Hollins University

Type	4 year, Private
Business Model	Non Profit
Campus locale	Suburb: Midsize
Degrees offered	Undergraduate and Graduate
Calendar system	4-1-4

Student body size	Small
Common app member	Yes
Dormitory capacity	667
Student to faculty ratio	9 to 1
Acceptance rate	75%
Students retention rate	74%
On-time graduation rate	59%

Located in Roanoke, Virginia, Hollins University is a private, non profit institution that offers undergraduate and graduate degrees. The university operates on a 4-1-4 calendar system, allowing students to engage in intensive study during the two shorter terms. This unique academic structure provides students with the opportunity to explore specialized areas of interest or complete internships, enhancing their overall educational experience.

Hollins University is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges, ensuring that the institution meets certain standards of quality and effectiveness. This accreditation also allows students to transfer credits to other accredited institutions if they choose to continue their education elsewhere.

With a students-to-faculty ratio of 9-to-1, Hollins University emphasizes small class sizes, fostering a supportive and interactive learning environment.

The student retention rate of 74% at Hollins University suggests that a significant percentage of students choose to continue their studies at the institution after their first-year.

Accredited by: Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges
The institution provides on-campus housing
Women online
Website

Acceptance Rate

Fall 2021 admitted students

74.7%

In-State Tuition & Fees

$40,170

Cost of attendance at Hollins University in 2022 for students from Virginia.

See how the college's in-state sticker price compares to 4 year Non Profit, private colleges in the state as well as nationally.

Virginia's average	$14,223
National average	$30,235

Out-of-State Tuition & Fees

$40,170

Cost of attendance at Hollins University in 2022 for the out-of-state and international students

See how the college's out-of-state sticker price compares to 4 year Non Profit, private colleges in the state as well as nationally.

Virginia's average	$33,092
National average	$30,238

Average Grant & Scholarships

In 2022, 100 of freshman students at Hollins University received on average $33,997 in grant and scholarships from the college, the state and/or the federal government. Below is detail stats of the aid provided to full-time, freshman students.

$33,997

	Students Receiving Aid		Average Amount	Total Amount
Pell Grant	77	38%	$4,965	$382,302
Other Federal Grant	77	38%	$8,035	$618,709
State Grant/Scholarships	91	45%	$3,622	$329,600
Institutional Grant/Scholarships	203	100%	$29,325	$5,953,055
Total Grant & Scholarships	203	100%	$33,997	$6,901,364

Graduation Rate

The following chart shows the graduation rate of Hollins University students who enrolled in 2015 and after. The stat covers all undergraduates registered as full-time students to study a 4-year bachelor's degree program for the first time.

The breakdown shows the graduation rate by race/ethnicity of US students. All international students are represented under one group.

As of August 31, 2021, the average graduation rate of Hollins University students is 58.7%.

58.7%

asian 100.0% 3 students
African American 60.7% 17 students
white 57.5% 69 students
unknown 83.3% 5 students
hispanic 16.7% 2 students
International Students 88.9% 8 students
Mixed Race 56.2% 9 students

Sport Conferences

Basketball Old Dominion Athletic Conference
Track and Cross Country Old Dominion Athletic Conference

Athletic Associations

National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA)

Service Offerings

Hollins University provides the following additional services to its students

Placement services for graduates
Academic/career counseling services

Educational Offerings

Hollins University offers educational programs in the following categories. Check the programs section to learn more about specific programs that you are interested in.

Academic

Special Learning Opportunities

Study abroad
Teacher certification

Veteran Services

Member of Service-members Opportunity Colleges
Credit for military training
Yellow Ribbon Program (officially known as Post-9/11 GI Bill, Yellow Ribbon Program)

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