More selective than 68% of Virginia colleges we cover.
College Scorecard, Fall 2024 entering class
Average after grants for all families receiving federal aid. Pick your income above.
Sticker price $58,698. College Scorecard.
Higher than 58% of Virginia colleges we cover and 69% of colleges nationwide. U.S. median 54%.
Within 6 years · College Scorecard
Higher than 7% of Virginia colleges we cover and 13% of colleges nationwide. U.S. median $53,263.
Median, 10 years after starting · College Scorecard
Hollins University acceptance rate & admissions
Of 2,992 applicants, Hollins University admitted 2,120 and 192 enrolled (IPEDS, Fall 2023 entering class). The middle half of enrolled first-year students scored 1150–1340 on the SAT.
IPEDS Admissions, Fall 2023 entering class
Test scores: College Scorecard, Fall 2024. Other figures: College Scorecard; IPEDS
Hollins University tuition, cost & net price
What families actually pay per year, by income
Average net price after grants and scholarships for students who receive federal aid. Tap your income band.
College Scorecard, latest reported year (federal aid recipients)
Sticker price (before aid)
IPEDS 2023-24 cost items; total from College Scorecard
College Scorecard; Urban Institute Education Data Portal
State aid: Virginia residents studying full-time at eligible private nonprofit Virginia colleges may receive the Virginia Tuition Assistance Grant (VTAG): up to $5,250 a year for undergraduates in 2025-26, depending on state funding. Not included in the prices above. State Council of Higher Education for Virginia (SCHEV), VTAG
Hollins University majors, earnings & careers
Hollins University offers 26 bachelor's majors across 7 areas. Earnings below are for this school's graduates of each major, four years after finishing.
- Humanities & Languages · 9
- Arts & Design · 5
- Science & Math · 4
- Social Sciences & Public Service · 4
- Business & Finance · 2
- Communications & Media · 1
- Health & Medicine · 1
Highest-earning majors at Hollins University
| Major | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|
| Psychology | $45,633 | $27,000 |
| English | $38,172 | $27,000 |
| Studio Art | $27,014 | — |
Quick list of all 26 majors
- Biology—
- Business—
- Chemistry—
- Classics—
- Communications—
- Dance—
- Economics—
- English$38,172
- Environmental Science / Conservation—
- Ethnic / Gender Studies—
- Film and Photography—
- History—
- International Relations—
- Mathematics—
- Multi / Interdisciplinary Studies, Other—
- Music—
- Philosophy—
- Political Science—
- Psychology$45,633
- Public Health—
- Religious Studies—
- Sociology—
- Spanish / French / Romance Languages—
- Studio Art$27,014
- Theatre—
- Writing—
— means too few graduates to report earnings.
College Scorecard field of study, latest release
All majors by area with earnings 1 and 4 years out, and debt →Environmental Science / Conservation → Environmental scientist
Median annual wage for all workers in this job, not only new graduates. U.S. jobs projected to grow 6.1% from 2025 to 2035.
BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025; Employment Projections 2025-35
Communications → Public relations specialist
Median annual wage for all workers in this job, not only new graduates. U.S. jobs projected to grow 1.8% from 2025 to 2035.
BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025; Employment Projections 2025-35
Living in Roanoke
Overall prices in the Roanoke, VA area.
BEA Regional Price Parities, 2024
2 bedrooms $1,464. Housing costs 21% below the U.S. average.
HUD Fair Market Rent, FY2027
January and July average highs. 46 inches of rain a year, 11 inches of snow.
NOAA Climate Normals 1991-2020
No hazard rated high.
FEMA National Risk Index, Roanoke County
Campus & students
IPEDS fall enrollment; Carnegie Classification; EADA via Urban Institute
Roanoke County at a glance
U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-year 2024
Compare Hollins University with similar schools
Similar private colleges in Virginia by selectivity, graduation rate and size. Tap “Why?” to see where the price difference comes from.
| School | Acceptance | You'd pay | Graduation | Earnings, 10 yrs | Price gap |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hollins University | 68% | $20,896 | 65% | $40,075 | This school |
| Patrick Henry College | 77% | — | 74% | — | |
| Sweet Briar College | 76% | $17,758 | 52% | $51,943 | |
| Bon Secours Memorial College of Nursing | — | — | — | $77,014 | |
| Shenandoah University | 77% | $30,298 | 67% | $58,433 |
College Scorecard, latest reported year. “You'd pay” follows your residency and income choices above.
Common questions about Hollins University
What is the Hollins University acceptance rate?
Hollins University accepts 68% of applicants (College Scorecard). In the latest IPEDS admissions year, 2,120 of 2,992 applicants were admitted. The middle half of enrolled first-year students scored 1150–1340 on the SAT.
How much does Hollins University cost per year?
The sticker price (cost of attendance) is $58,698 a year. After grants and scholarships, students receiving federal aid pay $20,896 a year on average; families earning $0–30k pay $17,511 and families earning $110k+ pay $26,826.
How much do Hollins University graduates earn?
Former Hollins University students earn a median $40,075 ten years after starting college, compared with a U.S. median of $53,263 across the colleges we cover.
What is the Hollins University graduation rate?
65% of first-time, full-time students graduate within six years, and 74% return for their second year.
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Sources on this page: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard and IPEDS; U.S. Census Bureau (ACS); Bureau of Labor Statistics (OEWS, Employment Projections); Bureau of Economic Analysis; HUD; NOAA; FEMA; Urban Institute Education Data Portal (ODC-By); Wikidata. “Colleges we cover” means colleges awarding bachelor's degrees to at least 100 undergraduates. Averages are not quotes; confirm costs with the school. How we score
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Cite this: “Hollins University: cost, admissions and outcomes,” EducationGuide.com, https://educationguide.com/colleges/hollins-university (College Scorecard and IPEDS data).