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Paul Quinn College SAT Scores, ACT Scores, Acceptance Rate, and Admissions Requirements

SAT RangeN/A
ACT RangeN/A
Average GPA2.60
Acceptance Rate40.3%

Paul Quinn’s average entering GPA is 2.60, yet admission is still selective at about 40%. Since Paul Quinn is test-optional, you can apply without scores, but a strong SAT or ACT can help show your academic skills and give you a clearer edge.

Data on this page is sourced from our college data partners and was last updated on July 9, 2026.

Paul Quinn College facts and stats

Quick Facts

Paul Quinn College is an urban institution with an undergraduate enrollment of 620 students. Paul Quinn has a freshman retention rate of 49% and a 6-year graduation rate of 22%. The student-to-faculty ratio is 20:1.

Location

Dallas, TX

Undergrad Enrollment620
Freshman Retention49%
SettingUrban
Student to Faculty Ratio20:1
Graduation Rate22%
Test PolicyTest-optional

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Key Paul Quinn College application dates

Key dates

Application deadlines

Regular Decision

June 1

Early Action

Not offered

Early Decision

Not offered

Priority Deadline

Financial aid deadlines

Financial Aid Priority

April 1

Test dates

SAT test dates

August 22, 2026

Registration deadline: August 7, 2026

September 12, 2026

Registration deadline: August 28, 2026

October 3, 2026

Registration deadline: September 18, 2026

ACT test dates

September 19, 2026

Registration deadline: August 14, 2026

October 17, 2026

Registration deadline: September 11, 2026

December 12, 2026

Registration deadline: November 6, 2026

Take tests early for the best outcomes

If you choose to submit scores to test-optional Paul Quinn, plan to take your first SAT or ACT by the spring of junior year. Use the summer before senior year and the fall for retakes if a superscore would help, with December as the last likely retake to arrive before the June 1 Regular Decision deadline.

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What you'll actually pay

Paul Quinn is a private not-for-profit, so the same tuition and fees rate applies to all students. Tuition and fees are $12,898, and 100% of students receive aid. Submit the FAFSA by the April 1 priority deadline to be considered for financial aid.

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Tuition and Fees$12,898
Room and Board$7,650
Average Merit Award$0
Application FeeN/A
Students on Aid100%
Average Aid Package$7,988
Average Debt at Grad$6,102

Paul Quinn’s listed cost of attendance is about $20,548, including $12,898 in tuition and fees and $7,650 for room and board. Financial aid is widely used, with 100% of students receiving aid and an average aid package of $7,988. For additional context, students graduate with an average debt of $6,102.

Student life at Paul Quinn College

Activities and Organizations
Drama and theater
Marching band
Choral groups
Housing

39% of undergrads live on campus

Freshman housing: Priority

Coed
Greek life

Fraternities and sororities are active on campus.

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