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Roanoke, Virginia · Private Non-Profit ·Suburb

Hollins University

D
Exceptional Investment ROI grade · Top 83% value
68% Acceptance $20,896 Avg net price 64.7% Graduate $40,075 Median earnings 665 Students

At a glance

Basics

Type
Private Non-Profit
Setting
Suburb
Enrollment
665 students
Women / Men
100% / 0%

Admissions

Acceptance rate
68%
SAT (mid 50%)
1150–1340

Cost

Avg net price
$20,896
Sticker price
$58,698
Tuition (in-state)
$43,560
Tuition (out-of-state)
$43,560

Outcomes

Graduation rate
64.7%
Retention rate
74%
Median earnings (10y)
$40,075
Median debt
$27,000 (~$293/mo)

Financial aid

On Pell grants
39.4%
Take federal loans
56.3%

All majors at Hollins University

31 programs listed in federal data. Every row opens a school-specific page; listings without a positive program signal stay available for users but out of Google's index.

Major
Rhetoric and Composition/Writing Studies
English Language and Literature, General
Psychology, General
Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods
Biology, General
Business/Commerce, General
Dance
Fine and Studio Arts
Natural Resources Conservation and Research
Communication and Media Studies
English Language and Literature/Letters, Other
Economics
Ethnic, Cultural Minority, Gender, and Group Studies
Romance Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics
Political Science and Government
Mathematics
International Relations and National Security Studies
Public Health
History
Classics and Classical Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics
Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other
Sociology
Film/Video and Photographic Arts
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities
Music
Business Administration, Management and Operations
Chemistry
Philosophy
Religion/Religious Studies
Social Sciences, General

Cost & ROI

Is Hollins University worth it?

Pay $20,896/yr after aid. Graduates earn a median of $40,075 ten years out — about 1.9× the annual cost. Value grade: D.

Avg net price
$20,896/yr
Median earnings
$40,075/yr (10y out)
Median debt
$27,000~$293/mo
4-year est. cost
$83,584net of aid

Frequently asked questions

What is Hollins University's acceptance rate?

Hollins University admits 68% of applicants — accessible on admissions, compared to the national average of 72.3%. Most admitted students score in the 1150–1340 range on the SAT.

How much does Hollins University cost per year?

The average annual net price — what students actually pay after grants and scholarships — is $20,896. The sticker price before any aid is $58,698, so most students receive substantial discounts. Over four years that net cost adds up to roughly $83,584.

How much debt do Hollins University graduates have?

Graduates leave Hollins University with a median federal student loan balance of $27,000, which works out to about $293 per month on a standard 10-year repayment plan. About 56.3% of students take federal loans.

Is Hollins University worth the cost?

Ten years after enrolling, Hollins University graduates earn a median of $40,075 per year (national median: $50,834). That's about 1.9× the annual net price. EduGradify assigns Hollins University a value grade of D.

What SAT score do you need for Hollins University?

Admitted students score 1150–1340 on the SAT (middle 50% range, out of 1600). That means a quarter of admits scored above the high end of that range, and a quarter scored below it.

What is the graduation rate at Hollins University?

64.7% of full-time undergraduates graduate from Hollins University within six years of enrolling — national average is 49.9%. First-year retention is 74%.

What are the most popular majors at Hollins University?

31 programs are listed in federal data; 28 have positive share data. The largest reported major at Hollins University is Rhetoric and Composition/Writing Studies (12.0%), followed by English Language and Literature, General (8.2%).

What percent of Hollins University students receive financial aid?

39.4% of Hollins University students receive a federal Pell Grant — the main need-based federal aid program. 56.3% take federal student loans.

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