Hollins University

Roanoke, Virginia
4-year Private university

Overview

Hollins University is a private institution established in 1842 with suburban setting located at Roanoke. It is ranked 124 in National Liberal Arts Colleges in 2024 edition of Best Colleges. Its tuition and fees are $41,210. It has a total undergraduate enrollment of 691.

#124 in National Liberal Arts Colleges
Setting
Suburban
Location Roanoke, Virginia
Type 4-year Private
Year Founded 1842
Selectivity Very Low
Size Small
691 Undergraduates

Learning

9:1
Student-Faculty Ratio
English
Most Popular Major

Majors Available

  • Area, Ethnic, Cultural, Gender, And Group Studies
  • Biological And Biomedical Sciences
  • Business, Management, Marketing, And Related Support Services
  • Communication, Journalism, And Related Programs
  • English Language And Literature/Letters
  • Foreign Languages, Literatures, And Linguistics
  • History
  • Mathematics And Statistics
  • Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies
  • Natural Resources And Conservation
  • Philosophy And Religious Studies
  • Physical Sciences
  • Psychology
  • Social Sciences
  • Visual And Performing Arts

Cost

$55,355
Cost of Attendance
$19,520
Average Student Contribution
Instate Tution Fee $40,350
Outstate Tuition Fee $40,350
Room and Board Fees $14,960
$22,691 Median Salary After 2 years of Graduation

Applying

72% (Very Low Selectivity) Acceptance Rate
Admission Difficulty: Minimally Difficult
$0 Application Fee
3.7 Average High School GPA

Application Requirements

SAT/ACT Required
SAT/ACT Writing (essay) Not Required
SAT Subject Test Not Required
Essay or Personal Statement Required
SAT Score Range
Middle 50% (25% - 75%) scores range
ACT Score Range
Middle 50% (25% - 75%) scores range

How to Apply?

Accepts CommonApp
Apply College's Own Application Portal

For International Students

80 Minimum TOEFL Score
TOEFL Requirement: Required
IELTS Other English Language Tests Accepted
(in lieu of TOEFL)
TOEFL Waived if

English is the first language

Deadlines for Fall Intake Applications
Nov
15
Early Action Deadline
Nov
01
Early Decision Deadline
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Regular Decision Deadline
Rolling Admission
Feb
01
Priority Application Deadline
Transfer Applications
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--
Transfer Applications Deadline
For Financial Aid
Feb
02
Financial Aid Priority Application Deadline
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Financial Aid Application Deadline

Scholarships and Financial Aid

$38,786 Average Financial Aid
Need-based Aid available for International Students

Need-based Aid

$33,149 Average Need-based Aid
Cost of Attendance for out-of-state students: $55,355
100% Students with need received Financial Aid
86% Students had their need fully met
Deadline for need-based financial application Priority Deadline : February 15
Forms to be submitted FAFSA

Merit Scholarships

Available
Batten Scholar Award
Total Worth Full tuition for four years
Eligibility First year students
Minimum Criteria Based on student’s GPA, curriculum, and SAT/ACT scores
Requirement for maintenance --
Separate application needed No
Application deadline N/A
Hollins Scholar Award
Total Worth At least $27,000 per year
Eligibility First year students
Minimum Criteria Based on student’s GPA, curriculum, and SAT/ACT scores
Requirement for maintenance --
Separate application needed No
Application deadline N/A
Hollins Recognition Award
Total Worth At least $24,000 per year
Eligibility First year students
Minimum Criteria Based on student’s GPA, curriculum, and SAT/ACT scores
Requirement for maintenance --
Separate application needed No
Application deadline N/A
Building STEM Leaders of Tomorrow Scholarship
Total Worth Full tuition coverage
Eligibility High school seniors intending to major in STEM who are from families whose financial means have been negatively impacted by the history of systemic racism in the U.S. Essay required.
Minimum Criteria Based on student’s GPA, curriculum, and SAT/ACT scores
Requirement for maintenance --
Separate application needed No
Application deadline N/A
HOPE Scholarship
Total Worth Full tuition for four years
Eligibility High school seniors who reside within 40 miles of campus must file a FAFSA and submit a separate application for consideration.
Minimum Criteria Based on student’s GPA, curriculum, and SAT/ACT scores
Requirement for maintenance --
Separate application needed No
Application deadline N/A
Artemis Scholarship for Women in STEM
Total Worth Full tuition, room and board, and additional costs and benefits covered under scholarship
Eligibility For full-time students who intend to major in biology, chemistry, environmental science, or mathematics.
Minimum Criteria Based on student’s GPA, curriculum, and SAT/ACT scores
Requirement for maintenance --
Separate application needed No
Application deadline N/A

Other Scholarships

Art Award
Total Worth Up to $2,000 per year
Details Those with exceptional talent in art must submit an application for this scholarship, as well as a portfolio, to be considered for this award.
Music Award
Total Worth From$1000 Up to $10,000 per year
Details Those with exceptional talent in vocal or instrumental music complete an audition for scholarship determination.

Students

691 Total Undergraduate Enrollment
School Size: Small
69% Freshmen return to Sophomore Year
58% Students graduate within 6 years