Paul Quinn College
A good fit for families looking for lower cost and students who want small classes and close faculty access. graduation rate is below 40%; fewer than half of freshmen return for sophomore year. 67% of students receive Pell Grants — strong access mission.
About This School
Paul Quinn College is a private nonprofit institution located in Dallas, Texas with approximately 620 undergraduate students enrolled. The school is moderately selective, accepting approximately 40% of applicants. The average net price after financial aid is $12,709 per year. The graduation rate is 27%, and the typical graduate earns $29,800 within 10 years of enrollment.
Paul Quinn College (PQC) is a private historically black Methodist college in Dallas, Texas. The college is affiliated with the African Methodist Episcopal Church (AME). It is the oldest historically black college west of the Mississippi River and the nation's first urban work college.
The numbers tell a mixed story here: a 38% graduation rate and 56% freshman retention rate suggest many students don't make it to the finish line, which is worth taking seriously. That said, the relatively low debt at graduation ($11,090) and its identity as the nation's first urban work college — where students work on campus as part of the model — make it a genuinely distinctive option for motivated students who want an HBCU experience in Dallas with minimal borrowing. Worth considering if you're drawn to its mission-driven community, but go in with a clear plan to stay enrolled and connected to support resources.
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After Graduation
Earnings 6 Years After Enrollment, by Gender
Gap: 9% less for female graduates. National avg ~16%.
Will This School Pay Off?
Worth scrutinizing. Median earnings relative to debt are tight.
Earnings data from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. These are means across all graduates, not specific to any major.
Student Body
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (620 undergraduates).
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Primary data source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Accessed via automated sync. Latest values may come from different reporting years depending on the metric.
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