Paul Quinn College
Location and Contact Information
3837 Simpson Stuart RdDallas, TX 75241
USA
Main Tel: (214) 379-5577
Web Site
The campus is in a large city.
Overview
Paul Quinn College, PQC, is a historically black, private college in Dallas, Texas that was founded in 1872 in Austin, Texas. It moved to its present location in Dallas in 1990. PQC is named in honor of William Paul Quinn, the 4th bishop of the AME Church. The college, which sits on 130 acres, offers degree programs in biology, computer science, legal studies, business administration, interdisciplinary studies, and physical education.
Paul Quinn College offers intercollegiate athletic programs for both men and women. The sports teams of the college have won 16 conference championships since 1983. The college mascot is nicknamed the Tiger.
Student activities include social, cultural, and intramural events to develop well-formed individuals. Some of the student clubs and organizations at PQC are Sigma Gamma Rho Sorority, Inc., Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity, Inc., the Jazz Band, the Student National Educational Association, and Phi Beta Lambda.
Highlights (vs. Other Schools)
- African Methodist Episcopal religious affiliation.
- Historically black college.
- Many students concentrating in business and management, security and law enforcement, and education and teaching.
- Racially diverse student body.
- Unusually high availability of athletic financial aid.
- Number of dorm rooms for students.
- Selective admissions.
- Affordable tuition & fees.
- Many mature (40+ year old) students.
- High percentage of students are from out-of-state.
School characteristics:
- The school is private, not-for-profit.
- Academic calender: Semester.
- Carnegie classification: Baccalaureate Colleges, General.
Features of note:
- There are one or more libraries on-campus.
- Campus housing is available.
- Students have meal (board) plans.
- Students may study abroad.
- Distance learning is available.
- Part-time classes are available.
- Athlete financial aid is awarded.
Tuition and Financial Aid (2009-2010)
| Item | Cost |
|---|---|
| State Tuition and fees | $ 10,650 |
| Room | $ 2,800 |
| Board | $ 2,900 |
| Books and supplies | $ 1,200 |
| Other | $ 400 |
Financial Aid
Paul Quinn College participates in US Title IV financial assistance programs.
In 2009-2010, 90% of students received financial aid of some sort.
| Grants | % of Students | Average Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Any Grant | 87% | $8,704 |
| Institutional Grant | 41% | $4,629 |
| Federal Grant | 76% | $4,887 |
| Pell Grant | 76% | $3,843 |
| Other Federal Grant | 66% | $1,204 |
| State or Local Grant | 47% | $4,304 |
| Loans | % of Students | Average Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Student Loan | 73% | $6,080 |
| Federal Loan | 73% | $5,920 |
| Other Loan | 3% | $4,635 |
(Please refer to BrainTrack's financial aid articles section for background information.)
Similar Schools
Based on proprietary BrainTrack computer comparisons against all other US colleges, these schools appear to be most similar to Paul Quinn College:
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| School | Location | Enrollment | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Chowan University | Murfreesboro, NC | 952 |
| 2 | Upper Iowa University | Fayette, IA | 5,278 |
| 3 | Mid-Continent University | Mayfield, KY | 1,636 |
| 4 | Becker College | Worcester, MA | 1,752 |
| 5 | Missouri Baptist University | Saint Louis, MO | 4,614 |
| 6 | Lakeland College | Plymouth, WI | 3,941 |
| 7 | Northwood University-Florida Education Center | West Palm Beach, FL | 773 |
| 8 | Centenary College | Hackettstown, NJ | 3,261 |
| 9 | South Georgia College | Douglas, GA | 1,880 |
| 10 | Warner University | Lake Wales, FL | 1,154 |
Degrees Awarded (in 2009-2010)
| Degree | Total Earned | Different Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor | 80 | 17 |
Faculty
Tenure (2009-2010):
| Full-Time Faculty | Total | |
|---|---|---|
| Without tenure; tenure not available | 12 |
Students
Paul Quinn College is a historically black college.
Student enrollment was 445 in 2009-2010 (377 full-time equivalent).
About 48% of the freshmen class in 2009-2010 was male and women were 52% of the class.
Undergrads are 99% of enrolled students and graduate students are 1%.
Students under 25 years old represent 58% of the student body. About 13% of the school is at least 40 years of age.
Among freshmen students, 88% are full-time and 12% are part-time.
Admissions Summary (2009-2010)
Applicants Admitted Men 30% Women 50% All 41%
SAT Test Scores:
SAT Middle 50% Verbal 350-430 Math 380-400 Writing 390-420
Room and Board
Paul Quinn College provides on-campus housing for 236 of its 377 (full-time) students (as of 2009-2010).
Students may purchase a meal plan which includes 14 meals weekly.
Athletics
The school is in the Red River Athletic Conference for major sports.
The school offers financial aid for athletes. Of students receiving athletic financial aid, 78 male students received the aid (men were 82% of those receiving aid) and 17 women were awarded financial aid based on athletics (representing 18% of students receiving such aid) .
International Study
About 3% of freshmen are from countries other than the US.
International applicants are required to take the TOEFL exam.
Graduate School Focus
The highest degree offered is the Bachelor.
Programs of Study
(Number of degrees in 2009-2010 in parentheses)
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
ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN
- Engineering Technology
LIBERAL ARTS
- English Language and Literature
- History
- Sociology
MEDIA
- Communication Studies/Speech Communication and Rhetoric
RELIGION AND PHILOSOPHY
- Religious Education
SCIENCE
- Biology/Biological Sciences
SECURITY AND LAW ENFORCEMENT
- Corrections and Criminal Justice