“America's only urban work college—where education, purpose, and service intersect in the heart of Dallas.”
Paul Quinn College is a historically Black liberal arts institution in Dallas, Texas, and the only HBCU in the Dallas–Fort Worth metropolitan area. Founded in 1872 by African Methodist Episcopal Church ministers to educate freed slaves, PQC has reinvented itself in the 21st century as America's only urban work college, blending rigorous academic preparation with a required work program that gives every full-time residential student real-world professional experience and a scholarship toward their tuition. The college's WE Over Me philosophy permeates campus life, emphasizing collective purpose over individual ambition. Students pursue degrees in high-demand fields including Business Administration, Health and Wellness, Criminal Justice, and Liberal Arts while earning $7,000–$18,000 annually through on-campus or corporate work placements. This model helps reduce student debt while building the professional networks and skills employers seek. PQC has been nationally recognized for its innovative approach, drawing attention from media, policymakers, and higher education reformers alike. Situated on a 132-acre campus in southeast Dallas—the college relocated there in 1990 from its previous location in Waco—Paul Quinn offers students direct access to the vibrant economy and cultural life of one of America's fastest-growing cities. With small class sizes, dedicated faculty, and a community-first ethos, PQC is an institution where students find both rigorous challenge and an extraordinary sense of belonging and purpose.
Visa, OPT, H-1B alumni outcomes, and acceptance rates by country — sourced from FOIA, USCIS H-1B Hub, and DHS SEVIS.
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Official SourceFall Priority Deadline
Rolling admissions; apply early for best financial aid consideration
The deep admissions playbook beyond the headline acceptance rate — round-by-round breakdowns, nationality data, requirements, and contact paths.
Tuition & Fees (All Students)
$13,498
/yr
Beyond the sticker price — every named scholarship, the financial aid policy, need-aware notes, and a personalized net-cost estimate.
How life on campus actually feels — clubs, sports, traditions, housing realities, and how the school integrates with its city.
Core liberal arts and professional programs spanning humanities, social sciences, natural sciences, and health disciplines.
Teacher preparation programs with pathways to Texas state certification for aspiring educators.
Programs designed to connect classroom learning with professional practice through the work college model.
4 years
PQC's most popular major, integrating coursework with real-world corporate work placements — a standout feature that gives graduates meaningful professional experience before graduation.
4 years
A growing program housed in PQC's newly built Health and Wellness Center, preparing students for careers in public health, fitness, and community wellness.
4 years
An interdisciplinary degree combining multiple fields of study within a flexible curriculum aligned with the college's servant-leadership mission.
Where alumni go after graduation — top industries, grad-school continuation, and the qualitative outcomes story.
Sticker price (annual, out-of-state): $13,498
Net-cost estimate is US-resident-only — international applicants are typically excluded from need-based aid at most schools and should treat the sticker price as the planning baseline.
