Paul Quinn College

What is the accreditation of Paul Quinn College?

Paul Quinn College's institutional accreditor is the Transnational Association of Christian Colleges and Schools, commonly called TRACS. Institutional accreditation evaluates the college as a whole; it should not be confused with accreditation of an individual degree program.

Accreditation can affect eligibility for federal student aid, but it does not mean that another college must accept every transferred course. Nor does institutional accreditation, by itself, establish eligibility for a professional license. Applicants considering a licensed field should check the applicable state licensing board and the status of their intended program. Because accreditation status can change, the accreditor's current institutional directory is the appropriate place to confirm Paul Quinn's standing before enrolling.

What are the admission requirements at Paul Quinn College?

Paul Quinn College does not have an open-admission policy. First-year applicants should expect to document high school completion or an equivalent credential and submit academic records; reported admissions requirements also include a secondary-school GPA and recommendations.

In the 2024-25 admissions reporting, SAT and ACT scores were neither required nor recommended. That is different from saying scores are never considered under any application process, so applicants should follow the instructions for their intended entry term. International applicants should also check the college's English-proficiency requirements; TOEFL was reported as required in the institutional admissions information.

The college received 3,088 first-year applications and admitted 1,244 applicants in the reported cycle, an acceptance rate of about 40%. This describes a past applicant pool, not an individual applicant's chances. Before submitting, applicants should confirm the current form, deadlines, recommendation instructions, and any requirements specific to their program or applicant category.

What are the application fees and waivers at Paul Quinn College?

Applicants should verify Paul Quinn College's current application fee in the application portal before submitting a form. An application fee is separate from tuition, mandatory student fees, and any deposit requested after admission.

If a fee presents a hardship, ask admissions whether a waiver is available and how it must be requested. Applicants should not assume that eligibility for a waiver through another application system automatically removes a charge from Paul Quinn's own application. Confirm any waiver before paying, since application fees are commonly nonrefundable.

What types of ROTC programs are available at Paul Quinn College?

Prospective students should not assume that Paul Quinn College operates an Army, Air Force, or Navy ROTC unit on its campus. Participation through another Dallas-area institution would require confirmation from that ROTC unit and Paul Quinn before a student builds it into an enrollment plan.

A workable cross-enrollment arrangement must address admission to the ROTC program, travel, class scheduling, and whether military-science coursework can count toward the Paul Quinn degree. ROTC scholarships have separate selection rules, and some forms of participation lead to a military service obligation. Students interested in a specific branch should ask its local recruiting or host unit about eligibility before relying on ROTC funding.

What are the requirements for transfer students at Paul Quinn College?

Paul Quinn College accepts transfer applicants for fall and spring entry and generally considers credits from other accredited institutions. Transfer admission and the acceptance of individual courses are separate decisions.

Applicants should be prepared to submit official transcripts from every college attended and confirm whether high school records are also needed for their circumstances. The college reports accepting CLEP subject examinations and American Council on Education credit recommendations, but the applicability of any credit to a particular degree requires an individual evaluation.

Before committing to enroll, a transfer applicant should request a written assessment showing which courses satisfy general education, major, and elective requirements. It is especially useful to ask how many credits must be completed at Paul Quinn and whether a required course is offered in the term needed for graduation.

What types of study abroad programs are available at Paul Quinn College?

Students interested in studying abroad should establish whether Paul Quinn College currently approves a program that fits their major and graduation timeline. A study-abroad opportunity should not be assumed to be a standing, college-operated semester program.

Before applying to an outside provider or another institution's program, a student needs written academic approval for proposed courses. The financial aid office should also review whether aid can be used for the program and which costs - such as travel, housing, insurance, or visas - the student would have to cover. These checks are particularly important when a required major course has limited scheduling options.