Hollins University
Roanoke, VA · Private
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Hollins University admitted 68.0% of applicants university-wide (1,921 of 2,827).
| Cohort | Admit rate | Admitted | Applicants |
|---|---|---|---|
| University-wide | 68.0% | 1,921 | 2,827 |
| In-state | 81.6% | 905 | 1,109 |
| Out-of-state | 76.7% | 957 | 1,247 |
| International applicants | 10.6% | 48 | 453 |
Of 1,921 admitted students, 184 enrolled (9.6% yield).
Hollins University Common Data Set 2024-2025 · Sections C1–C2 · 2024 — Published cohort admit rates — context, not an applicant-specific probability.
Test scores and GPA of admitted students
- SAT (mid-50%)
- 1150–1340
- ACT (mid-50%)
- 28–28
Testing policy: Test-optional (considered if submitted)
Hollins University Common Data Set 2024-2025 · Sections C9–C12 · 2024 — Published admit stats reflect the entire incoming class unless explicitly labeled international-only.
Cost and financial aid
Published cost of attendance: $60,160/yr.
| Out-of-state tuition | $43,560 |
| Fees, housing, food, books & other | $16,600 |
| Sticker cost of attendance | $60,160/yr |
Average net price by family income (US, federal aid data)
| Under $30k | $17,511 |
| $30k–48k | $19,304 |
| $48k–75k | $20,395 |
| $75k–110k | $20,721 |
| Over $110k | $26,826 |
US applicants
Need- and merit-based aid available.
- Presidential Scholarship — $30,000 per year (Presidential)
- President's Scholarship — Up to $26,000 per year (Merit)
- Hollins Scholarship — Up to $22,000 per year (Merit)
- Trustee Scholarship — $22,000 per year (Trustee)
- Dean's Scholarship — $17,000 per year (Merit)
- Batten Scholar Award — Full tuition, fees, room, and board (Full Tuition)
- Founders Scholarship — Full tuition and fees (Full Tuition)
- Hollins Grant — Varies (Need Based)
International applicants
Some aid available for internationals.
- Presidential Scholarship — $30,000 per year (Presidential)
- President's Scholarship — Up to $26,000 per year (Merit)
- Hollins Scholarship — Up to $22,000 per year (Merit)
- Trustee Scholarship — $22,000 per year (Trustee)
- Dean's Scholarship — $17,000 per year (Merit)
- Batten Scholar Award — Full tuition, fees, room, and board (Full Tuition)
- Founders Scholarship — Full tuition and fees (Full Tuition)
- Hollins Grant — Varies (Need Based)
Hollins University Common Data Set 2024-2025 · Sections G–H · 2024
Application requirements
US applicants
- Official transcript
- Test scores (SAT/ACT) (optional)
- Letters of recommendation (recommended)
- Supplemental essays (recommended)
International applicants
- Official transcript
- Test scores (SAT/ACT) (optional)
- Letters of recommendation (recommended)
- Supplemental essays (recommended)
- English proficiency (IELTS/TOEFL)
- GPA credential conversion
- Predicted Class XII marksheet
- Financial documentation (I-20)
Hollins University Common Data Set · Application requirements · 2024
Essay prompts
Hollins University requires no supplemental essays.
Prompts from the Common App member feed · verified Jul 3, 2026
Graduate outcomes
- Median earnings
- $40,075
- Median earnings · 10 years after entry
- Graduation rate
- 64.6%
- Within 150% of normal time
- First-year retention
- 74%
- Return for year two · CDS Section B
- Median debt
- $27,000
- At graduation
Hollins University · U.S. Dept. of Education College Scorecard (2023 release) · 2023 — Earnings and debt figures are federal data for aid-receiving graduates — cohort outcomes, not a guarantee for any individual student.
Published rankings
- U.S. News Liberal Arts: #135
Academics and campus
Largest degree fields: Visual & performing arts (18%), English (14%), Biological & life sciences (13%).
Hollins University Common Data Set 2024-2025 · Sections E, F, I · 2024 — Published institutional figures for the reporting year — descriptive of the current student body, not a prediction about your experience.