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Rollins College

Rollins

Winter Park, Florida 32789-4499

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Data last updated: May 29, 2026

Campus Vibe

Business-focusedSuburbanGreek life

Known for business

Rollins College is a private institution in Winter Park with particular strength in business and psychology. With an average SAT of 1304, the school attracts a broad applicant pool.

A mid-sized campus of 2.6K undergraduates with a 13:1 student-faculty ratio. The suburban location offers a balance of campus life and nearby amenities.

77% of students graduate within four years, and graduates earn a median of $58,295 a decade after enrollment. Net price after aid averages $33,847.

Established
1885
Motto
Fiat Lux
Mascot
Tommy Tar
Type
Private liberal arts college
Conference
Southern
Division
Division II

Plan Your Visit

41%Acceptance
1304SAT Avg
2,582Students
13:1Student:Faculty
77%Grad Rate
$58,295Earnings 10yr
$33,847Net Price

Admissions

Acceptance Rate40.6%

SAT Score Ranges

Average: 1304

Reading & Writing
620690
Math
590670

ACT Score Range

Composite
2631

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard / IPEDS.

Cost & Financial Aid

Sticker Price

Tuition$58,300
Room & Board$16,190
Books & Supplies$760
Total Cost of Attendance$72,790
Average Net Price$33,847
Median Debt at Graduation$25,500
Monthly Payment (10yr)$270

Net Price by Family Income

$0–30K$25,481
$30–48K$28,884
$48–75K$29,454
$75–110K$31,970
$110K+$41,399

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Net price reflects most recent cohort of federally-aided undergraduates.

Debt & Aid Detail

Net Price Trend

Tuition Trend

Graduate w/ Zero Debt

62.0%

Avg Tuition Increase

3.9%/yr

Median Debt at Grad

$21,385

Campus Safety

Total Incidents (2024)

18

Peer Average

13

3-Year Trend

Emergency System

Campus police, emergency alert system, blue-light phones

Incident Breakdown (2024)

4

Burglary

1

Aggravated Assault

1

Robbery

1

Motor Vehicle Theft

2

Sex Offenses

0

Arson

5

Drug Arrests

4

Liquor Arrests

Source: U.S. Department of Education Campus Safety & Security data (Clery Act, 2024 reporting year).

Programs (50)

Student Life

Student Satisfaction

Retention Rate

85%

Mixed

Student Body

Undergrads
2,582
Gender Split
60% / 40%
Women / Men
First Generation
24%
Pell Grant Recipients
22%

Race & Ethnicity

White 59%
Black 6%
Hispanic 18%
Asian 3%
Two+ 4%
Int'l 8%

Outcomes

4-Year Graduation Rate76.9%
Freshman Retention84.7%

Median Earnings After Graduation

6 Years$48,239
10 Years$58,295

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Earnings reflect federally-aided students 6 and 10 years after entry.

Rankings

U.S. News
#1
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vs 2024
Forbes
#241
—
vs 2024
Wall Street Journal
#29
—
vs 2024
Washington Monthly
#227
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vs 2024

More About This School

Varsity Sports — Tars

Lacrosse programGolfIndividual intercollegiateGolf championshipGolf tradition

History & Fun Facts

  • •In 1885, the church put her on the committee in charge of determining the location of their first college in Florida.
  • •It was established by New England Congregationalists who sought to bring their style of liberal arts education to the frontier St.
  • •A commemorative plaque listing the names of the founders was dedicated 1 March 1954 and is displayed in historic Downtown Sanford.

Source: Wikipedia

Location & Lifestyle

Cost of Living

103Above Average

Estimated from FL state average + suburban adjustment

Climate (School Year)

Snowfall: 0"Sunny days: 240Rainy days: 85

Nearest Cities

Orlandopop. 310K
4 mi(7 min)
Tampapop. 390K
81 mi(140 min)
Miamipop. 440K
208 mi(361 min)

Getting There

Nearest Airports

MCO Orlando11 mi
TPA Tampa84 mi
JAX Jacksonville133 mi

Distance to Cities

Boston, MA1112 mi · ~32h 7m drive
New York, NY935 mi · ~27h 1m drive
Hartford, CT1032 mi · ~29h 49m drive
Providence, RI1071 mi · ~30h 56m drive
Albany, NY1060 mi · ~30h 37m drive
Syracuse, NY1040 mi · ~30h 3m drive
Rochester, NY1028 mi · ~29h 42m drive
Buffalo, NY997 mi · ~28h 48m drive
Philadelphia, PA860 mi · ~24h 51m drive
Pittsburgh, PA822 mi · ~23h 45m drive
Harrisburg, PA846 mi · ~24h 26m drive
Newark, NJ932 mi · ~26h 55m drive
Washington, DC754 mi · ~21h 47m drive
Baltimore, MD787 mi · ~22h 44m drive
Atlanta, GA399 mi · ~11h 32m drive
Charlotte, NC459 mi · ~13h 16m drive
Raleigh, NC521 mi · ~15h 3m drive
Miami, FL208 mi · ~6h 1m drive
Orlando, FL4 mi · ~7 min drive
Tampa, FL81 mi · ~2h 20m drive
Nashville, TN611 mi · ~17h 39m drive
New Orleans, LA534 mi · ~15h 26m drive
Richmond, VA658 mi · ~19h 1m drive
Chicago, IL983 mi · ~28h 24m drive
Detroit, MI954 mi · ~27h 34m drive
Minneapolis, MN1307 mi · ~37h 45m drive
St. Louis, MO859 mi · ~24h 49m drive
Kansas City, MO1048 mi · ~30h 17m drive
Indianapolis, IN819 mi · ~23h 40m drive
Columbus, OH791 mi · ~22h 51m drive
Cleveland, OH892 mi · ~25h 46m drive
Milwaukee, WI1063 mi · ~30h 43m drive
Dallas, TX961 mi · ~27h 46m drive
Houston, TX849 mi · ~24h 32m drive
Austin, TX992 mi · ~28h 39m drive
San Antonio, TX1037 mi · ~29h 57m drive
Los Angeles, CA2198 mi · ~63h 30m drive
San Francisco, CA2437 mi · ~70h 24m drive
San Diego, CA2137 mi · ~61h 44m drive
Seattle, WA2545 mi · ~73h 31m drive
Portland, OR2525 mi · ~72h 57m drive
Denver, CO1548 mi · ~44h 43m drive
Phoenix, AZ1843 mi · ~53h 15m drive
Salt Lake City, UT1915 mi · ~55h 19m drive
Honolulu, HI4740 mi · ~136h 56m drive
Deep South / Subtropical (warm winters, hot summers)

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