Paul Quinn College
Paul Quinn College is a private university in Dallas, Texas, enrolling about 620 students. Admission is moderately selective, with an acceptance rate of about 40.28% in federal reporting data. Median earnings about ten years after entry reach about $29,288 among students who received federal aid.
Key Facts
- 2024 Undergraduate Tuition: $13,498
- 2024 Average Net Price: $12,709 After Financial Aid
- 2024 Acceptance Rate: 40.28% Selective
- 2024 Enrolled Students: 620 60.8% Full-Time
- 2024 Graduation Rate: 26.87%
Paul Quinn College: what the data shows
Common questions about Paul Quinn College, answered from College Scorecard and IPEDS in this repository.
Where is Paul Quinn College?
Paul Quinn College is located in Dallas, TX (ZIP 75241).
NCES locale classification: City.
Is Paul Quinn College public or private?
Paul Quinn College is a Private Non-profit institution.
How much does Paul Quinn College cost?
Published tuition: $13,498.
Average net price after aid: $12,709.
| Family income band | Avg. net price |
|---|---|
| Family income $0–$30,000 | $11,443 |
| $30,001–$48,000 | $12,053 |
| $48,001–$75,000 | $13,626 |
| $75,001–$110,000 | $15,230 |
| $110,001+ | $18,556 |
Sticker tuition × four years (estimate, no room/board): $53,992.
How hard is it to get into Paul Quinn College?
Admission rate: 40.28%.
Scorecard does not publish admitted-student GPA for most institutions.
How big is Paul Quinn College?
Total enrollment: 620 students.
About 61% enroll full-time in our extract.
What is the graduation rate at Paul Quinn College?
150%-time completion rate: 26.87%.
First-year retention: 49.0%.
What do graduates of Paul Quinn College earn?
Median earnings: $27,021 six years after entry; $29,288 ten years after entry (College Scorecard).
How much debt do students have?
Median federal loan debt among completers: $23,373.
67.28% of students receive Pell grants.
What is Paul Quinn College known for?
Largest IPEDS program completions at this institution:
- Other/Unknown Programs (73 completions)
- CIP 520201 (23 completions)
- CIP 240102 (12 completions)
- General Psychology (12 completions)
- CIP 510001 (10 completions)
- CIP 520701 (9 completions)
- CIP 000220 (4 completions)
- CIP 520305 (2 completions)
- Social Sciences (1 completions)
See ROI & Programs for more.
Is Paul Quinn College a good school?
We do not score schools on opinion. Federal data in our extract show admission rate 40.28%; completion rate 26.87%; median earnings $29,288 at 10 years; net price $12,709. Compare these figures to your cost, aid, and career goals.
Costs
Tuition Costs
$13,498
2024 Undergraduate Tuition
In 2024, the cost of tuition at Paul Quinn College was $13,498.
Tuition comparison with similar institutions.
Average Net Price
$12,709
2024 Value
In 2024 Paul Quinn College had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $12,709.
Average net price comparison with similar institutions.
Total Cost of Attendance
$50,836 Estimated 4-Year Total Cost
$12,709 Average Annual Net Price (after aid)
$53,992 4-Year Tuition
Costs include tuition and fees. Room & board, books, and other expenses are additional.
4-year total cost breakdown for Paul Quinn College.
Financial Aid by Income Level
67.28% Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants
83.47% Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans
Financial aid distribution by income level.
Student Loan Default Rate
0.00%
3-year cohort default rate (College Scorecard)
The published 3-year cohort default rate for borrowers at Paul Quinn College was 0.00%.
Cohort default rates account for borrowers who default in the first three years.
Tuition tracker
Published tuition and average net price by reporting year come from the College Scorecard institution file. Values are not adjusted for inflation; missing cells mean the field was not reported or was suppressed for Paul Quinn College in that year.
Reporting years in the table below: 2013–2023 (Scorecard labels refer to the institutional submission cycle).
| Year | In-state tuition & fees | Out-of-state tuition & fees | Average net price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | $13,525 | $13,525 | $13,197 |
| 2014 | $13,375 | $13,375 | $12,655 |
| 2015 | $8,275 | $8,275 | $17,948 |
| 2016 | $8,318 | $8,318 | $10,915 |
| 2017 | $8,495 | $8,495 | $5,185 |
| 2018 | $8,920 | $8,920 | $12,530 |
| 2019 | $9,125 | $9,125 | $13,951 |
| 2020 | $9,992 | $9,992 | $14,208 |
| 2021 | $10,672 | $10,672 | $5,529 |
| 2022 | $13,798 | $13,798 | $8,867 |
| 2023 | $13,498 | $13,498 | $20,244 |
Sticker tuition and net price over time
Where the institution reported separate in-state and out-of-state tuition, both appear. Gaps mean the value was not reported for that year.
College Scorecard reporting-year fields (not inflation-adjusted).
Net price by family income
Brackets follow Scorecard definitions for the series shown (public vs private institution).
Latest income-band net prices available in the processed extract.
Admissions
Acceptance Rate
40.28% Acceptance Rate
This institution is selective, accepting about half of all applicants.
Acceptance rate compared to national average.
Test Scores
Test score data is not available for this institution.
Average SAT and ACT scores for admitted students.
Academic Requirements
GPA requirements are not published by this institution. Contact the admissions office for specific academic requirements.
Estimated GPA and test score ranges.
Enrollment
Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment
60.8% Full-Time Enrollment
The total enrollment at Paul Quinn College in 2024 is 620 students.
Full-time vs part-time enrollment comparison.
Retention Rate over Time
49.0%
2024 Retention Rate
Retention rate measures the number of first-time students who began their studies the previous fall and returned to school the following fall.
Retention rate over time compared to similar institutions.
Graduates & Outcomes
Time to Complete
17.16% 100% Completion Time
26.87% 150% Completion Time
In 2024, 17.16% of students graduating from Paul Quinn College completed their program within 100% "normal time".
Completion rates over time compared to similar institutions.
ROI & Programs
Financial value and program information for Paul Quinn College.
Return on Investment
$23,373 Median Student Debt
$29,288 Median Annual Earnings (10 years)
79.80% Debt-to-Earnings Ratio
476.13% Return on Investment
8.0 years Estimated Payback Period
Financial value analysis for Paul Quinn College.
Top Programs by Completions
9 Programs Reporting Data
CIP 52.0201: 23 completions
CIP 24.0102: 12 completions
General Psychology: 12 completions
CIP 51.0001: 10 completions
CIP 52.0701: 9 completions
CIP 00.0220: 4 completions
CIP 52.0305: 2 completions
Social Sciences: 1 completions
Other/Unknown Programs: 73 completions
Most popular programs at Paul Quinn College.
Employment Outcomes
Employment outcome data is not available for this institution.
Earnings outcomes for Paul Quinn College graduates.
About
Paul Quinn College is a private non-profit institution located in Dallas, TX, offering 9 distinct degree programs across various academic disciplines. The institution enrolls approximately 620 students. It is selective, with an admission rate of 40.28%. The institution maintains a 26.87% graduation rate. Approximately 67.28% of students receive Pell Grants.
Institution Type
Private Non-profit
Location
Dallas, TX 75241
Region: Southwest
Insights and Analysis
Graduation Rate Considerations: The 26.87% graduation rate at Paul Quinn College falls below the national average. Prospective students should carefully consider factors such as academic preparation, support services, and career outcomes when evaluating this institution.
FAQ
How much does Paul Quinn College cost?
Reported in-state tuition is $13,498 and average net price is $12,709 in the latest College Scorecard data.
How hard is it to get into Paul Quinn College?
The admission rate is 40.3% among first-time degree-seeking students reporting admissions data.
What do graduates of Paul Quinn College earn?
Median earnings are $27,021 six years after entry and $29,288 ten years after entry.
What is the graduation rate at Paul Quinn College?
The 150%-time completion rate is 26.9% for the cohort reported to the College Scorecard.
How much debt do Paul Quinn College students have?
Median federal loan debt among completers is $23,373.
How big is Paul Quinn College?
Total enrollment is about 620 students in the latest reporting year.
Is Paul Quinn College public or private?
Paul Quinn College is a private nonprofit institution located in Dallas, TX.
Is Paul Quinn College an HBCU?
Yes. Paul Quinn College is flagged as a historically Black college or university (HBCU) in IPEDS.
Is Paul Quinn College a tribal college?
No. Paul Quinn College is not flagged as a tribal college in IPEDS.
Is Paul Quinn College a Hispanic-serving institution (HSI)?
Using a 25% Hispanic enrollment threshold on College Scorecard demographics, Paul Quinn College does not meet that proxy (reported share 13.7%).
Is Paul Quinn College religiously affiliated?
Yes. IPEDS reports a religious affiliation for Paul Quinn College: African Methodist Episcopal.
Data Sources
This page uses data from the following sources:
- College Scorecard - U.S. Department of Education
- Institutional characteristics, costs, completion rates, and earnings data
- Data years: 2015-2024
- Source: collegescorecard.ed.gov
- Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS)
- Employment and wage data by occupation
- Latest data: May 2024
- Source: bls.gov/oes
- O*NET Online - U.S. Department of Labor
- Occupational skills, knowledge, abilities, and work activities
- Database version: 28.0 (August 2023)
- Source: onetcenter.org
- IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System) - National Center for Education Statistics
- Institutional data, completions, enrollment, and financial aid
- Data years: 2015-2024
- Source: nces.ed.gov/ipeds
- Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS)
- Demographic and workforce data
- Latest data: 2023 ACS 5-Year Estimates
- Source: census.gov/acs
- Related geography & profiles
Data Processing: All data has been processed, cleaned, and aggregated for presentation. Where specific data points are unavailable, estimates are based on available data and clearly marked.
Last Updated: Data reflects the most recent available information as of January 2025.
Methodology
Data for this profile is sourced from the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard dataset, which provides comprehensive information on institutions of higher education in the United States.
All financial figures are adjusted for inflation and represent the most recent available data. Graduation rates and completion times are calculated according to federal standards.