Paul Quinn College SAT Scores, ACT Scores, Acceptance Rate, and Admissions Requirements
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
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.
Dallas, TX
How does your GPA compare at Paul Quinn?

Unlock your future with Acely
Adaptive SAT and ACT practice that meets you where you are and gets you to your target score.
Key Paul Quinn College application dates
Key dates
Regular Decision
June 1
Early Action
Not offered
Early Decision
Not offered
Priority Deadline
—
Financial Aid Priority
April 1
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
September 19, 2026
Registration deadline: August 14, 2026
October 17, 2026
Registration deadline: September 11, 2026
December 12, 2026
Registration deadline: November 6, 2026
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.
Want to improve your scores and unlock scholarships at Paul Quinn College?
Higher test scores can mean bigger merit awards. Acely helps you get there faster.
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.

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
39% of undergrads live on campus
Freshman housing: Priority
Fraternities and sororities are active on campus.
Similar schools
Abilene Christian University
Abilene, TXAcceptance rate: 66%
SAT: 1000–1230
ACT: 19–27
Amberton University
Garland, TXAcceptance rate: 63.9%
Alvin Community College
Alvin, TXAcceptance rate: 100%
Amarillo College
Amarillo, TXAcceptance rate: 100%
Ready to fit Paul Quinn College's core benchmarks?
Start practicing today and track your progress toward a competitive score.
