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Hollins University

Roanoke, VA

Hollins University

Roanoke, VA

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Tuition & Fees

$46,420

not including housing and food

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undergraduateRatios

NA%

male

100%

female

8

students

1

faculty

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Admit Rate

67%

acceptance rate

Accepted 1,921
Declined 906
Total Received 2,827
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Enrollment

665

undergraduate students

96

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 761
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

no
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
700
25th
610
75th
640
25th
540

Not Reported

Admissions Facts

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

67%

acceptance rate

Accepted 1,921
Declined 906
Total Received 2,827

Admissions Factors

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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
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Financial Aid

100%

Of undergraduate students
receiving financial aid

$34,806

Average financial aid

Cost

Tuition $43,560
Housing $9,600
Food $6,200
Additional fees $2,860
Books & supplies $800
Total $63,020
Average Financial Aid - $34,806
Total with Avg. Aid $28,214

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
Elementary Education and Teaching 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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Programs Offered

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

761

total students

64%

in-state

36%

out-of-state

Undergraduate

87%

665
students

Female
100%
665

Male
0%
0

undergraduateFull-time

undergraduatePart-time

99%

661
students

Female
100%
661

Male
0%
0

1%

4
students

Female
100%
4

Male
0%
0

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Student Break-down

5%
Nonresident aliens
15%
Black or African American, non-Hispanic/Latino
1%
Native American or Alaska Native, non-Hispanic/Latino
1%
Asian, non-Hispanic/Latino
11%
Hispanic/Latino
60%
White, non-Hispanic/Latino
< 1%
Race and/or ethnicity unknown
2%
Two or more races, non-Hispanic/Latino
< 1%
Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander, non-Hispanic/Latino

International Students

Special services offered for international applicants Host family program
International student center
Special counselors/advisors
Special orientation
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