges) | Top 16% | ![]() |
| Student SAT scores (vs. all colleges) | Top 19% | ![]() |
| % of students from other states (vs. all colleges) | Top 20% | ![]() |
Notable:
African Methodist Episcopal affiliation
Accepts some high school credits
Grants credits for AP courses
Career counseling
Career placement services
Student employment services
Remedial classes for students
Option to study abroad
Offers campus housing
Offers part-time study
On-campus library
Offers campus housing
Offers a board (meal) plan
Offers athletic scholarships
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