Overview of Hollins University

Hollins University is a private liberal arts college for women in Roanoke, Virginia, just twenty minutes from the Blue Ridge Parkway. Because of its 10 to 1 student/faculty ratio, the institution prides itself on the interaction between students and faculty. Hollin’s accomplishments in the liberal arts earned it a chapter of Phi Beta Kappa. The institution has a large selection of undergraduate and graduate degree programs for students to choose from. Outside of the classroom, students will find plenty of opportunities to engage with the campus community via the university’s many clubs and organizations.

Enrollment

• Total Enrollment: 805 (676 undergraduates)
• Gender Breakdown: 100% Female
• 99% Full-time

Cost of Attendance Information

• Tuition and Fees: $40,010
• Books: $800
• Room and Board: $13,930
• Other Expenses: $2,200
• Total Cost: $56,940

Financial Aid Information

• Percentage of Students Receiving Aid: 100%
• Percentage of Students Receiving Types of Aid
  • Grants: 100%
  • Loans: 74%
• Mean Amount of Aid
  • Grants: $32,004
  • Loans: $7,900

Academic Programs Offered

• Most Popular Majors: Visual and Performing Arts; Social Sciences; Biological and Biomedical Sciences; English Language and Literature/Letters; and Psychology

Retention and Graduation

• First-Year Student Retention (full-time students): 78%
• 4-Year Graduation Rate: 52%
• 6-Year Graduation Rate: 55%

Overview of Hollins University Admissions

Six out of every ten applicants who apply to Hollins University are admitted each year; Hollins university is not highly selective. Students whose SAT/ACT scores and GPA are within the institution’s requirements have a good chance of being admitted. Applicants must complete an online application, and send test scores from either the SAT or ACT and high school transcripts. Glowing recommendation letters can bolster your application, along with being involved with student organizations and attempting a challenging course load. Interested students should check out the university’s website, which has helpful tips and contact information for the admissions offices.

Admissions Data                        

• Hollins University Acceptance Rate: 64%
• Test Scores — 25th/75th Percentile
  • SAT Critical Reading: 560/660
  • SAT Math: 510/620
  • SAT Writing: -/-
  • ACT Composite: 24/29
  • ACT English: 23/33
  • ACT Math: 18/25

Safety Net Schools: Easy to Gain Admission

If past admission data predicts that you would be a competitive candidate for Hollins University, it should be easy for you to gain admission to the schools below. If Hollins University is currently out of your reach, you can be a competitive candidate for the schools below.

Pace University, University of North Texas, San Jose State University, California State University Long Beach, Florida Gulf Coast University, Washington State University, Texas State University

Same Tier: Just As Hard to Gain Admission

If you’re a competitive candidate for Hollins University, you should have an equal chance of gaining admission to these schools.

Seton Hall University, University of Houston, University of California, Riverside, University of Arizona, University of Oregon, Florida International University, Colorado State University

Reach Institutions: Gaining Admissions Will Be More of a Challenge

These schools are more challenging to gain admission into than Hollins University. If you improve your GPA and SAT/ACT scores, you’ll be a competitive candidate.

University of Texas at Dallas, Rochester Institute of Technology, University of Massachusetts Amherst, Syracuse University, University of Cincinnati, Penn State University Park, United States Military Academy

Applying to Hollins University

Application Deadline: Rolling

Undergraduate Admissions Website:

https://www.hollins.edu/admission/#fndtn-undergraduate

Undergraduate Application Link(s):

https://www.hollins.edu/admission/first-year-students/

Graduate Admissions Website:

https://www.hollins.edu/admission/#fndtn-graduate

Graduate Application Link(s):

https://www.hollins.edu/admission/graduate-programs-how-to-apply/