by our College Data Analytics TeamHome to about 468 undergraduates in 2020, Paul Quinn College is a very small, private college located in Dallas, Texas. This urban setting might be best suited for students who like the fast-paced city life. Should you tire of the campus however, Paul Quinn College offers a “study abroad” program. Please note, some classes/degrees offered by Paul Quinn College can be taken “online” so keep that in mind when reviewing this report. For more context, you might also check out our Paul Quinn College Guide to Distance and Online Learning.
The Higher Education Act of 1965 established historically black colleges and universities as institutions whose principal mission was the education of African-Americans. Today, the HBCU designation does not necessitate that Paul Quinn College is exclusively or even predominantly African-American (though it currently is). Thanks to integration efforts, there are HBCUs with non-black majorities and non-HBCUs with black majorities. For more information you can review the White House Initiative on Historically Black Colleges and Universities.
Some, but not all, schools with a religious affiliation may require a statement of faith or religious studies component. Contact the school to see what their requirements are. If an affinity with the African Methodist Episcopal faith interests you, check out our ranking of The Best African Methodist Episcopal Colleges and Universities.
For more information on policies and accommodations that the college provides to ensure all students get the opportunity to participate, you can visit Paul Quinn College Disability Services.
While not a "service academy", Paul Quinn College does offer support for veterans and those seeking a career in the armed forces. For more information on policies related to veterans, you can visit Paul Quinn College Veteran Services . For more information, check out our Paul Quinn College for Veterans Guide.
Paul Quinn College offers on-campus housing, but freshmen are not required to take advantage of it. In the end though, most do choose to live in the dorms.
* Data compiled from students who received financial aid, including loans.
Paul Quinn College has a comparatively very small, student body. There were 468 undergraduates in 2020. Full-time attendance was 428 (91.5%). Part-time attendance was 40 (8.5%).
| Full-time | Part-time | Total |
|---|---|---|
| 428 | 40 | 468 |
Compared to other colleges and universities across the nation, Paul Quinn College is about average in terms of overall diversity. We rank Paul Quinn College #1656 out of 3,451.
The chart below shows each element that we looked at to determine this ranking, and how that metric compares to the national average. 100 would indicate excellent diversity in each category, and 1 would mean poor diversity.
You can learn more about the diversity of the student body at Paul Quinn College by looking closer at the ethnic, gender, age, and geographic diversity metrics from the Paul Quinn College Diversity Guide.
Paul Quinn College has a total of 52 student athletes, 32 men and 20 women who compete in inter-collegiate athletics.
| Total Revenue (all teams) | $260,188 |
| Total Expenses (all teams) | $260,185 |
| Net | $3 |
For more information about athletics including per-team sizes, coaching and scholarships check out our Guide to Paul Quinn College Athletics