# Hollins University

Private nonprofit college in Roanoke, VA. IPEDS ID 232308.
Source page: https://educationguide.com/colleges/hollins-university · Data: https://educationguide.com/data/colleges/hollins-university.json · Method: https://educationguide.com/how-we-score

## Key numbers
- Acceptance rate: 68% (Fall 2024, College Scorecard)
- Average net price after grants: $20,896 per year (AcadYr 2023-24, reported in IPEDS DCY2024-25)
- Graduation rate (6 years): 65%; beats 58% of VA colleges and 69% nationwide
- Median earnings 10 years after starting: $40,075; beats 7% of VA colleges and 13% nationwide
- Median debt at graduation: $22,925

## Net price by family income (per year, after grants)
| Family income | Net price |
|---|---|
| 0-30k | $17,511 |
| 30-48k | $19,304 |
| 48-75k | $20,395 |
| 75-110k | $20,721 |
| 110k+ | $26,826 |

Average after grants for first-time, full-time students receiving federal aid. Negative values mean grants exceed cost.

## Sticker price
- Cost of attendance: $58,698
- Tuition and fees: $43,560
- Housing and meals: $15,400; books: $800

## Admissions
- SAT reading & writing: 610–700; SAT math: 540–640; ACT: not reported (25th–75th percentile, Fall 2024)
- Fall 2023: 2,992 applicants, 2,120 admitted, 192 enrolled; test scores considered but not required
- Fall 2024: acceptance 68%, ACT not reported (College Scorecard)
- Fall 2023: acceptance 71%, ACT 23–29 (IPEDS Admissions)

### State-published GPA and test ranges (middle 50%)
- Entering Fall 2026: GPA (basis not stated) 3.53–4.1; SAT 1065–1280; ACT —; CLT — (B10 Admissions: First Time Freshman Profile, 2026-27)
- Entering Fall 2025: GPA (basis not stated) 3.27–4; SAT 1115–1250; ACT —; CLT — (B10 Admissions: First Time Freshman Profile, 2025-26)
- Check chances: https://educationguide.com/chances?school=hollins-university

## Majors (26 bachelor's majors)
| Major | Earnings 1 yr | Earnings 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Psychology | not reported | $45,633 | $27,000 |
| English | $25,876 | $38,172 | $27,000 |
| Studio Art | not reported | $27,014 | not reported |
| Environmental Science / Conservation | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Ethnic / Gender Studies | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Communications | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Spanish / French / Romance Languages | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Classics | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Writing | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Biology | $27,721 | not reported | $27,000 |
| Mathematics | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Multi / Interdisciplinary Studies, Other | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Philosophy | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Religious Studies | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Chemistry | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Economics | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| International Relations | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Political Science | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Sociology | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Dance | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Theatre | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Film and Photography | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Music | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Public Health | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Business | not reported | not reported | $27,000 |
| History | not reported | not reported | not reported |

## Major to career
- Environmental Science / Conservation → Environmental scientist: median wage $75,330 (Roanoke, VA), $82,230 (VA), $82,220 (U.S.)
- Communications → Public relations specialist: median wage $62,130 (Roanoke, VA), $80,380 (VA), $74,750 (U.S.)

## Sources and years
- Net price: AcadYr 2023-24, reported in IPEDS DCY2024-25; cost of attendance: AcadYr 2023-24, reported in IPEDS DCY2024-25; tuition: AcadYr 2024-25, reported in IPEDS DCY2024-25
- Graduation: Fall 2018 or AcadYr 2018-19 cohort (differs by institutional calendar), reported in IPEDS DCY2024-25; earnings: Treasury AY2009-10, AY2010-11 pooled cohort measured in CY2020, CY2021, inflation adjusted to 2022 dollars; debt: NSLDS FY2020, FY2021 pooled cohorts
- Major earnings (4 yr): Treasury AY2017-2018, AY2018-2019 pooled earnings cohort measured in CY2022, CY2023, inflation adjusted to 2024 dollars

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