Hollins University

Roanoke, VA

Hollins University

Roanoke, VA

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Tuition & Fees

$44,460

not including housing and food

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undergraduateRatios

NA%

male

100%

female

8

students

1

faculty

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Admit Rate

70%

acceptance rate

Accepted 2,120
Declined 872
Total Received 2,992
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Enrollment

673

undergraduate students

109

graduate students

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Location

School Facts

Founded in 1842, Hollins University is a private four-year liberal arts university that is known for its strong programs in English, Creative Writing, and Art. It is located on a 475-acre campus in Roanoke, Virginia.

Official website Visit website
Application link Apply online
Public/private Private
Campus enrollment 782
Established in 1842
Coeducational Women Only
Religious affiliation Other

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.

  • Campus Setting: Large town

Hollins University
7916 Williamson Road
Roanoke, VA
24020

Campus Life

yes
Housing available
83%
of undergraduates that live in campus-owned housing
95%
of freshmen that live in campus-owned housing
no
Students are not 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%

Test Scores

Average freshman score by percentile.

75th
710
25th
550
75th
620
25th
550
75th
29
25th
23
75th
26
25th
22
75th
29
25th
23

Admissions Facts

Application fee $0
Admissions interview (required or recommended) Recommended
Common application accepted Yes
Application deadline (priority deadline) February 1
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
SAT/ACT requirements SAT or ACT Required

Admit Rate

70%

acceptance rate

Accepted 2,120
Declined 872
Total Received 2,992

Admissions Factors

Required

Recommendations
Secondary School GPA
Secondary School Record
TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language)

Neither required nor recommended

Formal demonstration of competencies

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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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Financial Aid

100%

Of undergraduate students
receiving financial aid

$35,258

Average financial aid

Cost

Tuition $42,260
Housing $9,350
Food $6,050
Additional fees $2,200
Books & supplies $800
Total $60,660
Average Financial Aid - $35,258
Total with Avg. Aid $25,402

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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Financial Facts

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Financial Aid Office


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

Majors

Assc. Bach. Mast. Doct.
Art History, Criticism and Conservation yes
Biology/Biological Sciences, General yes
Business/Commerce, General yes
Chemistry, General yes
Community Health and Preventive Medicine yes
Creative Writing yes yes
Dance, General yes yes
Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General yes yes
Economics, General yes
English Language and Literature, General yes
English Language and Literature/Letters, Other yes
Film/Cinema/Media Studies yes yes
Fine/Studio Arts, General yes
French Language and Literature yes
History, General yes
Humanities/Humanistic Studies yes
International Relations and Affairs yes
Mathematics, General yes
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other yes yes
Music, General yes
Organizational Leadership yes
Philosophy yes
Playwriting and Screenwriting yes
Political Science and Government, General yes
Psychology, General yes
Religion/Religious Studies yes
Social Sciences, General yes
Sociology, General yes
Spanish Language and Literature yes
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods, Other yes
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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

782

total students

58%

in-state

42%

out-of-state

Undergraduate

Graduate

86%

673
students

Female
100%
673

Male
0%
0

14%

109
students

Female
76%
83

Male
24%
26

undergraduateFull-time

undergraduatePart-time

100%

672
students

Female
100%
672

Male
0%
0

0%

1
students

Female
100%
1

Male
0%
0

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Student Break-down

6%
Nonresident aliens
14%
Black or African American, non-Hispanic/Latino
< 1%
Native American or Alaska Native, non-Hispanic/Latino
2%
Asian, non-Hispanic/Latino
10%
Hispanic/Latino
60%
White, non-Hispanic/Latino
< 1%
Race and/or ethnicity unknown
4%
Two or more races, non-Hispanic/Latino
< 1%
Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander, non-Hispanic/Latino

Transfer Enrollment

13

Transfer applicants enrolled

2%

Students are transfer students

Transfer Requirements

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

Transfer Application Deadline

Fall: rolling

Spring: rolling

Transfer Credits

Minimum transfers must complete

40

semester hours

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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
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