School Information

64.4
Total Enrollment 1,057
Student-to-Faculty Ratio 10 : 1

Hollins University

http://www.hollins.edu
7916 Williamson Rd NW, Roanoke, Virginia 24020
(540) 362-6000

Hollins is an independent liberal arts university dedicated to academic excellence and humane values. Hollins University offers undergraduate liberal arts education for women, selected graduate programs for men and women, and community outreach initiatives. The Hollins curriculum and cocurricular programs prepare students for lives of active learning, fulfilling work, personal growth, achievement, and service to society. The Hollins community sustains talented students engaged in challenging study, and productive scholars and artists devoted to teaching and to the advancement of knowledge. Experiential learning, study abroad, and internships enhance the academic program. The hallmarks of a Hollins education are creativity and effective ...show more »

General Information
Institution Type 4-year, Private not-for-profit
Special Learning Opportunities Teacher certification
Study abroad
Student Services Academic/career counseling service
Placement services for completers
Credit Accepted Dual credit
Advanced placement (AP) credits
Religious Affiliation Not applicable
Federal Aid Eligible students may receive Pell Grants and other federal aid (e.g. Direct Loans).
Degrees/Certificates Offered Bachelor's degree
Postbaccalaureate certificate
Master's degree
Post-master's certificate
Campus Setting Suburb: Midsize
Disability Services Student 3% or less
 
School Costs

At Hollins University, 99.0% percent of first-time undergrads receive financial aid, 99.0% receive grants and/or scholarships (an average of $14,909), and 77% receive loans ($7,342 on average). On-campus room and board costs about $10,040.

Taking into account total living expenses and financial aid, the average net cost of attending Hollins University is $23,105 per year.

 
Enrollment & Graduation Rates

In Fall 2009, 712 people applied to Hollins University. Of the applicants, 88.0% were admitted (0.0% male & 0.0% female ) and 32.0% accepted (0.0% male and 3.1% female)

Of the 796 undergraduate students at Hollins University, 4.0% are part-time. A majority (88.0%) of the undergrad students are under 25 years of age. And 69.0% of the 261 graduate students are part-time.

Percent of In-State Undergrads     44.0%
Full Time Retention Rate     76.0%
Four-Year Graduation Rate     61.0%
Six-Year Graduation Rate     69.0%
Overall Graduation Rate     65.0%
 
Admissions
Admissions Office Phone (540) 362-6401
Admissions Office Email huadm@hollins.edu
Admissions Office Address Office of Admissions, Hollins University, P.O. Box 9707, Roanoke, Virginia 24020-1707
Admissions Transfer URL http://www.hollins.edu/admissions/transfer/index.shtml
Admissions Website http://www.hollins.edu/admissions/index.shtml (find financial aid info here)
Application Website http://www.hollins.edu/admissions/firstyear/apply.shtml
Application Fee $40

In order to be accepted to Hollins University, you should have:

  • A High School GPA
  • A High School Record
  • SAT and ACT test scores
  • TOEFL
 
Test Scores
Hollins University SAT SCORES
SAT Reading (25th Percentile) 510
SAT Reading (75th Percentile) 660
SAT Math (25th Percentile) 450
SAT Math (75th Percentile) 570
SAT Writing (25th Percentile) 490
SAT Writing (75th Percentile) 620
ACT Composite (25th Percentile) 22
ACT Composite (75th Percentile) 28
 
Hollins University Programs
 

Number of Reported Graduates Last Year
(According to the US National Center for Education Statistics)

Program Name Certificate Associate Bachelor Master Doctorate
Area, ethnic, cultural, and gender studies 1
Women's Studies 1
Biological and biomedical sciences 15
Biology/Biological Sciences, General 15
Business, management, marketing, and related support services 14
Business/Commerce, General 14
Communication, journalism, and related programs 15
Communication Studies/Speech Communication and Rhetoric 15
Computer and information sciences and support services 0 0
Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services, Other 0
Computer Science 0
Education 20
Teacher Education/Profess Development, Levels & Methods, Other 20
English language and literature/letters 36 30
Creative Writing 11
English Language and Literature, General 36
English Language and Literature/Letters, Other 19
Foreign languages, literatures, and linguistics 7
Classics/Classical Languages, Lit & Linguistics, General 2
French Language and Literature 3
German Language and Literature 0
Spanish Language and Literature 2
History 5
History, General 5
Legal professions and studies 1
Legal Studies, General 1
Liberal arts and sciences, general studies and humanities 8
Humanities/Humanistic Studies 8
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities, Other 0
Mathematics and statistics 1
Mathematics, General 1
Multi/interdisciplinary studies 0 2 12
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other 0 2 12
Natural resources and conservation 8
Environmental Studies 8
Philosophy and religious studies 1
Philosophy 1
Religion/Religious Studies 0
Physical sciences 1
Chemistry, General 1
Physics, General 0
Psychology 22
Psychology, General 22
Social sciences 25 10
Economics, General 2
International Relations and Affairs 5
Political Science and Government, General 11
Social Sciences, General 10
Sociology 7
Visual and performing arts 1 25 28
Art History, Criticism and Conservation 8
Dance, General 1 2 16
Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General 3 6
Film/Cinema Studies 1
Film/Video and Photographic Arts, Other 2
Fine/Studio Arts, General 6
Music, General 3
Playwriting and Screenwriting 6
 
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