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Hollins University

Roanoke, VAPrivate NonprofitSuburb Setting
Less Selective • 68% Acceptance
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68%
Accept Rate
Less Selective
$20,896
Avg Net Cost
After financial aid
665
Students
Small campus body
$29,863
Median Earnings
6 Years Post-Graduation

Overview & Identity

Hollins University is a private nonprofit institution located in the suburb setting of Roanoke, VA. The university supports an undergraduate student body of 665 students and has an admission acceptance rate of 68%.

Quick Facts

Institution Type
Private Nonprofit
Student Population
665 (Small)
Admissions Selectivity
68% (Less Selective)
Predominant Degree
Bachelor's
Locale / Setting
Suburb

Admissions & Academics

Admitted Student Scores

SAT Reading610 - 700
200typical 50% range800
SAT Math540 - 640
200typical 50% range800
ACT CompositeNot Reported
68%
Acceptance Rate
Less Selective

Top Majors & Programs

Biological Sciences12% of degrees
Social Sciences11% of degrees
Business & Marketing8% of degrees
Health Sciences3% of degrees

Programs / Fields of Study

Program
Credential
Earnings 4yr
Earnings 5yr
Debt
English Language and Literature/Letters, Other.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $50,468
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $50,189
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $50,137
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Psychology, General.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $45,633
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: $27,000
English Language and Literature, General.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $38,172
Earnings 5yr: $33,412
Debt: $27,000
Fine and Studio Arts.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $27,014
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Biology, General.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: N/A
Earnings 5yr: $37,329
Debt: $27,000
Rhetoric and Composition/Writing Studies.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: N/A
Earnings 5yr: $35,408
Debt: N/A
Business Administration, Management and Operations.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: N/A
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Business/Commerce, General.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: N/A
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: $27,000
Chemistry.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: N/A
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Classics and Classical Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: N/A
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Communication and Media Studies.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: N/A
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Dance.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: N/A
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Dance.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: N/A
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: N/A
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Economics.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: N/A
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Ethnic, Cultural Minority, Gender, and Group Studies.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: N/A
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Film/Video and Photographic Arts.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: N/A
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Film/Video and Photographic Arts.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: N/A
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A

Tuition & Cost Portrait

Avg Net Price$20,896
In-State Tuition$43,560
Out-of-State Tuition$43,560
Net Price DifferentiatorAverage Net Price is what typical families actually pay out of pocket after receiving federal, state, and institutional grants and scholarships. It provides a more accurate metric of affordability than the sticker tuition.

Financial Assistance & Support

39%
Pell Grants
56%
Take Loans
58%
Repayment

Student Outcomes & ROI

Earnings Milestones Post-Graduation

6 Years Post-Entry
$29,863
+34% growth
10 Years Post-Entry
$40,075

Completion Signals

65%
Graduation Rate
4-Year Completion
74%
Retention Rate
1st-to-2nd Year Return
Median Debt at Graduation
$22,925
Est. Monthly Payment
$248/mo
Based on standard 10yr path

Campus & Demographics

Student Demographics & Community

Diversity Mix

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Gender Balance

0%
Men
100%
Women
The campus gender distribution displays a split of 0% men and 100% women.

Student Vitals

First-Gen Share
26%
Part-Time Share
1%
Avg Family Income
$69,076
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