Paul Quinn College

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

Where the school stands out most compared to other schools (details below):

• African Methodist Episcopal religious affiliation.
• Historically black college.
• Many students concentrating in business and management and science.
• Racially diverse student body.
• Unusually high availability of athletic financial aid.
• Number of dorm rooms for students.
• Selective admissions.
• Affordable tuition & fees.
• High SAT scores (combined Verbal and Math).
• High male/female ratio.

Other important characteristics:

• Library on-campus
• Campus housing available
• Student meal (board) plan
• Study abroad option
• Distance learning available
• Part-time classes available
• Athlete financial aid

Degrees Awarded (in 2008-2009)

Students

Paul Quinn College is a historically black college.

Student enrollment was 567 in 2007-2008 (514 full-time equivalent).

About 44% of the freshmen class in 2008-2009 was male and women were 56% of the class.

Undergrads are 100% of enrolled students.

About 12% of freshmen are from countries other than the US. Students living in the US make up 88% of incoming freshmen.

Tuition and Other Costs (2008-2009)

Financial Aid: Paul Quinn College participates in US Title IV financial assistance programs.

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Housing and Meals

Paul Quinn College provides on-campus housing for 236 of its 514 (full-time) students (as of 2008-2009).

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) .

Admissions (2008-2009)

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