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Hollins University

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Start: 2026-04-16T14:00:00
Location: Hollins University

Hollins College

Roanoke, Virginia 24020

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Tight-knitSuburbanGreek life

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

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tuition2026-02-28

Tuition Increase Announced for 2026-27

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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%

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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

4100.0%

Avg Tuition Increase

3.2%/yr

Median Debt at Grad

$22,925

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Campus Safety

Total Incidents (2024)

Peer Average

3-Year Trend

Emergency System

Campus security, emergency notification system

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Programs (38)

Student Life

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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

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Forbes

#52

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Niche

#38

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History & Fun Facts

•The area developed as a resort which operated from 1820 to 1841.
•1842–1855: Valley Union Seminary and Charles Lewis Cocke A view of the Cocke Building on the front quad from East.
•The institution of higher learning that would become Hollins was first established in 1842 by the Reverend Joshua Bradley, a Baptist minister, as the coeducational Valley Union Seminary.
•Bradley left in 1845 for Missouri, and in 1846, the seminary's trustees hired a 25-year-old math instructor from Richmond named Charles Lewis Cocke to direct the institution.
•The same year, Cocke established the first school for enslaved people in the Roanoke area; many students at the school worked at the seminary.

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Location & Lifestyle

Cost of Living

106Above Average

Estimated from VA state average + suburban adjustment

Climate (School Year)

Snowfall: 5"Sunny days: 200Rainy days: 125

Nearest Cities

Raleighpop. 470K

131 mi(227 min)

Charlottepop. 880K

155 mi(269 min)

Washingtonpop. 690K

191 mi(331 min)

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Getting There

Nearest Airports

RDU Raleigh-Durham120 mi

RIC Richmond144 mi

CLT Charlotte158 mi

Distance to Cities

Boston, MA584 mi · ~16h 52m drive

New York, NY394 mi · ~11h 23m drive

Hartford, CT493 mi · ~14h 15m drive

Providence, RI549 mi · ~15h 52m drive

Albany, NY491 mi · ~14h 11m drive

Syracuse, NY441 mi · ~12h 44m drive

Rochester, NY419 mi · ~12h 6m drive

Buffalo, NY386 mi · ~11h 9m drive

Philadelphia, PA314 mi · ~9h 4m drive

Pittsburgh, PA213 mi · ~6h 9m drive

Harrisburg, PA260 mi · ~7h 31m drive

Newark, NJ388 mi · ~11h 13m drive

Washington, DC191 mi · ~5h 31m drive

Baltimore, MD225 mi · ~6h 30m drive

Atlanta, GA353 mi · ~10h 12m drive

Charlotte, NC155 mi · ~4h 29m drive

Raleigh, NC131 mi · ~3h 47m drive

Miami, FL801 mi · ~23h 8m drive

Orlando, FL615 mi · ~17h 46m drive

Tampa, FL666 mi · ~19h 14m drive

Nashville, TN387 mi · ~11h 11m drive

New Orleans, LA774 mi · ~22h 22m drive

Richmond, VA138 mi · ~3h 59m drive

Chicago, IL515 mi · ~14h 53m drive

Detroit, MI381 mi · ~11h drive

Minneapolis, MN869 mi · ~25h 6m drive

St. Louis, MO565 mi · ~16h 19m drive

Kansas City, MO803 mi · ~23h 12m drive

Indianapolis, IN375 mi · ~10h 50m drive

Columbus, OH244 mi · ~7h 3m drive

Cleveland, OH301 mi · ~8h 42m drive

Milwaukee, WI575 mi · ~16h 37m drive

Dallas, TX1003 mi · ~28h 59m drive

Houston, TX1030 mi · ~29h 45m drive

Austin, TX1131 mi · ~32h 40m drive

San Antonio, TX1199 mi · ~34h 38m drive

Los Angeles, CA2146 mi · ~62h drive

San Francisco, CA2306 mi · ~66h 37m drive

San Diego, CA2116 mi · ~61h 8m drive

Seattle, WA2242 mi · ~64h 46m drive

Portland, OR2256 mi · ~65h 10m drive

Denver, CO1359 mi · ~39h 16m drive

Phoenix, AZ1821 mi · ~52h 36m drive

Salt Lake City, UT1721 mi · ~49h 43m drive

Honolulu, HI4695 mi · ~135h 38m drive

Mid-Atlantic / Central (moderate winters, warm summers)

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Visit Planning

Suggested Itinerary

9:00 AMArrive & park

Visitor parking lot

Free parking with visitor pass

9:30 AMCheck in at Admissions

Admissions Office

10:00 AMInformation session

Welcome Center

45 minutes

11:00 AMCampus tour

Starts at Welcome Center

75 minutes, student-led

12:30 PMLunch

Main Dining Hall

Visitor meal passes available

1:30 PMDepartment visit

Academic buildings

Schedule with department directly

2:30 PMExplore campus independently

Library, student center, residence halls

Nearby Hotels

Mid-Range

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$100-180/night

< 5 mi

Airport Transit

Raleigh-Durham (RDU)120 miles

Rental car

180 min$40-60/day

Shuttle/rideshare

240 min$144-240

Richmond (RIC)144 miles

Rental car

216 min$40-60/day

Shuttle/rideshare

288 min$173-288

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Hollins University Application Checklist

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Hollins University Supplemental EssaysNon-standard

1-3 supplemental essays required

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Arts Portfolio (if applicable)Non-standardOptional

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SAT Range	Avg Award	Note
1400-1600	$25,000	Academic merit scholarship
1200-1399	$15,000	Dean's scholarship
1000-1199	$8,000	Achievement award