Hollins University
Roanoke, VA · Private nonprofit · Bachelor's degrees · Suburb
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About Hollins University
Hollins University is a private liberal arts university in Hollins, Virginia, United States. Founded in 1842 as Valley Union Seminary in the historical settlement of Botetourt Springs, it is one of the oldest institutions of higher education for women in the US. Hollins enrolls about 800 undergraduate and graduate students. As Virginia's first chartered women's college, undergraduate programs are female-only. Men are admitted to the graduate-level programs.
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68%
Acceptance
$20,896
Net price
665
Enrollment
65%
Grad rate
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Academics
Graduation & retention rates
Value
Earnings vs. cost of attendance
Career Outcomes
Graduate earnings after 10 years
Affordability
Average net price after aid
Selectivity
How hard it is to get in
Diversity
Racial & ethnic balance of students
Grades are computed from official U.S. Department of Education metrics (graduation, cost, earnings, selectivity and student diversity).
Admissions
68%
Acceptance rate
1,230
SAT average
—
ACT midpoint
Bars show the middle 50% (25th–75th percentile) of admitted students.
Cost & Financial Aid
$20,896
Average net price
$43,560
In-state tuition
$43,560
Out-of-state tuition
$15,800
Room & board
$800
Books & supplies
$58,698
Total cost of attendance
39%
Students receiving Pell grants
56%
Students with federal loans
$27,000
Median student debt
Average net price by family income
Net price is the average annual cost after grants and scholarships for federally-aided students.
Popular Majors
After Graduation
$40,075
Median earnings (10 yrs)
$29,863
Median earnings (6 yrs)
65%
Graduation rate
74%
Retention rate
66%
Earn more than a HS grad
$19,506
Instructional spend / student
Student Body
665
Total enrollment
1%
Part-time
20
Avg. age at entry
26%
First-generation
Gender balance
Race & ethnicity
Hollins University FAQ
Is Hollins University a public or private school?
Hollins University is a private nonprofit institution located in Roanoke, VA.
What is the acceptance rate at Hollins University?
Hollins University has an acceptance rate of 68%, based on the latest U.S. Department of Education data.
How much does Hollins University cost?
The average annual net price at Hollins University is $20,896 — the typical cost after grants and scholarships for federally-aided students. Published tuition is $43,560.
What is the graduation rate at Hollins University?
About 65% of students at Hollins University complete their degree, according to federal completion data.
How much do Hollins University graduates earn?
Ten years after enrolling, Hollins University students earn a median of $40,075 per year.
What SAT or ACT scores do you need for Hollins University?
Admitted students at Hollins University have an average SAT score of 1,230. Requirements vary, so check the school's admissions office for the latest.
How many students attend Hollins University?
Hollins University enrolls about 665 students.
Campus
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