- Acceptance rate: 40% for fall 2024
- Average net price: $18,118 a year (2022–23)
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Paul Quinn College reported an acceptance rate of 40% for fall 2024.
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Paul Quinn College GPA requirements
Paul Quinn College requires a high school GPA from first-year applicants, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024.
Federal data doesn't include GPA averages, and Paul Quinn College hasn't published one we could verify, so this page doesn't list an average GPA.
Paul Quinn College acceptance rate
Paul Quinn College admitted 1,244 of 3,088 first-year applicants for fall 2024, an acceptance rate of 40%, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education.
Paul Quinn College is a private nonprofit 4-year college in Dallas, Texas, with 620 undergraduates.
Admission requirements
What Paul Quinn College looks at when it decides on first-year applicants, as it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024:
| Admission factor | Status |
|---|---|
| High School GPAYour cumulative high school grade point average. | Required |
| High School RecordYour transcript: the courses you took and the grades you earned. | Required |
| RecommendationsLetters of recommendation from teachers, counselors, or other mentors. | Required |
| Demonstration of CompetenciesEvidence of specific skills through portfolios, auditions, or other demonstrations. | Required |
| College Preparatory ProgramCompletion of a college preparatory curriculum in high school. | Considered if submitted |
| Essay or Personal StatementA personal statement or essay written for your application. | Considered if submitted |
| Work ExperiencePaid or volunteer work. | Considered if submitted |
| Legacy StatusWhether a parent or other relative attended the college. | Considered if submitted |
| High School Class RankYour ranking relative to other students in your graduating class. | Not considered |
| Test ScoresSAT or ACT scores. | Not considered |
| Other TestsOther admission tests, such as the Wonderlic or WISC-III. | Not considered |
Paul Quinn College didn't report SAT or ACT scores for its fall 2024 first-year students.
AP credit
Paul Quinn College awards college credit for Advanced Placement (AP) exams, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for 2024–25. The college decides which exams and scores earn credit.
It doesn't award credit for life experience.
Average net price
First-time, full-time undergraduates who received grant or scholarship aid paid an average net price of $18,118 a year at Paul Quinn College in 2022–23, according to the U.S. Department of Education.
Net price is the full cost of attendance minus grants and scholarships.
Frequently asked questions
How hard is it to get into Paul Quinn College?
Selective: fewer than half of applicants got in. Paul Quinn College admitted 40% of first-year applicants for fall 2024.
What GPA do you need to get into Paul Quinn College?
Paul Quinn College requires a high school GPA from first-year applicants, according to its filing with the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024. It hasn't published an average GPA we could verify, so we don't list one.
How many applicants get into Paul Quinn College?
Paul Quinn College's acceptance rate was 40% for fall 2024: it admitted 1,244 of 3,088 first-year applicants, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education.
How important is GPA for getting into Paul Quinn College?
A lot: Paul Quinn College requires high school GPA, high school record, recommendations and demonstration of competencies. It considers college preparatory program, essay or personal statement, work experience and legacy status if you send them. It doesn't consider high school class rank, test scores and other tests. That's what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024.
Can a 3.0 GPA get you into Paul Quinn College?
GPA alone can't tell you here. Paul Quinn College admitted 40% of first-year applicants for fall 2024. It requires a high school GPA but hasn't published an average we could verify, so there's no admitted-student GPA to compare a 3.0 against. Your transcript and test scores are the clearer guide.
Do you need SAT or ACT scores to apply to Paul Quinn College?
No. Paul Quinn College doesn't consider SAT or ACT scores, even if you send them (test blind), as it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024.
Does Paul Quinn College ask for a personal statement?
No, but it considers one. Paul Quinn College doesn't require a personal statement or essay but considers one if you send it, according to its filing with the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024.
How much does Paul Quinn College cost after financial aid?
First-time, full-time undergraduates who received grant or scholarship aid paid an average of $18,118 a year at Paul Quinn College in 2022–23, according to the U.S. Department of Education. Net price is the cost of attendance minus grants and scholarships.
Can you get college credit for AP scores at Paul Quinn College?
Yes. Paul Quinn College awards college credit for Advanced Placement (AP) exams, as it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for 2024–25. The college decides which exams and scores earn credit.
Does Paul Quinn College look at legacy status?
Yes. Paul Quinn College considers whether a parent or other relative attended, though it isn't required, it said in its report to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024.
Before you apply, check Paul Quinn College's official admissions site: requirements can differ by program and change from year to year.
Sources
- College Navigator: Paul Quinn CollegeU.S. Department of Education, National Center for Education Statistics, IPEDS (2024–25 provisional data): admissions, test scores and admission factors for fall 2024, undergraduate enrollment for fall 2024, net price for 2022–23 and credit policies for 2024–25.
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