Hollins University

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Hollins University is a private, four-year liberal arts university located in Roanoke, Virginia. Founded in 1842, The Hollins undergraduate program has a strong emphasis on liberal arts education and is especially known for its creative writing department. Hollins has a student-to-faculty ratio of 8:1 and boasts an impressive 92 percent graduation rate. The school offers 3 undergraduate degrees and 9 master’s programs and also offers cooperative degree programs with universities including Georgetown, Virginia Tech and Duke. As an institution dedicated to the advancement of women, Hollins is a member of the Women’s College Coalition, and the school’s campus is composed of almost entirely women. Additionally, while on campus, students enjoy access to research technology and facilities, check out the digital archives or even explore the campus’s seven distinct gardens.

  • Address: 7916 Williamson Rd NW, Roanoke, VA 00002-4020
  • Phone: (540) 362-6000
  • Website: www.hollins.edu/
  • Type: Private not-for-profit, 4-year
  • Student Population: 795
  • Student-to-Faculty Ratio: 9 to 1
  • Calendar System: Four-one-four plan
  • Application Fee: $-
  • Selectivity: Less Selective

Cost

Tuition and Fees $40,110
Books and Supplies $800
Room & Board $13,070
Other $600
Total Cost $54,580

Admissions

  • Acceptance Rate: 81%
  • SAT Range: 1050 – 1260
  • ACT Range: 21 – 29

Majors

  1. English Language and Literature, General
  2. Biology/Biological Sciences, General
  3. Business/Commerce, General
  4. Psychology, General
  5. Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General

EnrollmentAttendance Status

  • Full-time: #N/A
  • Part-time: #N/A

Student Gender

  • Male: 4%
  • Female: 96%

Student Race/Ethnicity

  • American Indian or Alaskan: 0%
  • Asian: 2%
  • Black or African American: 11%
  • Hispanic / Latino: 7%
  • Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander: 1%
  • White: 61%
  • Two or More Races: 7%
  • Unknown: 2%
  • Non-resident Alien: 8%

Student Age

  • 24 and Under: #N/A
  • 25 and Over: #N/A
  • Age Unknown: #N/A

Student Residence

  • In-State: 45%
  • Out-of-State: 55%
  • Unknown: 0%

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