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About Hollins University

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Hollins University is a private liberal arts college in Roanoke, VA, known for its womens college, liberal arts college, and small class sizes. With an acceptance rate of 72%, Hollins University is accessible for most qualified applicants, typically enrolling around 210 students each year. Hollins University is test optional; students who submit scores are typically admitted with SATs between 1160–1360, though many competitive applicants choose not to submit. Hollins University offers merit scholarships regardless of financial need, with awards averaging $34,620 per year; the sticker price of $57,830 may look very different from what your family actually pays.

Admissions

Hollins University acceptance rate and admitted student profile

accessible for most qualified applicants

72%
Overall Accept Rate
1.00
Typical Admitted GPA
1260
Median Admitted SAT
SATSubmitted score range: 1160 – 1360 (test optional)

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Application Strategy

Strategy tips for applying to Hollins University

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Essay Strategy
Hollins has a nationally recognized creative writing program, so if writing is central to your identity or academic goals, make that explicit in your essays. Admissions readers at Hollins genuinely value students who see themselves as writers or storytellers, even if you are not applying as a creative writing major.
Application Strategy
Hollins is a women's college with a tight-knit community, so use the 'Why Hollins' portion of your application to name specific programs, traditions like Ring Night, or faculty whose work connects to yours. Generic reasons for choosing a women's college will not stand out the way concrete, Hollins-specific details will.

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Financial Aid & Cost

What Hollins University actually costs your family

Average net prices by income bracket from College Scorecard data.

Family IncomeSticker PriceEst. Net Cost / yr
0-30k~$58k/yr$17.5k
30k-48k~$58k/yr$19.3k
48k-75k~$58k/yr$20.4k
75k-110k~$58k/yr$20.7k
110k+~$58k/yr$26.8k

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Outcomes & Campus

Student outcomes and campus profile

70%
6-Year Graduation Rate
$30k
Median Earnings (6 yrs)
9:1
Student-Faculty Ratio
803
Undergrad Enrollment
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