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Hollins University

Hollins College

Roanoke, Virginia 24020

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Known for psychology — close-knit campus

Hollins University is a private institution in Roanoke with particular strength in psychology and biology. With an average SAT of 1256, the school attracts a broad applicant pool.

A small campus of 673 undergraduates with a 8:1 student-faculty ratio. The suburban location offers a balance of campus life and nearby amenities.

70% of students graduate within four years, and graduates earn a median of $40,075 a decade after enrollment. Net price after aid averages $22,263.

Established
1842
Motto
Latin: Levavi Oculos
Mascot
None
Type
Private university
Conference
Division III level of the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA)
Division
Division III

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71%Acceptance
1256SAT Avg
673Students
8:1Student:Faculty
70%Grad Rate
$40,075Earnings 10yr
$22,263Net Price

News & Alerts

program2026-03-15

Hollins University Launches New Data Science Minor

tuition2026-02-28

Tuition Increase Announced for 2026-27

Admissions

Acceptance Rate70.9%

SAT Score Ranges

Average: 1256

Reading & Writing
550710
Math
550620

ACT Score Range

Composite
2329

Admissions Intel

Acceptance Rate

70.9%

Trend

SAT Avg

1256

Yield Rate

35.0%

Cost & Financial Aid

Sticker Price

Tuition$42,260
Room & Board$15,400
Books & Supplies$800
Total Cost of Attendance$57,481
Average Net Price$22,263
Median Debt at Graduation$27,000
Monthly Payment (10yr)$286

Net Price by Family Income

$0–30K$16,579
$30–48K$18,974
$48–75K$24,291
$75–110K$23,733
$110K+$26,329

Financial Intel

Avg Net Price

$22,263

Tuition Trend

Graduate w/ Zero Debt

41.1%

Avg Tuition Increase

3.2%/yr

Median Debt at Grad

$22,925

Campus Safety

Total Incidents (2024)

4

Peer Average

3

3-Year Trend

Emergency System

Campus security, emergency notification system

Programs (38)

Student Life

Student Body

Undergrads
673
Gender Split
100% / 0%
Women / Men
First Generation
26%
Pell Grant Recipients
33%

Race & Ethnicity

White 60%
Black 15%
Hispanic 10%
Asian 2%
Two+ 5%
Int'l 6%

Outcomes

4-Year Graduation Rate69.7%
Freshman Retention74.3%

Median Earnings After Graduation

6 Years$29,863
8 Years$37,135
10 Years$40,075

Rankings

U.S. News
#45
Forbes
#52

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History & Fun Facts

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Location & Lifestyle

Cost of Living

112Above Average

Housing and food costs are higher than national average

Climate (School Year)

68°
Sep
55°
Oct
42°
Nov
30°
Dec
25°
Jan
28°
Feb
38°
Mar
50°
Apr
62°
May
Snowfall: 48"Sunny days: 200Rainy days: 120

Nearest Cities

Bostonpop. 675,647
90 miles(95 min)
Hartfordpop. 121,054
60 miles(70 min)

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