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Hollins University

Roanoke, VA

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Hollins University, founded in 1842, is an independent liberal arts university. Hollins offers undergraduate liberal arts education for women, selected graduate programs for men and women, and community outreach initiatives. Its 475-acre campus is located in Roanoke.

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Hollins University

Roanoke, VA

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Tuition & Fees

$40,010

$40,010

not including room and board

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SAT ACT

Test Scores

Percent of freshmen in each score range

reading math writing
700-800
13%
600-699
40%
500-599
40%
400-499
7%
700-800
7%
600-699
31%
500-599
47%
400-499
15%
700-800
4%
600-699
30%
500-599
37%
400-499
26%
300-399
3%
200-299
0
composite english math
30-36
38%
24-29
25%
18-23
28%
12-17
9%
30-36
7%
24-29
50%
18-23
24%
12-17
19%
30-36
26%
24-29
43%
18-23
30%
12-17
1%
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undergraduateRatios

0%

male

100%

female

1

teacher

9

students

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Moderately Selective

71%

acceptance rate

Accepted 2,311
Declined + 933
Total Received 3,244
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Private (nonprofit)

668

undergraduate students

130

graduate students

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Most Popular Majors

  1. English
  2. Biology
  3. Psychology
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Codes

SAT 5294
ACT 4360

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Hollins University, founded in 1842, is an independent liberal arts university. Hollins offers undergraduate liberal arts education for women, selected graduate programs for men and women, and community outreach initiatives. Its 475-acre campus is located in Roanoke.

Public/private Private (nonprofit)
Campus Enrollment 798
Established in 1842
Coeducational Women's College
Accredited by •  SACS (Southern Assn. of Colleges and Schools)
•  TEAC (Teacher Education Accreditation Council)

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Roanoke, VA

475-acre campus in Roanoke (population: 99,837), six miles from downtown district. Served by air and bus; train serves Lynchburg (40 miles). School operates transportation downtown.

Hollins University
7916 Williamson Road
Roanoke, VA 24020

Campus Life

yes
Housing available
83%
Percent of undergraduates that live in campus-owned housing
95%
Percent of freshmen that live in campus-owned housing
yes
Students are required to live in school housing
yes
Students may have cars on campus
yes
Alcohol is permitted on campus to students of legal age
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% freshman classHigh School Class Rank

Top 1/10
29%
Top 1/4
56%
Top 1/2
86%
Bottom 1/2
14%
Bottom 1/4
2%
SAT ACT

Test Scores

Percent of freshmen in each score range

reading math writing
700-800
13%
600-699
40%
500-599
40%
400-499
7%
700-800
7%
600-699
31%
500-599
47%
400-499
15%
700-800
4%
600-699
30%
500-599
37%
400-499
26%
300-399
3%
200-299
0
composite english math
30-36
38%
24-29
25%
18-23
28%
12-17
9%
30-36
7%
24-29
50%
18-23
24%
12-17
19%
30-36
26%
24-29
43%
18-23
30%
12-17
1%

Admissions Facts

Application fee
Common application accepted yes
Application deadline February 1 (priority deadline)
School has early decision program yes
Early decision program application deadline November 1
School has early action program yes
Early action program application deadline November 15
Admissions interview
(required or recommended)		 Recommended
SAT/ACT requirements SAT Subject Tests Not used
SAT or ACT Required

Moderately Selective

71%

acceptance rate

Accepted 2,311
Declined + 933
Total Received 3,244

Admissions Factors

Very Important

Standardized test scores

Important

Essay
Recommendations
Secondary school record

Considered

Alumni/ae relationship
Character/ personal qualities
Class rank
Extracurricular activities
Interview
Particular talent/ability
Volunteer Work
Work Experience

Not Considered

Geographical residence
Minority affiliation
Religious affiliation/commitment
State residency

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Admissions Contact

Ashley Browning
Vice President for Enrollment Management
P: 800 456-9595
F: 540 362-6218
huadm@hollins.edu

Financial Aid

85%

Of students' needs
were fully met

$38,450

Average financial aid

Cost

Tuition $39,360
Room & board $13,930
Additional fees $650
Books & supplies $800
Total $54,740
Average Financial Aid - $38,450
Total with Avg. Aid $16,290

Scholarships & Grants

Need-based

Federal $1,310,397
State $710,872
Institutional $13,668,461
Other external $152,893
Total $15,842,623

Non-need-based

Federal
State $301,828
Institutional $6,719,714
Other external $51,367
Total $7,072,909

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Required Financial Aid Forms

FAFSA

State aid form

Financial Aid Office

P: 540 362-6332
F: 540 362-6093
sfa@hollins.edu

Financial Aid Officer

Mary Jean Sullivan
Director of Scholarship and Financial Aid
corrissmj@hollins.edu

Varsity Sports

M W
basketball
cross-country
equestrian sports
lacrosse
soccer
swimming
tennis
volleyball
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Athletic Facts

Athletic conference memberships
Old Dominion Athletic Conference
School colors
green and gold

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Majors

Assc. Bach. Mast. Doct.
Art History
Art Studio
Biology
Business
Chemistry
Children's Literature
Childrens Book Writing/Illustrating
Classical Studies
Communication Studies
Creative Writing
Dance
Economics
English
Environmental Science
Environmental Studies
Film
French
Gender/Women's Studies
History
Interdisciplinary Studies
International Studies
Liberal Studies
Mathematics
Music
Philosophy
Playwriting
Political Science
Psychology
Religious Studies
Screenwriting/Film Studies
Sociology
Spanish
Teaching
Teaching/Learning
Theatre
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Most Popular Majors

  1. English
  2. Biology
  3. Psychology

Programs Offered

  • Accelerated study
  • Certificate programs
  • Double majors
  • Dual degrees
  • Independent study
  • Internships
  • Pass/fail grading option
  • Phi Beta Kappa
  • Self-designed majors

Pre-professional Programs

  • Other
  • Pre-law
  • Pre-medicine
  • Pre-veterinary science

798

total students

53%

in-state

47%

out-of-state

Undergraduate

Graduate

84%

668
students

Female
100%
666

Male
0%
2

16%

130
students

Female
76%
99

Male
24%
31

undergraduateFull-time

undergraduatePart-time

98%

659
students

Female
100%
659

Male
0%
0

2%

9
students

Female
78%
7

Male
22%
2

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Student Break-down

10%
Nonresident aliens
9%
Black or African American, non-Hispanic/Latino
< 1%
Native American or Alaska Native, non-Hispanic/Latino
2%
Asian, non-Hispanic/Latino
8%
Hispanic/Latino
62%
White, non-Hispanic/Latino
1%
Race and/or ethnicity unknown
7%
Two or more races, non-Hispanic/Latino
< 1%
Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander, non-Hispanic/Latino

Transfer Admissions

53%

Transfer applicants accepted

72%

Applicants accepted who enroll

Transfer Requirements

Minimum requirements College GPA: 2.50
High school transcript Required of All
College transcript(s) Required of All
Statement of good standing from prior institution(s) Required of All
Interview Recommended of Some
Standardized test scores Recommended of Some
Essay or personal statement Required of All

Transfer Application Deadlines

Fall: rolling

Spring: rolling

Transfer Credits

Minimum transfers must complete

40

semester hours

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Counseling services

  • Academic
  • Birth control
  • Career
  • Minority student
  • Older student
  • Personal
  • Psychological
  • Religious

Remedial services offered

  • Math
  • Reading
  • Study skills
  • Writing

Career placement services

  • Alumni network
  • Career/job search classes
  • Interest inventory
  • Internships
  • Interview training
  • On-campus job interviews
  • Resume assistance

Percent of the campus accessible to physically disabled students

44%

Additional services

  • Health insurance
  • Health service
  • Nonremedial tutoring
  • Placement service

Special programs for physically disabled students

  • Adaptive equipment
  • Interpreters for hearing-impaired
  • Note-taking services
  • Reader services
  • Special transportation
  • Talking books
  • Tape recorders
  • Tutors
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International Students

Number of foreign countries represented by degree-seeking undergraduate non-resident aliens 20
Countries most often represented China
India
Japan
Nepal
Pakistan
Vietnam
Special services offered for international applicants Host family program
International student center
Special counselors/advisors
Special orientation

International Student Contact

Tisha Grande
Admission Counselor
540 362-6401
huintl@hollins.edu

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